I had an Avenvis whilst waiting almost a year for my new car and it had to be one of the best cars I had. Absolutely bulletproof and reliable. Brilliant cars 👌🏼
Still have my 2004 avensis t4, 7 years now. She's definitely in my top ranks of reliable motors the other being a verso had that 10 years. Toyota just know how to make reliable cars. Gotta love them really.
You be hard pressed to find a 15 years old vehicle in this condition..its a credit to its previous owners...excellent review .love these old car review 😍
Hi Matt, Love the sound of fixing up houses to sell on, you have got my attention already. Similar to cars, you get the internal up to scratch and running then you add paint, polish and present !! Love the Chanel, my favourite on the whole of TH-cam. Keep up the good work.
I think a separate before and after channel would do well. To be honest, I prefer those type of subjects on your main channel as they're much more what I'm interested in. Dragging a project back, and fixing it up, also will definitely help those that possibly want to get into the business. Saying what the mileage is, at the start of the video, is a must as it's a primary factor in a purchase. Also, maybe a thumbs up or thumbs down update, at the end of each video, to have a conclusion whether the venture was profitable or not. Go for it.
Like the idea of refurbishing houses Matt, done a bit of that previously, last one in the UK before I came here to Tenerife was in Glossop not far from you. You are very modest, 200,000 subscribers, I was with you before the 10k mark when you described it was the same as Stockport football ground..lol and yet I've never seen the silver youtube plack at the back of you for 100k subs like all youtuber display..love your channel and its always getting better.
Genuinely love how matter-of-fact and straight talking you are, Matt. No nonsense, and honest when it comes to the reality of running a used car business. Very refreshing, even 3+ years on from when I first started watching your videos! Also, High Peak Houses has a nice ring to it...
in 2013 i bought a T Reg Avensis Diesel for £400 from an old chap who had it parked in his garage for 2 years, i used it to travel from the east midlands to the faslane submarine base weekly, a round trip of nearly 800 miles every week and it never gave me a single problem, 1 of the best cars i ever had!
You can get them little plastic dehumidifier things in the pound shop, always have one in my car and renew it every few months once they’ve filled with water 👍🏼
I purchased a 2006 t2 estate version 4 years ago for £900 pound and its still going good today. It's cheap to run and reliable. I had a lot of cars until I had a toyota avensis. D4d engine👌
A friend donated a 06 2litre diesel avensis which had been lying in his drive way for 2 years. I liked the fact it was a chain instead of a belt apart from that i didn't have any experience of the avensis before and the fact it was an estate version made it look a bit different from the thousands of saloons on the road. I put a new battery,tyres and wiper blades and a service and liked the way it drove even as the d4d is a bit agricultural sounding i would happily put up with that as they are so reliable..... it now has 241 k miles on it now and going well..... my mechanic tells me he has sold a few with 400k on them no major problems with them....... thanks for the video
Had a d4d T3x for about 3 years, never had an issue. Sold that and got a 2005 petrol t spirit avensis estate as family grew. Coming up to 200,000 mikes now and never misses a beat!
My father has a 2005 toyota avensis (before the reestyling of yours) and it's a fantastic car. It still looks modern (in my opinion better than after the restyling) and even though it's starting to need repairs a little bit more often than desired it has served us VERY well. And it must have been a good car in general because you can see quite a few of them on catalan the roads still!
My uncle who recently passed away has an 08 avensis 2l diesel. Currently on 246k mileage. With the annual mileage he used to do, has to do an interim service mid year and full service annually. Tyre changes every 2yrs. The car and engine is still running as smooth as ever. As a family, we’ll be aiming to get it to 300k as Uncle always said he would do it. These cars are solid work horses.
I commented on someone else’s comment, but will put another comment of my own. I’ve had a 2005 Avensis 1.8 VVTi petrol for nearly 3 years now, it’s been a brilliant family car. I bought it after having to sell my old BMW 3 series, as it came to the end of its life, I wanted something cheap to buy and run, reliable, and practical for a small family, and with a bigger boot than my old 3 series, I got all of that, it’s excelled in all those departments, I mean yes it’s boring to look at and drive, but it does everything it’s supposed to, it carries the family around in comfort, with plenty of room inside, and it’s very safe with multiple air bags, and doesn’t break. I’ve only done two rear springs, and brake pipes in 3 years, other than that just servicing and tyres. I’ve fitted a Sony Bluetooth DAB radio, with hands free calling etc, so it’s bang up to date too. Mine is the same as the one in the video, solid arches all round, zero rust anywhere, and mine is 2 years older than the one in the video, shows Toyota built them well 👍🏻
I had a 2003 Avensis Automatic 2.4 Petrol T-Spirit saloon, i bought it when it was four years old, and part exchanged it when twelve years old, for a Rav4, I love the Rav4 (including the CVT gearbox) but without a doubt, that Avensis T-Spirit was the best car i have ever owned.
I've got one of these, a bit older, a 54 plate, and it's done 130,000 miles. It was bought as a family bus, and has been great in that role. I've serviced it regularly and it's never let me down, and rarely needed money spending on it. Three years ago, I bought a nearly new BMW 5 series as a new family car, and very nice it is too (and it's also been totally reliable). I decided to keep the old Avensis as a runaround, dump car (it's a tourer) and for putting mountain bikes in to go to and from rides. It just soldiers on, the air con is cold, it's still comfortable, and I would happily drive it across Europe, if only it were posible to get to Europe without queuing for days. Is it boring? In a sense, yes, but for a functional vehicle like this, the most boring thing of all is not being able to use it because it keeps breaking down. So no, it's not boring really.
toyotas are great. I have 2. Only car have ever owned that still goes through the mot only needing bulbs wipers :) one is 20 years old the other 23 years old... neither have rust.
Well done Matt, you're probably the only person who's ever made an interesting 15 minute video about an avensis. Sign of a talented guy if you can keep people engaged for so long given the car in question.
Well I’ve just watched a 15min video about a Toyota Avensis without even thinking about fast forwarding, clicking to another video or looking at my messages. Brilliant!
Scotty Kilmer would be proud of you! Clean reliable cheap to run . What’s not to like? Toyotas are not exciting but with the cost of living crisis they are ideal for a lot of people. Great video.
The previous owner(s) needs to be congratulated; I imagine many cars of this age are advertised as "mint", yet few actually deserve the description. It doesn't look as if it has parking sensors either, which, given its size and condition, is quite remarkable.
Getting a car like that kind of puts a spring in your step , you can see that , it's so refreshing when a car is exactly as the previous owner describes
In the process of buying a new car and getting rid of my 2006 D4D Avensis. Done 130000 miles never a moment's trouble and regularly had it serviced... lovely car for what I wanted. It's not in anywhere as good as a condition as this one you've videoed with a few bumps and a big dent on the passengr side.... they offered me £190 partex but pretty sure I can get more for scrap... such a shame but the dent will cost a lot to get fixed
I had use of one of these for a couple of months when it was new. I hated it at first, dull as dishwater but after a few weeks of total reliability and amazing fuel economy I loved it.
