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697 | 534 | on 04/15/03 00:00 AM (PDT) | June | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | What a car! | This is my third Toyota, bought
because of the reliability of the
prior two. This car is a dream of
comfort and luxury. Quiet, smooth,
comfortable, beautiful. And of
course, that famous and well deserved
reputation for reliability. I waited
years to get a car like this, and it
was worth the wait. | 5 |
698 | 535 | on 02/18/03 00:00 AM (PST) | CWR | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Affordable Luxury | Extremely quiet, smooth and handles
very well on mountain roads.
Perfectly adequate power and excellent
mileage for a vehicle of this size and
weight. Literally service free except
for oil and lube since purchase. Nice
interior design, especially the dash. | 5 |
699 | 536 | on 02/08/03 00:00 AM (PST) | my review | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Greatest Car!!! | This is one of the best cars out
there... it is comfortable, luxurious,
nice exterior/interior, smooth, and has
a lot of leg room in the front and
back... | 5 |
700 | 537 | on 01/29/03 00:00 AM (PST) | william1735 | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | first toyota | This is the first toyota I've owned
and so far I'm very happy with it.
The car handles and rides extremely
well. The fit and finish is great. On
our first trip out of town we got 31.4
miles per gallon.The car has every
option and thet all work wery good and
easy to use. One thing missing is a
light under the hood, this is pretty
minor considering the over all car.
would definately reccomend this car. | 5 |
701 | 538 | on 12/12/02 00:00 AM (PST) | PC Charger | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Try It | Traded Infinity G20 for Avalon. At the
outset, felt the difference, in the
ride, entrance and exit factors,
comfort, accommodations, fuel
efficiency was even better than the
G20. The interior of the cabin and the
trunk space was tremendous. May not be
the best in outward looks, but I don't
think any one would steal this car.
Try it, you might like it and buy it. | 4 |
705 | 540 | on 11/30/02 00:00 AM (PST) | northernstar | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Rattle,Rattle and Rattle | Very roomy and comfortable. Smooth
powerful engine. Good mileage.
Terrible dash rattle. Sounds like two
blocks of wood stiking each other.
Dealer has been attempting to repair
for last three months.
Absent the dash problem , a perfect
auto. Toyota quality? :{ | 4 |
706 | 541 | on 09/04/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Toyotas Buick | Great long distance vehicle. We have
put 15,000 miles in a little over a
year and this vehicle is flawless..
This is the one for road trips. | 5 |
|
707 | 542 | on 08/25/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | Doughh | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Wonderful | Great ride, handles well, very high
quality. | 4 |
708 | 543 | on 06/25/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | Tim Corbin | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | 2002 AVALVON | BEST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED | 5 |
709 | 544 | on 06/20/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | LHAND615 | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | TRIP COMPUTOR - RADIO CONTROLS | ONE OF THE IMPORTANT POINTS OF BUYING
THIS CAR WAS THE DASH DISPLAY. I WAS
REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE TRIP
DISPLAY. IMAGE MY SURPRISE WHEN I FOUND
OUT THAT THE COMPUTOR RESETS ITSELF
EVERY TIME THE INGITION SWITCH IS
TURNED OFF. HOW CAN YOU TAKE A LONG
TRIP AND FIGURE OUT HOW WAS THE AVERAGE
SPEED,TIME,GAS CONSUMSION. I AM TALKING
TO MY DEALER AND IF I CAN'T GET AN
ANSWER I WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH TOYOTA.
THERE SHOULD BE RADIO CONTROLS ON THE
STEERING WHEEL. | 5 |
710 | 545 | on 06/18/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | Sanjeev | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Really Good Car | You will be surprised to find such a
good car at such a reasonable price.
You will not drive anything less once
you drive Avalon. Why would someone
spend lots of money on smaller BMW ?
This car is very roomy inside, you have
to see it to believe it. | 5 |
711 | 546 | on 06/12/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | yddadgib | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | One of the Best | I have purchased a new car every 2-3
years for the last 20 years. I have
owned Honda/Accord EX, Nissan Altima
GLE, GMC, Ford, Mercury, and Pontiac.
The Toyota Avalon has been, by far, the
best buy for the buck. The room and
comfort alone would make it an
outstanding car. The gas mileage, 22
city- 29 highway, is exceptional for a
full size car. And the exceptional
mileage does not jeopardize power, when
needed. | 5 |
716 | 548 | on 06/05/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | DIANNE | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | AVALON | VERY COMFORABLE RIDE,COULD USE MORE
POWER ON ACCELERATION.GOOD SELECTION
COLORS | 5 |
717 | 549 | on 06/05/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | Dianne | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | AVALON | VERY COMFORABLE RIDE,COULD USE MORE
POWER ON ACCELERATION.GOOD SELECTION
COLORS | 5 |
718 | 550 | on 06/05/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | Geo Baca | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Great car | The car is super, feels great on the interstate and around the city. The car
has many confort features that come in handy on a long trip. It handles far
better then any other car I have ever had, which includes a 2000 Camry with
all the options you can get. It's fun to drive. I love it. | 5 |
719 | 551 | on 06/05/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | LaoZheng | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | So Far So Good | Never liked to deal with the Toyota
Dealers. But for the sake of getting
this car, I still needed to go there.
The interior room, quietness, and
comfort make it a great family car, as
long my three teenage children remain
peaceful in the backseat. | 5 |
720 | 552 | on 05/28/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | ndb | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Disappointing Options | The Avalon XLS is very good in a lot of ways, but some of the options are so
poorly designed that they are junk. The "trip computer" has a feature that
calculates average gas mileage - a must-have on my shopping list - but it
resets every time the ignition is turned off! It's worthless! It also calculates
trip time (up to 99 hours!) but that also resets when the engine is turned off.
The cruise control looses its memory and has to be reset if you slow to
under 40. I'm disappointed. My 1990 Taurus did better on these and other
features. | 4 |
731 | 556 | on 05/11/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | Bug | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | What a car! | As a two time Camry owner and lover, I
was ready to move to a larger, more
luxurious car. The Avalon stole my
heart immediately and still has it.
