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242,306 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticCraige Motor Co (Durham, NC)- Leather Seats
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Located in Durham, NC / 353 miles away from Columbus, OH
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B86U114743
Stock: WW5120
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$5,695160,759 miles1 Accident, 4 Owners, Rental vehicleO'Connell Motors (Framingham, MA)Close
Located in Framingham, MA / 614 miles away from Columbus, OH
This 2002 Avalon XL is in remarkable condition for its age. It comes with a brand new set of Avalon floor mats, the interior is free of foul odors, te...
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VIN: 4T1BF28B12U212664
Stock: D724-1
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Listed since: 02-27-2024
$4,500222,237 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use onlyI-Deal Cars (York, PA)Close
Located in York, PA / 323 miles away from Columbus, OH
***PRICED TO SELL***JUST SERVICED***2002 TOYOTA AVALON XL, VIN: 4T1BF28B12U266112, SEDAN 4 DR, 3.0L V6 F DOHC 24V, GASOLINE, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, CRUISE...
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VIN: 4T1BF28B12U266112
Stock: Y2182
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Listed since: 04-19-2024
123,638 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticL & B Motors, Inc (Augusta, GA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Augusta, GA / 458 miles away from Columbus, OH
Only 2 Owner ***** 2006 Toyota Avalon Limited ***** Low Miles and very Clean ***** Our website is lbmotorsaugusta.com 42 Years here at our...
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B76U083209
Stock: 10470
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-09-2023
96,018 miles1 Accident, 1 Owner, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticEmmons Motor Company (Webster, TX)- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Webster, TX / 1,005 miles away from Columbus, OH
**WE FINANCE**ONE OWNER with XL pkg., 3.5L-V6, AUTOMATIC, grey LEATHER seats, factory STEREO, factory 16'' ALLOY wheels, POWER seat, traction control,...
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B56U112285
Stock: 45602
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-08-2024
$10,99594,118 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticMaximum Auto Outlet (Manassas, VA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Manassas, VA / 302 miles away from Columbus, OH
***LOW MILEAGE, LUXURY SEDAN FOR LESS...................................2008 TOYOTA AVALON XLS FINISHED IN BLACK WITH A LIGHT GRAY LEATHER INTERIOR, A...
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22 Combined MPG (19 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B88U290792
Stock: 8U290792
Certified Pre-Owned: No- Price Drop
139,088 miles1 Accident, 3 Owners, Rental vehicle6cyl AutomaticKareem Auto Sales (Sacramento, CA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Sacramento, CA / 2,046 miles away from Columbus, OH
5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive. Touring FWD 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive 3.5L V6 SMPI DOHC 4D Sedan 2006 Toyota Avalon Touring22/31 City/Highway...
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B96U151509
Stock: 15393
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-06-2024 
249,458 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticPacific Cars and Trucks (Eugene, OR)- Leather Seats
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Located in Eugene, OR / 2,065 miles away from Columbus, OH
1735 Hwy 99 N Eugene OR 97402Bad Credit? No Credit? Pacific Cars and Trucks is here to help you get approved! We have nearly one hundred Used Cars and...
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B76U155560
Stock: 155560
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Listed since: 01-06-2024- New Listing
$6,995fair price$447 above market234,697 miles1 Accident, 3 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticDan Hecht Chevrolet (Effingham, IL)- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Effingham, IL / 310 miles away from Columbus, OH
Recent Arrival! 2006 Toyota Avalon XLS Blizzard Pearl 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive, Blizzard Pearl, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Compass, Front dua...
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B06U138163
Stock: A1777B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-03-2024 
$5,995119,845 miles1 Accident, 1 Owner, Personal use onlyNorth County Auto (Oceanside, CA)Close
Located in Oceanside, CA / 1,959 miles away from Columbus, OH
Drives great. car is smogged fully detailed and ready to goCome on in for a test drivefinancing options available515 oceanside blvdoceanside ca 9...
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VIN: 4T1BF28B32U216070
Stock: 102984
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-18-2023- New Listing
Not provided1 Accident, 4 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticAA Motors (Los Angeles, CA)- Navigation
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Located in Los Angeles, CA / 1,986 miles away from Columbus, OH
Our 2006 Toyota Avalon Limited Sedan in Gray benefits from Toyota's reputation for quality and durability. Powered by a 3.5 Liter V6 that offers 268hp...
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B26U079360
Stock: 6u079360
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-28-2024 
193,032 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticTony Divino Toyota (Riverdale, UT)- Bluetooth
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Located in Riverdale, UT / 1,523 miles away from Columbus, OH
KBB.com Brand Image Awards. Scores 28 Highway MPG and 19 City MPG! This Toyota Avalon boasts a Gas V6 3.5L/211 engine powering this Automatic transmis...
