Avensis - High mileage D-4D

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Mon 19 Sep 2011 23:07
Avensis - High mileage D-4D - balleballe

Those that have an avensis (old shape) - what are your opinions on the car?

Is the 114bhp adequate for a car this size?

What mileage is your's on?

Likes/dislikes?

I have a mate selling his avensis - 03/53 plate with104k on the clock and FSH - and he's letting me have it at a knock-down price

Although I love my (petrol) mazda 6 - looking at the fuel saving with this avensis is making it tempting for me (I do 22k miles a year)

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Tue 20 Sep 2011 12:21
Avensis - High mileage D-4D - Mr Fox
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Tue 20 Sep 2011 12:24
Avensis - High mileage D-4D - Mr Fox
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Tue 20 Sep 2011 12:59
Avensis - High mileage D-4D - gordonbennet

If it's been serviced properly, oil change every 9/10k from memory, then it should be fine, Taxi drivers don't use them for no reason.

Cambelt might be due, IIRC it's around 100k on modern Toyota's...it probably won't be a cheap belt change, but Toyota's workshops are usually very good and priced fairly, it's something i'd be wanting the MD to supply and fit.

HJ's reviews worth a read, above.

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If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

Is an electric car right for me?