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on 06/25/16 11:02 AM (PDT)
Hybrid Avalon 2014 Touring
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Hybrid Avalon Touring 2014
For some reason Edmonds doesn't know there's a Hybrid version of this car so I selected the V6 version. I Really like the Avalon now that I got rid of the OEM Toyota chosen Bridgestone Turanzas. DO NOT get an Avalon with Bridgestone (rocks) tires. I test drove the care with Michelin tires and the ride was firm but comfortable. My located Avalon came with Bridgestone Turanzas and the car rode brittle and handled terribly. I did some investigation and found others had Bridgestone Turanzas and hated them and got rid of them. At 16k miles they were getting so loud I couldn't bear it any more. I went to Toyota and they did not care or help. So I was on my own and put Pirelli P7s on the car and it rides, handles, stops, goes through rain great and is very quiet and is a LRR tire that gets great MPG. My headliner behind my sunroof fell down and the Toyota dealer fixed it once (including nasty fingerprints all over the headliner that I had to argue with the dealer to clean) and it fell down again. Toyota came up with a second headliner fix and they got it right. The radio every once in a while goes dead on AM or FM. It works fine through Bluetooth or other sound inputs, radio just dies. It's intermittent so of course the Dealer can't fix it. Poor quality radio though buyer be ware. The NAV system that Toyota provides would have been outdated in 2008. It has no speed limit and updates are horribly expensive and don't come out very often. My $100 Tom-Tom Nav or my apple phone do a far superior job than the one Toyota sticks you with. Regular free updates and speed limit display on the Tom-Tom. So after my flawless 2012 Camry XLE Hybrid, this Avalon has come with some issues and Toyota has not been much help. What I do like is the MPG for a car this size. Comfort is pretty good. I've gone on some long trips and the seats are firm but not fatiguing. I would expect more padding in the seats for a car like this. Overall I like the interior layout. The armrest on the driver side at 17k is starting to wear through. Not too happy with the lack of durability of the arm rest vinyl. The steering is great. very low effort and accurate with decent road feel for a big car. The styling is pretty nice for a car in this price range. Over all a pretty nice car that I enjoy driving now that I prematurely had to get rid of the Toyota OEM Bridgestones. I have always owned Toyotas, and I still like this Avalon, but the quality and customer care is sadly slipping from Toyota and the dealers.
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on 05/23/16 14:52 PM (PDT)
S. C. Charles
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Great Value, Reliability and Performance
I've owned the Avalon for 6 months and 3 weather seasons, I'm very pleased with the performance, comfort and economy of this full size sedan. There are minor annoyances and all cars have them. This car has a few, Updates to the NAV expensive, Road noise a bit more than a car of this class should have and oral commands to the NAV and phone problematic. The high points are the ride is both firm and comfortable, the quality of the interior is exceptional, the sound system is very high quality, the engine is powerful and the effortless shifting of the transmission is flawless, the MPG in a full size car with 268 HP is unbeatable. I did purchase the vehicle used with 8K miles on it at a substantial discount to the sticker price and I feel I received a great value for a car I'll drive for at least 10 years. The reliability of a Toyota is accurately stated by biased and unbiased authorities alike. Suffice to say I'm very happy with the purchase and looking forward to driving this car for a long time. Update I've now owned the car for over a year (over 10,000 mile driven) and could not be happier with the purchase. I've experienced no mechanical issues and the car is as good as the day I brought it home. Great Job on the redesign and continued reliability Toyota! I'd gladly buy it again today! Update I've now owned the car for almost 2 years and my initial review was accurate the cars interface with the phone/NAV has greatly improved. The mileage is very good at 26.5, the handling of the vehicle is that of a sports car, the ride is a bit rough for a luxury car but very quiet and smooth. I'd buy the car again without a thought.
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on 03/30/16 13:45 PM (PDT)
Arslan T
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Give this an extended test drive before buying!
I drive about 26k miles a year and about 80 miles a day here in Houston and was looking for a used road warrior. My biggest factor in purchasing our 3rd car here is road comfort (to avoid road fatigue) and efficiency/mpg. I have two friends that have the older Avalon models and rave about its comfort and ride, and currently having an ES 350 and seeing its reliability and comfort, the new Avalon was an obvious choice for me. We had the opportunity to purchase a 2015 Avalon XLE but the week that I was to purchase the car I had an opportunity to rent the same car. 200-300 miles later and I am absolutely set on never buying this current Avalon! The exterior has great looks and the interior took a bit to get use to. As others have reviewed, the ride is firm on the highway to the extent that you will feel most bumps, causing road fatigue much earlier (about 25 mins for me). Secondly the seat does not have adequate lumbar support, making the ride much worse. Please do test drive the car before buying this as Toyota has changed the Avalon to make it appeal to younger buyers. As a 30 year old, I really should care about the fun to drive factor - which is def there! - but I just can't get over how uncomfortable the ride is on the highway. Test drove an Accord and a Camry today as well and surprisingly even the camry - which was my last resort car! - even has a better ride in terms of comfort than the avalon
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on 03/16/16 13:11 PM (PDT)
disappointed former toyota owner
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Poor performance, poor resale value, huge problem
The overall sticker price was $38,500.00 in 2014 right now the car is worth trade in $20,000.00 DO not believe that an avalon will hold its value b/c it did not. After just one year it depreciated so much that I was unable to trade it in .The side assist after being back at the dealer has not worked in 3 tries . I am a toyota buyer and this is my 5th toyota but I will NEVER purchase another toyota product EVER! I called corporate they said it was MY opinion no its their product that depreciated so much. I am just screaming to not ever buy a toyota avalon you will be disappointed in the trade in value. $18,500 depreciated is JUST unacceptable .
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on 02/14/16 11:10 AM (PST)
Nyeye
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Non-folding back seat
Our dealer did not tell us about the back seat. It does not fold down. My ladee and I wanted to take it to big bear for snowboarding but was unable to put our gear in the trunk. We never thought Toyota would come up with such a design flaw.
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on 02/10/16 11:10 AM (PST)
lennie falcon
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Honest revue
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on 12/10/15 15:51 PM (PST)
oldgoldtop
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Disappointed After One Year
Thankfully I only have one more year on a two year lease. This is my first and last Toyota. The Entune was originally great but updates have rendered it very unreliable and nearly useless. Bluetooth is now constantly disconnecting and reconnecting which drops calls and streaming music. Phone text messages rarely will download anymore since recent automatic updates to the software. Navigation is cumbersome and voice recognition on search function is pathetic. The touch controls can often be activated by mistake if you are not careful. In fact that ugly dash touch panel was almost a deal killer for me. The climate display can be impossible to read in the sunlight. Just too many things not implemented well. Dealer service seems uninterested in dealing with the unreliable Entune. Seat heater controls are located on the center console which I find inconvenient and poorly designed. Prefer they be on dash. Exterior styling is appealing to my eyes but so are many other sedans these days. Ride and handling is acceptable for my conservative driving style. I do lie the active backup camera system but would lie some front sensors. The front is very low and easy to scrape on the sidewalk when parking. The lane change sensors work well and a nice feature although unlike my previous car, there is no audible warning .
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on 11/13/15 09:46 AM (PST)
Glenn
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Don't leave home without your garmin gps
First - I traded in a 2011 Avalon Limited and would give anything to have it back. I assumed I was buying the same same. WRONGCramped driver's seat. Low profile tires give you a terrible ride. Road noise is bad. GPS is a joke and I was to get it updated will cost you around $300.00.Thinking of going back to a Buick as soon as I can.