It's larger and so comfortable, pretty
and classy. You hardly even know
you're driving, it's more like sitting
at home in a comfortable chair. It
handles better than any car I've ever
driven. Great visability. The XLS has
plenty of bells and whistles, plenty of
pampering. Top it all off with Toyota
dependability. The only flaw is that I
know of Toyota's buckeling under to
Jesse Jackson's extortion tactics. | 5 |
732 | 557 | on 05/08/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | JBarlo | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Avalon | Our Avalon has 27000 miles. It's a
great car. Plenty of room, great back
seat, and a huge trunk. Plenty of
power, and good on gas. Rides very
smooth. Only had 2 problems. Breaks
pulsating. Which is common for Avalons.
And wood grain lifting from summer heat.
Wish the outside looked as good as the
inside. You get a lot of car for the
money. But dont be fooled. It is not a
Lexus. It doesn't ride like one or
handle like one. Test drive the Volvo's
and Audi's then compare the Avalon.
You'll see the Avalon is a much better. | 5 |
745 | 559 | on 04/29/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | sltucker | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Great car but too pricey!!! | I traded a 2001 Chrysler 300M on my
2002 Avalon XLS. It was like going
from a nightmare to a great dream.
This vehicle drives good, is
comfortable, and is a much better made
vehicle than the Chrysler's... | 4 |
753 | 561 | on 04/13/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | SamS | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Really nice car | If you like comfort, quiet ride and a quiet cabin at highway speeds then you
really should consider this car. The car has plenty of power to accelerate
quickly, as in turnpike merges and passing situations. The four wheel disk
brakes are sure and responsive with no fade noted. Interior and exterior fit
and finish are excellent. This car has very chiseled and angular lines in
contrast with the rounded lines of the earlier Avalons and competing sedans,
however, there are a lot of second generation Avalons on the road. The
fact that the Toyota is known for reliability is what sells, in spite of the
external style lines. | 5 |
754 | 562 | on 04/12/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | Harris | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | 2001 avalon | i purchased my avalon on a feb
2001, recently owning a tercel. this
car is plain ugly such as the poor
imatation of a 95 s class tail lights,
the grill which is too big with such
bad looking fake chrome and the 15
inch rims with have no style, and also
the boxy styling on the top it looks
like a tall box on wheels far away. on
the other hand avalon's v6 has great
acceration for a boat but steering a
little off which is to light. it has a
extremly quiet cabin, and offers
gernous leg room in the back. the
sound system is GREAT in this car,
this 6 inch wroofer sounds like a 15
inch when turned loud. what should i
call this car....hmmm its just like a
old man lexus es300. | 4 |
755 | 563 | on 04/12/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | RussB | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Super Quiet and Comfortable | This car is a pleasure to drive. It's
so quiet at 65 mph, I can still hear
soft musical passages on the well
performing sound system. The quick
acceleration allows me to get around
the slow traffic even in short passing
zones. Handling around curves is not
like a sports car, but very good for a
car this size. The only service
required (other than scheduled) is
repairing a small paint problem on the
front bumper. The last 2 other new cars
purchased required numerous dealer
trips to get the kinks out. | 5 |
759 | 565 | on 04/08/02 00:00 AM (PDT) | jth | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Just really ugly | Had my 2001 for a year now. No problems except for the unease about oil
sludging reported here and absolutely arrogant letter from Toyota. In the
context in which I bought this car [park ave substitute], it performs well. Of
course the "styling" is really bad. As with many others, a test drive sold me. | 4 |
760 | 566 | on 04/06/02 00:00 AM (PST) | JML2 | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Bang For the Buck | We looked at all the full size cars and
for the price we couldn't beat the
Toyota Avalon. It's true that the
exterior styling is not impressive but
when your inside enjoying all the
comfort and quality that's included in
this car, who cares what the people
outside see. One of the most
pleasent things about the car is the
back seat. Our friends tell us it's
larger and more confortable than our
old Surburban. | 5 |
761 | 567 | on 04/02/02 00:00 AM (PST) | Avalon | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Avalon, Toyota, 2001 | An excellent vehicle... smooth, quiet, and powerfull... more room and comfort for front and back passengers than the many SUVs I test drove... roomy trunk... big enough to feel secure, safe, and comfortable, and small enough to still feel somewhat sporty. | 5 |
762 | 568 | on 03/31/02 00:00 AM (PST) | aaammgb | 2002 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) | Great Car | This car is great! I previously had a Volvo 850 Turbo and traded it in for the Avalon. I've found the Avalon to be far superior in every aspect except acceleration, but that is only because the Volvo had a turbo engine. The avalon is bigger on the inside and the trunk is also bigger, which I didn't think could be possible.
