Petrol or diesel Avensis

I am thinking of buying a Toyota Avensis d4d tourer. I do about 12k miles a year, of which, maybe 4k on motorways. With all the problems I've read about the particulate filter on diesels, is this a wise choice, or should I opt for the petrol version?

Asked on 30 July 2011 by Dick Clack

Answered by Honest John

Better ther 1.8 or 2.0 Valvematic petrol. They are almost as fuel efficient without the problems.

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