Wow, that thing is bloody pristine! I know the Avensis D4D is as dull as ditchwater, but realistically, it's an ideal car for someone who sits on the M60 to work and back, not to mention cheap to run and insure, i'd say fix but they don't break.
Great. Had an ex UK 1.8cc vvti with almost 200k miles In Kenya. used it for 2 years and it never disappointed me. Very comfortable, practical, spacious and stable on the road. My friends would call it a "cheap Benz" because of its comfort.
Yes Matt! so excited to watch this. Always been a fan of that era of Avensis since I was a kid. My dad had one for 14 years. Never thought I would see the day.
Exactly the right car for a family in the 2020's, it is the obvious car for so many people. Well looked after, how unfashionable, you can tell it wasn't owned by a young person! I will take it, save it for me, I will drop by later. Brilliant video celebrating sensible, honest, real cars. Yes, please do the house videos, people will learn a lot.
The Avensis is in amazing condition, clearly been well looked after, its probably been garaged and not had a hard life - good buy for someone and some profit for you. It demonstrates how much better car manufacturing is these days. In the 60's/70's cars would start to rust after about 3years and be ready for the scrap yard at ten years.
My taxi driver friend has a petrol one of these, same year, colour and similar spec to that. It's done over 200,000 miles and it never misses a beat. He has it serviced regularly and it just keeps going and going. These are really reliable cars. I'm tempted to buy it from him when he's done with it, as I'd be interested in how long it keeps going. Great cars.
My wife's uncle had one of these from new, leased it then bought it off of the leasing company. Was utterly reliable. Very dull cars, but you can't go wrong with a Toyota!
Matt these cars are the back bone of trades men transport here in Northern Ireland. I have seen 4-5 of these cars in one site car park used be especially bricklayers. I have placed bets with other site managers how many of these cars are making the masonry phase building projects,😊😊💲💲 normally the driver will have a RAV4 at home too of the same era.. Boring but tuff...
Biggest mistake I ever made was swapping a "98 reg Toyota Avensis, bought from a main dealer for a "51 plate Mercedes C200 Kompressor, also bought from a main dealer. Even though I went for a more exciting car, ultimately I swapped a completely fault free car to a car that was absolutely laden with faults. Give me Toyota any day of the week.
Great stuff Matt, you can’t lose with this one. I owned a 2008 model and kept for 10 years and 110 thousand miles before (stupidly) trading it in for a VW under the diesel scrapping scheme. Apart from usual running costs the only thing wrong with it was a squeaky clutch pedal that couldn’t be lubricated without removing the dashboard.
@@Jahmed5635 Cars aren't unreliable in general if you take care of them and service them. Had tons of cars and never had any issues. Life is too short to own a Toyota
When these cars came out, the styling did nothing for me but now I really like the front end. I'm in agreement with the correspondent below and simply can't understand why not everyone takes care of their stuff, especially cars. Mine's a 9 year old CT200H and it gets completely pampered.
I had a petrol version of this car, ultra reliable a bit boring but the comfort for me was outstanding like driving around in your arm chair. Yes to the house vids!
These type of cars may be boring Matt but they go forever. Here in New Zealand cars are expensive and the Japanese brands dominate. Apart from a misplaced love of VWs early on and one banger of a mini, for 50 years I have only owned Japanese cars and their reliability is unmatched. Love it when you include vehicles of this type. Car ownership is a big status item in NZ but my god we can waste some cash trying to impress the neighbours.
@@s0m3cunt91 yes they are, cars are such a status symbol in New Zealand! And I'm sick to death of seeing Ford fuken rangers! 😮💨😮💨 I think you need the TDDA sent to your house for a test. If you think cars here in shitty nz are cheap!
Recently bought an identical spec one - 3 keys, 1 owner, FSH, 11 month MOT, 56 plate for £1130. Also has original dealer plates. Comfortable, spacious, well specced, genuine decent cars for a daily runabout!
Im a car nut. I watch many reviews, allways planning for the next purchase. I have to put a comment in to thank you for you great vids. They are different, honest and you are a very likeable guy. Very pleasant to listen to. Great job!
When I first arrived in super rural Spain i bought a 1997 avensis for the princely sum of 500 pounds. not a car I would have ever touched. Was super reliable, it never missed a beat and every knob and switch worked. Did journeys of over 1,000 miles of it , which was a real eye-opener. You also need another channel doing videos of the cars you have for sale.
@@livingalpujarras hello petrol prices are rising so i'm planning to buy a car like yours and switch it to lpg. Have you seen vehicles like yours (toyota avensis mk 1 or mk2) running on lpg, if yes are there any problems due to lpg kit.
Great video as always Matt and a nostalgic one for me. I had a 2007 Avensis, same model and spec (minus the xenon headlights). It was my company car which I bought when I retired. I put 207k miles on it totally trouble free. Just an annual service and replacing usual consumables. After I part exed it somebody ( a mini cab driver?)put another 70k on it and it only disappeared off the radar this year. Usual story, look after a car and it will usually look after you.
I love cars like these. I considered buying the estate version as a 26-year-old just to get a few years worth of use in it. Drive it to and from work each day, chuck a load of rubbish in the back and occasionally check the oil if I had to. Even now I'll look at the same era Corolla and will be tempted to buy one just for the ease of not having to pay an arm and a leg in repairs every year. As much as I love 'proper' cars, I simply cannot afford the luxury of having something fun and garish. Love this content!
My Dad has had this exact model for about 12 yrs now and it’s never missed a beat. Took it for an MOT a couple of weeks ago and it didn’t even need a bulb. Amazing cars. Boring, but amazing. If I was in the market for a cheap motor I’d take that off you no problem, for £1800 😁
Feel free to share the monotony Matt! I like that this channel is happy to show real everyday cars alongside glitzy ones. Well built underdogs like the Avensis deserve more praise. On a side note: wasn’t this era subject to a major Toyota recall for stuck accelerators?
Superb video again, i used to drive my sisters 2003 1.6 petrol toyota avensis occasionally when my 5 series used to let me down (which was regulerly 🙄) as dull as they are they are utterly bulletproof, she still has it and it drives as reliable as ever.
Two years ago I bought the same diesel D4D Avensis 19 years old, with luxury interior, mahogany decorations and yellow-brown seats. Excellent product, no maintenence in two years, despite 242.000 km. Only one fuse, few bulbs and replacement of engine heaters. Very comfortable suspension, air-condition works perfectly, previos owner claimed he never fiiled the gas since he had purchased it ( and he owned it for 12 years!). Good product! No traces of rust, nothing is leaking, splendid machinery.
