spinal_tap
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After, ruling out pretty much every other marque out there, Mrs Tap has become quite drawn to the solid feel of the Avensis and has been offered a UK 1.8l hatchback (she waaaaaaay prefers it to saloon) with around 50k on the clock. The seller imports ex-fleet cars from UK, so she would have a choice of specs by the sounds of it. (Think it was a TS3 or something like that). All cars have Toyota-stamped histories.
1. Is around EUR16,500 a reasonable price for a UK import? (basic Irish ones seem to be 16-17k on average)
2. Are there any issues (other than salt damage) to watch out for on a UK car, and how do you check for this?
Also, for around the same price, she was offered a very highly-specced one (sat nav, alloys, etc, think it was TS4), but with 81k on clock. It had 7 Toyota service stamps, but I just thought very high mileage for an 04.
Any advice, suggestions?
Hi Mr. Tap,
I bought an Avensis some 10 months ago. Admittedly, a boring car after driving a 2.3i Volvo 940 Turbo tank rocket, but, ultra reliable, solid build, surprisingly spacious (3 tall teenagers and an 11 year old ruled out a cramped BMW-3), big boot and substantially easier on the pocket. It's horses for courses as I have entered those years when college fees for my kids are starting and I am also changing career/going to college.
I was advised against importing an Avensis from the UK by a private mechanic and also a Toyota mechanic. No surprises there - vested interests. the Avensis for Irish roads and market is supposedly slightly higher spec Incorrect and has a suspension etc more suitable for our roads. Also, the salt is supposed to be an issue too. this may not bother you if you are not keeping the car long term, but, it may be worth while checking it out. If sterling-punt exchange had been better than 0.65 at the time I may have gambled!
Check out these 2004 prices...
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/inde...=259&Year=2004&xYear=2004&submit=Find+cars+>>
Remember, if you have cash you can knock money off forecourt prices.
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