Faults:

Nothing!

General Comments:

The Avensis is very expensive to buy on the used market, but it is a very nice car and should prove reliable.

Mine is blue, Excel model which has plenty of kit. Leather, heated seats, all electrics. Very nice alloy wheels. Love this car's spec, very comfortable inside.

The car is smooth to drive. 2.0 diesel engine has enough power and is averaging well over 50 mpg, even on shorter trips.

Spacious, comfortable and reliable, it's like the perfect car really. I've only had it one year, but local taxi drivers tell me my car with low mileage is as good as new despite being eight years old - these are good for well over a decade and 250,000 - 300,000 miles. I doubt I'll have mine that long, but it's good to know they are durable if looked after.

Faults:

Nothing other than general wear and tear and servicing.

General Comments:

Metallic black Avensis business edition with alloy wheels looks the part. Very nice looking car. Had this a couple of years and has been an excellent car. Just as good or even better than my previous 2009 Honda Accord.

Not a car to get excited about, but I like driving this car. Very quiet and smooth, the 1.8 petrol engine is arguably preferable over the diesels - power is good and you can get 45+ mpg taking it slow.

Interior has all the modern features you would expect, full electrics. I could complain about the electronic handbrake as most people do, but no big deal once used to it. Very spacious and comfortable.

If you need a reliable daily driver that is easy to live with, check out the modern Avensis. They are still a little expensive to buy used however, but worth keeping long term and should return on your money with reliability, providing you keep up with the servicing.