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D4D Avensis - 2.0 or 2.2 ?

  • 19-12-2013 2:30pm
    #1
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    getting rid of a juice guzzler today and looking at a D4D. I'm guessing that the 2.2 will not be as good on consumption, dearer road tax with the obvious benefit of decent interior spec, a little more umph under the hood, 6 speed and chain driven as opposed to belt. Just really looking for any feedback on preference between the two. Car will be '05 - '06. I'm currently getting 30mile / €10 so both will be significantly better I'm sure ?

    Friend (taxi) tells me he's averaging approx 50 mile/ €10. That's in a 2.0 D4D variant.


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  • #2
    toyotaavensis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭toyotaavensis


    I assume your talking about the 2.0 d4d and the 2.2 dcat?
    If so go for the 2.0. The 2.2 aint bad but if neglected a little the head gasket can go.


  • #3
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    toyotaavensis wrote: »
    I assume your talking about the 2.0 d4d and the 2.2 dcat?
    If so go for the 2.0. The 2.2 aint bad but if neglected a little the head gasket can go.


    Yep, spot on. Cheers for the advice. I suppose I could not have received a reply from a more apt member ;)


  • #4
    bazz26
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    If you are looking for the D-4D with the timing chain then it will have to be the 125bhp version in the facelifted model from 2006 onwards. 2.2 version is less reliable.


  • #5
    Idbatterim
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    fairly heft difference in tax, E710 v E950 IIRC...


  • #6
    sbEdge
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    Mine is a 2007 model. 2.0 D4D with 6 speed and chain. It's a TR model that came in from the UK. Decent spec, cruise control, built in satnav. Never had any problems with it.


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  • #7
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    sbEdge wrote: »
    Mine is a 2007 model. 2.0 D4D with 6 speed and chain. It's a TR model that came in from the UK. Decent spec, cruise control, built in satnav. Never had any problems with it.

    Wont have the funds to stretch to a 07 chain driven unfortunately. Out of interest, what did you pay on the duty ? Might hold out for a 2.0 Spirit with toys & leather. Though as is typical, when you're looking for one, you'll never find it !


  • #8
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    fairly heft difference in tax, E710 v E950 IIRC...
    Yep, just a shade under a grand per annum. Drove one yesterday ( 06 ) but the gauge was averaging 23MPG. Maybe owner had a lead foot but I'm not taking any chances and getting back into be with another drinker.


  • #9
    christy02
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭christy02


    dodzy wrote: »
    Hi All,

    getting rid of a juice guzzler today and looking at a D4D. I'm guessing that the 2.2 will not be as good on consumption, dearer road tax with the obvious benefit of decent interior spec, a little more umph under the hood, 6 speed and chain driven as opposed to belt. Just really looking for any feedback on preference between the two. Car will be '05 - '06. I'm currently getting 30mile / €10 so both will be significantly better I'm sure ?

    Friend (taxi) tells me he's averaging approx 50 mile/ €10. That's in a 2.0 D4D variant.

    Even 50 mile/€10 seems not great. I have an 02 d4d and get 500 miles near as anything every fill with mixed driving. 55 liters per fill. So around 80 quid.


  • #10
    toyotaavensis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭toyotaavensis


    dodzy wrote: »
    Yep, just a shade under a grand per annum. Drove one yesterday ( 06 ) but the gauge was averaging 23MPG. Maybe owner had a lead foot but I'm not taking any chances and getting back into be with another drinker.

    Ignore the trip computer. Mine has me getting 30% less mpg than I actually get.


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