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on 10/31/15 15:23 PM (PDT)
Garth McBride Sr
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Could've been the best
Love the car, but, could've really been better. For driving modes, why can't the driving mode remain in the position you push it in even after you leave the car and return. Only remains in the position for "normal", for sport and eco you have to punch it every time you enter the car and start the engine. I like sport can't it just stay there. After 36,000 miles brakes are a little jittery at stops. Should be smooth. Doesn't ride smooth like my 2006 Avalon but that's OK we were warned and the 2006 was too cushy. If you want the 2006 ride buy a Buick. LED headlights and daytime running lights should be standard on all except the Premium. Add a spoiler to the "Touring" as the 2006 thru 10 had!!! Bluetooth sometimes goes from on mode to off mode for some reason, just once in a while but can't figure that out just annoying when it goes into Bluetooth off in the middle of a call on I-95 or 76! Pretty good car for the money but could've been great. It better stay reliable though. A lot of other choices out there for similar money. I am a Toyota/Lexus guy but can you say, Hyundai Genesis Sedan 3.6!! This is a 2013 and this model is about halfway thru the cycle before the new version. Enough facts are in so they should be able to straighten out the kinks if they (Toyota) is willing.
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on 10/03/15 18:17 PM (PDT)
CL
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Want my 2003 Acura TL back
I am so glad I leased this Avalon because I can't wait to get rid of it. It has so many blind spots it is not safe to drive. Can't see the hood because the dashboard sits so high so can't judge where the front of the vehicle is. Front bumper sits too low. Road noise is deafening. With the crappy low profile tires that came on it the ride is very uncomfortable and you feel every bump! Navigation system has no way to just shut it off and no way for a passenger to program it while vehicle is in motion. Not user friendly at all. Sound system is inferior to my Bose system in my Acura. Seats were very uncomfortable on a long road trip and lack of lumbar support in passenger seat was disturbing. Only good thing is leg room in the back and the trunk is spacious but lacks a cargo net which I love in my Acura. With 175,000 miles my Acura rides better, is quieter and has better gas mileage than this Avalon. And to think the Avalon was my dream car turned nightmare!!!
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on 08/26/15 06:27 AM (PDT)
Dave Kopczynski
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
We Call It "The Turnip"
After owning nothing but Camrys since 1989, and being completely satisfied with them, we decided to "upgrade" to the Toyota "Flagship", assuming that it would be nicer than the Camrys. This was the biggest car buying mistake of my life! Our 2014 Avalon Limited has the harshest ride and the most road noise of any car we have ever owned. We refer to it as "The Turnip" because we feel the ride and noise would be what you would expect from a turnip truck used on a farm to transport vegetables. The seats are about as comfortable as sitting on a sheet of plywood. Understand that we think the deep metallic red Avalon is one of the prettiest cars on the road. We get a lot of compliments on the appearance of the car, and I always try to sell it to the people making the compliment.However, when new people ride in the car, the comment is something like, "What were you thinking? Did you even drive this thing before you bought it?" Regrettably, I didn't drive the car; I went entirely on Toyota's reputation for quality and the terrific Avalon reputation for a quiet, almost luxury car ride, in an affordable vehicle.Toyota says they redefined the ride to appeal to a younger (40-ish) group of potential buyers. I really don't see where a "neck-snapping" noisy ride would appeal to people in any age group.A few other complaints: 1. Navigation system is already out of date; 2. Analog and digital speed indications are different; 3. Rattles are starting to appear; 4. Sound system is very unimpressive compared to systems in our other cars. I have tried several times to trade this car for something (almost anything) else. Car dealers KNOW the Avalon's new reputation, and the trade-in value is below the low end of the Kelly Blue Book range of values. The saddest event was when I test drove a Ford F-150 pickup truck and the ride quality and lack of road noise was FAR superior to the Avalon.Summary: If you feel you simply MUST consider this car, take it for an EXTENDED test drive before signing the paperwork!! Drive down a highway at 60 MPH and just listen to the road noise!! There doesn't seem to be adequate sound insulation in the body. READ READ READ the reviews!!!Better yet, buy something else.Update: After trying several times, we have not been able to get rid of this car. Dealers know that this is not the quiet comfortable car that Avalon used to be. The car has very low mileage and is in absolutely flawless condition, but we have not been able to get within $2000 of KBB or NADA trade in value. This car was a very poor choice.Update 2/17: We still own this car because we have been unable to get any kind of a reasonable trade-in on the vehicle. We keep the car as a spare when someone in the family needs a car when their car is in the shop, etc.. This is not a problem since we have four cars for two drivers. We purchased a new all-wheel-drive SUV last November. Sadly, the SUV rides far better than the Avalon and, unbelievably, is quieter. The most annoying thing about this Avalon is that it could have been a wonderful car if they had only left it alone and kept the fantastic quiet comfortable ride for which Avalon was know up to the 2013 model. I enjoy reading other Avalon reviews where the Avalon is compared to "the Flintstone's car with granite wheels". At least I get a couple laughs out of the $35000 I threw away on this car.Update 2/18:Because we refuse to take a financial beating on "The Turnip", we still own it. We just couldn't find a dealer, including Toyota, who would even give us the "trade in" value toward list price on another car. We have two SUV's that ride much better than the Avalon, and are much quieter. The Avalon needed a complete 4-wheel brake job, including rotors, at 31,000 miles! Never had a car before that required a brake job at such a low mileage (usually, we get 60,000 or more miles out of brakes).Again I will state that this could have been a wonderful car if Toyota maintained the quiet and excellent ride quality that it was known for before the 2013 model. BTW, I bought a Subaru Outback for about 70% of the cost of the Avalon. The Outback is a pure joy to own: better, quieter ride than the Avalon! Shame on you, Toyota!!
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on 07/30/15 17:30 PM (PDT)
Jim Bushnell
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Disapointed
If you want a go cart ride this is the car for you. At 15,000 miles one OEM tire required replacement. I replaced all with best Michlen tires and ride a little better. The amount of air in tire has a lot to do with it but very bad ride on rough roads. You have to stop the car to select anything on the AC control panel. No feel and you touch the wrong thing. The back up screen is barely visible in sunlight. The rs rear view mirror blocks the forward view of the rider. The rider seat does not lift to see over. The mirrors stick out so far they hit the garage door frame (lucky the left side pivots). The steering wheel blocks the messages on the dash. I did not trade my 2001 Avalon which still runs great at 160000 miles. I still have my 2001 Avalon, a much better car even with 160,000 miles. I would not buy another like 2014.
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on 07/08/15 16:32 PM (PDT)
Zayne Austin
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
What a let down!