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22 Combined MPG (19 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B48U269003
Stock: P1445
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-08-2024
183,325 milesOdometer issue reported, 1 Owner, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticChoice Motor Car (Plainville, CT)- Remote keyless entry...
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Located in Plainville, CT / 533 miles away from Columbus, OH
Buy it with cash or finance with only $1,400 down and low weekly payments deducted straight from your checking or savings. Have good credit? We work w...
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22 Combined MPG (19 City/27 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BF28B9YU069536
Stock: 069536
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-27-2024
$5,150great price$2,826 below market166,784 miles1 Accident, 4 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticPARKER AUTO SALES (Knoxville, TN)- Leather Seats
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Located in Knoxville, TN / 286 miles away from Columbus, OH
Visit Orange Auto Sales Corp. online at www.orangeautosalescorp.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 8**-4**-2*** today to schedule ...
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B17U217908
Stock: 0738
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-12-2024
$4,999great price$2,738 below market149,401 miles2 Accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticCar Castle (Zion, IL)- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Zion, IL / 307 miles away from Columbus, OH
2007 TOYOTA AVALON WITH 149,401 MILES 1 OWNER CLEAN AND CLEAR TITLE LOADED, LEATHER SEATS, CD RADIO AM FM, CRUISE CONTROL, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR L...
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B97U186780
Stock: 1415
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-13-2023
$8,990good price98,126 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticLuxury Motorsports (Austin, TX)- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Austin, TX / 1,072 miles away from Columbus, OH
3.5L V6 Engine 5 speed automatic transmission leather heated and cooled seats sunroof fresh tune up just completed Read More
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B27U185258
Stock: 185258
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-11-2024- Price Drop
$4,350great price$1,811 below market197,921 miles2 Accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticSuperior Motors (Orangeburg, SC)- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Orangeburg, SC / 467 miles away from Columbus, OH
LOCAL TRADE, NEW ARRIVAL, 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Compass, Front dual zone A/C, Heated Bucket Seats, Heated door m...
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B17U206729
Stock: M24A012A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-10-2024 
$5,250great price195,767 miles2 Accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticAuto Express (Dallas, TX)- Leather Seats
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Located in Dallas, TX / 913 miles away from Columbus, OH
CASH SPECIAL - Runs and Drives with COLD A/C and no check engine lights. Only TWO Previous Owners and Clean Texas Title as seen in the Free CARFAX Ava...
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B87U190562
Stock: P23167
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-10-2024
$5,999good price$2,191 below market135,459 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticCar Planet (Milwaukee, WI)- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Milwaukee, WI / 336 miles away from Columbus, OH
2007 TOYOTA AVALON WITH 135,459 MILES CLEAN AND CLEAR TITLE LOADED, CD RADIO AM FM, CRUISE CONTROL, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOOR LOCKS, MUCH MORE.......
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36B97U187685
Stock: A7160
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-23-2023
$7,400good price$1,195 below market141,000 milesNo accidents, 4 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticSun City Auto Sales (Los Angeles, CA)- Leather Seats
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Located in Los Angeles, CA / 1,985 miles away from Columbus, OH
2007 Toyota Avalon Limited Clean title. Smog pass mileage 141000 Super clean inside and outside No engine lights Runs perfectly good Read More
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36BX7U245769
Stock: 245769
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-14-2024
$4,295good price$894 below market213,966 miles1 Accident, 1 Owner, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticA-Kar Auto Sales (Middletown, NJ)- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Middletown, NJ / 461 miles away from Columbus, OH
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23 Combined MPG (20 City/28 Highway)
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VIN: 4T1BK36BX7U232956
Stock: P1462
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-19-2023
Consumer Reviews for the Toyota Avalon
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In A Class All It's Own
Evan, 03/25/2020
2004 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bench Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
Last summer, My 1999 Camry V6 XLE finally bit the dust at over 250k. It had been a good car and I knew I wanted to stick with Toyota, but also was looking for a model with higher feature content. An Aunt of mine was looking to unload her 2004 Avalon XLS to replace it with the 2020 model. She drove it here and there, and after sixteen years, it had only logged a little over 91k. Looked … showroom new and was well cared for over it's life so far. I went ahead and made the purchase and I am so glad I did. This big Toyota is far more robust than the Camry.
I've always heard people say that the Avalon is a stretched Camry, which is theoretically true. Stretched Camry platform, similar powertrains. However, the cars seem to share little else in common as far as their overall personas. The Camry was slightly more pedestrian, even in XLE guise. They were nice cars either way, but the Avalon takes everything to an entirely new level.
