The TOYOTA AVENSIS (1997-03) 4DR SALOON 2.0 CDX is a roomy, four-door family car from the practical end of the UK market. As a conventional saloon, it prioritises comfortable passenger space and a separate boot over sporty styling or hatchback versatility, making it a sensible everyday alternative to rivals such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra. The 2.0-litre version is best suited to families, couples or commuters wanting a straightforward car for regular trips and longer motorway runs. Its appeal is calm, easy-going transport and the extra room of a saloon; Toyota’s reputation for dependable, no-nonsense ownership is part of its attraction against similarly sized family cars. mycarcheck.com has two checks for this model, covering two VINs, so figures are a small snapshot: average recorded mileage was 104,000, annual mileage 25,000, with two previous keepers and a £500 average private-sale valuation. Treat these as guideposts, not a market-wide verdict.