If Harry can talk about his farm and garage ( I love both channels) then I can't see why you can't make a success of a fixer upper channel. Certainly worth a try!
My dad had one of those very low spec ones that had no armrest, plastic steering wheel and the manual ac dials. But you could drive it with just your little finger, effortless. People seem to love bashing these cars but honestly they’re great. He’s gone more upmarket now 😄
Your idea to create a second TH-cam Channel featuring property renovation is very welcome. As a lifelong car freak and a practising Architect, I would follow both channels for sure. Your production standards, intelligent commentaries and business ideas are always excellent, so diversification of your content would future-proof and attract a new demographic with higher disposable incomes. Please go for it, Matt!
I can see the advantage of buying “mint” cars; you have little work to do and can have confidence in your sale and an easy profit. Great stuff Matt. Certainly would subscribe to another channel if we can share other aspects of your fascinating job. Thanks for sharing so much with us.
2 years ago, i bought a T25 from 2009 with 150k miles on it. Never had any issues, all i had to replace where the brakes. Great car, nothing else to add.
I brought one exactly the same model and mileage for £1100 6 months ago. Brilliant, solid, economical transportation. I've had many cars of this era that a riddled with DPF or sensor issues. But so far I think I've hit on budget gold, with 90's reliability but with modern safety and low miles.
The indicators in the mirrors came in with the facelift which also got the better looking front grill. The early 1.8 petrol had oil burning issues but was resolved post 2005. The 2.0/2..4 aren't e10 compatible. The diesels didn't always have head gasket issues, those that did were generally the 2.2 engines especially in t180/sr180 form as seen in the IS diesel. A lot seemed to be made of this as the incident rate was seen to be relatively high for Toyota. The 2.0 was the most reliable of the bunch. Production issues were resolved for the 2009 year models onwards, you can get the 2.0 D4D in a mk3 Avensis with only £30 tax as well.
I’ve had the 2005 petrol 1.8 for nearly 3 years, it’s been spot on, had some brake pipes done, and two rear springs, apart from that just servicing. It uses a little bit of oil, only a slight drop on the dipstick after a few months, just have to put a tiny amount in to keep it near the max line, apart from that no issues. Wish I had it when my daughter was a baby, I had a 3 series BMW, and the pram would literally only go in and out one way, it was remembering which way, a lot of swear words were muttered when putting it in and out of the boot, where as with the Avensis, the boot is massive for the size of car, and because it’s a hatch, the opening is wide and low too, so the pram would literally just drop in, without touching the sides. Interior space is bigger than the 3 series too.
@@RV77JON4H Also the 2.0 petrol I’ve heard is not worth the reduction in MPG over the 1.8, as there’s hardly any real world performance difference, even though it’s got an extra 20bhp
Bought the Estate version 5 yrs ago, 58000 on the Clock. Only needed 2 front Springs in all those yrs. Serviced regularly and now got 80000 on the clock. Great motor.
Cars that old are always a risk but it looks like you got a real good deal with that one, actually as described. Plus Toyotas are generally bullet proof when it comes to reliability and that one has obviously been very well cared for.
Bought a 2013 Corolla 1.6 auto with 36k miles,as new condition in Thailand not easy to find as many are ex taxies.After 2 years ownership it's still as new. Toyotas are the best selling cars here but expensive ,reliability is King. Hardly saw any in UK but for me in retirement I'm amazed at the quality the auto just purrs & the doors feel so solid. No topping up of fluids between service intervals,only downside I find the ride is a bit harsh. Cheers Mat always look out for your videos No 1.
Hi Matt, I have to admit buying an Avensis as a hack, it was so reliable and useful, huge boot etc, tip runs you name it, it did it with ease, sold it to buy a e92 330d, and there are days I miss my old Toyboata....!!
My 55 plate avensis petrol had 220k on clock and still going strong until I was rear ended and bought it back off insurance company droveit a bit more and sold it on making more money than total funds insurance paid out. It had no pick up and go. The 1.8 was a proper slow engine but bullet proof reliability
I had a 2005 1.8 petrol Avensis from 2010 - 2021. Loved it, it never ever let me down and had loads of room, the AC was very efficient and it averaged 50mpg The only problem I had was when the salesman that sold it to me rear ended it when I was driving it home! Even worse, he shunted me into the car in front who happened to be his wife. cost the dealership a few quid in repairs. I was working at the dealership at the time so was able to keep driving my first gen Avensis whilst it was in the body shop.
There is nothing boring about an Avensis diesel! I have had the estate version; 2.2 D-4D T3-X Estate for over a year, cheap to run, reliable and fun to drive . This car is surprisingly responsive and, if we had motorways that didn't have roadworks every twenty miles, it would be happy with cruse control set for the length of any journey. It accelerates enthusiastically and, I am sure that, was it legal, even at this age it would easily attain the 120+ mph without any problem making overtaking safe secure and precise. I have had no serious issues with this vehicle and it does not deserve the acerbic comments made at the beginning of this video.
I had exactly the same model Avensis a few years ago. Boring, yes, but I was impressed with how comparable it was with my dad's Lexus LS at the time. Not just the shared switchgear but the way the doors shut for example. All the taxi drivers had them round here too and they can't all be wrong (same reason why I recently owned a Skoda Superb 😀)
I worked on these when new. Great car. The head gasket issues were caused by carbon build up on piston crown from oil consumption/EGR problems. The T180 estates were a thing of Japanese/UK beauty.
Had the same model. Riding quality was best, absolutely no noise whatsoever. As quiet as an E Class from the same era. Comfort was too, very well setup chassis, top soundproofing and build quality. And that standard unassuming sound system sounded great
And this simply isn't true. I've driven plenty of these, one petrol and a diesel. The ridequality is nowhere near a premium german car of that era (BMW, MERC, AUDI) or the soundproofing. It's not a bad car though, just not great to drive.
@@Manakuski agree somehow. Ride was comfort oriented just as I said. It didn't have the sharpness of 3 series but it was more comfortable, much more relaxing to drive on a long trip although less engaging. I loved it for what it was not for trying to pretend it's something else. A 318d from that era was not actually that great. Talking about similarly powered cars. Anyway, overall BMW had a better balance which can please the enthusiasts as well even in low powered models. Avensis was the more comfortable car, as comfortable and quiet as C Class for sure.y brother had a 2.2 diesel and honestly I preferred the avensis
Got an Avensis 05 with the 1.8 petrol engine 5 years ago from an old lady (first owner). Went 15k kilometers each year. Never had any failure. Everything works. I could get a new leather steering wheel though^^ These cars are built like tanks.
