Toyota Avensis Verso (2001 - 2005) 2.0 D-4D GLS 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Impressed by practicality
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - too many niggles, build quality not up to Toyota's usual standards
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda FRV
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
September 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ex demo car & good price
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
OK
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very light & easy. Excellent performance from TD engine & averages 46mpg - amazing for such a big car. Engine is noisy though.
What's it like to park?
No problem - good visibility & light power steering
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Reliability has been disappointing for a Toyota. Car always pulls to left & eats tyres, handbrake problems, heater takes forever to warm up. Dealer has been unable to sort anything out
What's most practical about your car?
Hugely spacious & loads of room for 5 passengers, 2 small dogs & luggage
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
