Other Toyota Avensis (1997 - 2003) models:

  • Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Dull old bloke.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Comfortable

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Never!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Already bought a Focus, 2 weeks ago.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £6,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Looked a good price from what it said on Parkers.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Direct replacement for a written off Carina, but with a bit of luxury.

    What was the dealer like?

    OK.

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Engine good but gearbox slow.

    What's it like to park?

    Average

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Everything, just about. The most unreliable car I have ever owned, and I have had a car since 1970.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Big load area.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Auto gearbox