I went from a 2008 Solara sport to this 2014 Avalon, What a let down!The good, Lots of snap/HP. Nice materials used. Nicer styling. For the bad... the list is long!!Poor headlight illumination Blind spot mont.system over agressive during passing. you can not wash the car with the keys in your pocket, the car constantly locks and unlocks. There is poor storage area, and push button start makes it worse with more stuff Keys)to set somewhere! the certer armrest storage is horrible, no where to have a pen handy,Ok seats, super hard!!! no comfortable at all. Im always trying to readjust to relax my butt.the tilt wheel does not tilt down far enough, and does not telescope far enough. plus both are controlled by only one lever. so the tilt up upon exit usually retracts the telescope as well, so constant adjusting. I had to put the seat much closer to the dash than I like do to steering position issues. the window controls are wrong. when the arm is on the panel, my fingers are on top of the mirror controls, kinda not where then need to be!I dislike the radio controls. as you change presets your actually going down on the wheel, yet your preset stations are going up in sequence. very confusing. I guess setting up the presets backward will help. The materials on the radio controls are cheap. also, the HD is constantly going in and out, making radio loud, then quiet. Ill turn it off, but as soon as you change the station, its active again. The screen on the radio and climate are slanted at a poor angle, the sun hits them and you cant see anything!! they need to perhaps be tiltable so as to avoid sun glare. OK the car is automatic, always wandering for a gear, and has sport shift option and!!! paddle shifter! really? why waste that much mony on 3 shifting options in an AVALON? The a/c vents are horrible!!! you can cool the body from the chest up, or from knees down, but there are NO vents to cool your mid section. the "auto" to cool the car, does not work well, it activates vents only, not the floor vents, and it doesnt turn on high, you have to adjust it. some of the controls are just touch and some are PUSH, so wierd trying to remember what ones you have to push hard. The review camera has not helped me at all. I do like that the mirrors tilt down upon reverse though. the brakes kinda suck, it feels like they are going to warp if I push hard. I am a single guy 35, drive the car in eco all the time trying to be gentle. This car is neither luxury as I thought, or sport as they are trying. its simply a glorified Maxima, that is a let down on all fronts.Update as of 7-13-2016 I still dislike the car with 4200 miles. I would NOT buy it again.
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on 04/28/15 11:32 AM (PDT)
Bruce Colman
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2014 Avalon Limited
Bought it new last fall, should have been an amazing product. This winter the battery died, discovered it was a known problem with the Canadian dealer, lots of cars coming in on tow trucks with a battery with a bad cell. GPS system is useless, a five year old $150 Garmin has more features and is easier to use. I actually use a Gamin window mount GPS on road trips.The most discouraging part is the rattles in the roof, dealer has tried to fix them, several times over a year, turns out the problem was common to many Camry/Avalons with a sunroof, the inner support binds with the outer roof at times, poorly engineered. Toyota has a maintenance bulletin, which required stripping the interior to add a kit, took over a year to sort it out. The rain sensing wipers would start normally, it heavy rain of wet sow, go on high and 'lock on high'. Spoke to other owners, same problem, required turning the wipers on and off to reset. My year 2000 BMW 528 never had these problems.Ended up trading the car in, definitely not recommended.Side mirrors do not always return to normal after backing up and going forward.
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on 03/31/15 18:15 PM (PDT)
gordon grier
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Rides like a truck. poor engineered struts.
I had a 2005 toytoa avalon that had a very comfortable ride. This 2014 Toyota Avalon rides like a truck. Poor engineering . Toyota fixed the poor ride problem on their 2016 Avalon models. So on 06/01/16 , I bought new front 2016 Avalon coil Springs part #48131-07120 , #48132-07030 & new front 2016 Avalon shock absorbers part #48520- 8z156 , #48510- 8z299 for my 2014 Avalon. After installing them on my 2014 Avalon , I am now very happy with the improvment in the ride quality. The cost for the springs & shocks was around $400.00. All 2016 shocks & springs fit on 2014 with no problem. The very uncomfortable ride was driving me nuts. This change was a lot cheaper than buying a new car with a more comfortable ride. Hope this helps others with the same problem I had .
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on 02/26/15 10:37 AM (PST)
tome1
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2015 Avalon Limited
So far, other than ride quality we enjoy our new Avalon. Very responsive, excellent power, electronic package is very nice (a lot of safety features).
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on 01/14/15 14:24 PM (PST)
malutka
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
You have to read this before you buy
The biggest issue for me is that the whole interior (meaning door panels, dashboard in my car especially rear doors and behind passenger seats) squeaks which is unacceptable for this type of car. Barely noticeable during the day, because of the outside ambient noise, with occasional louder squeaks here and there. But at night it is impossible to drive without music on- it drive me crazy! Suspension: you feel all the bumps, but the car is soft and has no handling power. My 9 speaker sounds system almost like in dodge neon. It sounds like all the sound coming out of one dashboard speaker. Telescopic Steering wheel doesn't pull out far enough. If you 6' and over, your hands will be straight.
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on 11/09/14 13:08 PM (PST)
freepak
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
A smelly car
This is my third Avalon and there is a definite design flaw. The car smells.
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on 10/02/14 12:08 PM (PDT)
healthylady
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Avalon No More
This Avalon has a terrible design flaw. The interior chrome trim around the controls, air conditioner vents, and doors cause a blinding glare when driving in the sunlight. I have had many Toyota vehicle and have always been very pleased until now. I have written and called Toyota, called and written AutoNation and offered solutions but have not been offered any solutions from these companies. Before you purchase search the internet for Avalon glare problem! I wish that I knew before I purchased.
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on 09/29/14 09:26 AM (PDT)
rgilm123
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
New ride quality a big disappointment
As a previous owner of a 2002 & 2009 Avalon we were happy when we saw the new 2014 Avalon and bought one without doing much research. We made a Great Big Mistake! If you liked the ride of previous Avalon’s you are in for a big disappointment. The ride is terrible! Overall the car is beautiful and the amenities are great but the poor ride cancels all that out. You will feel every crack and bump in the road. Not as a gentle ride but as a big old thump. Wish we would have taken the test drive on a rougher road before our purchase. We heard Toyota was trying to appeal to a younger market with new Avalon and it may appeal to them, but if you were a fan of the prior Avalon’s do not purchase
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on 06/10/14 19:13 PM (PDT)
kadena
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2014 Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring
I have had my Avalon for about three weeks. It came equipped with Michelin tires. I really like this car. I bought the Touring especially to get the Blind Spot Monitoring in the outside rear view mirrors and the Rear Cross Traffic Monitoring. I had to buy a lot of options that I will never use just to get these and to my opinion they are safety features that are well worth it and they work real well. The car rides nice, handles good with little or no road noise. Really plush and comfortable seats and interior. Great choice for me
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on 03/03/14 17:32 PM (PST)
jimdrew
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2014 Avalon Touring.
Have owned a 2014 Avalon Touring for about 2 years now.I owned a 2012 Camry SE V6 and it was awesome.I feel in love with the new design of the Avalon in 2013. When I was able to trade out even and not upside down on Camry I did.Yes, I had to go to more than one dealer to make the deal but finally made it work.My 2012 Camry was $26K with all the toys and the 2014 Avalon Touring was $33K plus tax and tag.For a $7K difference it was an absolute steal.The ride is much better than the Camry.I love the interior design too.. wow, upscale all the way.Quick of the line and a great vehicle to drive on the Turn Pike..I am extremely pleased. The Edmund's figures were on the money. I have now had the car for over 2 years and am still in love with it... I am working on getting a 2016 Limited but the price will have to right for me to give up the 2014 Touring. Yes, I like driving a new car every two years or so but this Touring is a wonderful car. If I can make my deal I'll trade if not I will wait another year... I hear Toyota is redesigning the Avalon in 2017.
