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Used 1997 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Still running great!!

SL, 02/20/2016
1997 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Incredible Car

jking63, 03/31/2003
1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car has been the most dependable automobile I have ever owned. I haven't replaced anything other then the timing belt because of the schedule. I have replace my headlight bulbs once. This was about 2000 miles ago. I you own a avalon and thinking about trading it in because of high miles...Don't!!!!!! I have owned 15 automobiles. It really out shines my 98 Cadi as far as maintenace issues.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Dependable with great value

CISinger88, 10/26/2004
1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

My mother bought hers used at 34,000 miles. Now has 167,000, and have had very few problems. Car handles reasonably well for a large car. Toyota 12 disc CD Changer in trunk stopped working at 45,000 after living on a gravel road, laser was scratched. Dealer warrenty was expired on electronics. I used the car for several road trips and was always comfortable - the climate control is great. Keyless entry stopped working at 99,000 - dealer had to recode the system for new remotes.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

my avalon

pmp, 11/15/2002
1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

i love my car, it's beautiful, fun to drive, and above all else very dependable

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Not Satisfied

tagll, 11/21/2002
1997 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

1996 & 1997 only us aftermarket wheels that cannot be balanced correctly even by Toyota . The Toyota dealer where I purchased the car new told me the wheels were discontinued because of complaints. I agree! I will not return to Toyota for my next vehicle because they did not take care of this problem on my present one.

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