Great car for the money! | 5 |
763 | 569 | on 04/06/18 11:16 AM (PDT) | Dissatisfied owner | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Mechanics Great-Residual Value Terrible | Brought this new; zero mechanical issues, have owned for 9 months and currently have put on 7980 miles. Retail price of car new was 43K+. Current trade-in value is approximately $27,500 + or -. That is absolutely a rediculous value. Never will I buy the highest priced Toyota Sedan Limited Version with an interior that is sub-par for their high end sedan and a value that figuratively tanks in less than a year | 3 |
764 | 570 | on 02/23/18 18:01 PM (PST) | Steve | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Save your $ | The ride is more than a little stiff. Minor bumps are jarring. Wind noise is extreme even at low speeds. Interior design is so dumbed down: pass seat has no vertical adjustment, both front seats are stiff and uncomfortable after about 30 minutes so the seat warmers are very welcome and needed after an hour of getting bounced around. Interior storage is ridiculous, slim door bins hold zip, cup holders do not snug the cups so everything shakes around. Basically a very awkward, small interior environment. Getting in and out is difficult as well. Have to admit it is more sporty than I had expected. Handles well. Good acceleration and braking and smooth tranny. Paddle shifters are fun. Sound system is better off if not turned on. Seems like a very basic system for sound quality. Great paint, great safety assists, especially the back up and lane warnings. BUT for the money you don’t get an Avalon. You get a very hot Corolla. | 3 |
765 | 571 | on 01/05/18 08:29 AM (PST) | Mark | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Still Out performs expectations | Test drove several vehicles before coming back to this one. Acceleration, quiet ride, and Toyota reputation convinced me. I may trade for a vehicle with towing capacity but not until I’ve made my trips | 5 |
766 | 572 | on 12/21/17 11:30 AM (PST) | sam liptrap | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | do not buy | The leather in these cars are junk, your clothes actually fade on to seats when you try to clean color comes off the leather with leather cleaner. Toyota knows they have a problem and will not fix! | 1 |
767 | 573 | on 12/02/17 21:03 PM (PST) | Ryan | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Grab handles in adquate | Riding in the rear right hand seat rounded a sharp corner grabbed the grab handle. It was only held on by cheap clips not bolts like most other cars hit me in the face scratched my glasses and gave me a good shiner. Really cheap and unexeptable in my opinion. | 1 |
768 | 574 | on 10/24/17 19:12 PM (PDT) | Charlie | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Affordable Luxury - wonderful solid car | After driving a 2001 BMW 740i for many years, I wasn't sure how I would feel getting behind the wheel of the Avalon. I have to admit, I'm absolutely thrilled with the quality, ride and performance. The engine is whisper quiet and feels perfectly matched with the car. It never labors and also seems perfectly matched with the transmission. I have an issue with the road noise.. but it's not wind noise or engine noise, I believe it is the tire selection. I had the same concerns with my BMW, so as soon as is reasonable, I'll be replacing the tires with the attention to picking a tire with a quieter tread design. Also, I was shocked to discover there aren't any Fog Lights. Given Toyota's attention to Safety, Fog Lights should be standard on all models. I am very happy with the quality of the interior. The Leather is very nice and the stitching on the seats and dash are of a high quality. I have only one quality complaint, and that has to do with the knobs on the radio. Toyota uses a very classy 'knobless' design on most of the dash, simply touch what you want... but the radio knobs are large light weight, cheap appearing faux chrome dials. It's not a big thing, but it stands out among all of the other quality components. All in all, I'm very happy with this car. Especially given the pricing. This is a large, comfortable car that will not disappoint you. And in the Sport Mode, the engine and transmission will give plenty of power for a fun commute. Enjoy. | 4 |
769 | 575 | on 10/10/17 14:47 PM (PDT) | James Swanson | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Worst car I every owned - what a mistake | Blind Spot Monitor and Navigation failed in two days. ---- 6 trips back to Bill Walsh toyota and finally Toyota Corporate buys the car back. I lost $2000 in the deal but at least this car is gone..... never would expect this from Toyota and no one said "what can we do to keep your business". Bill Walsh had my business since 1996 but never again will I buy from any of his 25 dealership, Update: sent a letter to the president of toyota...... no reply..... Bill Walsh in Ottawa is the worst dealer and Toyota does not respect it's customers...... buy something else...... and stay away from Bill Walsh | 1 |
770 | 576 | on 09/07/17 14:53 PM (PDT) | Sujit Dhar | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Very pleased so far! | I really enjoyed my last Avalon-the mail reason for a new Avalon was the safety controls-rearview camera, navigation system-lane changing warnings, haveall the safety bells and whistles-like them-still getting used to some of the controls like the lane changing ! Very spacious, has a very quiet smooth riding and accelerating engine, comfortable seats-the main complaint is being able to close the door-it opens wide-good to enter and exit-but to close it is difficult-why didn't you have a strap? | 5 |
771 | 577 | on 09/04/17 04:46 AM (PDT) | Sdrummond | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | happy birthday to me | My mother in law purchased an Avalon the first year they rolled out, it's taken me 20 years to purchase one, but it's the best decision I could have made in purchasing a car. | 5 |
772 | 578 | on 08/12/17 15:18 PM (PDT) | D.F. Wallace | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | BEST MONEY SPENT ON NEW CAR | This is my fourth Avalon ! | 5 |
773 | 579 | on 07/13/17 10:43 AM (PDT) | James King | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Silver Avalon | Have had the car only 3 weeks so am unable to adequately rate certain aspects. Just completed a 1300 mile road trip. Enjoyed all aspects of the car, but am still learning the technology. The only negative is that the ride is quite a bit stiffer than my old 2005 Avalon. The reviews indicated this and they were right. I have no regret in purchasing this car. | 4 |
774 | 580 | on 07/01/17 17:45 PM (PDT) | C.Thomas | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Liked my older Avalon better | I lease a 2014 Avalon Touring. It's the roughest ride I've ever had, I guess due to the low profile tires. They're Michelin, but it's a very rough ride. The road noise in the car is so bad that I can hardly hear to talk on my phone (although I know that one shouldn't do that when driving)...still, a very noisy, rough ride. I'll be test driving other cars since I see that they're using the same tires on the new ones....surprising that more people haven't complained, unless I got a lemon?! CMT, North Carolina | 3 |
