Used 1998 Toyota Avalon Sedan Consumer Reviews
98 Avalon is the greatest car!
90,000 of the 121,000 miles on my Avalon are highway and interstate miles, driving from Illinois to Tennessee to care for my ill father, and to SC to build a house. Also drove across the counry horizontally twice. Never a problem! This is a fabulous car--feels like it will go another 121,000 miles easily. The comfort has my Lexus owning friends envious. The AC is the best on any car and keeps a black car with black interios cold in August in South Carolina, with no tinting on the windows. All I do is take it to the dealership for each major service. Gets 32 mpg hwy.
Best buy for your money
Larger than a Lexus ES300. This car is a dream. Everything fits together perfectly (made in Kentucky, btw). No problems in the 89000 miles on my car. Still runs like new.
The Good and Bad... mostly Good
This car excels in being reliable, dependable, and performance. It has good visibility with no measurable blind spots. Seats seem to be made for smaller framed people. Feels like I'm sitting on a stool. Right elbow doesn't reach the armrest in the drivers position. I rated the quality a 7, even though I think the engine quality is excellent, the exterior quality of the metal is weak. A slight tap on the panels will create a dent.
Good Car
I bought my Avalon used in 2002. So far the only maintenance problem I've had is that the check engine refuses to go out. I've a few mechanics look at it, and no one can seem to find the problem. Other than that, it has been an excellent vehicle. Strong engine, with OK mileage.
Great car!
A true trouble free car that is a delight to drive. If you want to get away from a stop sign fast, this is the car for you. It has good looks and good fuel edonomy.