Ford Focus or Toyota Avensis?

Which would be a better buy, a 2001 Ford Focus diesel 1.8 with 177,000 miles on the clock or a Toyota Avensis 2.0 diesel with 155,000 miles?

Thanks

Andy Burnett (Roscommon)

Mar 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Andy,

Well, they're two quite different cars. The Avensis is significantly bigger than the Focus, so if it's space you're looking for, that's the one to go for. To be honest, I think it's the Avensis to go for anyway. Assuming the prices are similar and condition and history are good, then Toyota's build quality and reliability is just that little bit ahead of Ford's, so its long-term longevity should be better.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe