Used 1997 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews
Used Avalon for sale
1997 Toyota Avalons - 2 of them
Legacy, 05/05/2008
1997 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I liked my first Avalon so much that I bought another in 2000 and we've put 330,000 miles on the pair. Both are nicked up but they still run fine (2008). In 19 (combined) years of use I've had only ~$3,000 in repairs (other than an accident, tires and oil changes). Cons: Weak in snow. Steerling column leak (both cars - use sealing fluid). Goes through tires too quickly. Toyota's known for quality and reliability and that's exactly what I've experienced. In 2007 I purchased a 1986 Corolla that runs fine. I now need a 4th car and it will be a Toyota. I still feel that I made a solid purchase every time I start up one of my Avalons.
Winner!
sandyalice, 10/15/2017
1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Best car we've owned. 20 years and would still take it anywhere. Most ergonomicly comfortable. Now that we're older, a little hard to get out of, but such a comfortable ride. Never had a major repair. Just regular maintenance. That's why we still have it.
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Will never find better
Alicia raby, 01/16/2017
1997 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I drove a 1997 Avalon for twenty years and never had a problem with it! It was a sad parting, like saying goodbye to an old family friend. It was a comfortable and reliable car and served me well! I can truly say I got my money's worth!
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Disappointed with a reliable name!
Robert M., 05/26/2003
1997 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Got this car about two years ago and have had a lot problems! great performance and comfort. very expensive to maintain. problems from first day of purchase! first year went through 5 break jobs! terrible front- end design. problems with front shocks and alignment, eventhough the vehicle has never been in an accident! very expensive to maintain! would never buy another one!
Wish I wasn't getting rid of mine
calimama, 10/07/2008
1997 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 92,000 miles on it several years ago, using it for commercial (livery) use and then driving from Massachusetts to California in it. I now have over 152,000 miles on it. I had to replace brakes/rotors as well as the shocks (which I didn't bother fixing for 4 years, actually), but absolutely trusted this car all the way (no major repairs, just routine stuff). Unfortunately, my husband crashed it recently, and would rather spend $7k on a Honda rather than $3k to fix the Avalon. I'm heartbroken, but we'll still hold on to it in our garage and perhaps fix it later.