Almera VS. Corolla Vs. Avensis [2007-2008]

Toyota_Avensis

Hello all,

Cosideing buying one of the tree above cars. Saloon Versions.
Any comments from owners on any, much appreciated.
Do a lot of family driving, I've 4 Teenagers, rack up a lot of mileage.
May consider diesel, Which of the three is the best money well spent?
Tax? Fuel Economy?

Comments, asI said, much appreciated.

746watts

08 avensis so that it allows you to use new CO2 emisions tax rate for diesel. 2L avensis should be in Band B (I think) €156 for the year and is a lot better than paying nearly €600 tax for an 07.............. cam chain engine too so cheaper to service.

bazz26

Almera is ancient and outclassed by almost everything else out there. It is the same car since 2000.

Corolla is the freshest design of the three assuming your looking at the new model. Available in 1.4 litre diesel which is quite frugal, rather limited spec wise though where you have to go up to nearly the top model to get basic things like air conditioning.

Avensis is from a class above the Almera and Corolla, while it has been around since 2003 it will have more room and is a more comfortable cruiser than the other two. Definately if looking at 2008 models you go diesel as some of the petrols fall into the higher Co2 brackets in the new tax system. The diesel will also return better fuel economy if your doing alot of mileage.

I would also not limit myself to those 3 cars, a Focus, Mondeo, etc should also be seriously considered.

The Muppet

You will need the extra space the Avensis offers over the Corolla unless the teenagers have reached the stage where they are ashamed to be seen out with you, teenageres tend to get bigger and bigger.