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jackmack1
2014 Toyota Avalon Sedan Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Early impression of the 2014 Avalon
I moved from a '08 ES 350 to the Avalon recently after deciding against the '14 ES350. In my eyes, the Avalon looks better from every angle and test driving it sold me. The car's comfortable, quiet, and has all the performance I'll ever need. I have Michelin tires, and while the ride is just a bit firmer than my old ES, I've found it to be comfortable over a variety of different pavements. The secureresponsive handling of this car more than offsets whatever small compromise in ride comfort was made. Again, early impressions, but I think it's a winner. One thing: I was surprised at how much darker the window tint on all but the windshield is. Compromises visibility, but I do have The BSM. After 3 plus years, I'm quite happy with the car. No problems at all, excellent performance, very comfortable, and pretty good gas mileage. Everything I expected and more! Update: 3 years of ownership have confirmed my initial impressions. The car is remarkably solid, comfortable, and everything I expected as far as performance and handling.
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on 06/13/18 04:30 AM (PDT)
Roger h
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Best if is Avalon
Excellent car,best car
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on 06/11/18 07:35 AM (PDT)
Daryl
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
354,000 miles. I should know
I've had this car 18 years. Best car I've ever had, very reliable and inexpensive to maintain. It's not a race car but otherwise It's fantastic
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on 05/04/17 18:44 PM (PDT)
John
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Better Built and some of the Cadillacs I have owne
I bought it with about 90,000 miles on it and I'll have a hundred and twenty thousand I have had to do some of the normal repairs that you do with the car as outstanding at it performs just like it was advertised to most of the time I get 22 around town and on the road I get more mileage than it says it should get I get 34 on the road and mine I have the V6 300 whatever it is and I have the gold package and I just love the car everyone who rides and it loves my car and several people have wanted to buy it from me
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on 11/20/16 05:33 AM (PST)
Louis DiLandro
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
White "Nite"
Despite the age it still performs as the day I drove it out of the showroom.
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on 03/01/16 13:39 PM (PST)
Dave
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
16 years 199,400 miles
Can't say enough about this car. Purchased new. Until last year no problems whatsoever. Regular maintanance only; brakes, shocks, tires, belts, ect. This past year bearings, power steering pump. Will run it until it is no longer financially prudent. By far the best car I've ever owned. Q
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JJ
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Perfect for young driver
I just turned 20 and I've had the car for about 2 years. I have torn the hell out of the car and drove it like a bat out of hell. It always started up no matter what. I've had two minor wrecks in the car. And had to drive it with several problems. But it just won't die. There is always plenty of room. My stepdad who is 6ft 3inches use to drive it all the time.
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Dave S.
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
15 years and counting!
I never thought I would ever keep a car this long but my Avalon still checks almost every box. It continues to be the roomy, quiet and comfortable vehicle that I purchased new in 2000. Had a few (not major) maintenance issues in the eighth and tenth year. Since then reliability has been remarkable. And its exterior remains relatively bright and clean even though my old house has no garage or carport. I do wash it weekly and regularly change the oil. My two complaints are that the MPG has declined to 18 MPG in city driving. 24 MPG highway. And although the air conditioning has always worked great, it makes a short whistling sound every 15-20 minutes. Its annoying. This has gone on for over five years and Toyota cannot seem to figure out what to do to correct it.
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on 03/23/13 21:38 PM (PDT)
hondaacura21
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
One year update with my 2000 Toyota Avalon.
It's been exactly a year since I bought my 2000 Toyota Avalon XLS from a private sale. I purchased it with 124,000 miles and its been very reliable with not a single problem. It is really impressive that my 13 year old Avalon still provides a silky smooth drive and is very quiet even compared to never cars. This Avalon is a "poor man's" Lexus. I drove 26K miles in this year: 450 miles a week due to work, a 1750 road trip from GA to TX, and 7000 miles of small mountain trips. Even with both leaky valve cover gaskets, leaky cam seals, old timing belt and water pump and blown struts this Toyota has never left me stranded and drove excellent. Before I give this to my mom I will repair it.
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on 02/25/13 11:12 AM (PST)
cardodger
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
The Mighty Avalon
I purchased my XLS used with 175,000 miles on it.I was looking for reliability, safety, and a low payment vehicle that could help me while I paid of credit cards.The car has been reliable, comfortable, and a pleasure to own.Everyone wants me to do the driving when a group is going somewhere and no-one thinks it has the mileage that it does (200K+ now).I keep getting the urge to look at other cars that might be more sporty or fun to drive but look at the reviews and issues with other cars and can't think of anything more fun than having had no problems at all with this terrific car.I would recommend it to anyone who needs to drive - any distance...
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on 01/17/13 11:30 AM (PST)
katahydem
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Love it or leave it.......can't decide
I've had this car for almost 13 years now and still am not tired of it.I'd like to get something else - different style vehicle but this car is paying me now.Gas mileage is better than any new car I've looked at and can still trust its reliability.There have been some problems, sensor issues most often but they've been manageable.We had some real wheel rust and had it taken care of.My car looks newer and better than a lot of newer cars out there.
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on 09/10/12 07:43 AM (PDT)
ncguy33
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
They don't make them like this anymore.
Bought this car used with 126000 miles on it.Now a few miles from 200000,I hav'nt had to do anything but oil changes to it. These 2000-2004 model Avalons are the last of the great Toyotas.The newer Toyotas quality cannot compare.There's no better used sedan out there, bar none.. from the comfort and the gas mileage to the realiability.
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on 02/25/12 15:10 PM (PST)
clatterpastor
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Best car I've ever had!!
I bought my Avalon with 92k miles on it. A friend had driven one from his father's car lot and remarked at what great gas mileage he got on a road trip. I drove it and bought it immediately. The road manners are what you would expect for a luxury sedan of this type; not sporty but "safe" feeling. I have driven it on 16-18 hour trips for years and was always comfortable (5'11" 180). Mileage had always been 28-29 hwy. and 20-22 city. We now have 236K on the car and have only done brakes once, timing belt, water pump and seals twice, replaced the sub-woofer and that's all! It has been the most reliable car I have owned and that includes Mercedes, Hondas, Lincoln and Ford. I plan to buy another!
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on 06/22/11 13:02 PM (PDT)
jmacgregor87
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Solid car
I live in the NW and this is my girlfriends car. She has owned it since day 1 of its life and takes good care of it. Miles; 126K Pros; Dirves great, good gas milage, stars every time, dependable, and is comfortable for long hauls. Cons; In the last 2 years things have started to break/fail. She has replaced the key ignition twice for 2 different reasons. Some rattles have started to show up, it is 10 years old. The sub-woffer has a short, we found out it's in the stereo it self.
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on 03/16/11 16:32 PM (PDT)
gruitnower
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Teflon Avalon
This is by far the best car I have ever owned. I frequently look at these reviews about cars and wonder if they are biased towards Japanese cars. Well let me tell you, I just bought my Avalon with 108k on it and it drives like it only has 4 miles on it. Everything works flawlessly and it starts right up every morning. The look of this car is second to none, distinguished and stylish. I love the leather interior and the spacious trunk. I feel like I float to work instead of drive to work. The engine purrs like a kitten with no hitch on acceleration. This car puts ALL American mid size sedans to rest HANDS DOWN. the quality in workmanship is impeccable
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on 03/11/11 22:39 PM (PST)
mom_of_three3
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Fantastic Family Car
We bought this car used (5 yrs old, in 2005)when I was 6 months pregnant with our first child. We've had NO issues with it at all. We've replaced one battery and two sets of wiper blades in the 5 1/2 years we've owned it, and it now has 210K on it. It's incredible, really. It's no longer when parked beside any other typical sedan (my in-laws had an Acura 3.2TL) but my mind finds it hard to understand where all the space inside comes from! My 6' tall husband can sit in the back seat with the front seats all the way back and his knees don't touch the front seats-we love that the backseat isn't just for the kids. Definately room for everyone in here!
