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Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2009)

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reviewed by Anonymous on 21 June 2023
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reviewed by Anonymous on 1 March 2023
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reviewed by Anonymous on 7 July 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 12 March 2021
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reviewed by another Andy on 12 June 2019
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reviewed by americo on 23 August 2017
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reviewed by jmw on 10 December 2015
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reviewed by bobx on 25 September 2015
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reviewed by The23rdman on 11 December 2014
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reviewed by jmw on 2 March 2014
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reviewed by mike55 on 28 November 2013
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reviewed by Pendleman on 20 March 2013
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reviewed by MalcolmR on 21 January 2012
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reviewed by Guanocascade on 23 September 2011
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reviewed by Captain Zetec on 25 August 2011
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reviewed by wednesdayupnorth on 20 August 2011
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reviewed by SiJ on 14 February 2011
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T Spirit 2.2 D-4D 5dr Hatchback

reviewed by ewallah on 14 November 2010
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Overall rating
3
How it drives
3
Fuel economy
3
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
2
Cost of maintenance and repairs
1
Experience at the dealership
4
How practical it is
3
How you rate the manufacturer
2
Overall reliability

Big Mistake

I bought this car purely on the reliability of the Toyota brand. I have owned Toyota cars in the past without any reliability problems, but this was my first diesel car.
3 months after i bought this car, the clutch pedal started squeaking each time it was depressed, but i managed to sort this out myself with some grease and wd40.
The accelerator pedal and the brake pedal are to close together, i could go on but the main problem occurred after about 5 months i noticed that the car was taking about 45 mins before i could get any warm air, as it was close to summer i didn`t pay to much attention, as it started getting colder i took it to the garage, and after thoroughly checking the car, they told me it was the head gasket.
For this to a car that's just over 3 years old is a disgrace, for it to be a Toyota is unacceptable.

I won`t but another Toyota in future, unless they sort their reliability problems out.

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reviewed by Jugg on 17 June 2010

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About this car

Price£14,425–£22,900
Road TaxF–J
MPG34.9–51.4 mpg
Real MPG98.0%

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