3/11/2023 0 Comments Bumpy road carThe 2006 Avensis does feel softer than the original - it's still no Jag though. Rear brake discs seemed to corrode easily, I took it to a deserted car park, reversed at high speed and then jumped on the brakes to clean the rust off of them. In a BMW-like way the fact it was bolted together well meant that you don't notice the ride so much due to lack of squeaks and rattles. The Accord type-s was a weird beast in terms of ride quality, firm at lower speeds but remarkably smooth at motorway speeds considering. How did you find the Type S, bearing in mind this has sports suspension as well? I'm looking for one myself, a 2.0 Petrol, but I'm wondering whether to go for 16 or 17 inch alloys, as some people reckon the 17 in wheels can be harsh riding and tramline. I know that you drove a Type S Accord recently. Are the 2006 onwards cars that different? Our 2003 Avensis is pretty firm riding, especially if you're sat in the back. Very interesting Steve, I have to say I haven't noticed so many spring breakages with Japanese cars. (obviously not the 2.4 litre but I don't think this engine is available in the later cars anyway.) The petrol models are very fuel efficient, in the real world they will return approximately 40mpg if driven gently. So a Toyota Avensis may be a sensible choice if you are after something comfortable and dependable - if a little boring 2006 onwards Avensises are particularly softly sprung and are great over rough roads. Generally Japanese manufacturers round the ends of the spring off properly which massively reduces the incidence of spring breakage over rough roads/speed humps.
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