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on 03/06/11 08:07 AM (PST)
emilylwallace
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
200,000+ miles and still going strong
This car has been in my family since its original purchase in 2000. The car was passed onto me in 2008 with 150,000 miles on it. It still drives like the day it was purchased.The interior cabin is dead quiet and the ride is incredibly smooth.It is fantastic for road trips, it gets about 30 mpg on the highway using regular fuel. It accelerates well for a car of its size.It handles well in snow, as long as you drive accordingly. It is incredibly reliable, it starts up right away every morning (even when it is 5 degrees outside).Also, the sound system is fantastic.
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on 11/19/10 00:00 AM (PST)
Bob
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Not what they used to be
Pros: Great fuel economy for the size. VERY comfortable interior. Interior cabin is huge. Tons of rear legroom ! Cons: Rides like a 1970 Lincoln Mark 5 but handles like one too. Getting ready to take it in for yet another Toyota recall. Sensors going bad left and right. 02 and air-fuel ratio sensors and now the air bag light started flashing. It is also starting to have electrical gremlins (lights flickering)I have owned several Toyotas in the past and the quality and reliability used to be 2nd to none. Man has that changed. Ever wonder why Ford is selling so many vehicles now ? Because they build a better vehicle...Wake up Toyota, you lost yet another customer.
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on 06/28/10 18:22 PM (PDT)
rambo
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
What A Diamond
I work for a Toyota dealership and bought a 1-Owner 2000 Toyota Avalon XLS with 85,000 miles and it has been a pure diamond. I just had the windows tinted and the car doesn't have a scratch on it and has all the service records as well. I'm very pleased with this one!
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on 06/03/10 06:58 AM (PDT)
surman
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Not a bad car
Roomy and comfortable. Fast and maneuverable. Some say it's "old people's car" but its fast, accelerates well. Interior and controls are well laid out.
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on 04/29/10 16:30 PM (PDT)
Landtuna
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Best Car I've Ever Owned
Wife's car but I drive it often. Had one service visit in ten years - dirty MAF sensor. Doesn't get any better than that. Does everything you'd want it to do in silence and comfort. Remarkably large cabin for a mid-sized vehicle. Trunk holds a ton of stuff too. JBL sound system is great. Visibility is outstanding (except as noted below). Wife gets 22 MPG (reg gas) around town. I get almost 30 on highway. Paint still looks like new. Only one small and insignificant rattle in almost 90K miles. I call it a Japanese Buick but its much better than a GM car.
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on 04/06/10 19:07 PM (PDT)
Mitzie
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Great car.
I bought the car new and most of the time I am the only driver. I put new tires on this past winter. The car is clean. Except for regular maintenance I have had very little trouble with this car. I replaced the water pump a few years ago and the brakes.
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on 12/08/09 13:01 PM (PST)
Dan
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Toyota 2000 Avalon XLS
Big car. Great when having friends or large family trips. 2000 Model looked good inside all controls convenient. Did not use sun roof but came with car. Skid control was not worth the extra I paid for it. Would not purchase that again even though I live in Northeast did not use it much. For 6 years most everything stayed intact and no problems. You have to love the interior room for everyone it is great! Also not that bad on gas. Had a very quiet ride. Into my 7th year things started falling apart. From 7th to 9th year replaced close to $1,300 in sensors over two years. Small parts started falling apart. Could not use mid grade had to stay with Premium or got poor performance. Leather not soft and plushy even started to wear a lot.
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on 11/14/09 20:34 PM (PST)
cyberdeviant
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Used Toyota Good Value?
Ok first off this isn't my car, it's my fathers, I am in transition to a new car and drive this car to and from school (100 mile commute) This car is reliable and has a near smooth ride but that's all it has going for it. The thing rattles like no other car I've owned. This includes the dash, all 4 doors, seats make squeaky noise, center console rattles when stopped. The one thing I like about it is the stereo is decent but any louder than normal voice volume and the doors rattle insistently. This car rattles more than my old 89' Toyota pickup 4x4. The car (when purchased) had an oil jelling problem and luckily it was a recall and Toyota fixed it no charge. Thought Toyota lasted but not this car.
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on 04/07/09 08:18 AM (PDT)
XL
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Best Car Ever
It is the best! Fit, finish, reliability! Fun to drive and to look at!
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on 08/16/08 10:02 AM (PDT)
DrGloom
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Best Buick Ever
When my new 2000 Acura TL arrived, I couldn't get comfortable in the driver's seat (6'2", 220 lb) so I canceled the deal and bought the Avalon XLS instead. Back then, I thought it was ugly and definitely a compromise. Now, it looks "classic" and the lines seem much cleaner, and it has been 100% trouble free, but too much is sacrificed for ride comfort. I found *huge* improvements by upgrading the shocks (KYB), tires (Michelin Exalto 225/50x16), and brake pads (Red Stuff)... and the roomy front seat has spoiled me for some otherwise very good cars.
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on 05/11/08 13:55 PM (PDT)
ds05121956
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
My New Old Car
As a single, middle aged female, I admit to having taken above average care of this car. But after eight years and 86,000 miles, I've not been out a penny on it other than routine maint. I still get regular compliments on it and when I say it's 8 years old, people say, "I thought it was brand new." Planning to keep it, I just had some surface blemishes repaired and am more thrilled than if it really were brand new, since I don't have a $500/mo. Payment to deal with and it's a pleasure to drive still-not fun, but pleasant. I'll have my fun with those $500 on something else.
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on 05/06/08 13:33 PM (PDT)
Jim
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Not the best choice
Over the years the car has not done well, time to sell - the VSC is OFF, light on dash - will cost $600 to fix a $600 option, the gas gauge stops at 1/4 tank. 8 years of below average, constantly small items - trouble w/ stereo, woofer blew out, squeaks, had interoir parts replaced. In 2nd year of ownership, the leather peeled off steering wheel. That was replaced under warranty. Hopefully they got better, disappointed overall.
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on 04/05/08 11:59 AM (PDT)
Sarah
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Great Car
This car has been in my family for almost 8 years now and is still going strong. It rides and drives wonderfully, and the only problem we've had with it was with the automatic choke a couple years ago; we took it to our local Toyota dealer and had it fixed. The mileage is pretty good (about 23/city and 28/highway) for a car of its age. It has withstood rough roads and has over 170,000 miles on it (taken one trip to Disney World (16-ish hours total) and one trip to Savannah, GA (18-ish hours total) and was driven several miles to work and back most of the time with no problems). All in all, this car is a downright champion.
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on 02/10/08 18:12 PM (PST)
simpson
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
avalon
This car is comfortable for driver and passenger. Driving position is adjustable to suit a short female or a tall male. It handles well.
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on 12/16/07 06:50 AM (PST)
Jonathag
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
I LOVE THIS CAR!
I have had this car for about 5 months now, absolutely love it! Fun to drive, reliable, I step on the gas and the pickup is great, comfortable leather seats, just a joy to drive! I thought I would like the heated seats better than I do, but I don't see what the big deal is really. I drive my car all over the state for my job and it performs flawlessly, unmatched Toyota quality. Mine had around 98k when I bought it but you could tell it had been taken care of. My speaker system is a bit flakey, the rear speaker is blown and two of the front speakers go in and out a lot, other than the speakers the car is great. Buy one and you won't regret it! Mpg is around 29-30 hwy and around 21 or so city.
