Used 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bench Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Reliable where it counts and nowhere else
Casey, Harmony, NC, 08/20/2015
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bench Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 23 people found this review helpful
Overall, I really like my '03 Avalon, but there are some quirks that do need to be stated. The subwoofer in the rear is very low quality. I was already not a fan of the sound system that this car came with but after 2 weeks of owning it, I decided to max out the the volume to see how it handled and ended up blowing the subwoofer. Turns out that this is a very common problem for all Toyotas that have this JBL system in it. They dry rot in the sun and weekend very quickly. When this happens, I would recommend just buying a 50 watt sub that's 4 ohms and 8" in diameter because the stock sub cost around $280 online and a complete ripoff. They're hard to fine but do exist. Another very common problem is that the windshield wiper motor will go out unexpectedly. You will know when it happens because it won't take the wiper back down to the "park" position when you turn them off. I just got a quote from my local dealer and it will cost $487 to fix that. Finally, trying to maintain this car in your driveway is a pain. It's nearly impossible to get to the oil filter with just a floor jack. Oil changes for me cost around $40 to have my local shop do it. This is a great car for someone that prefers to take it to a shop whenever something needs done. If you would rather maintain it yourself, I'd look at something else.
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Que, 09/18/2002
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bench Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2003 Avalon XLS is my first Toyota after 13 straight years of driving an Accord and I couldn't be happier with my choice. The ride is quiet and superb. Acceleration is smooth and powerful, with a truly superior stereo. Heads turn everywhere I go, and with good reason...it's beautiful!
2003 Toyota Avalon XLS
MSch0829, 12/06/2003
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bench Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my third Toyota Avalon XLS. The car is very reliable!
LOVE MY AVALON
Pugnme, 09/22/2003
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bench Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has many of the features of other cars at thousands of dollars less. It also has more room than the most of its competition. In you're looking for a full size luxury vehicle, you should NOT buy a new car without taking a good look at the Avalon. If you are in the Pittsburgh PA area, be sure to see the folks at Rohrich Toyota. They treated us great.
Nice Car
Mike_M, 01/08/2003
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bench Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very difficult to find the bench seat version. XL not even an option. Finally we found car in storage lot with dead battery and nearly flat tire. After these were fixed, car is excellent. Comfortable and well built.
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