Used 1998 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Holy crap, this car is too damn reliable
carboy1993, Addison, TX, 09/14/2011
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
im 17 years old.This car is my first car last year. its like that first practice car that u usually bang up. well i havent hit anything yet but my god is this car reliable. we bought it when it back in 2003 with 116k on it in PERFECT condition.now its kinda of banged up, radio buttons falling off, etc, but it just WONT DIE. my mom drove it 160 miles a day at one point, and i drive it about 40-50 as of now(and i dont drive it nicely), its close to 220k. im getting an acura tl, but if it wasnt for the cars body falling apart and the [violative content deleted] acceleration,id be sad about this departure. im just mad at my parents because they said were gonna sell after the time belt wears out :(
My toyota Avalon is 25 years old and has 208K mile
Elliot Udell, Huntington, NY, 08/17/2023
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Having driving this car for a quarter of a century and never once parked it in a garage, I can only say great things about the car. I am beleaguered every day with the need to buy or lease a newer with all of the new safety features but I love my Avalon and when the brakes go, I replace them. When tires wear out, I get new ones but the basic power train has never given me a problem. I got my moneys worth from this car and I would gladly share this information with Toyato so that they can show the publicc that their cars last
What a car!
R. Hutton, 01/29/2003
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I never really thought that we would be able to afford a car as luxurious as the Toyota Avalon. Well, it turns out we can, although the car we bought was pre-owned. The amenities in this car are fabulous. It has everthing, at a price that was truely affordable. I hope that we continue to be as happy with it as we are now.
Most Comfortable Car I've Ever Owned!
Evan D., 04/23/2010
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1998 Toyota Avalon XLS in December of 2005. I loved it from the first day I drove it. It's ride is very comfortable and the V6 gives it plenty of power. All in all, this car is very reliable and a great car to travel in.
Auto Climate Control - Beware!!!!
mfoster, 11/29/2004
Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As others in this forum, burned by auto climate control to the tune of $1,050. No choice but to replace, as the car is not realistically driveable without the a/c, heating, defrost systems working. I guess several people have to die before anything is recalled. Front strut noise also as others report. Catalytic converter went out and one dealer wrongly diagnosed as a broken ring, needing a $5,000 repair. Second dealer correctly diagnosed and repaired under original powertrain warrenty. Steering wheel cover has peeled off. If you are looking to buy, I would insist the seller correct these issues first. Car is roomy and will get up & go.