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on 11/16/07 11:33 AM (PST)
DJ
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Reliable, Comfortable, Economical
Purchased brand new. Very roomy interior, especially in back seat. Very comfortable for local and distance driving. Excellent ACTUAL gas mileage: 24-26 mpg city & commuting; 26-32 mpg sustained hwy driving. Only problems in 7.5 yrs was a fuel pump that needed to be replaced after 4 yrs and the in-dash radio/CD player after 5 yrs. Have performed all scheduled maintenance at recommended intervals. Maintenance costs have been low: $725/yr over entire period owned; $900/yr during past 5 yrs, including replacement of timing belt at recommended 90K mileage. Best car I've ever owned. Will buy another this year.
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on 01/28/07 08:34 AM (PST)
chicagorob
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Perfect
This car is great. The electronic stability control, traction control and ABS brakes are perfect for driving in the snow. The interior is SOOOO big I get comments all the time.
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on 12/15/06 13:42 PM (PST)
Loving it
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Loving it
I purchased my Avalon XL new from the dealership. I picked the silver color because it looks clean when it's dirty. The ride is very smooth. The interior is exceptionally quiet within the city, but the wind noise picks up on the highway and interstate. I purchased the 6yr/100,000 mile warranty with the vehicle. Toyota guaranteed if I never used the warranty I would receive a full refund at 100,000 miles. They refunded me a check for $1,187 2yrs ago. The paint still looks like new. The interior is excellent. The Avalon has enormous room. The dash forward design is genius. I've seen the latest model and they made it with more room. This is definitely the flagship of the Toyota brand vehicles.
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on 09/09/06 13:58 PM (PDT)
OldsKidd
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
We've switched to Toyota
Ok, we've officialy gone Toyota since GM dumped Oldsmobile (fools!). My Parents were considering Camry, but I wouldn't allow it as there are just too many. I found them an Avalon a few weeks ago & they instantly fell in love with it (had it home within 2 hours!). It doesn't handle like a big car at all & it's about the same size as the 92 Lincoln Continental that we had years ago. Mom loves the dash display that has the compass, date/time, and fuel economy info. I really like the JBL Sound System & the one-touch sunroof control. Dad's sold on Toyota; said his next car is going to be a Lexus as my younger sister will be well out of college by the time they get another car.
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on 07/21/06 11:59 AM (PDT)
L Harris
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Toyota Avalon
Six years old; still looks and drives like a new car. Smooth riding and no mechanical problems. Comfortable seating for all passengers and lots of trunk room. Beautifully designed and appointed on the inside and out.
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on 07/15/06 16:39 PM (PDT)
J9
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Great Car
I have had this car for 4 years, and have zero problems. It is quiet, comfy, and a great ride. The design of every little feature makes so much sense. This was my first car that wasn't a GM. I will buy another Avalon after this one. I couldn't be more pleased. I now understand why Toyota is doing so well. I'm sold!!
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on 06/26/06 16:39 PM (PDT)
Kisa Lee
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Excellent choice
Before the purchase of my Avalon I drove a Nissan Sentra for about 9 1/2 years and loved that car because of the reliability. Now in the Avalon I feel the same but with extras ex. the interior, the comfortable ride, the room as well as the sound system. I am really enjoying the car even though it was used when I purchased it, I feel that I made an excellent choice.
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on 06/16/06 14:30 PM (PDT)
Avalon
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Avalon is the Greatest
Our 2000 Toyotal Avalon is the best car we have owned. Smooth ride, excellent handling and great pick- up. Solid, safe car for family. Very comfortable seats.
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on 12/16/05 12:22 PM (PST)
Kai
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Great Car
I've only had the car for 2 days and I'm very satisfied with it. The leather seats are outstanding and the ride is just comfortable. I've had a 1997 camry for a year and it does not ride nearly as well. The camry has lots of body roll and the Avalon does not (It has a firmer suspension).
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on 11/21/05 19:20 PM (PST)
B Hammer
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Car with character
Runs well, sharp design and comfortable ride. This car is reliable, strong and a pleasure to own. best car I've ever owned. It's a winner!
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on 08/11/05 20:55 PM (PDT)
Edwin G Westman
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Vehicle performance and comfort
Since I purchased this vehicle back in Nov 99, I have never had a serious problem with the vehicle. I service it according to the manufacturers book, not the dealers. Vehicle runs smooth and quiet. Seat comfort is great. Have a small back problem and my previous vehicles always gave me a problem; however, the Avalon, no problem. On the exterior design I gave it a 7 because I do not like the exhaust system hanging low on the vehicle. I notice this on a lot of Toyotas. Other than that, I love the vehicle.
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on 05/15/05 22:55 PM (PDT)
donna
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
suspension
I have had this car for almost three months and have had problems with the suspension. So long as I am driving on smooth pavement, it is wonderful. On bumpy roads I feel like I'm rocking and rolling. The main complaint is that they say it is a five passenger car so long as the passengers don't weigh more than a pound. With Passengers in the back seat the car bottoms out, scraping the road when going over any bumps. Sadle enough,Toyota says this is "normal". I didn't know it was normal to drag the road in such an expensive car. Doing my research, I've come to realize that the Avalon has this problem and Toyota refuses to address it.They have compromised on the suspension.
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on 03/31/05 18:10 PM (PST)
Dan
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Avalon
You know how you get the feeling that I bought this car new and after 3 or 4 years, you kind of get the itch to buy a new car; well with this car and it is the fifth new car I have purchased, I have no desire. This is a car I can imaginge driving 15 or 20 years from now and that never happened with the previous four.
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on 02/23/05 23:05 PM (PST)
TXGeo
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
A Great Driving Car
The Avalon is an extremely quiet, great riding & driving car. It's comfortable, has good accelleration, and handles nicely in traffic. The interior is clean with enough techie features to give it the upscale feel of its Lexus siblings. Plenty of headroom and foot room, even for tall people, and even though I've never sat in the back I'm told it's very roomy even behind the driver with the seat all the way back. It's at the top of my list for my next new car.
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on 03/04/04 00:00 AM (PST)
ownerofavalon
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
4 Great Years
This has been a great car. We've extended the lease to wait for the 2005 Avalon which is scheduled for spring. Never needed a repair after 60,000 miles (other than tires). Love the room and the ride. Plenty of power. Good gas mileage with regular gas.
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on 02/25/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Little Johnny
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
engine sludge
Be very careful when buying a Toyota V6 because of engine sludge problem. Other than arguing with Toyota to fix the problem, the Avalon is treating me nicely.
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on 02/21/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Nate56303
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
affordable luxury!
best car i have ever owned...very, very comfortable, very snappy 210 hp. looks great, i loved the camry, but i would be tough to go back to any other toyota sedan after driving an avalon! half the price of a lexus with all the extras!
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on 01/23/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Carl Burkard
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Very satisfied
I have owned Cads, Lincolns even an MB but have never been more pleased with a car. I certainly will want another.
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on 09/17/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
alex007
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
GREAT CAR!!!!!!
THIS IS REALLY A GOOD QUALITY CAR... I DID MY SHOPPING FOR AROUND 4 MONTHS AND THIS IS THE BEST VALUE FOR YOUR BUCK. VERY IMPRESSED WITH BUILD QUALITY , SMOOTHNESS, CONFORT, AND IF YOU CAN GET A GOOD PRICE DON'T LOOK ANY FUETHER.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.....
