Importing 1.8 petrol avensis tourer 2010

pajosjunkbox

Hi All,

Just looking for some advice . We do about 10 k miles a year. Mostly driving around town and wife does a 15 km each way motorway drive to work. Occasional long trip about once a month . Due to children and dog we need an estate. Am I right in saying a diesel would be overkill for us and potentially lead to problems due to the type of driving we do.

After a lot of research I have nearly decided to import an avensis tourer 1.8 valvematic. Due to everyone loving diesels these cannot be got in Ireland. Do you think this car is a good option for us ? 153 co2 makes it 380 to tax . Not bad at all. I'm assuming this petrol toyota will be super reliable and last me a long time. Won't be interested in resale value as plan to keep it.
All opinions welcome . Thanks

colm_mcm

Go for it. You've covered all the bases there.

pajosjunkbox

colm_mcm wrote: »

Go for it. You've covered all the bases there.

Thanks Colm . Still keeping it in mind but going to look at a Honda Frv 1.8 tomorrow aswell . Just looking for a reliable petrol !

colm_mcm

Keep in mind the FR-V was launched in 2004. They're not as modern as the Avensis. Don't get me wrong, they're a great car. I have a civic with the same 1.8 engine and its been A1

pajosjunkbox

colm_mcm wrote: »

Keep in mind the FR-V was launched in 2004. They're not as modern as the Avensis. Don't get me wrong, they're a great car. I have a civic with the same 1.8 engine and its been A1

Looking at a 2008 . A lot cheaper than 2010 avensis though !

bazz26

Just be aware that the co2 motor tax on the petrol FR-V is €750.

2010 one here asking €14k:



http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Honda/FR-V/1.8-SE/60714049979132290/

pajosjunkbox

Yep saw that one but bit on the pricey side . Hoping the high tax will give me a bit of bargaining power !