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ABSOLUTLEY UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Jon Buck, 02/22/2003
1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car for a great deal, and love it! I have another Black 96 XLS Avalon that i bought for the wife, and loved the drive and luxurouisness (if thats a word) Its always a smooth drive no matter what the weather, has great miles/gallon and have never had a problem with either Avalon. It was time for a new car, as our son got his license, and i handed down my 89 Camry to him, It is still running as strong as it was when i bought it in 89. Toyota's are ultimately a great deal!
Outstanding Car
Paladin, 07/31/2003
1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
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The best car I've ever owned in 40 years of driving. I've spent about 1,000 in repairs over 6 years. Keep the oil changed, and I think it will run forever. Even today, it feels like the day I bought it.
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Solid, comfortable, reliable, bland
Dave N., 03/20/2007
1996 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car used in August of '96, with 13,300 miles on it. It now has 92,300 miles, so I have driven it 79,000 miles in 10.5 years - an average of 7,500 miles/year. The car has been utterly reliable; I've spent less than $5,000 in maintenance over the years I've owned it, including three sets of tires and an occasional detailing. That works out to less than 7 cents per mile. Most of its mileage has been around town (21 mpg) with a few long road trips (24 mpg). The Avalon is a comfortable car, and handsome in a bland sort of way. It's reasonably peppy, but not a road rocket. Overall, I've been very satisfied with this car and may well buy another Avalon someday.
Approaching 200k
Houston Commuter, 08/18/2003
1996 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
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After having bought the Avalon used in 99 with 40K, I have yet to have a major repair. Recommened maintenance, brakes, tires & time belts yes but no major repairs. Now approaching 200k with this track record ... why would I consider anything else.
Comfortable, Reliable and Bland
AZDave, 09/15/2007
1996 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
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We purchased our Avalon with 13,300 miles on it in August 1996 and sold it in September 2007 at 94,000 miles. My wife wanted a mid-to-large size sedan; this car replaced a 1986 Mercedes 300E. It was not purchased as a "glamor car." We bought the base XL model and added alloy wheels and pinstriping to spruce it up a bit. For 9 of the 11 years we owned it we lived in Southern CA; the last two years we've been in Tucson, AZ. Total cost of maintenance (including 14 tires) was $5,200, about $40/month. Usage was about 80% around town and 20% on the highway. The 192 hp engine proves good (but not blazing) acceleration. Overall a good - but not great - car.