That’s what mine has, properly shifts along quite nicely when you take it to the higher rev range, I’ve surprised a few people too, they don’t expect an old 2005 Japanese family wagon to be going that quickly down the dual carriageway/ motorway!😂
@@jonnygti Have a Honda CRV MK 2 Automatic, family Runaround, there's a button on the Column shift, and when you want to pass out some one you Indicate and click same and it drops into,"D3" and just takes off with that high revving K20 singing along, great car, same engine as the Honda Accord...Great Upload...
Spot on about spending a bit more and saving yourself hassle. I remember years ago going car shopping on a budget and it was a nightmare. The cars were all high mileage and worn out. Eventually I spotted a car in mint condition but about 50% over my (very minimal) budget. I decided to splash out and go for it and that car was an absolute gem in every way. Like this car it had been very well looked after by the previous owner. You could tell straight away.
My Avensis has done 177000 miles, had it for 11 years on a 2006 plate, no engine problems, i think as long as you service every 10000 miles and dont let the revs get below 1500 rpm, keep the engine spinning. never had 55mpg.
@@mikeonfreeserve2926 Hi Mike, yes and yes, plus the torque band starts around 1500 and ends at around 3500, so this is also the most efficient place to keep the revs.
I have an 2008 toyota avensis t25 as a daily driver and only car, only the engine is the 1.6 vvti petrol. I get it, it's not flashy or sporty or whatever, but it has decent and enough power and it's just a drama free car. Easy to maintain, few problems, does it's job perfectly, mine already surpased 310.000 km and is not looking too tired.
First time I’ve not skipped through the car vertical part: of course it was a clean car. Love it when you find a genuine example that’s been cared for. Toyota make great cars.
The house fixing idea sounds quite interesting! In order to keep things neat and topical I suggest you create a second channel for that, and to get things going there you can drive initial views to that channel from this one. There is nothing wrong punting your different channels between each other, the common denominator is after all yourself and we enjoy your content.
I had a D4D about 6 years ago and it was one of the best cars I've had , economical nippy and a great work horse ,everyone who I knew thought I was a taxi driver lol but great car .
Durability of modern day cars has come a long way since the 1970s . Back in 84 I had ten year old Cortina over the summer. It was already on its last legs , and the only thing going for it was the popular golden brown paint which blended so well with the rust.
I had a 2.0 T4 tourer about 12 years ago. It wasn't the most exciting car in the world but it was comfortable, well built and 100% reliable. Only got rid as it was a bit heavy on fuel. Unfortunately I traded it in on a Saab 93 tid which turned into an unmitigated disaster.
Finally u bought a brilliant car so ur brilliant..its most reliable car . Good mileage..overall model of true car to buy ..its not available in 2022 but I bought low mileage 4k of 2014 at 12k .I enjoy every day drive and my decision still now ...
Love this video Matt, when you said recession proof my ears pricked up not just recession proof but personal finance proof too, anyone who’s serious about getting their finances in order this is the type of car you should be owning, Pay for it in cash and clear your debts get some savings built up. I’ve just finished doing this for 3 years and you know what I’m keeping my 2009 Volvo for another year while i save up a decent deposit on the car i really want (Range Rover Velar)
Precisely and your 2009 is the age were all the depreciation is done so you will not loose a lot of money if you keep it an extra year or chop it in earlier.
I had one of these avensis diesels for eight years and clocked over 200,000 miles and never an issue , super car , big mistake to stop making this model as they were so reliable and economical
I had an Avenvis whilst waiting almost a year for my new car and it had to be one of the best cars I had. Absolutely bulletproof and reliable. Brilliant cars 👌🏼
Still have my 2004 avensis t4, 7 years now. She's definitely in my top ranks of reliable motors the other being a verso had that 10 years. Toyota just know how to make reliable cars. Gotta love them really.
You be hard pressed to find a 15 years old vehicle in this condition..its a credit to its previous owners...excellent review .love these old car review 😍
I'd happily buy this, it's economical, reliable and looked after. That's basically what I want from a car.
Well it's currently for sale. £2000, 19,000 extra on the clock and a dink on the rear bumper 🤔
Hi Matt, Love the sound of fixing up houses to sell on, you have got my attention already. Similar to cars, you get the internal up to scratch and running then you add paint, polish and present !! Love the Chanel, my favourite on the whole of TH-cam. Keep up the good work.
Thank you
@@HighPeakAutos are you religious eg Christian ?
I think a separate before and after channel would do well. To be honest, I prefer those type of subjects on your main channel as they're much more what I'm interested in. Dragging a project back, and fixing it up, also will definitely help those that possibly want to get into the business. Saying what the mileage is, at the start of the video, is a must as it's a primary factor in a purchase. Also, maybe a thumbs up or thumbs down update, at the end of each video, to have a conclusion whether the venture was profitable or not. Go for it.
Like the idea of refurbishing houses Matt, done a bit of that previously, last one in the UK before I came here to Tenerife was in Glossop not far from you. You are very modest, 200,000 subscribers, I was with you before the 10k mark when you described it was the same as Stockport football ground..lol and yet I've never seen the silver youtube plack at the back of you for 100k subs like all youtuber display..love your channel and its always getting better.
@@jamesgrant3812 what does that have to do with anything?
Genuinely love how matter-of-fact and straight talking you are, Matt. No nonsense, and honest when it comes to the reality of running a used car business. Very refreshing, even 3+ years on from when I first started watching your videos!
Also, High Peak Houses has a nice ring to it...
Top guy isn't he
@@ldarm you
My Avensis 2.2 dcat hast 350k km and never been in the repair. Except for wear and tear nothing ever broke. Love that car and the estate is just great
My 2.2 dcat t180 estate have over 200k on it I love it and can’t beat a estate.
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mine has 750k km. same thing
in 2013 i bought a T Reg Avensis Diesel for £400 from an old chap who had it parked in his garage for 2 years, i used it to travel from the east midlands to the faslane submarine base weekly, a round trip of nearly 800 miles every week and it never gave me a single problem, 1 of the best cars i ever had!
I had a 2003 Avensis for about 10 years and it was the most reliable car I've ever had
Yes a total no nonsense motorcar with superb ergonomics
I just bought a 2003 1.8 petrol Avensis with 135K on the clock, did you have any issues with condensation?....
@@techElephant get cat litter and fill a sock with it. chuck it underneat the front passenger seat and that should sort it out.
You can get them little plastic dehumidifier things in the pound shop, always have one in my car and renew it every few months once they’ve filled with water 👍🏼
Toyota would be my go to car if I didn't still have my venerable 2002 petrol Passat!