775 | 581 | on 06/07/17 09:31 AM (PDT) | Thomas Bonneau | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Avalon is as good as any Lexus orBMW for much less | You can get for 20% less than MSRP, just have to shop around for the right dealer. It doesn't matter where you buy it, free maintenance and service plan can be performed at any Toyota dealer nationwide. I got mine for $28,200 plus a 5 yr 125,000 bumper to bumper warranty with $0 deductable for $1300. Walked out the door with total price with NY tax, tags, title and bumper to bumper warranty for $32,257 cash price. This car is worth every penny! | 5 |
776 | 582 | on 04/18/17 09:53 AM (PDT) | Tracey gee | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Grand ma Avalon | It's roomy and the interior is very nice oh and live the 19inch tires | 5 |
777 | 583 | on 04/10/17 21:04 PM (PDT) | Dr. Arnold Shrewsbury D.Th | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Saved my life | On 4-7-17 My wife and I were returning home from a nice dinner in a nearby city. We are both a young 70. We were on a four lane highway where the speed limit was 70. In the left lane was a flatbed wrecker and I was in the right lane. I was doing 68 mph as I had just looked. Suddenly a vehicle came upon us at a fast rate of speed in the left lane and veered into me. I immediately ran off the highway to the right with no control. We slammed through a ditch and hit a tree. Our beautiful Toyota Avalon which had only some 28,000 miles was totally destroyed. We should have been in the morgue but both survived. My wife is the worst hurt and had to have back surgery due to a broken vertebrae. I am in terrible pain as I am a solid bruise from top to bottom. The Avalon did her job by deploying all her airbags protecting us. As damaged as she is, the inside was the same size as before the accident. Although I am a strong believer in God I also credit the good people at Toyota for implementing these safety features. Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Shrewsbury D.Th. | 5 |
778 | 584 | on 04/05/17 17:26 PM (PDT) | Joel B. | 2017 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | I like the Avalon so muh this is my second. | I liked my first Avalon so much, not only did I buy it again from the same dealer, Bredemann in Park Ridge, Illinois, but I returned to the same salesman Jerry Geic, because he was more that worth working with again. Five stars for all 3, car, salesman and dealer. | 5 |
779 | 585 | on 02/10/18 12:28 PM (PST) | Ernie Upchurch | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | A Dependable & Excellent Vehicle | Perform the required maintenance and this vehicle well will always be there for you..... | 5 |
780 | 586 | on 11/26/17 13:59 PM (PST) | Scott Monroe | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Best Car I've Ever Owned | Just get the basics done on this vehicle, oil changes, brakes, alignments, etc, and it will last forever. | 5 |
781 | 587 | on 08/19/17 17:02 PM (PDT) | Tony N.J. | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Reliable, powerful, highway cruiser | Bought my XLS used with 120k, now has 190k. Repairs/maintenance - alternator, new battery, AC recharge, tires, oil changes, brake pads. that's it, just wear and tear stuff! .....Nav/JBL. Love the sound system, hate the Nav. Buttons to navigate the screen is ridiculously horrible. No car is perfect but I really like this car. ....Best features are comfortable highway cruiser. Great on gas, 31 hwy. takes regular gas. Quick car with powerful smooth engine. Quiet ride. Cavernous interior space. Reclining (slightly) rear seats. Big trunk. Very reliable, not expensive to service. Precise dual/auto climate controls. Dual AC charger. The cons- thin sheet metal, non folding side mirrors, blind spot, gas door and trunk door buttons next to each other and unlit. I get gas and pop the trunk open instead of the gas door. Weak paint, no radio volume level read out. Telescopic steering wheel needs to come out more. Dash cracks, weak rear defroster, ride to soft, handles like a boat, throttle response slow, loses throttle, hesitant turning mid way around a street corner. All cars have imperfections but still a great car. | 5 |
782 | 588 | on 08/06/17 19:43 PM (PDT) | Brett | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | I'll be happier when I sell it | Some pros are that there is a tremendous amount of interior space, especially in the back seat and the gas mileage is excellent for such a roomy car that has plenty of power. Cons are the steering/suspension make it seem like you are driving a 1970's Buick - float, float, wallow, float some more. My car has both the headlight and dash cracking issue that the previous owners never got repaired under the recalls. Plus, there are the typical Toyota annoyances - there is no retained accessory power, so your radio goes off and your windows don't work as soon as you shut off the key, you can't lock the car until all the doors are shut, secondary controls are unlit at night and impossible to see without bending all sorts of ways, the doors will relock if you don't open them in time, etc. Maybe I just got too used to the thinking behind GM engineering, but I really appreciate the little things included in my Chevy that this Toyota does have, even though it stickered for $10,000 more than my Chevy when new. Overall, this Avalon is acceptable if you have few other options but I will be getting rid it within the next year and buying another GM car. | 2 |
783 | 589 | on 04/24/17 14:53 PM (PDT) | Lin Thig | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Best car ever | A great car to buy. | 4 |
784 | 590 | on 01/17/17 13:00 PM (PST) | Michael A Beard | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | What more can you say about the toyota avalon???? | We just have not had any complaints. It runs and looks great. If it had AWD we would not consider another car.Oh well after having one of the best cars available, we sold it and tried a Subaru ( great in snow) then a Lexis (expensive) but I haven't had it long enough to deside about it, but I doubt one can do better that the avalon. | 5 |
785 | 591 | on 11/26/16 16:49 PM (PST) | Lee Cantrelle | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 2nd Avalon | This is my second Avalon, first was 2001. This car fits me for size, 6'2", and still allows comfortable seating in the back. I sold my other one with 140k Miles and the guy drove it to 400k. I have 200k on this 2008. The only issue this car ever gave me was a dead battery. I love the gadgets in this car for laser cruise control and the other creature comforts. I do my regular maintenance as I drive a lot. I am looking at a third one as they have served me well. | 5 |
786 | 592 | on 09/12/16 11:01 AM (PDT) | John Cantlay | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Poorly built | Top of engine was completely rebuilt after 6 months of driving. Rear window shade broke 3 times. Had to replace all wheel bearings @ 50,000 miles because they were howling.Every device on car is working now and car has 54,000 miles on odometer. | 2 |
787 | 593 | on 05/02/16 20:59 PM (PDT) | Larry Ketcham | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | greatest car ever owned | new tires 210000 miles | 5 |
788 | 594 | on 03/04/16 06:03 AM (PST) | John Glauber | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | The green machine | Because of hail damage the car was repainted in 2015. It was the new light green for 2008. Have had many compliments on the color.Sorry you are way behind I traded this for a new one in 2016 | 5 |
