Hi All

I have finally given in to my longing for a mean green machine. After a string of Vw's, a Ford Focus and the most boring car in all christendom the Toyota Avensis I am here to absorb and observe before making an informed choice.

So my quest for the perfect Vrs tdi continues.....

Great forum btw.

Cheers

Paul

Hi and welcome aboard.

Hi and welcome aboard.

Cheers!

Welcome to the site. Toyota's are well made but yes have become boring. I had a T180 Avensis, nice car, great at motorway and long runs but what a waste of a good engine. Shame they stopped doing sporty stuff!

Welcome to the site. Toyota's are well made but yes have become boring. I had a T180 Avensis, nice car, great at motorway and long runs but what a waste of a good engine. Shame they stopped doing sporty stuff!

I have to agree, It was my father-in-law's T180 that got me interested in the Avensis in the first place. A deal came along and I took it. It has been, soild and reliable transport, but, its now time for something else. I have it for sale on Autotrader at a not unreasonable price

Welcome

But get a TSI instead!

Welcome

But get a TSI instead!

Hi Babs

I have not ruled anything out yet. I have driven 2 Montys this week, one oil burner and a 105 tsi. I don't really do the miles to justify diesel but it's what i'm used to as all company motors and last 3 cars have been derv burners.

On a cold mornings short test drive the little 1.6 cr tdi felt and sounded rough. I have also read a lot of posts on this and seat forums regarding poor mpg and harsh running. By contrast the 1.2 tsi 105 was smooth and quick enough to encourage spirited driving!

It's a real shame the Monty does not come with a 1.4 tsi 122 engine and rear disk brakes, not everyone wants 180bhp and dsg. I think they would sell shed loads of them if they came in that guise.