I purchased a 2006 t2 estate version 4 years ago for £900 pound and its still going good today. It's cheap to run and reliable. I had a lot of cars until I had a toyota avensis. D4d engine👌
That's right I bought mine
Petrol 1.8 amazing problems free near enough the diesel consumption
I'm averaging 47 mpg
I'm very impressed
A friend donated a 06 2litre diesel avensis which had been lying in his drive way for 2 years. I liked the fact it was a chain instead of a belt apart from that i didn't have any experience of the avensis before and the fact it was an estate version made it look a bit different from the thousands of saloons on the road. I put a new battery,tyres and wiper blades and a service and liked the way it drove even as the d4d is a bit agricultural sounding i would happily put up with that as they are so reliable..... it now has 241 k miles on it now and going well..... my mechanic tells me he has sold a few with 400k on them no major problems with them....... thanks for the video
Had a d4d T3x for about 3 years, never had an issue. Sold that and got a 2005 petrol t spirit avensis estate as family grew. Coming up to 200,000 mikes now and never misses a beat!
My father has a 2005 toyota avensis (before the reestyling of yours) and it's a fantastic car. It still looks modern (in my opinion better than after the restyling) and even though it's starting to need repairs a little bit more often than desired it has served us VERY well. And it must have been a good car in general because you can see quite a few of them on catalan the roads still!
My uncle who recently passed away has an 08 avensis 2l diesel. Currently on 246k mileage. With the annual mileage he used to do, has to do an interim service mid year and full service annually. Tyre changes every 2yrs. The car and engine is still running as smooth as ever. As a family, we’ll be aiming to get it to 300k as Uncle always said he would do it. These cars are solid work horses.
It'll go much longer than that. I know someone with a 05 2l petrol Avensis and its on 230k keeps passing its MOT with only a couple of advisories.
Reply when you do 👍
This video has made me look more into the Toyota Avensis.
Very similar to mine, a Toyota Corolla 08, almost 300,000 miles 1.4D
I commented on someone else’s comment, but will put another comment of my own.
I’ve had a 2005 Avensis 1.8 VVTi petrol for nearly 3 years now, it’s been a brilliant family car. I bought it after having to sell my old BMW 3 series, as it came to the end of its life, I wanted something cheap to buy and run, reliable, and practical for a small family, and with a bigger boot than my old 3 series, I got all of that, it’s excelled in all those departments, I mean yes it’s boring to look at and drive, but it does everything it’s supposed to, it carries the family around in comfort, with plenty of room inside, and it’s very safe with multiple air bags, and doesn’t break. I’ve only done two rear springs, and brake pipes in 3 years, other than that just servicing and tyres.
I’ve fitted a Sony Bluetooth DAB radio, with hands free calling etc, so it’s bang up to date too. Mine is the same as the one in the video, solid arches all round, zero rust anywhere, and mine is 2 years older than the one in the video, shows Toyota built them well 👍🏻
I had a 2003 Avensis Automatic 2.4 Petrol T-Spirit saloon, i bought it when it was four years old, and part exchanged it when twelve years old, for a Rav4, I love the Rav4 (including the CVT gearbox) but without a doubt, that Avensis T-Spirit was the best car i have ever owned.
I've got one of these, a bit older, a 54 plate, and it's done 130,000 miles. It was bought as a family bus, and has been great in that role. I've serviced it regularly and it's never let me down, and rarely needed money spending on it. Three years ago, I bought a nearly new BMW 5 series as a new family car, and very nice it is too (and it's also been totally reliable). I decided to keep the old Avensis as a runaround, dump car (it's a tourer) and for putting mountain bikes in to go to and from rides. It just soldiers on, the air con is cold, it's still comfortable, and I would happily drive it across Europe, if only it were posible to get to Europe without queuing for days. Is it boring? In a sense, yes, but for a functional vehicle like this, the most boring thing of all is not being able to use it because it keeps breaking down. So no, it's not boring really.
Wow,
If you consider selling it, you'll find a happy buyer
toyotas are great. I have 2. Only car have ever owned that still goes through the mot only needing bulbs wipers :) one is 20 years old the other 23 years old... neither have rust.
Well done Matt, you're probably the only person who's ever made an interesting 15 minute video about an avensis. Sign of a talented guy if you can keep people engaged for so long given the car in question.
Haha thank you
Here's a challenge make an exciting video about an Insignia 🤣
@@superthierry1 th-cam.com/video/N5JRTNe9wvg/w-d-xo.html Funnily enough
@@superthierry1 avensis and insignia are both boring, however the avensis is reliable while the other isn't
So not worth buying
Well I’ve just watched a 15min video about a Toyota Avensis without even thinking about fast forwarding, clicking to another video or looking at my messages. Brilliant!
Thanks!
Scotty Kilmer would be proud of you! Clean reliable cheap to run . What’s not to like? Toyotas are not exciting but with the cost of living crisis they are ideal for a lot of people. Great video.
The previous owner(s) needs to be congratulated; I imagine many cars of this age are advertised as "mint", yet few actually deserve the description. It doesn't look as if it has parking sensors either, which, given its size and condition, is quite remarkable.
Getting a car like that kind of puts a spring in your step , you can see that , it's so refreshing when a car is exactly as the previous owner describes
Large roomy boot trunk what I like in older cars like this is the simplicity and decent electrics but not electronics test bed!
In the process of buying a new car and getting rid of my 2006 D4D Avensis. Done 130000 miles never a moment's trouble and regularly had it serviced... lovely car for what I wanted. It's not in anywhere as good as a condition as this one you've videoed with a few bumps and a big dent on the passengr side.... they offered me £190 partex but pretty sure I can get more for scrap... such a shame but the dent will cost a lot to get fixed
Can’t go wrong with a Toyota mate, as you said “recession proof”. Proper mint example
I had use of one of these for a couple of months when it was new. I hated it at first, dull as dishwater but after a few weeks of total reliability and amazing fuel economy I loved it.
Wow, that thing is bloody pristine! I know the Avensis D4D is as dull as ditchwater, but realistically, it's an ideal car for someone who sits on the M60 to work and back, not to mention cheap to run and insure, i'd say fix but they don't break.
Great. Had an ex UK 1.8cc vvti with almost 200k miles In Kenya. used it for 2 years and it never disappointed me. Very comfortable, practical, spacious and stable on the road. My friends would call it a "cheap Benz" because of its comfort.
Yes Matt! so excited to watch this. Always been a fan of that era of Avensis since I was a kid. My dad had one for 14 years. Never thought I would see the day.
Exactly the right car for a family in the 2020's, it is the obvious car for so many people. Well looked after, how unfashionable, you can tell it wasn't owned by a young person! I will take it, save it for me, I will drop by later. Brilliant video celebrating sensible, honest, real cars. Yes, please do the house videos, people will learn a lot.
Toy Avensis beautiful build quality and reliable.
Really enjoying these older car videos , good job !