789 | 595 | on 01/03/16 18:37 PM (PST) | Al Grigsby | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | On my short list | I needed a vehicle that could hold 4 sets of golf clubs and bags with seating for the four golfers. This car handiled it with much better mpg than any SUV. | 5 |
790 | 596 | on 12/23/15 08:11 AM (PST) | Tim Phillips | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 2008 Toyota Avalon XLS | Still a Great dependable car | 5 |
791 | 597 | on 11/30/12 12:04 PM (PST) | rfcn2 | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Great Car Except Float Handling | When I went shopping in 2008 I really wanted a Caddy CTS or an Acura RL.CTS could not be ordered with blue tooth for phone or laser cruise control.CTS by far drove the best.My Dad passed away about this time and left me a 2001 Avalon.It was a basic one but was very comfortable and got great MPG.So as almost an afterthought I went to Toyota dealer.They had the features I wanted and the car was 15 grand less than Acura.I really planned to hate the Toyota.I now think it is one of the best cars I have owned.Still is floaty and poor on curvy roads.Still overpowers the front wheels if too much gas is given.A great value IMHO.Amazing MPG for something this fast. | 4 |
792 | 598 | on 11/11/12 11:40 AM (PST) | kcoughlan | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Amazing Car to Drive! | Purchased this Avalon from family member, 79000 miles. Upon inspection my mechanic could not believe the condition of the vehicle for the amount of mileage. The quality and craftsmanship of this vehicle is the best that I have ever experienced. Whether around town (18 mpg) or on the highway (28 mpg), the performance of this car is outstanding. All the buttons and bells , except for on board navigation which I substitute with my own gps system. Incredible stereo system. Can not believe that this is a 2008. | 5 |
793 | 599 | on 10/30/12 10:27 AM (PDT) | ksgirl1 | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Love it! | I bought this car used in 2/11. It now has 101,000mi on it. I have it serviced at Toyota and it always checks out fine. So far I have been nothing but pleased. I have put 22,000 miles on it and have taken it on several long 2 day road trips. It is very comfortable. I have two small children and the backseat has tons of space for both of them and all of their stuff. Love the reclining back seats and built in sunshade. Trunk is huge. I have all the bells and whistles and love the navigation, built in Bluetooth etc. We just recently replaced the battery, other than that no issues. Would highly recommend. | 5 |
794 | 600 | on 10/17/12 09:33 AM (PDT) | iknowhatikno | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | It is what we thought it would be... | If you are looking for a used Avalon, this is the year to start from. The revised 6 speed transmission is a marked improvement in smoothness, gas mileage, and reliability over the 5 speed autos from 2005-07. There are numerous websites and complaints about thse tranys). Also, the car was freshened on the exterior and has an Ipod plug. The one issue with the '08 model year is the headlamp assemblies, which are a well-documented problem. The good news is that Toyota extended the warranty for the headlamp assemblies for 5 years and 75000 miles from the original in service date. But you have to call Toyota because many dealers will rip off the unsaavy. The Avalon is otherwise a great car. | 4 |
795 | 601 | on 09/08/12 23:56 PM (PDT) | pj_flygare | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Holding it's value! | How many times can you buy a car and two years later have equity for such?Bought this 2008 style two years ago @52k miles. Both HD light had to be replaced the first month. TOYOTA DIDN'T COVERED THAT! BAD TOYOTA! USD 800 for parts and service!On the other hand MPG, amazing!City=28, Highway= 33.Right rear wheel bearing is making noises, about 400 dollar service.Paint is very soft, already have several rust spots on hood and side panels.Comfort amazing!Noise level inside, higher than my previous 1998 Volvo V70!?JBL sound system not to par, not good at all. | 3 |
796 | 602 | on 02/18/12 13:37 PM (PST) | luvtoyota10 | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Unexpected Quality | I have a Toyota Venza, this is my father's car and I thought it was just some slow, floaty old man car. I was kind of wrong. Its not slow and floaty at all, but still kind of an old man car. This touring model almost drives like a camry but the sterring is light and vague, like my Venza. Its pretty agile for its size. The ride is very comfortable even with the touring suspension, unlike my 2010 venza...There is still more body roll than I expected but I like its stability. The HID headlamps are cool but expesive in the long-run. I wish the display for the radio and climate controls were a bit better. I really like the color scheme too it's Blue Mirage exterior and Black leather interior. | 4 |
797 | 603 | on 12/08/11 08:13 AM (PST) | tanniel | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | WILL NEVER TOYOTA AGAIN!!! | I have always owned a Toyota vehicle. I am a loyal customer of that brand. However, I WILL NEVER BUY A TOYOTA AGAIN!!!!! EVER!!!! Marietta Toyota on Cobb Parkway is CRAP!!!! The service center is HORRIBLE!!!! Worst attitudes there this morning as if I owe THEM SOMETHING!!! I have a 2008 Avalon that has a headlight out IN LESS THAN 5 YEARS and they will not replace it unless I pay $300!!! Toyota is crooked, and CLEARLY doesn't stand by their work/products... Hyundai has warranties that last up to TEN YEARS and 200K miles and their cars are way cheaper!!! That is a HUGE slap in the face! I was looking to get a Lexus next year but after this experience my next car WILL NOT be a Toyota! | 3 |
798 | 604 | on 05/12/11 01:13 AM (PDT) | snowwie | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | The best car I've ever owned! | The 2008 Toyota Avalon is the best value car in its class.The ride is very smooth & quiet.I've test drove the Lexus GS before I test drove the avalon and I could not tell the difference in performance.The avalon has more cabin space at lower price | 5 |
799 | 605 | on 04/03/11 19:20 PM (PDT) | patrick59 | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 2008 Avalon Limited not perfect | I purchased an '08 Avalon Limited with 28,000 miles on it four months ago. So far, I'm only somewhat satisfied. Unfortunately, the dashboard rattled and squeaked as if it had 180,000 miles, although I didn't notice that when I test drove it. I had to jam coins down the sides of the dash where it meets the windshield columns in order to tighten it up. The workmanship of the assembly is poor. Also, the front seats would not heat or cool, but the dealer fixed that problem before I took posession. I like the bluetooth connectivity, but the sound of the phone only comes out of one speaker and it distorts pretty badly if you turn it up enough to hear the other person at highway speeds. | 4 |
800 | 606 | on 12/05/10 00:00 AM (PST) | Per | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | This one I like | Intended to buy a Camry from 2001 ended up with Avalon Touring. Already at test driving the car, it had similar features as my Volvo V70. A nice smooth ride. After only one week of driving, I have found the MPG (Vs. listed on websites) much better. So far I have been averaging 28.7 in combined city and highway driving! This is not from the dash-info, but personal log. All features working perfectly. Never thought I would become a Toyota owner, I am happy with this one!! | 5 |
