Other Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) models:

  • Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nearly drove me to distraction with the number of things going wrong.

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

    Fed up with me complaining about its unreliability!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    NO NO NO NO and again NO

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Audi

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £16,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Run out model.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Bought it for reliable long distance commuting. HOW WRONG I WAS!

    What was the dealer like?

    OK

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Superb on motorways. Otherwise nothing special.

    What's it like to park?

    Acceptable.

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    What hasn't gone wrong? Wheel bearing Turbo Gearbox Shock absorber Suspension top strut.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Quiet cruising

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?