Distinctive and understated elegance is the best way I can describe the exterior. Clean, crisp lines and fine detailing that isn't overdone or obnoxious. It won't turn heads, but it exudes a quiet dignity and a small touch of prestige. I just love the interior. I have a model with the bench seat and column shifter. Very spacious and luxurious interior. The leather used seems of higher quality than might be found in an upper level Camry and there is simulated wood grain trim which adds a nice touch. Automatic climate control, heated seats, memory seats, multi info display as well as touches like the wood grain trimmed steering wheel all add to a feeling of opulence and luxury. More sound deadening materials are obviously used as well. The car is amazingly quiet. I get the usual wind noise at highway speeds, but it seems more hushed. In city driving I can't hear much of anything at all, other than the radio.
Gas mileage is about what I would expect for a car of this size. Nothing too spectacular, but not dismal either. Some features take some getting used to if you haven't had them before. VSC (Vehicle stability control) is a great feature that aids braking in panic situations to help avoid an accident. It is welcome here. Due to this car's larger dimensions, there is a little more play in the steering as opposed to the Camry. I once activated it in a turn and a beeping warning comes on to let you know it activated. In panic situations it will also apply full braking power regardless of if the driver takes their foot off the pedal or not. You will feel this sensation of the braking engaging. Was a little unnerving the first time with this car on I-25 in Denver, but I realized that it was a feature of the car and have gotten somewhat used to it.
I really like this car so far and I'm sure with proper care, it will last forever. Very solid, quality vehicle. It's not too hard to find clean, low mileage Avalon models. They aren't popular with the younger crowd. There are many well cared for examples. If you haven't thought about it or have been curious about these cars, they are definitely worth a look.
Update November 2021. Still love this car. Has had minor issues here and there mostly due to age but overall, nothing too terrible. Only gripe about driving is that I find the brake assist overly sensitive sometimes and it's annoying when it kicks in at the wrong time. More about that in a moment.
Some kind of linkage came loose on the front sway bar link and produced a loud clunking noise this past September. My local mechanic found the issue and it was fixed for $95.00.
Replaced front struts myself. Parts cost was about $200.00
Radiator inlet broke where hose attaches. Replaced radiator myself. Parts cost $85.00.
A front driver and rear passenger wheel bearing. Replaced for about $450.00 total for both.
The overflow tank for the coolant is very cheap plastic. A hole formed and a small leak developed in the bottle from heat. Replaced, but I suspect the new one is deforming as well. It is mildly annoying, but luckily cheap and minor.
Had all recall work done upon purchase as it had not been done up to that point.
Probably coming due for timing belt service, which is of course a "to be expected" maintenance item.
Radio backlight seems to be going out at night now. Will probably replace radio.
Was hit by a DWI driver on 5/28/22. Car held well but paint quality has proved disappointing. Both of my Camrys took a smack on the bumper once in a while, but the paint adhered well and may have cracked but never flaked off the way it did with the Avalon. It's as if they just painted the plastic bumper without priming it....
Brake assist and VSC notes: I like the VSC, it helps stabilize the rear in sharp turns and in snow I find as well. I actually couldn't imagine this car without it. I know it was optional on Gen 2 when they were new, but it was totally worth the extra money. Brake assist comes with it. Brake assist has pluses and minuses. The brake assist senses when you may be panic braking and pre-applies the brakes. It gives the sensation of not having brakes at all at first because your foot is catching up to the system if that makes sense. Depending on the situation I find that I either have to remove my foot from the brake to reset the system if there is time and its not a panic moment, or push the brake hard all the way to the floor to catch up. When the system engages you WILL stop, don't get me wrong, but any finesse of the pedal is gone. You have no choice but to floor the pedal and let the system almost "grab" the car to a stop. It's a computer nanny thing I still don't get, but Toyota saw some value in it so here we are. All of the other features and Toyota hallmarks of quality and reliability are there, so I try not to be to nitpicky about it, but the brake assist is probably my least favorite feature to be honest. VSC is great though because is has stopped me from fishtailing in deep snow a couple of times.
Overall I'm still happy with this car and will probably hold onto it since still have low mileage and it looks good. I love the space and the luxury. Toyota did a good job with these by far and if you take care of it, this car will easily last a lifetime. Of the Avalon and the ES300/ES330 of this era, the Lexus offered a bit more cachet and sleek luxury, while the Avalon was larger and more understated. I like both, but the Avalon has really grown on me. Still a sharp looking car that exudes a bit of class. Every time I get in....I'm in love!
Definitely a "forever" car. Which I'm more than ok with. I'm not that into car shopping, so if I can find something I can live with for a long time, I'm happy. As long as it looks classy and nice through the years with proper care, I am sold!