801 | 607 | on 11/18/10 00:00 AM (PST) | d. smith | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Warning on Toyota Period | This is my 5th Avalon. I have enjoyed the comfort and mileage and I thought quality to this point. This model the 08 was involved in the acceleration recall and computer adjustment. But just this past week the light all of a sudden went totally out! Upon investigation it's the classic HID light problem that is so abundant on the Prius. Apparently Toyota is well aware of the problem and the critical safety issues involved if you go to consumer reports, NHTSA, etc you may well be surprised of the cost involved with the HID light problems w/ avalons and most notably the Prius. This is a definite safety issue as the lights will fail with no warning. Very expensive repair stay away from them | 4 |
802 | 608 | on 08/09/10 15:39 PM (PDT) | the rock | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Solid | Bought the demo with 8k miles on it for mama. She is completely satisfied and so am I. 33 mpg on the highway if you can believe that. That overall has been the most pleasant surprise. Considered the Lexus but why pay 10-15k more? This has all the features without the increase in price. The 08 is sleeker than the 11 and looks sharper. | 5 |
803 | 609 | on 05/25/10 08:35 AM (PDT) | cadllac man | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Disappointed | After 1500 miles our 2006 Toyota Avalon needed a new engine because of a condition know as valve lash. Fitzgerald replaced the car with another new Avalon at no cost to us. We purchased a new 2008 Avalon. After 13,000 miles this engine when first started and driven has begun to make knocking noises. The noise gets lower when the engine warms up. There is nothing that be done. Just hope for the best and change the oil sooner than factory specks. | 5 |
804 | 610 | on 04/23/10 20:48 PM (PDT) | jkland | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | love it | We have had our avalon touring model for 2.5 years... right now it has around 43k miles. The only issue has been teh headlights.. these were replaced under warrenty. The car has a sportier ride than the other models.. w/ tighter handling,, and doesn't have the floaty feeling. it is quite and smooth.. i haven't had any issues with rattling. I also haven't had any transmission issues or acceleration issues.. i know quite a few people with avalons,, and no one has had any issues with these things.. i really enjoy the car and as a family of 5 ( 2 are teenage boys) we can travel very comfortably and have a huge trunk.. don't miss the space of the minivan.. would highly recommend.. | 5 |
805 | 611 | on 04/11/10 16:55 PM (PDT) | LZJay | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Unexpectedly Luxurious | I'm a traveling salesman and I used to rent these on the road. Then I decided to buy one cause it was so comfortable and drove so well. It's definitely a big car but it doesn't feel OR handle like one. It handles like more like sport sedan though far from sports coupe. The back seat is huge which is great if you take clients out for meals or have kids who like to kick your seat: their feet don't reach! Love the heated/AC seats and the moon roof. The NAV and LCD screen is great. The trunk is big enough for all of my sales material, a car seat and my golf clubs at the same time. The 7-speaker JBL sound system is great. It has the same look and feel as the Lexus GS but is priced smartly | 5 |
806 | 612 | on 03/28/10 08:30 AM (PDT) | Ron | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Meant for comfort, not active "driving". | Just bought a 2008 used, with 33k miles. Replaced a 2001 Solara SLE. Avalon seats have more adjustments, but less padding. Faux wood steering grips not as comfortable as leather. Road noise well-muted. It's so quiet at idle that I got confused once and didn't realize it was still running. LOVE the smart key. Good sound system for a car. LCD is real nice for the radio and climate controls. No squeaks or rattles, feels like driving a Swiss watch. BIG car, but doesn't look or drive like it. Controls oddly placed, but most-used ones are on wheel. Handles comfortably, but not "fun" to drive; powerful, but not a race car. Wafts you along in your own little bubble instead. | 4 |
807 | 613 | on 03/03/10 05:27 AM (PST) | John682429 | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | like it | I have put 36,000 miles on my Avalon and the only problem i have is the low profile tires will not last over 25,000 miles even when rotated every other oil change. I average 34 mpg on road trips and average 26 around town and highway combined. Car is very fun to drive and very comfortable. I don't like the drink holding area at night as proper light is not provided to access drinks and find items in the stash box. Trunk space is very large and my passengers love the rear comfort of the rear as plenty of room for comfort. Around 34,000 service engine light came on and Vehicle Traction Control came on. I would suggest this car to anyone looking for a car of comfort and plenty of interior space | 5 |
808 | 614 | on 03/01/10 18:23 PM (PST) | haybailer | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | not a caddy ,please | The touring is a low rider, street driver with low profile tires and a sport tuned ride. It rides like my 2000 4matic although the Avalon is fwd, Taller strut towers and low profile, so I'm told so far. Tire bite good in snow, Nokians. But ,I'm trying to soften the ride this summer threw after market seek. Softer struts. These cars are fine for the money. | 3 |
809 | 615 | on 01/21/10 19:32 PM (PST) | drews | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Great Technology & Huge Interior | My Avalon XLS Limited has bee excellent. The technology and space really set it apart. I have been averaging about 27 mpg. Love the adaptive cruise control and audio system. Air Conditioned seats are awesome in the South. I have not had one problem with the car although it is being recalled for the acceleration. The care feels like a limousine. Passengers are very comfortable. The car is VERY quiet. My only problems are that the GPS is clunky to use and I hate the covers over the audio and pop out nav stuff (can you say cheesy). | 5 |
810 | 616 | on 01/07/10 09:58 AM (PST) | JD | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | What Is Up? | I have had this car for 15 months. It is my first and last Toyota. I have been driving a Cadillac for a few years and tried something different. It is different allright but not good. In snow and ice this thing is dangerous. My FWD Caddy with traction and stabilitrack was great. This Toyota is a white knuckler,it must not snow in Japan! The seats in this car are a joke! I cannot get comfortable no matter how I adjust- I think they are too short. The GPS is so hard to use that I don't try anymore. I had it in my old car it was EZ. I like to take care of my cars and the paint on this car is junk. You cannot get a blk. car to shine? The dash rattles, my sunroof rattles and it drives me crazy. | 2 |
811 | 617 | on 01/04/10 08:00 AM (PST) | Yoda Mark | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Stinks in the snow | I have 2008 Avalon Limited. I have Blizzak snow tires on it but this car totally stinks in the snow. The traction control prevents me from applying torque to the drive wheels when going up a hill. I live in NE Ohio and this just stinks. Other than that I love this car as it is very comfortable, but this is my second winter with this car and I have had enough of this nonsense in the snow. The situation is quite dangerous. Would be OK if it had a switch to disable traction control like in my 04' Sienna. I will probably get rid of the Avalon for this reason - I should have bought an AWD car. I would not recommend this car for this reason. | 4 |