The Avensis is in amazing condition, clearly been well looked after, its probably been garaged and not had a hard life - good buy for someone and some profit for you. It demonstrates how much better car manufacturing is these days. In the 60's/70's cars would start to rust after about 3years and be ready for the scrap yard at ten years.
My taxi driver friend has a petrol one of these, same year, colour and similar spec to that. It's done over 200,000 miles and it never misses a beat. He has it serviced regularly and it just keeps going and going. These are really reliable cars. I'm tempted to buy it from him when he's done with it, as I'd be interested in how long it keeps going. Great cars.
My wife's uncle had one of these from new, leased it then bought it off of the leasing company. Was utterly reliable. Very dull cars, but you can't go wrong with a Toyota!
Matt these cars are the back bone of trades men transport here in Northern Ireland. I have seen 4-5 of these cars in one site car park used be especially bricklayers.
I have placed bets with other site managers how many of these cars are making the masonry phase building projects,😊😊💲💲
normally the driver will have a RAV4 at home too of the same era.. Boring but tuff...
Biggest mistake I ever made was swapping a "98 reg Toyota Avensis, bought from a main dealer for a "51 plate Mercedes C200 Kompressor, also bought from a main dealer. Even though I went for a more exciting car, ultimately I swapped a completely fault free car to a car that was absolutely laden with faults. Give me Toyota any day of the week.
The only thing I don't like about Toyotas is they're very basic Interior.......But I'll take basic over Flashy.
@@sheila7909You could always upgrade to a Lexus if you want that Toyota reliability but also a bit of extra luxury.
Beautiful car. A credit to it’s previous owners.
Love your work, Matt 👍
Great stuff Matt, you can’t lose with this one. I owned a 2008 model and kept for 10 years and 110 thousand miles before (stupidly) trading it in for a VW under the diesel scrapping scheme. Apart from usual running costs the only thing wrong with it was a squeaky clutch pedal that couldn’t be lubricated without removing the dashboard.
Old Toyotas are great purchases always. Can’t beat them. I have an e11 and an e12 and they are simply phenomenal
Can’t beat a avensis, my old man had one 58 plate and we sold it on cheap with 152k mikes, very very good car it was, can’t beat Toyotas
Japanese and Korean cars are just so boring.
@@sandersson2813 yet so reliable , they don’t break down, they keep going all you have to do is service them
@@Jahmed5635 Cars aren't unreliable in general if you take care of them and service them. Had tons of cars and never had any issues.
Life is too short to own a Toyota
@@sandersson2813 yeah Toyota Supra, GR Yaris, GR86, etc who wants to have fun get something boring and economical instead
@@optimusuk The majority are shit and boring and I wouldn't be seen dead in a Yaris, Gt86 or a supra. Chav wagons
I bought one of these 2yrs ago it was 1800 petrol auto brilliant my had done 98000 full service history brilliant ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
When these cars came out, the styling did nothing for me but now I really like the front end.
I'm in agreement with the correspondent below and simply can't understand why not everyone takes care of their stuff, especially cars. Mine's a 9 year old CT200H and it gets completely pampered.
Nice reliable workhorse. 80,000 miles not a lot for a well maintained 2.0 litre diesel. In this case, "boring" = GOOD.
I had a petrol version of this car, ultra reliable a bit boring but the comfort for me was outstanding like driving around in your arm chair. Yes to the house vids!
Yes I have a 2007 1.8 t2 drives like new . No spend in over 3 years .
I had the same Avensis 9 years and it is now going 378 000 km. I love it and I think it got an addiction synegy
These type of cars may be boring Matt but they go forever. Here in New Zealand cars are expensive and the Japanese brands dominate. Apart from a misplaced love of VWs early on and one banger of a mini, for 50 years I have only owned Japanese cars and their reliability is unmatched. Love it when you include vehicles of this type. Car ownership is a big status item in NZ but my god we can waste some cash trying to impress the neighbours.
Cars are Cheap here in NZ, especially these things. Cars aren't a status symbol here, they're essential, which is why 99% of people Own one.
@@s0m3cunt91 yes they are, cars are such a status symbol in New Zealand! And I'm sick to death of seeing Ford fuken rangers! 😮💨😮💨
I think you need the TDDA sent to your house for a test. If you think cars here in shitty nz are cheap!
Best Best Build cars in the world. As the ad goes.
Recently bought an identical spec one - 3 keys, 1 owner, FSH, 11 month MOT, 56 plate for £1130. Also has original dealer plates. Comfortable, spacious, well specced, genuine decent cars for a daily runabout!
Im a car nut. I watch many reviews, allways planning for the next purchase. I have to put a comment in to thank you for you great vids. They are different, honest and you are a very likeable guy. Very pleasant to listen to. Great job!
Thanks for watching
When I first arrived in super rural Spain i bought a 1997 avensis for the princely sum of 500 pounds. not a car I would have ever touched. Was super reliable, it never missed a beat and every knob and switch worked. Did journeys of over 1,000 miles of it , which was a real eye-opener.
You also need another channel doing videos of the cars you have for sale.
Is it comfortable for long journeys
@@ibrahimoussifi5544 for a 1997 car yes
@@livingalpujarras hello
Thanks for replying
Your car was it diesel or petrol, manual or automatic.
Wich engine and how much mpg ?????
@@ibrahimoussifi5544 petrol manual 1.8 40mpg on a run maybe more.
@@livingalpujarras hello petrol prices are rising so i'm planning to buy a car like yours and switch it to lpg.
Have you seen vehicles like yours (toyota avensis mk 1 or mk2) running on lpg, if yes are there any problems due to lpg kit.
Great video as always Matt and a nostalgic one for me. I had a 2007 Avensis, same model and spec (minus the xenon headlights). It was my company car which I bought when I retired. I put 207k miles on it totally trouble free. Just an annual service and replacing usual consumables. After I part exed it somebody ( a mini cab driver?)put another 70k on it and it only disappeared off the radar this year. Usual story, look after a car and it will usually look after you.
I have had two Toyota Avensis: 2.4 2007 and D4D 177 2008, absolutely loved them both and no issues what so ever.
I love cars like these. I considered buying the estate version as a 26-year-old just to get a few years worth of use in it. Drive it to and from work each day, chuck a load of rubbish in the back and occasionally check the oil if I had to.
Even now I'll look at the same era Corolla and will be tempted to buy one just for the ease of not having to pay an arm and a leg in repairs every year. As much as I love 'proper' cars, I simply cannot afford the luxury of having something fun and garish.
Love this content!
My Dad has had this exact model for about 12 yrs now and it’s never missed a beat. Took it for an MOT a couple of weeks ago and it didn’t even need a bulb. Amazing cars. Boring, but amazing. If I was in the market for a cheap motor I’d take that off you no problem, for £1800 😁
Feel free to share the monotony Matt! I like that this channel is happy to show real everyday cars alongside glitzy ones. Well built underdogs like the Avensis deserve more praise.
