Buying Advice For 1.8 Vvt-I T3-S

[xenon20]

Hi all

I have never owned a Toyota before but I am going to have a look at a Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVT-i T3-S 5dr tomorrow.

I was wondering if anybody could give me some pointers about what common issues this model has, and what I should be looking out for ?

I guess this is a popular question so if it has been answered somewhere could someone point me to the thread ?

Many thanks in advance

Paul

[ToyotaAuris]

what year? 04 and some 05 has oil consumption issue which leads to engine seizing.

[avensisd4d786]

early VVTI's are notorious for burning oil.

I would only buy a 2003-2005 if it had a modified block, you can check this by ringing a local Toyota service dep to find out you will need a reg or vin number.

anything after July 2005 should be ok.

regular oil changes is a must as its chain driven

this is a good link;

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/avensis-2003/?section=good

[Konrad C]

In addition to the engine oil burning issue, the headlamp bulb holders are known to break. Bad enough that the bulbs are difficult to change.

A history of the car will be helpful, and ask the owner why the car is being sold. Transmission bearings can go.

As "I" has said , check Honest John and this forum.

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