BorniteIdentity Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I’m doing the unthinkable. I’ve not been without one of these for about 6 years now, but I’ve really got to cut down on the amount of mouths I feed.Toyota Avensis SR 2.0More handsome saloon modelUber reliable 3sfe engineRare Tuscan plum metallicTypical 90s jap interiorThoroughly looked afterI bought this in 2013 and it has been a bastion of reliability ever since. I’ve serviced it every 6-10,000 miles religiously. It’s had a new clutch, battery and timing belt in the last two years. Every bill, every MOT and the service book are all here. On a run it will do 40mpg and has seen 42.The MOT is up mid May, and many of the advisories from last time are IMHO a bit over zealous.The timing belt is due for replacement again, although this is a non interference engine. I’d recommend doing it because one of the bearings is getting a bit noisy.It has four CrossClimate tyres on, rears have 3mm and fronts are about 4K miles old fitted November 2017.It’s on 221k miles, and I’m sure it could keep plodding indefinitely.I’d be happy to buy this back off the next owner, and would like to be offered first refusal.I know I’ve forgotten lots so please ask and I’ll fill in the gaps. clayts450, Rod/b, Barry Cade and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 UltraWomble, johngarty, Dirk Diggler and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 It’s currently wearing TJZ1812 for any MOT anoraks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I think you need to add price and location to ensure a trouble free sale. It sounds a good one. Edit: ignore that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Nice colour. Looks very smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Nice colour that. yes oui si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thought it was a £350 Austin Cambridge. Surely the only car you will ever need - especially the handsome pre-Farina! loserone, Angrydicky, alcyonecorporation and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Gipsy Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Good buy for someone - and not as boring as you might think. This type is the most reliable car of ever.GLWTS tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I was expecting to see a Volvo 740 GLE estate, going by the title; automatic of course, with the towbar and 7 seat options. For a car that fits none of the above though, that looks a decent bargain for someone. Lovely colour! GLWTS The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Looks ace that. You can't go wrong there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 In a cruel twist, my perfect spec car has just come up. So this does need to make a move. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Oh fuck bollocks and bastard. Glwts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Oh fuck bollocks and bastard. Glwts Don't worry, it's manual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I've had to use a manual on occasion lately. It is possible. Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 This definitely has to go - anyone interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Newer pics YO. Dirk Diggler and Carlosfandango 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Thats so cheap that its made my gonads retreat up inside my torso cavity. Unbelievable valu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Thats so cheap that its made my gonads retreat up inside my torso cavity. Unbelievable valu! Thanks. However, realistically, it's all that it's worth. Treat the £200 as a deposit - I'd likely have it back in a year or so once I've got more parking sorted at home. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen01 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Very tempted by this, Why the plate change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Very tempted by this, Why the plate change? My wife and I both have "1812" number plates - the significance being it's our wedding anniversary (18th December). It acts as a daily reminder of when I need to buy garage flowers and prepare her for a night of disappointment. purplebargeken, Jerzy Woking, Dick Longbridge and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 purplebargeken and stephen01 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Seriously tidy. Slowest around the top gear test track. Boss colour. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 ^^ Perfect reasons to purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I'd have had more than one of these by now if I could fit in. One bloke at a second hand car sales joint didn't even believe me until I showed him. Sorry - that's not much help GLWTS BorniteIdentity and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 I'd have had more than one of these by now if I could fit in. One bloke at a second hand car sales joint didn't even believe me until I showed him. Sorry - that's not much help GLWTSYou must be tall AF! Did they have sunroofs? That does take about an inch off all told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Another brilliant candidate for my 405 replacement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Fairly certain that Toyota UK are going to buy this for their heritage fleet. What a wrench. Galling, but the best place to be put out to pasture I guess... alf892, loserone and stillOrange 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I guess that's a good result, at least you know it'll be cared for. I've tried, and failed, to part with my current car so I understand where you're coming from. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I'm sure there is a Carina i think in Gaydon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 The guy says they are starting to piece together a collection of UK built cars, and have a Carina and RAV4 along with a few others. I am gutted. stillOrange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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