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on 08/23/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vinnie G
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Best Vehicle I Have Ever Owned
I used Edmunds.com for pricing info and got a GREAT deal. I do a LOT of highway driving and this car is perfect. There is pick up when I need to pass or go up a mountain and I've never been in a smoother riding vehicle and I have owned Lincolns, Buicks and Caddys. Everyone who rides in it compliments the interior styling then they feel the ride and love it as much as I do. It still turns heads too. Finding a used one is next to impossible so I guess most of the owners just don't want to give them up. I have 77,000 miles on it and I have never had any problems. I take excellent care of it and it looks brand new.
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on 08/13/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
stiv
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
BeSt Luxury Durable Car
never let me down, good transportation, can be a realiable friend too :)
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on 06/25/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Serg
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Great car ever had
Have no problem at all
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on 06/19/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Bevo
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Theyre right! I love it!
I wanted a used car and, after much searching, liked the looks of the Toyota Avalon best. But I didn't know anything about it's performance. So I looked it up on Edmunds. All I saw was how everyone "loved their 2000 Avalons." That sold me. Now I've joined the group. It's been 3 months, and every day I tell my husband how much I love my Avalon. Even my 21- year-old car-nut of a son likes it. The problems that a few people complained about don't even exist with mine. I bought the extended warranty, and have no worries about anything going wrong. It's a dream to drive and anyone who rides with me comments on what a great car it is.
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on 06/17/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
T-man
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
Ergonomic Luxo Family Sedan
Bought my 2000 Avalon XLS as a Toyota Certified Used 16 months ago with an Extended 100K Warranty and have enjoyed a very troublefree car. The Avalon is solidly designed and built with proven but conservative technology. The engine and transmission are smooth, quiet and capable. The Avalon's interior roominess is almost minivan like. The Avalon has a high roofline and minimal "tumblehome" with the side windows being much closer to vertical than most other contemporary sedans. This is why the Avalon body styling looks a little funky head on, the straight side glass being reminiscient somewhat of classic Rolls Royce sedans.
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on 05/30/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
John and Kim
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Avalon Review
A very fun vehicle to drive. The only downside is that the exterior tends to get dinged up a bit as there is no trim to protect it. Overall, we are thrilled with this vehicle!
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on 05/26/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
brownstone
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
2000 Avalon Rattles
My 2000 avalon is an american car,Toyota is no longer japanese.The performance of this car above average.It has good power and acceleration.It is very comfortable and spacious.I havent had the car very long.This car could really use some interior inhancements.Riding on textured roads the inside rattles so bad you can not take peacful ride with the stereo off.The rattles are terrible.I have it at the dealership twice,they cant seem to quite the rattles.The car handles well,quite at highway speeds.Had to get the rotors turned.The car has only 38000 mi.The car accelerates abrutly out of turns.
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on 05/04/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
mjbarnard
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
An Excellent Vehicle
My 2000 Avalon XLS is a pleasure to drive and to own. The stability of the ride and the quietness of the cabin are outstanding. The car is exceedingly reliable. I would like, however, to get better mileage. 16 MPG in town and 25.1 on the road is the best that I can get. The passenger power seat is somewhat disappointing. There is no lumbar support as in the driver's seat, and there are fewer adjustments than the driver's seat. Overall, this is a fine car, and I will look first to Avalon when I consider a new one.
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on 04/01/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Peet
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Toyota & Lexus are the only cars...
For those that doesn't know: Toyota Avalon 2000 has THE SAME ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AS LEXUS ES 300 It's sooo quiet... It's very comfortable ROOOOOOMY !!!and very depandable I have only one electrical problem: Side airbag sensor mulfunction, I guess it's because is not made in Japan but in USA and Quality Control in States is not as tight as it is in Tokyo The SRS light start and keep blinking and I let my Toyota Dealer work on that. Other than that car is really great it really is a pleasure drive handles great on the road, well maybe brakes and audio system (XL-ONLY) could be better... Highly recommend to everyone !!!
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lma
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
i love my avalon
My Avalon is absolutely the best car I have ever owned.I have had no problems, it is very comortable and reliable. My 83 year old mother says her next automobile will be a Toyota Avalon.
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jsigma87
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
You Can't Go Wrong
After reading the reviews, I had to comment on those who gave less than average, i.e. especially the 4.6 rating. Where did you buy this one? It must have been from a salvage yard because you couldn't have brought it from a reliable and well respected Toyota dealership. I shopped for weeks before deciding on this car. Regarding the the roominess, reliablity, and performance this car gives you more than you can imagine. When we have family and friends ride with us they are totally shocked by the performance, style, and ride of this vehicle.
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ABL
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Quality, value, comfort
No problems of any kind. 60,000 miles on REGULAR gas. 30 mpg on 67mph cruise control. Cruise control is exact, it never varies, uphill or down. Big people love the back seat. We bought it for my wife's back: it was the cheapest quality (Japanese branded) car with power passenger seat. What a bargain!
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hayes13088
2000 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan
First 50,000 miles - Problem Free!
I purchased this car new in 2000 and was looking for a roomy, dependable mini-van alternative. Recently reaching the 50K mark I can honestly say that the car has been very enjoyable to own and absolutely trouble free. It has only been to the dealer one time for its 25,000 mile check-up which was uneventful. On long fully loaded trips I have averaged 28 mpg and has impressive passing power at highway speeds. The interior has held up better than expected, leather seats still look brand new. Climate control works great at any temperature and the “Dual Mode” option does a good job regulating different temperatures between the passenger and drivers seats.
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Eddie
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bench Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Greatest car ever
I bought my 01 in 2007, and have now owned it for 11 years. IT IS THE BEST CAR THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED!!!
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Glenn MacNichol
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Tough as nails, but built for comfort
The Avalon from 2001 shows me the main reason Toyotas has a reputation for durability. Maybe other Toyotas are not as reliable as this model and this year, but this one, purchased new, has never broken down in 18 years. No more than regular recommended service, and after 216,000 miles, still going strong. No rust, no mechanical failures, ever, and still getting 30 mpg hwy and 25 mpg city out of the V6. Amazing.
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Kev Rock
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Beauty in reliability
If you're looking to get an affordable used car that won't be need constant repair, buy this car! I got this car from my wife, we bought it with 170k now 193k and aside from fluid changes, tires, brakes and struts, this thing is rock solid. Tons of room in the back seat for my kids and even a guitar amp. Huge trunk. I drive 30+ miles a day for work and it starts like a champ every day. Great interior, well thought out, aftermarket parts easy to get. Only gripes are the 6CD changer stopped working, can't get the CD's out. Repair to the CD unit is $250. At this age, the subwoofer cone will be shot, but easy to rebuild it yourself for $30 with a kit from Simply Speakers dot com. JBL system sounds awesome.
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Guoster
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bench Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Adding to the Echo Chamber in Here: Great! Best!
