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Comfortable and safe
college student, 07/29/2002
1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
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My dad recommended that I purchase this car for the long drives betw. college and home. It is a great highway car, averaging 28 mpg. It is a little to "luxury" for my tastes, but is an excellent car otherwise! Have had no mechanical problems the entire year I have owned it - which is rare in my car experience. Great pickup, smooth ride, wonderful handling ~ couldn't have asked for a more comfortable, safe, and dependable car!
Wish it would die....
BillSki, 07/12/2004
1996 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
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Always wanted a quiet, reliable car. This one has been a keeper, owned new since 96. Up to 155K miles, no major problems. Go thru tires about 50-60k, 1st battery replaced in 2004! Struts have been making clunking noises for a few years, but not a safety issue. Side windows get a bit noisy, especially when I have to put ski racks on - they will leak, thanks to the aero door design. Tend to break the auto retract antenna a lot. dunno why. Bought car after a 2-door SAAB 900S. Miss the Euro handling and heated seats in NE USA. Been super-reliable. No real complaints, I wish it would die; after eight years I'm getting a bit bored and d
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Great Buy!
Morris Mandy, 07/29/2004
1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
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This Avalon is the best car I have ever owned between my old Ford Taurus and my old, Honda Accord. Tgis car handles great is very comfortable and takes the bumps better then any casr I have ever seen.
Avalon: 133k of Reliability & Value
Isoka, 09/29/2002
1996 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
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I've driven my Avalon for six years after buying it used, driving on a combination of high speed freeway and beat up lousy DC streets. The car is bulletproof. No mechanical problems at 133,000 miles. Never replaced timing belt. People get in the car, cross their legs in the back seat, and ask, "what is this car??" Used two different Toyota dealers over this time, but neither was worth a damn. Luckily the cars don't break, so you don't have to see them much.
Wife Loves Car
lee harvey, 10/08/2004
1996 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
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This 1996 Toyota Avalon has been an excellent vehicle. Bought it new in '96 and have had no problems with the car except those inflicted by the Toyota dealer service dept. Leather seats/ergonomics are very comfortable, can drive for 10 hours without getting stiff. Car is very peppy and enjoyable to drive. Want to buy another one when this one wears out, but it only has 160,000 miles and seems to have plenty of life left. This car had the same battery and brakes for the first 120,000 miles. All other parts still original other than required maint. like timing belt. The paint and interior have held up like a much more expensive car.