On a side note: wasn’t this era subject to a major Toyota recall for stuck accelerators?
Superb video again, i used to drive my sisters 2003 1.6 petrol toyota avensis occasionally when my 5 series used to let me down (which was regulerly 🙄) as dull as they are they are utterly bulletproof, she still has it and it drives as reliable as ever.
Toyota build quality, the D4D diesel engines very reliable service regular basis car will last LONG time!!
Two years ago I bought the same diesel D4D Avensis 19 years old, with luxury interior, mahogany decorations and yellow-brown seats. Excellent product, no maintenence in two years, despite 242.000 km. Only one fuse, few bulbs and replacement of engine heaters. Very comfortable suspension, air-condition works perfectly, previos owner claimed he never fiiled the gas since he had purchased it ( and he owned it for 12 years!). Good product! No traces of rust, nothing is leaking, splendid machinery.
If Harry can talk about his farm and garage ( I love both channels) then I can't see why you can't make a success of a fixer upper channel. Certainly worth a try!
I just bought a 2007 Avensis 1.8 oetrol engine with 16 years old and looks exactly like the one in this video
My dad had one of those very low spec ones that had no armrest, plastic steering wheel and the manual ac dials. But you could drive it with just your little finger, effortless. People seem to love bashing these cars but honestly they’re great. He’s gone more upmarket now 😄
Your idea to create a second TH-cam Channel featuring property renovation is very welcome. As a lifelong car freak and a practising Architect, I would follow both channels for sure. Your production standards, intelligent commentaries and business ideas are always excellent, so diversification of your content would future-proof and attract a new demographic with higher disposable incomes. Please go for it, Matt!
I can see the advantage of buying “mint” cars; you have little work to do and can have confidence in your sale and an easy profit. Great stuff Matt. Certainly would subscribe to another channel if we can share other aspects of your fascinating job. Thanks for sharing so much with us.
2 years ago, i bought a T25 from 2009 with 150k miles on it. Never had any issues, all i had to replace where the brakes. Great car, nothing else to add.
I brought one exactly the same model and mileage for £1100 6 months ago. Brilliant, solid, economical transportation. I've had many cars of this era that a riddled with DPF or sensor issues. But so far I think I've hit on budget gold, with 90's reliability but with modern safety and low miles.
Just how? I've never seen one below 5k
@@namelikeanyother885same here! 🤦♂️
I am gonna buy an Avensis one day. Had T21, was so good.
The indicators in the mirrors came in with the facelift which also got the better looking front grill. The early 1.8 petrol had oil burning issues but was resolved post 2005. The 2.0/2..4 aren't e10 compatible.
The diesels didn't always have head gasket issues, those that did were generally the 2.2 engines especially in t180/sr180 form as seen in the IS diesel. A lot seemed to be made of this as the incident rate was seen to be relatively high for Toyota. The 2.0 was the most reliable of the bunch. Production issues were resolved for the 2009 year models onwards, you can get the 2.0 D4D in a mk3 Avensis with only £30 tax as well.
You are officially a car nerd.
I’ve had the 2005 petrol 1.8 for nearly 3 years, it’s been spot on, had some brake pipes done, and two rear springs, apart from that just servicing.
It uses a little bit of oil, only a slight drop on the dipstick after a few months, just have to put a tiny amount in to keep it near the max line, apart from that no issues.
Wish I had it when my daughter was a baby, I had a 3 series BMW, and the pram would literally only go in and out one way, it was remembering which way, a lot of swear words were muttered when putting it in and out of the boot, where as with the Avensis, the boot is massive for the size of car, and because it’s a hatch, the opening is wide and low too, so the pram would literally just drop in, without touching the sides. Interior space is bigger than the 3 series too.
Someone knows his stuff! Yep the 2.2 had the HG issues. Mine was the 2.0. Always hankered after a T180 but heard that had an odd torque curve.
@@RV77JON4H Also the 2.0 petrol I’ve heard is not worth the reduction in MPG over the 1.8, as there’s hardly any real world performance difference, even though it’s got an extra 20bhp
@@RV77JON4H I have a t180 wagon I will agree they have a very odd torque curve. Mines now on over 200k can’t say I’ve had any hg issues though.
Bought the Estate version 5 yrs ago, 58000 on the Clock.
Only needed 2 front Springs in all those yrs.
Serviced regularly and now got 80000 on the clock.
Great motor.
I like the way matt tells it as it is, house renovation would lend itself to similar use of straight forward no nonsense advice. Go for it man !
Cars that old are always a risk but it looks like you got a real good deal with that one, actually as described. Plus Toyotas are generally bullet proof when it comes to reliability and that one has obviously been very well cared for.
Bought a 2013 Corolla 1.6 auto with 36k miles,as new condition in Thailand not easy to find as many are ex taxies.After 2 years ownership it's still as new.
Toyotas are the best selling cars here but expensive ,reliability is King.
Hardly saw any in UK but for me in retirement I'm amazed at the quality the auto just purrs & the doors feel so solid.
No topping up of fluids between service intervals,only downside I find the ride is a bit harsh.
Cheers Mat always look out for your videos No 1.
The petrol are ones bullet proof as you said. Probably the strongest cars you can buy. Nothing goes wrong with them
I am looking to buy an automatic 1.8 petrol avensis.
Are they reliable for long distance journeys???
Are they capable to use lpg as a fuel???
Hi Matt, I have to admit buying an Avensis as a hack, it was so reliable and useful, huge boot etc, tip runs you name it, it did it with ease, sold it to buy a e92 330d, and there are days I miss my old Toyboata....!!
My 55 plate avensis petrol had 220k on clock and still going strong until I was rear ended and bought it back off insurance company droveit a bit more and sold it on making more money than total funds insurance paid out. It had no pick up and go. The 1.8 was a proper slow engine but bullet proof reliability
I had a 2005 1.8 petrol Avensis from 2010 - 2021. Loved it, it never ever let me down and had loads of room, the AC was very efficient and it averaged 50mpg The only problem I had was when the salesman that sold it to me rear ended it when I was driving it home! Even worse, he shunted me into the car in front who happened to be his wife. cost the dealership a few quid in repairs. I was working at the dealership at the time so was able to keep driving my first gen Avensis whilst it was in the body shop.
You should have said "Hats off to the previous owner!!" Great video Matt. What a fab video, and great to see an older car so well looked after.
its not hard its a toyota :) they age well, and keep their value too.
