Used 2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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2nd Avalon
Lee Cantrelle, Lacombe, LA, 11/27/2016
Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 30 people found this review helpful
This is my second Avalon, first was 2001. This car fits me for size, 6'2", and still allows comfortable seating in the back. I sold my other one with 140k Miles and the guy drove it to 400k. I have 200k on this 2008. The only issue this car ever gave me was a dead battery. I love the gadgets in this car for laser cruise control and the other creature comforts. I do my regular maintenance as I drive a lot. I am looking at a third one as they have served me well.
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Love it!
ksgirl1, Overland Park, KS, 10/30/2012
Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in 2/11. It now has 101,000mi on it. I have it serviced at Toyota and it always checks out fine. So far I have been nothing but pleased. I have put 22,000 miles on it and have taken it on several long 2 day road trips. It is very comfortable. I have two small children and the backseat has tons of space for both of them and all of their stuff. Love the reclining back seats and built in sunshade. Trunk is huge. I have all the bells and whistles and love the navigation, built in Bluetooth etc. We just recently replaced the battery, other than that no issues. Would highly recommend.
Great Car Except Float Handling
rfcn2, Ramona, CA, 11/30/2012
Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
When I went shopping in 2008 I really wanted a Caddy CTS or an Acura RL. CTS could not be ordered with blue tooth for phone or laser cruise control. CTS by far drove the best. My Dad passed away about this time and left me a 2001 Avalon. It was a basic one but was very comfortable and got great MPG. So as almost an afterthought I went to Toyota dealer. They had the features I wanted and the car was 15 grand less than Acura. I really planned to hate the Toyota. I now think it is one of the best cars I have owned. Still is floaty and poor on curvy roads. Still overpowers the front wheels if too much gas is given. A great value IMHO. Amazing MPG for something this fast.
A Fantastic Value Without Trade-offs
Kyle Ferris, Ames, IA, 09/21/2018
Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car was the perfect one for me the second I sat in it at the dealership. It was love at first drive. Being a college student, I needed something to fit my busy lifestyle while still being able to park in tight spaces on campus, or have enough power to feel safe merging onto the highway. For someone in the market for a premium sedan at a Yugo price point, I'd recommend the 2008 Avalon Limited hands down. What I looked for in a car were power, comfort, utility, and style. In terms of power, this car is sufficient. I never feel like it is underpowered, though it it not meant to be a race car. What it most focuses on is comfort. This car, being the Limited, has every option imaginable except active cruise control, which I dislike anyway. It has twelve way adjustable seats, reclining rear seats, ten speaker JBL premium audio, automatic wipers and headlights, and much more. Since I often haul bulky items, I needed a big trunk and spacious interior. This car provides an expansive trunk that is deep and tall, so boxes are never a problem. The middle seat also folds down to provide storage space for long, narrow items like skis or lumber. The only downside that I can see about the 2008 Avalon in general is the style. Though it is simple and elegant if you notice it, this car flies under most peoples' radar because it is not flashy or overstyled. My car has an optional ground effects package to brighten up the look a bit, and set it apart from the rest. This package is rare, but certainly out there if you are willing to search for it. The best thing about this car that is not widely known is the durability of the materials, both inside and out. If you were to look at this car without any knowledge of the year or mileage, you might think it is new or almost new. There is certainly a lot of credit to go to the previous owner, who clearly took great care of the car, but good material quality shows throughout this car. The leather is real and abundant throughout the interior, from the sets to the doors. The wood textures on the steering wheel and door are fake, but well done to the point it would take a purist to notice. The only quality complaint I could think of is the brittle plastic in the center console. It feels a little cheap compared to the great materials surrounding it, but I will give the engineers at Toyota credit, they designed them well enough that they still don't rattle or break.
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Solid
the rock, 08/09/2010
Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
Bought the demo with 8k miles on it for mama. She is completely satisfied and so am I. 33 mpg on the highway if you can believe that. That overall has been the most pleasant surprise. Considered the Lexus but why pay 10-15k more? This has all the features without the increase in price. The 08 is sleeker than the 11 and looks sharper.
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