Toyota Avensis 2nd gen. 2003 - 2009 - Used car, breakdowns

APPEARANCE - Toyota Avensis 2nd gen.

For starters, this is Toyota. And that usually means sitting and driving. No headaches, no masters chasing, no unnecessary emptying of your wallet. Everyone will find a comfortable position at the wheel, no surprises regarding the layout of the controls, they are all easy to use and logically arranged.

Toyota Avensis 2nd gen.

There is nothing to complain about in the field of practicality either. Five adults will be comfortably accommodated in the Toyota Avensis 2nd gen., And the trunk is among the largest in its class. The cabin is soundproofed, so you'll have to chase the gas stations in red to hear them work at all. For diesels, this is even better, especially at constant speeds.

Tilting in curves is minimal and comfort at cruising speed is excellent. This is getting worse around the city, because of the hanging. With every Toyota, even this one, as a rule, there is a lot of safety equipment that is necessary, and so is the Avensis.

ENGINE - Toyota Avensis 2nd gen.

Quite a wide variety of engines that all but maybe 1,8 gasoline are well sized for this sedan. This one alone lacks strength, and only sometimes, in critical overtures. Already 2,0 gasoline is a great choice.

There's also a larger 2,4, which pulls the Avensis with its 160hp. The average consumption of smaller gasoline is, with VVTi technology, reduced to less than six liters of unleaded gasoline, which is great.

Of diesel, two variants. 2,0 D 4D which is great in every way and especially in consumption. The average, according to the factory, is five liters of Euro diesel. There's also a larger, 2,2 unit that has as much as 150 horsepower. It's just a matter of registration costs, so be sure to ask before you buy.

The 2.0 D-4D diesel is durable and reliable, which can be stated less for the 1.6 and 1.8 high-revving petrols. The 1.8 petrol did not prove to be particularly durable. Older petrols have problems with the valve phase variator, phase chain (for camshaft drive), steering electronics and head gasket, and diesels only suffer from problems with the floating flywheel. This is most pronounced with models who often drive in the city, in a ‘stop-go’ rhythm, and the injectors only cause problems if the fuel is bad.

FAULTS - Toyota Avensis 2nd gen.

The key thing with the Toyota Avensis is regular maintenance with original and quality parts. If this was the case with the previous owner, you can assume with great certainty that there will be no major headaches.

Clutch problems are known, so check it well and look for a service booklet. The steering wheel knows that it shakes a bit and the brakes are one of the causes of a visit to the service, but these are rare cases.

The case of headlamp water is known, but this can practically be classified as "irrelevant". One test ride should immediately show all the shortcomings, if any. If everything works fine, probably it is, so we can only recommend a purchase.

For models whose warranty has expired, the problem may be maintenance outside the service network, parts of dubious origin, and it is important that the service booklet is filled in properly.

Toyota Avensis 2nd gen.

A lot can be deduced from the condition of the interior and the precision of the commands. Worn controls and seat covers are a bad sign, because the materials are not expensive, but they are high quality and durable. The general condition is also shown by the inspection of the suspension, especially if you notice gaps in the suspension and a burnt out exhaust pot. But if the car is seemingly fine, if there are no signs of wear and it runs smoothly, buying a Toyota Avensis is a game at a safe.