Rather than repeat everything that others have said about how awesome this car is, I'll only add what hasn't been said.HANDLING/STEERING:This is not a sports car. I am still pleasantly surprised at how well it can corner despite its weight, and how tight, but light, the steering response seems to be. I upsized my rims, and it has improved my handling. See Style section for more details.RELIABILITY:I'm a stickler for preventative maintenance, as in, I follow the book to the 'T'. It's my bible. This car has done one thing; destroyed my OCD around maintenance. I realize all of the maintenance on a car has significant safety factors built in, especially from Toyota; a super conservative company. But I felt like I had 80% of the life left in all components I've replaced to date. The biggest scheduled maintenance I've done is the timing belt. Along with it I went ahead and did the water pump, pulleys, tensioner, camshaft actuator, and the two seals. Well, when I asked for my old parts to take a look at wear, they looked new. NEW! Seriously, the old timing belt still had the white Toyota logo on it still. Well, at least now I know, even after 90k miles I could've probably gone to 150k easily, if not 200k. Well, I’m only at 94k, so I will likely never have to replace any of those components ever again for the life of this vehicle. My only worry is that I used Denso parts rather than exact originals (Aisin, etc.), but it’s supposed to be OEM spec. so hopefully no issues there. Been going full synthetic oil for the engine (runs better and sludge prevention), and regular schedule on transmission and coolant. Nothing exciting there, except that I probably could have easily gotten double the mileage between changes for all of these fluids. I don’t drive like a grandpa either, despite this car’s image, I’m a 27 year old male (see Style section for more on that). Don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating for you to prolong the recommended service intervals, I’m simply stating what Toyota enthusiast have known for years: Toyota over specs. GREATLY. This behavior is awesome for us consumers.My only unscheduled maintenance was an O2 sensor back at 40-50k miles.STYLE/LOOKS/FIT/FINISH:This car has some nice thick high quality paint. Mine still looks mostly new, just a few chips and dings due to it being 16 years old, but probably far less of such things than a lower quality car’s paint. As a whole this car polishes up really nice still to a mirror finish, and from 5 ft away looks new. The leather is still in tip top shape, the only seat I refinished myself was the drivers, and now the whole car’s interior looks like new again. I try to clean and condition the leather a few times a year, but nothing indicates that without this it would be in any worse shape. Now, for the biggest update to the style in my opinion: NEW RIMS! I mentioned I was a 27 year old guy, well, after getting some nice 18” rims, the whole look of this vehicle is totally different. I personally disliked the bland appearance prior, but put my ego and image in the backseat. Little did I know that such a simple change would be such a drastic change! This thing actually looks….dare I say…sporty now. It definitely fits me much more, it now has the same likeness to the Lexus IS series from the same generation (which makes sense as it’s probably a very similar platform). It’s the look without the harsher, louder ride though; I haven’t noticed any difference in the comfort!TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES, YOU’LL BE AMAZED: http://imgur.com/a/1RS2R
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Steven Brehmer
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2001 Avalon
Very well built car. Comfortable, quiet interior, smooth ride, plenty of room, power and very dependable! Third timing belt, new radiator, new knock sensers $$. The car now has 182,000 mi.
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patc12
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Paint Problem
I purchased a 2001 Avalon new. I love this car but have one major problem. The paint on the hood is peeling. I contacted Toyota and they claim there have been no other complaints about this model having a paint issue.Anyone else out there have a 2001 with this issue? The other issue I have is with the sensors. I have replaced all or most of them and the check engine light remained on after the last replacement. This issue gets very expensive!
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dsper
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
No problems at 177,000 miles
Bought our 2001 Avalon new.Replaced the timing belt at 100,000, replaced the alternator at 170,000 and the struts at 175,000. Otherwise, nothing but tires and brakes.Large comfortable four or five passenger car with plenty of zip. My other car is a Corvette when I feel the need to act like a kid.
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Ahmad
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bench Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Riding on smiles
I have brought my Avalon xls with 103,000 km. and just loss it in an accident at 243,954 km. This car runs like magic, all my friends, are so surprise how beautiful, comfortable and spacious it is on the inside. most of the people I give a ride, after being amazed by the silences and smooth ride, do not believe it is a 2001, they think its a newer model. I am going to miss this car. but now I am on edmunds researching a 2005 avalon used one. just hoping I will get a even greater one. I am now using a 2010 toyota camry for the rental, and I still would choose my 2001 avalon ahead of the camry, not for the looks from outside, but for the comfort,low noise and luxury of the ride.
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Greg
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
A poor quality car
I bought it new. I had emission problems with it. The computer failed. All these repairs were very expensive for the parts. By 35k, the soft suspension was shot. I had to drop the suspension and go through all the bushings, and upgrade the struts. Now it handles well. I have been "wrenching" for 30+ years. This auto is not well built, relative to toyotas of years ago. Several times I have had to buy expensive, special tools to work on it. It is very hard to work on. Our '94 Accord is a better car. We have a 4+ year old xterra thats much higher quality. I have owned some good fords (ranger), two nissans now, and one Honda. I will never buy another Toyota.
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TMINJ
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Champagne on a beer budget
Bought it w/ 127K 5 months ago, 159K now, paid $9K (well maintained) it is really a flawless car. Sure, I had to replace the timing belt and brakes, but that is what is expected at 100K miles. The ride on this car is smooth and it takes to hard corners like a bucket of water, but it is not a sports car and that should be understood. Ride / build is Lexus quality. Even with 159K miles on it is solid over bumps and shows no sign of its age. Interior space is outstanding and power seats make good comfort and lumbar support. This is my second Avalon and looking forward to breaking 300K on this one like I did my last one. Then I will buy another 8-9 year old Avalon and start all over again!
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Ken Armstrong
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
You Cannot Beat This Car!
Outside of tires and batteries, this car has had no repair work, and has never been in the shop with 80,000 miles. I do my own maintenance. Original brakes with a lot of city driving. Hey, just use the transmission to slow down. Not a hot rod, not a sports car, but runs great and handles pretty darn well too. The ride is superb and the car is extremely comfortable on long trips. Cannot ask for more than this car has given. The best value anyplace!
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mc
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this 2001 used Avalon car and so far zero maintenance, except for one time computer broke down after the car hit at the parking area which is covered by the warranty that I purchased at the dealership. And the CD changer which is jumping and not working anymore which is not a big deal for me I just used the radio. but other than that, Car run smoothly, easy to manuever, easy to maintain and to clean, and I should say the most reliable Car.
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toylo
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Best Ever
Bought my Avalon new in Oct.2000, my first Toyota ever. It's loaded with everything. I have 170K on it now. It has had every service required, have changed the oil every 5K. Hwy miles are 30-32mph, city 24-26. I went new car shopping today at Toyota. I love my Avalon but the new ones are bigger. Am thinking about a loaded camery. I've had many new cars and my Avalon is by far the best. I have no complaints about comfort, drivability, and looks.
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Peter
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
8 yrs of comfort, speed, reliability
After years we still love our efficient, fast, luxurious, super comfortable silent, low maintenance Toyota Avalon 2001 XL. We're both demanding drivers, but it puts up with our abuse, even jumping a tree trunk in front of the car in a snow storm and still coming out of it without wrecking. After 134,00 miles we finally are replacing original struts and shocks. A minor thing is that the check engine light comes on and off off late with an error code that may point to something related to the oil valve. At this moment the light is off though. Probably the new age of sensors comes with that kind of electronic oversensitivity.
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Keith
2001 Toyota Avalon Sedan XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Save your money. Own an Avalon
I just recently sold a 1994 Toyota Camry with 364,000 miles on it. My wife has a 2004 Corolla with 143,000. I love Toyota's so much, that I wanted the top of the line Toyota with all the buttons without buying a new one. I found a 2001 Toyota Avalon XLS with 122,000 miles on it. I changed the oil and that's it so far. The car has excellent acceleration, braking, and the ride is luxury car smooth. The interior was well thought out with all the storage compartments. It has all the features of any luxury car like heated seats, mirrors, leather, power seats, climate control; front and rear 6 cd changer, power sunroof, etc.
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