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- Bjlowrie873's review
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| Performance | 6/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Value for Money | 5/10 |
| Overall rating | 4.5/10 |
By Bjlowrie873
on 3rd May 2004
| Year Manufactured | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | 1 year |
| Performance | 7/10 |
| Practicality | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Value for money | 3/10 |
| Overall value | 2/10 |
 Bjlowrie873's recommendation | |
My previous 2 cars were both Toyota's, and I never had a bit of bother with any of them. I visited my local showroom where I saw the new Toyota models.
I liked the look of the new 1.8 CDX, and also the interior design. It looked a comfortable family saloon car, and I decided to purchase there & then.
I have had a major issue ever since I have purchased this car. It involves "squealing brakes".
The Toyota Avensis 1.8 CDX itself looks good with the new shape/design/alloy's etc. But when it pulls up at traffic lights etc, it's like "a number 51 bus pulling up alongside".
I have had it back into the garage on numerous ocassions. First of all the garage hadn't heard of any similar problems, then it was admitted there was a problem, which could be overcome by installing "anti squeal" discs to one side of the brake pads. This worked for a short duration, then it was decided to fit "anti squeal" discs to both side of the pads. This again worked for a short duration! Nearly a year later, I still have "the number 51 bus along with me" every time that I pull up!!!
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Total Respect: 0
omooba on 6th May 2004