Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D or 1.8 V-matic

I drive about 12,000 per year and am looking at a 2009 Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D TR with 70,000 from a main dealer (Toyota approved, 12 months warranty) or a 2010 1.8 V-matic TR with 56,000 from a 'supermarket'. The petrol has sat nav, tints and reversing camera and both are around £8k. Which is the better choice?

Asked on 19 February 2014 by DBrock

Answered by Honest John

The petrol 1.8i Valvematic is the better choice. Much nicer engine, 56k miles rather than 70k, no turbo, no DPF problems.

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