812 | 618 | on 12/19/09 10:21 AM (PST) | JIM | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | DANGEROUS in even a lite snow | Mpg has dropped 10 mpgs, and even in a dusting of snow once a wheel spins the computer takes over and gets no power to the wheels, yes I repeat no power to the wheels. You can hold the gas to the floor and the engine will not go above an idle and the transmission goes into neutral on its own.... junk. | 1 |
813 | 619 | on 12/15/09 08:01 AM (PST) | BillBren | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Check the tranny fluid | Regarding my 2008 Avalon - On 4 occasions I have put the shift lever into reverse and it doesn't engage right away. On one occasion it shuttered when I backed the car up. The car doesn't seem engage in reverse and then slips. I had a very experienced mechanic check the tranny fluid. You have to drop a small pan in the 08 to check the fluid and it had small metal shavings in the pan. I reported this to Toyota USA. | 4 |
814 | 620 | on 11/16/09 12:11 PM (PST) | Sheri | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Don't buy an Avalon | Don't buy an Avalon unless you want to be unsafe due to these problems: Transmission does not shift properly, causing severe hesitation and lunging, every single minute you are driving. The car will not drive in even a skiff of snow! Cannot disengage the traction control. My driveway is about a 25 degree incline, and it will not go up it. The car is basically "skating" on roads that are not dry. The exterior trim mouldings on roof have come loose and subsequently lost on the freeway, had to replace at my cost, not covered by any warranty. The sound system speakers are very poor design. An old VW has a better one. What a piece of junk! Stay Away! Shame on Toyota. | 2 |
815 | 621 | on 09/18/09 17:22 PM (PDT) | kwillliams | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Oil leak, paint mismatch, a Toyota? | Bought new, oil leak, difficult for dealer to determine source. Eventually block replaced. Paint does not match. Fenders do not meet bumpers as well as one would expect in a top of the line Toyota. I would never buy this car again. | 2 |
816 | 622 | on 09/14/09 04:45 AM (PDT) | Skip | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | New Avalon
25,000 miles later | Well 25,000 miles later, I still like the car. I don't love it, but very close. It's a huge step up from my 2008 Camry (which was a great car, just not comfortable enough on the long trips). I'd like to see the finish get tougher in the newer models. My paint seems very easy to scratch. Stock tires are getting near replacement. Most folks who ride in the car... love it! I will have a trip coming up, where we will have 4 adults and we'll be putting on 3,000 - 4,000 in the 2 weeks vacation, and then folks can tell me what they think of the car. I WILL be looking to trade it at the end of the year, as I will have somewhere between 30,000 - 40,000 miles on it. 2010 Avalon, time will tell. | 4 |
817 | 623 | on 09/03/09 23:26 PM (PDT) | Bill | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | My first Toyota | I bought it used a few weeks ago after much research, thought, and comparisons. I am 59 years old, and have owned many cars. My favorite up to this point was a 1998 Lincoln Continental. I had 90% decided the Avalon Touring was as close as I would ever get to my old continental, so I finally went to try one out. The minute I hit the highway, I knew this was the one. I couldn't be happier after three weeks and 1500 miles. Perfect car for me. | 5 |
818 | 624 | on 08/15/09 19:35 PM (PDT) | DaytonaSmith | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | This is My Last Toyota | The Avalon XLS I bought in 1998 now has 180,000 miles and is going strong. I hoped to repeat this performance with my new 2008 Avalon Limited. The Toyota quality is just no longer there. Problems include road noise, whining and jerking transmission, seats uncomfortable and squeaking, GPS is totally worthless, paint quality is horrible, rear sunshade activates for no reason, console is obtrusive, limited visibility for backing, and much more. I would advise avoiding Toyota until they return to building great cars like those of ten years ago. | 3 |
819 | 625 | on 07/14/09 20:59 PM (PDT) | Bug-Man | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Nice car but that darned sun roof | Other than problems with the sunroof its a great car, 36 mpg on the interstate, plenty of room and a huge trunk, smooth ride, handles great.. | 5 |
820 | 626 | on 06/22/09 17:29 PM (PDT) | Scott_in_CA | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | My First Toyota--What a Rush! | After 2 decades of Chrysler products that have great engines but rotting interior and exteriors I have decided to take the plunge...in the 3 weeks I have owned it I love it!!! Great comfort...awesome gas mileage and classy exterior looks. | 5 |
821 | 627 | on 06/19/09 12:36 PM (PDT) | Funeral Director | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Great Car | Love this car, navigation is a pain with the little wheel, should be touch screen. Metal is a little cheap got stuck in snow went to push on trunk by Toyota name and trunk bent in tow spots was $100 to get dents taken out. Got nitrogen in tires and during summer I average about 42.5 mpg on highway. Exterior does scratch at the slightest touch. Trunk was scratched by a box touching the trunk. | 4 |
822 | 628 | on 05/30/09 03:56 AM (PDT) | acheback | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Uncomfortable seats | Both my husband and I are having a terrible time with the seats. We both get terrible backaches. I have been to the chiro twice, husband once. We love the car, but can't stand the pain. | 4 |
823 | 629 | on 05/27/09 22:14 PM (PDT) | Wines | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | I am so very happy with our choice!!!!!! | We spent many months studying what was available in full-size sedans (I wanted a Cadillac). After 18 months of ownership, we are so pleased about our beautiful Avalon! We get compliments all the time. We live in mountains, but still maintain mid-20 mpg; a road trip easily gets us 35 mpg! I get the comfort of a Cadillac, but for considerably less cost, and definitely better mpg! I'm still not sold on leather upholstery, but that is just me. We would recommend this car to anyone looking for a full size car: beauty, great gas mileage, comfort, luxury feel but for less money; A great car!!!! | 4 |
824 | 630 | on 04/19/09 06:12 AM (PDT) | virginia | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | After a year of my Avalon... | I owned 2 Honda Accord Limited then changed to Camry Limited in 2005. Loved it but decided to upgrade to the Avalon in 2008. I absolutely LOVE the comfort, quiet ride, "giddy-up" when you need to move, but can't agree more with the other reviewers that Toyota needs to REIMBURSE ALL OF US WHO WASTED THE MONEY ON THE GPS! IT IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST SYSTEM!!!! Completely unfriendly. I had the touchscreen version on my Camry and it was much better. Better to buy a NUVI- just bought an 885T and LOVE IT! Significantly cheaper than the MAJOR RIPPOFF OF TOYOTAS SYSTEM!!!!!! | 5 |
