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Good, solid and reliable
Kenneth B, 02/04/2004
1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car from a friend who owned it from new. Was kept in excellent shape and maintained well. Only about 80,000MI on it when I took it over. Runs like it is brand new. No squeaks or rattles. Solid. Engine is fantastic with lots of power and good fuel economy. Love the roominess especially for passengers in the back seats. Good buy for anyone looking at this vehicle class.
'96 Avalon, nice but boring
qwalls, 11/14/2004
1996 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the car for my wife in '99 with 36k miles. It now has 168k miles. The car was flawless until 150k miles when it needed a new power steering pump and rack to the tune of $1700. It's now my "bad weather" car since my wife got a 2004 Sienna. The car has a lot of room, and is reasonably comfortable. Performance and gas mileage are good for the size. Handling is adequate for the type of car it is, but nothing to get excited about. I tend to prefer Hondas while my wife prefers Toyotas, but both are great cars.
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Avalon worth a look
TXToyota, 07/13/2002
1996 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the first Toyota I've ever owned. I've been very satisfied with the reliablilty and performance of the Avalon. I'd buy another if the following were taken care of. The distributor/dealer network needs reworking.The distributor network adds after market accessories. The result is the 2 sticker system. The dealer network is substandard. In every case, they've produced substandard or incomplete at dealer prices. In short, the car was purchased based on Consumer Reports testing. They were right on. You can drive it with just changing oil, air filters, and timing belts and probably drive for 200,000+ miles.
Wonderful
Witalis, 09/09/2008
1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just bought this car when it was standing in a lot for 2 years according to the owner. I don't know why he didn't use it. I bought it with 197K miles on it. It runs smooth, has power, is very comfy and all the electronics work. The radio was replaced a few years ago. The only things I have to fix are a flex pipe and the inner tie rod end, due to wear. Amazing that these are the only things that need replacing. Great mileage I filled up once for $20 on premium and the needle moved a little with the 40 miles I made so far.
Avalon--Better by a Mile!
Dave and Karin, 06/22/2004
1996 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought used and by far the best car we have EVER owned with a driving history of 30+ years! I would recommend this year to anyone, and plan to buy another if need be. Toyota really messed up when they built this car-- it's too good! Superb power, agility, ride, roominess. No problems mechanically other than normal wear.