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alexander, West Midlands
HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDS (2006 - )
1.8 VVT-i Colour Collection 5dr
PROS: very well equiped, comfortable family saloon and extremly reliable....
CONS: blander than a dry cracker, a tad pricey. The optimal drive models are a con.... more

paulkeeble, East Anglia
HATCHBACK (2006 - )
1.8 VVT-i T3-X 5dr
PROS: it comfortable,it looks nice, its roomy inside, it runs nice, its a nice run when...
CONS: fuel consumption is not what is advised,only does 22-25 on town work & 37 on... more

camra, South East
DIESEL SALOON (2000 - 2003)
2.0 D4-D GS 4dr
PROS: very very good reliable and economical...
CONS: had for four years and had no problems so far .... more

bhp, South East
LIFTBACK (1997 - 2000)
1.8 GLS 5dr
PROS: Engine is superb, very fast acceleration at high revs and reaches very good top speeds...
CONS: Handling is not the best, it has very soft suspension and the ride is too... more

n0166898, East Midlands
SALOON (1997 - 2000)
1.8 CDX 4dr
PROS: drives superb...
CONS: doesnt look very attractive... more

Mo, London
HATCHBACK (2003 - 2006)
1.8 VVT-i T3-X 5dr Seq Auto
PROS: Elegance...
CONS: no navigation... more

ratman, South West
SALOON (2000 - 2003)
1.8 VVTi SR 4dr
PROS: well built, excelent mpg 38 to 45mpg, never let me down, no repair buils in...
CONS: ride a bit hard, front head lamp bulbs difficult to change... more

smidsg5, North West
LIFTBACK (2000 - 2003)
2.0 VVTi GLS 5dr
PROS: this is a quality car,well built.my 2nd petrol avensis, both used as a taxi,both been...
CONS: genuine parts exspensive. vvti engine prone to some electrical faults.... more

clarkie, South West
HATCHBACK (2003 - 2006)
1.8 VVT-i T2 5dr
PROS: Good, comfortable ride. Car looks good and is roomy inside....
CONS: Avensis 2002 hatchback. Drinks oil about 50,000 onwards. VERY expensive failure of engine... more

craig, Wales
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2006 - )
2.0 D-4D T3-X 5dr
PROS: very low on running costs, reliable so far, improved looks from the older version, very...
CONS: there is a bit of wind noise at motorway speeds, also a little road noise.... more

robwatson, South West
HATCHBACK (2006 - )
2.0 VVT-i T4 5dr
PROS: T4 Spirit is overall a very reliable, responsive family hatchback. Interior is leather and everything...
CONS: SAT NAV can be awkward to program... more

GRUMPY, North West
SALOON SPEC ORDER (2000 - 2000)
1.6 LE 4dr
PROS: NICE LOOKING GOOD SPEC...
CONS: EXPENSIVE SPARES... more

BigDog, North West
SALOON (1997 - 2000)
1.8 GS 4dr
PROS: Well made Easy to maintain Inexpensive...
CONS: Low quality trim Dated looks... more

kamal, North West
DIESEL SALOON (2006 - )
2.2 D-4D T Spirit 4dr
PROS: economical then all the cars I had...
CONS: sat-nav is out of date... more

stephenbarr, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2006 - )
2.0 D-4D T3-X 5dr
PROS: Good equipmet levels. Large boot. Well put together. Smooth ride....
CONS: Looks not to everyones tatste.... more