Are Toyota aventis any good ?

raher1 · 29-09-2013 5:07pm #1

I am thinking I might buy a Toyota aventis, it's nine years old and some bumps on it. I was on donedeal so no test drive. Anything I should look out for for?

Sobanek · 29-09-2013 5:12pm

What's an Aventis? Never heard of one

ba_barabus · 29-09-2013 5:14pm

Why would you pick what sounds like an average example. Loads of them about

bazz26 · 29-09-2013 5:15pm

Newer model or older model as both were sold in 2003?

BTW the reliability of a 10 year old car can boil down to how it was minded over the years rather than by reputation.

colm_mcm · 29-09-2013 5:29pm

If you search on donedeal for aventis you wont find as many

HandsomeDan · 29-09-2013 5:57pm

Give the guy a break, he might have a lisp.

colm_mcm · 29-09-2013 6:18pm

HandsomeDan wrote: »

Give the guy a break, he might have a lisp.

Not being funny, there are actually ads on donedeal where its spelt like that.

Truckermal · 29-09-2013 6:25pm

What about an Eventless???

Great car I have a MK1 Diesel for 18 months now and only done the brakes and belts on it over 20K miles..

raher1 · 29-09-2013 6:34pm

toyota avensis strata then, bloody grammar freaks, loved to seen ye at school. Well not! So any ideas,worth a buy or what? It's a 1.6 petrol.

Shane Fitz · 29-09-2013 6:37pm

raher1 wrote: »

toyota avensis strata then, bloody grammar freaks, loved to seen ye at school. Well not! So any ideas,worth a buy or what? It's a 1.6 petrol.

If you can link the add you might get more informed opinion.

raher1 · 29-09-2013 6:38pm

How do you link the ad?

Truckermal · 29-09-2013 6:39pm

raher1 wrote: »

toyota avensis strata then, bloody grammar freaks, loved to seen ye at school. Well not! So any ideas,worth a buy or what? It's a 1.6 petrol.

Strata is only the base model AFAIK, Luna is the nicer one.

Supergurrier · 29-09-2013 6:41pm

Auld lad is on his 7th since 2000 and will be getting his 8th in July all going well even though he has been drawn to the new kia SUV thing/yoke

Interior is abit naff and its a pain to park but he loves it and always raves about its economy (driving my car the mpg almost makes him cry lol)

colm_mcm · 29-09-2013 6:41pm

raher1 wrote: »

toyota avensis strata then, bloody grammar freaks, loved to seen ye at school. Well not! So any ideas,worth a buy or what? It's a 1.6 petrol.

Definitely worth a look. These sold like hot cakes from 03 onwards so there are plenty good ones out there.
Don't settle for a raggy one.

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Truckermal wrote: »

Strata is only the base model AFAIK, Luna is the nicer one.

Aura is the base model. Strata adds rear electric windows, alloys and fogs. Back in the day they cost €950 more. Strata is as high as you can go in 1.6
Smallest engine on a luna is 1.8

Seamus1964 · 29-09-2013 6:48pm

Owning Aventis Strata 4 years - only oil changes, filters and tyres, bulb here and bulb there.
Never bother, fast and economical.
Yes it is a very good car
Go for it

barura · 29-09-2013 6:58pm

raher1 wrote: »

toyota avensis strata then, bloody grammar freaks, loved to seen ye at school. Well not! So any ideas,worth a buy or what? It's a 1.6 petrol.

Check the guide in my sig. And its not grammar, its spelling. Though we are all here to help, sometimes we take things a little far.

Personally I'd be looking at other cars in that class as age bracket you're looking at is far enough away to consider many brands, to name a few: Honda Accords, Ford Mondeos, Mitsubishi Galants, BMW 3 series, Saab 93's are a steal from that generation as well and if you want to keep it cheap and economical there is always the bangernomics thread for more things of that vein.

raher1 · 29-09-2013 7:02pm

barura wrote: »

Check the guide in my sig. And its not grammar, its spelling. Though we are all here to help, sometimes we take things a little far.

Personally I'd be looking at other cars in that class as age bracket you're looking at is far enough away to consider many brands, to name a few: Honda Accords, Ford Mondeos, Mitsubishi Galants, BMW 3 series, Saab 93's are a steal from that generation as well and if you want to keep it cheap and economical there is always the bangernomics thread for more things of that vein.

Not a bother. Just looking to up the years. Bloody car is killing me.

barura · 29-09-2013 7:15pm

raher1 wrote: »

Not a bother. Just looking to up the years. Bloody car is killing me.

What's wrong with your almera? Also, moving up in the years may not help in all honesty. Dropping a few hundred and keeping it running could be a better idea...

raher1 · 29-09-2013 8:58pm

My seat is rubbish,my back is gone. The motorway is not good for Almera engine. I like a change:)

colm_mcm · 29-09-2013 9:00pm

Worth noting that the avensis seat isn't the best. The position is grand and there's good adjustment but no lumbar support.

Truckermal · 29-09-2013 9:02pm

raher1 wrote: »

My seat is rubbish,my back is gone. The motorway is not good for Almera engine. I like a change:)

A 1.6 avensis won't be much better then as it will be well up the rev counter at 120 and guzzling petrol. What about a Mazda 6? They are a good bit cheaper too albeit a 1.8 engine.

JohnBoy26 · 29-09-2013 9:03pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Worth noting that the avensis seat isn't the best. The position is grand and there's good adjustment but no lumbar support.

The Avensis is a far more stable and a far more comfortable car compared to an almera though.

colm_mcm · 29-09-2013 9:04pm

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

The Avensis is a far more stable and a far more comfortable car compared to an almera though.

Agreed, but if the OP has concerns over his back, the lack of lumbar support or tilt adjustment on the base is significant,

barura · 29-09-2013 9:12pm

If you back is gone, I always liked the driving position in a Ford Fusion. Hey, here is one with NCT for 1450, could haggle down to 1200 at a push, I'm sure.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2003-ford-fusion-new-nct-great-car/5732051

raher1 · 29-09-2013 9:42pm

barura wrote: »

If you back is gone, I always liked the driving position in a Ford Fusion. Hey, here is one with NCT for 1450, could haggle down to 1200 at a push, I'm sure. http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2003-ford-fusion-new-nct-great-car/5732051

Nice car, 1. 4 aswell.

dgt · 29-09-2013 9:54pm

If you're tall and value your back you may look to the French

raher1 · 29-09-2013 9:59pm

dgt wrote: »

If you're tall and value your back you may look to the French

Buy second hand French, noooo! Very hard to find a decent French second hand car.

colm_mcm · 29-09-2013 10:01pm

*grabs popcorn*

theoneeyedman · 29-09-2013 10:02pm

03 avensis topping ould car. Have one 3 years now. Easy ran c40 mpg at normal driving about 25 mile commute plus other tipping about. Only spent on oil changed and brake discs and there is 120 k on it. Avoid 2001 early vvti models burn as much oil as petrol

dgt · 29-09-2013 10:13pm

raher1 wrote: »

Buy second hand French, noooo! Very hard to find a decent French second hand car.

Sure about that? They are out there but most people are just too damned lazy to go out and find a decent example. It's your call to dismiss my suggestion, not my back afterall

*Jumps into super comfy French car and drives off with no back pains

raher1 · 29-09-2013 10:19pm

dgt wrote: »

Sure about that? They are out there but most people are just too damned lazy to go out and find a decent example. It's your call to dismiss my suggestion, not my back afterall

*Jumps into super comfy French car and drives off with no back pains

Name a few cars then? It's common knowledge French cars are soft.

Are Toyota aventis any good ?

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