2003 Toyota Avensis T4 review from UK and Ireland
"Unworthy of the money I paid"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake shoes rusting (repainted again, which fell off).
Brake discs (front) replaced before first pads worn.
Both keys replaced.
Front underside tyre panel fell off.
Alloy wheels flaked and bubbled.
Fault in steering (recalled twice).
Rattle in panel.
Now rattle in steering and vibration at 60mph, even after new tyres.
General comments?
This is one of the worst cars I have ever had, systematic repairs one after another. My previous cars Peugeot and Citroen, had not a fraction of the repairs this car requires.
Toyota after the warranty did not want to know. I was offered replacement alloys for £500 because the paint was bubbling and flaking. I now have a rattle, possibly in the steering area and vibration starting at 60mph.
One repair after another.
I will never buy another Toyota again.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 38000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Xsara |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2007 |