There is nothing boring about an Avensis diesel! I have had the estate version; 2.2 D-4D T3-X Estate for over a year, cheap to run, reliable and fun to drive . This car is surprisingly responsive and, if we had motorways that didn't have roadworks every twenty miles, it would be happy with cruse control set for the length of any journey. It accelerates enthusiastically and, I am sure that, was it legal, even at this age it would easily attain the 120+ mph without any problem making overtaking safe secure and precise.
I have had no serious issues with this vehicle and it does not deserve the acerbic comments made at the beginning of this video.
I had exactly the same model Avensis a few years ago. Boring, yes, but I was impressed with how comparable it was with my dad's Lexus LS at the time. Not just the shared switchgear but the way the doors shut for example. All the taxi drivers had them round here too and they can't all be wrong (same reason why I recently owned a Skoda Superb 😀)
Doors shut superbly a sign of quality . switch gear bullet proof.engine on the petrol reliable ergonomics for me 6 foot perfect.
I worked on these when new. Great car. The head gasket issues were caused by carbon build up on piston crown from oil consumption/EGR problems. The T180 estates were a thing of Japanese/UK beauty.
Had the same model. Riding quality was best, absolutely no noise whatsoever. As quiet as an E Class from the same era. Comfort was too, very well setup chassis, top soundproofing and build quality.
And that standard unassuming sound system sounded great
And this simply isn't true. I've driven plenty of these, one petrol and a diesel. The ridequality is nowhere near a premium german car of that era (BMW, MERC, AUDI) or the soundproofing. It's not a bad car though, just not great to drive.
@@Manakuski agree somehow. Ride was comfort oriented just as I said. It didn't have the sharpness of 3 series but it was more comfortable, much more relaxing to drive on a long trip although less engaging. I loved it for what it was not for trying to pretend it's something else. A 318d from that era was not actually that great. Talking about similarly powered cars.
Anyway, overall BMW had a better balance which can please the enthusiasts as well even in low powered models. Avensis was the more comfortable car, as comfortable and quiet as C Class for sure.y brother had a 2.2 diesel and honestly I preferred the avensis
Got an Avensis 05 with the 1.8 petrol engine 5 years ago from an old lady (first owner). Went 15k kilometers each year. Never had any failure. Everything works. I could get a new leather steering wheel though^^
These cars are built like tanks.
Smart example of a very well built and comfortable car. I do personally prefer the VVTi petrol engines though. Those engines really are bomb proof.
That’s what mine has, properly shifts along quite nicely when you take it to the higher rev range, I’ve surprised a few people too, they don’t expect an old 2005 Japanese family wagon to be going that quickly down the dual carriageway/ motorway!😂
@@jonnygti Have a Honda CRV MK 2 Automatic, family Runaround, there's a button on the Column shift, and when you want to pass out some one you Indicate and click same and it drops into,"D3" and just takes off with that high revving K20 singing along, great car, same engine as the Honda Accord...Great Upload...
@@malachy1847 nice, if it’s from an accord I guess it’s either a 1.8, 2.0?
A lot quieter too, also no dpf and egr problems
Spot on about spending a bit more and saving yourself hassle. I remember years ago going car shopping on a budget and it was a nightmare. The cars were all high mileage and worn out. Eventually I spotted a car in mint condition but about 50% over my (very minimal) budget. I decided to splash out and go for it and that car was an absolute gem in every way. Like this car it had been very well looked after by the previous owner. You could tell straight away.
With most things in life, spending more actually saves you money. I only realised this recently
You buy cheap you buy twice
My Avensis has done 177000 miles, had it for 11 years on a 2006 plate, no engine problems, i think as long as you service every 10000 miles and dont let the revs get below 1500 rpm, keep the engine spinning. never had 55mpg.
Hi, is yours a diesel and is the 1500 rpm tip for the egr valve?
@@mikeonfreeserve2926 Hi Mike, yes and yes, plus the torque band starts around 1500 and ends at around 3500, so this is also the most efficient place to keep the revs.
I have an 2008 toyota avensis t25 as a daily driver and only car, only the engine is the 1.6 vvti petrol. I get it, it's not flashy or sporty or whatever, but it has decent and enough power and it's just a drama free car. Easy to maintain, few problems, does it's job perfectly, mine already surpased 310.000 km and is not looking too tired.
Lovely car, looks like it just rolled off the production line! Someone's gona get a bargain and a great car!
My local Toyota had an Avensis bought from a local taxi driver with 1 million miles on the original engine and box.
Decent solid car years of life left in it.
First time I’ve not skipped through the car vertical part: of course it was a clean car. Love it when you find a genuine example that’s been cared for. Toyota make great cars.
The house fixing idea sounds quite interesting! In order to keep things neat and topical I suggest you create a second channel for that, and to get things going there you can drive initial views to that channel from this one. There is nothing wrong punting your different channels between each other, the common denominator is after all yourself and we enjoy your content.
Would definitely watch the second channel idea you mentioned!
I had a D4D about 6 years ago and it was one of the best cars I've had , economical nippy and a great work horse ,everyone who I knew thought I was a taxi driver lol but great car .
Had a 2.2 d4d t spirit for 9 year's and it was the best car i ever owned.
In better shape than a 18 month old Range Rover. We don't get that car in the United States; but it's built like a Toyota
Durability of modern day cars has come a long way since the 1970s . Back in 84 I had ten year old Cortina over the summer. It was already on its last legs , and the only thing going for it was the popular golden brown paint which blended so well with the rust.
I had a 2.0 T4 tourer about 12 years ago. It
wasn't the most exciting car in the world but it was comfortable, well built and 100% reliable. Only got rid as it was a bit heavy on fuel. Unfortunately I traded it in on a Saab 93 tid which turned into an unmitigated disaster.
I am looking to buy an automatic petrol avensis.
Are they reliable for long distance journeys???
Are they capable to use lpg as a fuel???
Finally u bought a brilliant car so ur brilliant..its most reliable car . Good mileage..overall model of true car to buy ..its not available in 2022 but I bought low mileage 4k of 2014 at 12k .I enjoy every day drive and my decision still now ...
Love this video Matt, when you said recession proof my ears pricked up not just recession proof but personal finance proof too, anyone who’s serious about getting their finances in order this is the type of car you should be owning, Pay for it in cash and clear your debts get some savings built up. I’ve just finished doing this for 3 years and you know what I’m keeping my 2009 Volvo for another year while i save up a decent deposit on the car i really want (Range Rover Velar)
Precisely and your 2009 is the age were all the depreciation is done so you will not loose a lot of money if you keep it an extra year or chop it in earlier.
Keep the Volvo for when the Velar is being fixed. I traded a f11 5 Series in for a Vogue recently and wished i'd kept is as a spare..
I had one of these avensis diesels for eight years and clocked over 200,000 miles and never an issue , super car , big mistake to stop making this model as they were so reliable and economical