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Toyota Avensis (1998-03)

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Version

2.0vvti gls 4dr saloon

Author

crowe

Overall Rating

5 stars

A fantastic family saloon with loads of room and a huge boot. Everything you need - reliable, comfortable, easy to drive, good build quality and a great engine with performance and economy. Just because it doesn't have a German badge it's cheap.

Star Ratings

Handling

3 stars

Comfort

4 stars

Quality & Reliability

5 stars

Performance

5 stars

Roominess

4 stars

Running Costs

4 stars

Value for Money

5 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

3 stars
 

Version

1.6 VVTi 5dr hatchback

Author

Mitchell

Overall Rating

5 stars

The Avensis I have is 5 years old and had previously been a company car. It is serviced regularly and is a great runner: it has always been economical and reliable. It's in a class of its own bringing quality and affordability with a good feeling. It's a good fast drive if you floor it, and it handles great... just bad when it rolled it due to pump shut off and brake seizing - but then again it wasn't built to do that! A good car if kept well - and still worth a good 8 grand or more.

Star Ratings

Handling

4 stars

Comfort

4 stars

Quality & Reliability

5 stars

Performance

4 stars

Roominess

4 stars

Running Costs

4 stars

Value for Money

5 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

4 stars
 

Version

1.8 saloon

Author

Segun Orekoya

Overall Rating

4 stars

It's an extremely reliable car. I've driven one for a while and can attest to its reliability. However, the paint fades easily and you may need to carry out some bodywork somewhere down the line. Parts are not exactly cheap as well. Greatest minus: it doesn't create a great visual impression, which may affect resale value. But I must say it's a solid run-forever car!

Star Ratings

Handling

3 stars

Comfort

4 stars

Quality & Reliability

5 stars

Performance

3 stars

Roominess

4 stars

Running Costs

3 stars

Value for Money

4 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

1 stars