Quote Originally Posted by eamo View Post
97 to 00 toyota 1.6 Avensis (4age engine) - 01 and later came with the vvti engines - don't go for the vvti ones
Bullet proof, reliable, parts are very cheap and a miser on petrol. I have one as a daily
Non interference engine as well so if the timing belt breaks it doesn't wank the engine
Quote Originally Posted by hamish262001 View Post
I would second this as eamo said

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It seems even some of the vvti engines are cheaper then older ones on DD which would explain your point.

My mechanic has a 01 focus with NCT until next summer so might take a look at it. 1.4 engine which seem to be decent?