Reliable used petrol automatic Toyota?
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Hi folks,
I'm looking for a car for the family. Am a fan of Toyota build quality and reliability and would like something solid, but it needs to be a petrol automatic. Also needs a very comfy /adjustable drivers seat as I have arthritis in my back.
I know very little about Toyota automatics and what to look out for. Thinking possibly of:
Second or third gen avensis (probably estate)
Verso
Lexus CT200h
I'm in NL where used prices are much higher than UK, for example:
A 2006 gen 2 Avensis Estate 2.0 auto with about 90k is worth about €6,000.
A 2010 gen 3 Avensis Estate 2.0 auto with 84k is €11,000.
A first gen CT200h with low miles would be about €14000. I suspect they may be a bit too small for us though.
Mileage won't be too high. Just for popping around town on errands, weekend excursions to see family who live 200km away, occasional holidays to France and UK etc.
Thoughts appreciated. Buying used cars over here is not a fun process!
I'm looking for a car for the family. Am a fan of Toyota build quality and reliability and would like something solid, but it needs to be a petrol automatic. Also needs a very comfy /adjustable drivers seat as I have arthritis in my back.
I know very little about Toyota automatics and what to look out for. Thinking possibly of:
Second or third gen avensis (probably estate)
Verso
Lexus CT200h
I'm in NL where used prices are much higher than UK, for example:
A 2006 gen 2 Avensis Estate 2.0 auto with about 90k is worth about €6,000.
A 2010 gen 3 Avensis Estate 2.0 auto with 84k is €11,000.
A first gen CT200h with low miles would be about €14000. I suspect they may be a bit too small for us though.
Mileage won't be too high. Just for popping around town on errands, weekend excursions to see family who live 200km away, occasional holidays to France and UK etc.
Thoughts appreciated. Buying used cars over here is not a fun process!
Edited by benz0 on Sunday 29th May 10:53
Thanks for your input! I have zero interest in an old school auto box so will go for something newer.
Have concluded the ct200h is too small.
I think the auris touring hybrid is probably the right fit for what we want. They're ubiquitous over here as well so lots to choose from. The hybrid/prius drivetrain seems pretty bomb proof too.
Only downside I see is that almost noone specs them with full leather interior. Oh well!
Have concluded the ct200h is too small.
I think the auris touring hybrid is probably the right fit for what we want. They're ubiquitous over here as well so lots to choose from. The hybrid/prius drivetrain seems pretty bomb proof too.
Only downside I see is that almost noone specs them with full leather interior. Oh well!
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