825 | 631 | on 03/14/09 06:17 AM (PDT) | Kevin | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Overall good car but... | I like the quiet ride. Seats are comfortable but with my long legs I would prefer for the seat to go back more. The GPS totally stinks, don't blow your money on it, I have a 200 dollar GPS for my other car that is WAY easier to use. The traction control should have a manual override button. I got stuck on the hill going up my driveway in an ice storm and needed a bit more wheel spin, the traction control did not allow it. I love the headlights for brightness but just found out that the replacement bulbs are $325 EACH and yes I did say $325 EACH. Both went out at once at 50,000 miles and neither the basic warranty or the extended warranty covers it. | 5 |
826 | 632 | on 03/03/09 11:25 AM (PST) | PES | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | TOYOTA AVALON | I just purchased this 2008 Avalon replacing a 2001 BMW 530i. the Avalon is NOT a BMW. On the other hand, it burns the same amount of "regular" fuel, is very comfortable to drive, has great traction in snow, and has more bells and whistles than the 530. The BMW cost a fortune to service (yes, the BMW folks are as polite and pleasant as all heck as they charge $150 for an oil change) and I am hoping that the Toyota does not. The fit and finish are equal and the Avalon cost about $20,000 less. Am I happy? you bet I am | 5 |
827 | 633 | on 02/15/09 22:47 PM (PST) | DRJ356 | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Excellent Avalon | I have been driving my 08 Avalon Limited for just over a year & have 20k on it thus far. Overall I am quite pleased. I've had zero mechanical problems. This car is supremely comfortable to drive & ride in - easily equal to my wife's Lexus. I commute 30 miles each way daily and this car makes the trip very pleasant. Comfort is excellent for 5 adults. Interior is outstanding but with a few cheap materials (plastic doors on console). I'm 6'4" & 250 and have good space. Center console is a bit intrusive. Buy Garmin 700-800 GPS and save $2k. It's stupid not to include a back-up camera as standard equipment on a Limited. | 4 |
828 | 634 | on 01/28/09 08:09 AM (PST) | CTToyota | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Tough in the Snow | 2008 Toyota Avalon Limited. Great car, good looking, very nice ride. However with the traction control there is no way to disengage. In snow/Ice sometimes you need to spin your wheels. Once the traction control engages it shuts down the power and wheel spin. great for some things, terrible in the snow when you need wheel spin. Other than that, no complaints. | 4 |
829 | 635 | on 01/27/09 08:35 AM (PST) | Mathews | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | 2008 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan | Bought mine in Jun 08. The car has a great ride and impeccable interior design. It is quiet and the seats are super comfy. I like the all-power seat options and the full-size spare tire. The bluetooth needs some re-working - it has too much static. The CD-changer and sound are great! The heated seats have been a lifesaver especially on those frigid winter mornings of NE PA. There's so much leg room in this car- especially for the back seats (cramped back-seating is the reason I shied away from a Volvo. Fuel efficiency is not bad for a 3.5L engine- am averaging 25-28 mpg. BUT- the navigation is the worst! What was Toyota thinking!! It's awkward, difficult and tedious- and it's not touchscreen | 5 |
830 | 636 | on 01/23/09 16:20 PM (PST) | Don | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Could be great car | Responsive engine and lots of good and convenient features. Gets good mileage for a big car. Not too big for "an around town car." Only beef is the car wanders/tracks the rain grooves on a concrete freeway at freeway speed. Feels like you're hydroplaning. Dealer and Toyota of America say this is a "characteristic" of the car and there is no fix. Long distance driving leaves me up tight and hanging on for dear life. | 4 |
831 | 637 | on 01/20/09 08:07 AM (PST) | Captainalan | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Very nice but.... | My Toyota 2008 Avalon limited is an excellent car with a few exceptions. The front seat is tight for a larger driver and the center console makes it impossible to spread you right leg which is so important on long drives. The navigation system is poor at best. It is difficult to use and not as friendly as $300 add ons. The laser cruise control is wasted money as it is far too conservative for normal highway driving. I normally over ride it. My last concern is the low ground clearance. Already I had to reattach the front underbody protection from being ripped lose several times on parking "stops." I believe the clearance is only 5.3 inches which is really pretty low. | 4 |
832 | 638 | on 12/28/08 12:34 PM (PST) | Jim | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Not worth the money | Overall, not the quality I expected from a Toyota. I previously had a Volvo S80 and it was a much better built car than the Toyota is. The interior plastic trim is very cheap. At first it looks like brushed metal, but it is just painted plastic that scratches very easily. The seats are not that comfortable for what is considered to be a large car. The body side molding chips very, very easily. | 3 |
833 | 639 | on 12/17/08 19:31 PM (PST) | diane | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Great car | I had purchased a 2008 Camry in Sept of 2007 and was very disappointed. The interior was of cheap material and the hood release broke. The cd player did not work after one month of owning the car. the Avalon is great. I purchased the Avalon in july of 2008. I have had no problems at all. very powerful V6 engine and very quiet. love the gps system and bluetooth. Stereo/cd player is great. | 5 |
834 | 640 | on 11/28/08 08:24 AM (PST) | Skip | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | WOW! | After driving my 2007 Camry for 38,000 miles, it was time to get something a bit more comfortable. After having 3 Park Avenues (one of which I put 303,000 on), which are VERY comfortable cars, I was very unhappy with the Camry in the comfort area. I LOVE my Avalon Touring Sedan - so far. Comfortable, quiet, looks nice inside and out. Heck, I'm thinking of up-grading to a Limited with all of the bells and whistles. :) It's very early and my MPG isn't all that great (21-23 +/-), but I'll gladly give up a bit of MPG for the rest of the package. Yes I WOULD tell anyone to purchase one. | 4 |
835 | 641 | on 11/02/08 15:27 PM (PST) | First Toyota | 2008 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) | Love My First Toyota | I am in outside sales and drive approx 25k per yr. I purchase a new car every 3.5-4 yrs and usually purchase fords. I am a big guy and never thought to look to Toyota for just that reason. I was looking for a car that I could get 5 yrs or 125k+ out of and have it be worth a few thousand dollars when I'm done (hopefully this is it). I am 6'2" and over 290 lbs and I am more comfortable in this car than I was in my ford f-150 that I traded from as I don't feel "beat up" at the end of a long ride. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for room/comfort. Still to early to speak to reliability but time will tell. So far avg 24.5- 27.5 mpg city/hwy combined. | 5 |
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