Used 1996 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Exceptionally Reliable Car
honesty_1, Seattle, WA, 08/29/2011
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
My 1996 Toyota Avalon was a gift to me in 2002. The car at that time had approximately 60,000 miles. This car has been so reliable that I am still driving it shy of a decade later. I currently have over 307,000 miles and counting. I have had to do a bit of work on the engine (valve gasket covers etc) when the mileage reached around 280,000, but it's running on the same transmission. I liked this car so much until I had shipped from Mississippi to Washington State with 300,000 miles because I trusted its reliability. It hasn't let me down, but it may be in its last years. Can't complain with over 307,000 miles.
My first car!
tineshaa, Norman, OK, 06/20/2012
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
When I was a sophomore in high school I saved up $2200 and bought this car. When I bought it the dealership told me that the struts needed replaced. I had the car for 3 years. In that time, I replaced the struts, bushings, sway bar, had two brake jobs and bought 3 used tires to replace the ones it had. I pay for any luxuries in my life (this was a luxury to me) so I always bought the cheapest parts/labor. This may be why I kept having to get work done. I'm now a college sophomore, and 3 weeks ago while drive from school to home (120 miles- 3hrs), I ran off the highway and rolled the car. My car looked horrible but it kept me safe. I came out with one little scratch. Everyone was amazed at it
Best car i have ever had
Norm Atwater, 07/22/2010
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car was on a lease that a friend of mine turned in he bought a new Avalon. It had about 30,000 mi on it and i now have 207,000 and it is still a great car. Have only put on tires, R&l CV joints and new struts. Have done routine maintenance change transmission oil and eng oil every 4,000 and still get almost 30 MPG. I have no intention of buying a new car and would take it on a long trip today. I have had this car in Drive so much the bulb has burned out on the dash
302K and Still Going
Jim, 07/04/2010
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car new in 1996. It was driven daily over the past 14 years. Only replaced brakes, and normal wear stuff. Just recently replaced transmission with one that had 145k miles. Just replaced both knock sensors to get the engine light off. It has been a great pleasure to drive. Just wondering if I can get it up to 400K miles. Due to the great experience I've had with this vehicle, I'll probably buy another one when this one stops running.
A car that refuses to die.
Jorge Mo, Dallas, TX, 12/31/2018
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 1996 Toyota Avalon XL for a while now. Originally purchased as a beater car to keep mileage down on my 2010 VW Touareg, 2010 VW CC, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG. Since due to my job I drive 30k miles easily in a year. This car has definitely been the most reliable car I have owned. It has decent power and I'm surprised at how comfortable the back seats are. The 1MZFE 3 litre v6 is definitely reliable and hardly gives any issues with regular maintenance. The drivetrain in general is a statement to its quality. 352k miles and the ride is still smooth, acceleration and power available when I need it, tight handling, overall just a great running car. Only major repairs I've made are timing belt/water pump which at this mileage is perfectly understandable. I have a small valve cover gasket oil leak probably due to the mileage and age of the car. Which I will take care of along with spark plugs and wires. Parts are cheap and maintenance is simple, its hard for me to believe any modern car will last as long.
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