Toyota Estima

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Mon 22 May 2023 19:54
Toyota Estima - Crickleymal

I'm going to look at one on Thursday.

www.strattoncarsales.co.uk/cars/toyota/estima/-/73.../

I'm correct in assuming they're cam chain not belt? And it's a TC or CVT transmission? Does anyone have any idea what the VED is on them as it's not the same as the non imported Previa.

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Mon 22 May 2023 21:41
Toyota Estima - Adampr

It's a chain. 90% sure it's a TC. Not sure on VED but I think it's going to be about £300.

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Mon 22 May 2023 22:46
Toyota Estima - Crickleymal

It's a chain. 90% sure it's a TC. Not sure on VED but I think it's going to be about £300.

Thanks

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Tue 23 May 2023 07:57
Toyota Estima - nellyjak

Certainly chain..and a TC autobox...I currently pay £28 per month for my MkII V6..

I doubt you'll regret the purchase as they are great vehicles.

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Tue 23 May 2023 11:27
Toyota Estima - badbusdriver

I personally wouldn't have a black one, but otherwise I'd love one of these!

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Tue 23 May 2023 13:39
Toyota Estima - corax

Don't forget that you'll have to have space to store the seats if you want to carry a large rotovator. I don't think they fold to create a flat floor, they are only removeable. But I like these. They do a hybrid version, but I don't know where you would stand with UK dealers if you had a problem.

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Tue 23 May 2023 15:34
Toyota Estima - nellyjak

Personally I wouldn't buy a hybrid Estima...don't think there's enough benefit to be had.

Peeps are buying 10+ year old hybrid Estimas and then wondering why they have battery problems.?

Dealers will be of little or no help..they have no interest.

I'll stick with my V6.

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Tue 23 May 2023 17:31
Toyota Estima - Crickleymal

Personally I wouldn't buy a hybrid Estima...don't think there's enough benefit to be had.

Peeps are buying 10+ year old hybrid Estimas and then wondering why they have battery problems.?

Dealers will be of little or no help..they have no interest.

I'll stick with my V6.

This isn't a hybrid. I wouldn't buy one either

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Tue 23 May 2023 17:30
Toyota Estima - Crickleymal

Don't forget that you'll have to have space to store the seats if you want to carry a large rotovator. I don't think they fold to create a flat floor, they are only removeable. But I like these. They do a hybrid version, but I don't know where you would stand with UK dealers if you had a problem.

These fold flat into the floor. Either that or I'll remove them like I did when we had an Alhambra

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Tue 23 May 2023 19:07
Toyota Estima - badbusdriver

The third row folds into the floor right out of the way. The two captains chairs in the middle slide backwards and forwards, and they swivel. Not sure, but I think they can be unclipped from the bracket if need be.

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Thu 25 May 2023 17:57
Toyota Estima - Crickleymal

Well I bought it. Runs really well and will have an oil change and underseal before I get it.

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Thu 25 May 2023 19:25
Toyota Estima - Adampr

Well I bought it. Runs really well and will have an oil change and underseal before I get it.

Congratulations! Enjoy.

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Mon 29 May 2023 21:33
Toyota Estima - Paulsxf
I am interested in one of these as my current Galaxy is dissolving away.
How much is the tax on the 2.4 and what is the insurance like? Autotrader does not tell you the tax like it does for most other cars.
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Mon 29 May 2023 22:17
Toyota Estima - Crickleymal

It's about £380 pa. Insurance about £400

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