Toyota Problems

It's clearly confused. I would suggest you have it rebooted and you might need to take it to a Toyota dealer to do that. You could also try an auto electrician, or a sound system specialist.

I'm afraid the Corolla and Aurion are actually two separate models, but you'll find price and spec details on the 2008 Aurion here, and the 2008 Corolla here.

If you want a workshop manual I would suggest you google Toyota workshop manuals, or go to ebay.

You need to continue to hound the dealership and Toyota's customer service people, and ask for a meeting with the dealer to discuss the problem and to request a plan of action to resolve the problem. Because replacing the pistons and rings didn't solve the problem, the engine may need to be replaced, and I would suggest that you pursue that option with Toyota. While you are seeking a resolution with Toyota also consult the Victorian Consumer Affairs department and ask for their support.

You have to anticipate that things will wear out and need replacing when the car gets to the sort of kilometres that yours has, but worn-out shocks and oil leaks are not what I would call major repairs. If the car were in good overall order I would have the work done. To keep driving it until it dies is not a great idea, and could be dangerous to you and other road users.

There are three anchor points on the back of the second row of seats.

The car is not as you ordered it, so you have every right to refuse to accept it.

Your budget limits you to older models, such as 2008/2009, which will have done 120,000 to 180,000 km. I am loath to recommend buying one of these cars with such a mileage on them; you would be heading the period of pain when you are quite likely to face increasing and expensive repairs. If you were to choose to buy one I would go for the Discovery. I would also urge you to have the car you choose checked over by a specialist mechanic who knows the brand intimately. Instead of the European models you are considering I would suggest you also look at something like the Toyota Kluger, which would likely to be more reliable and less expensive going forward, and your budget would stretch to a later model.

200-Series owners commonly report the vibration you are experiencing. There was talk of revised engine mounts, but it's unclear if anything was released. We'll check with Toyota.

We recently reviewed the Honda City as used car buy. To summarise the City has 5-star safety, which means it has all of the safety features you want, it also has the features your daughter wants. Best of all owners are unanimous in their praise for the car. The price is on the high side, but being a drive-away deal you save on government charges, which makes it a pretty good buy.

Either one is fine, both are 5-star safety rated, they're both economical, but the Levin is a sportier model and for that reason I would prefer the Ascent. You'll also find it's a little cheaper.