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![rebecca.coghill](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Hi,
We are looking to upgrade the family car. I want to go Toyota wagon as they are pretty roomy and i have 2 rear facing child car seats.
Trying to choose between Caldina or Avensis. There are a few 2005's on the market around the $8K mark ranging from 65000km to about 150000km.
Is one model generally superior to the other? I know to avoid D4 engines. Is the fact Caldina's are not as widely sold here an indicator that parts may be harder to get hold of?
Thanks heaps!
![tjhull](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
You will find that the Avensis has the d4 engine.They say that the new zealand new model has the standard engine,but i have yet to see a nz or import with other than the d4. Was interested in these models myself and researched them thoroughly,,,,,,,, dont buy.
![ABayliss](themes/aaAle/images/interface/profile-pic-placeholder.47cf740a.png)
Further to tjhull's comment, if you can find a 1.8 litre Caldina, it will have the conventional Corolla running gear. While it may not quite be as powerful as a 2.0 litre, long-term reliability should be better.