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Avensis 2.0 Diesel

  • 12-06-2013 11:58am
    #1
    fabvinny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭


    Thinking of buying one,2009/2010,any idea how are they fuel economy wise? Have a 2006 petrol model at the moment.


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  • #2
    BobBobBobBob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭BobBobBobBob


    fabvinny wrote: »
    Thinking of buying one,2009/2010,any idea how are they fuel economy wise? Have a 2006 petrol model at the moment.

    Have a look at Honest John.


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Are you talking about the latest model or the one before it? The diesel engine was carried over from the old model to the new but they were tweaked for lower emissions including the addition of a DPF.

    It will definitely be better on fuel than your old petrol model but the real question is do you drive enough miles annually and is your type of driving style suitable for a diesel car?


  • #4
    fabvinny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭fabvinny


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Are you talking about the latest model or the one before it? The diesel engine was carried over from the old model to the new but they were tweaked for lower emissions including the addition of a DPF.

    It will definitely be better on fuel than your old petrol model but the real question is do you drive enough miles annually and is your type of driving style suitable for a diesel car?
    doing about 70km a day mon to fri another 100-150 km the weekend aswell id say.


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    That works out at about 26k km per year which is within diesel territory alright.


  • #6
    dh0011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 890 ✭✭✭dh0011


    go for it - all those taxi drivers cant be wrong


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  • #7
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,261 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    Should see a 40% or so improvement in mpg......only major problem with the Avensis Diesel is the Dual-Mass-Flywheel, not specific to the Avensis applies to almost any modern diesel (and some petrols).
    Other than that they are pretty good.
    As mentioned, they do have a DPF so a good drive now and again will help keep the bills down.


  • #8
    cosbloodymick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 191 ✭✭cosbloodymick


    fabvinny wrote: »
    Thinking of buying one,2009/2010,any idea how are they fuel economy wise? Have a 2006 petrol model at the moment.


    Getting 100k for 6ltrs on my 2011


  • #9
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    We sold a 2009 diesel Avensis recently and traded in a 2007 petrol Avensis. According to the customer their fuel bill has very nearly halved.


  • #10
    sumo12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 596 ✭✭✭sumo12


    mgbgt1978 wrote: »
    only major problem with the Avensis Diesel is the Dual-Mass-Flywheel

    Only a problem on the earlier models (2004- early 2006) Not an issue on the later ones. Taximen racking up 400k + and never replacing flywheels.

    sumo


  • #11
    Wicklowandy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 801 ✭✭✭Wicklowandy


    Had to replace a clutch / flywheel on my 6spd facelift 07 after 100kkm and will be due again soon (can feel it)

    Dmf is just a consumable on modern diesels


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  • #12
    dh0011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 890 ✭✭✭dh0011


    just being curious are these any good lads
    http://www.adverts.ie/car-parts-accessories/solid-flywheel-kit-toyota-avensis-d4d/2390298


  • #13
    fabvinny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 296 ✭✭fabvinny


    right,did a few test drives the weekend,the avensis is a smashing car on the road no doubt,also drove a corolla 1.4 diesel,11 reg,was surprised how solid it was on the road and i am told they are very economical to run(up to 55/60 mpg).
    the corolla doesnt have the same gizmos as the avensis obviously but was impressed with it.anyone have any opinions on the corolla diesel?


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