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Not nearly as well built as a Camry!
christianmama, 04/30/2002
1999 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We own a '96 Camry and a '99 Avalon XLS. In spite of having paid lots more for the Avalon it's pretty much a piece of junk compared to the (older!) Camry. The Camry is still tight and rattle free while the Avalon is a complete rattle trap with only 52,000 miles. The front door locking mechanism fell apart after 40,000 miles- out of warranty and cost $530.00 to repair. The right front rotor is worn out... we are trading it in on a Saab wagon next week as I'm tired of paying the repair bills. I am a stay at home mom and the car is driven back and forth to school, the grocery store, and church. Needless to say, we are extremely gentle on cars. I will never buy another Avalon.
Hope Toyota fixed flaws in recent models
Jonathan, 01/20/2008
1999 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Overall a pleasent car. Looking for a mechanically quite reliable midsize car. Very comfortable for long trips. 1. Leaky trunk-spot welding at the factory in the trunk area is the culprit. Fixed the wheel well area water leak, but still water collects in the left (under the tool container). 2. Front rattle relates to bad shocks and mounts. I will change them summer. Rear stabilizer bar link is making noise as well, needed to be changed. 3. Exhaust pipe on the front (flex pipe) is designed too low & combined with bad shocks on the front caused repair. 4. Cheap headlight. Cheap clear plastic. Wheel well s/b larger to take larger tires. I do feel tire width s/b 215.
pretty nice car
Sam S, 03/21/2002
1999 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for approx. two years and I haven't seen one problem with it. I even got in an accident where someone rear-ended me at about 40 MPH. I noticed that the damage was fairly minimal. The acceleration is pretty good except I don't like how the car is approx. 300 pounds heavier than the Maxima. I also don't like how there is no available manual trans. with this car like the Maxima. Overall I giv this car a good rating.
Toyota Avalon 1999 XLS
Ron, 12/26/2004
1999 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been my best auto purchase to date considering I paid $15900 in the summer of 2002 with approximately 48000 miles after it came off a lease. It is very roomy and luxurious plus it gets decent gas mileage in Southern California traffic @ 23 mpg! On the freeway with no a/c it gets 29 mpg. The construction is very sturdy and it has only required normal replacement of 4 tires, battery,platinum spark plugs and brake pads. The only unusual replacement item was the coil pack which I installed myself becuse the dealer cost was outrageous. I'd recommend buying the Haynes repair manual to all!
Best Car I have ever owned
Suzie, 04/03/2002
1999 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Toyota Avalon is a great car with a reasonable price. The car is reliable, comfortable and quiet. This car is sporty yet has plenty of room making a comfortable ride for the passengers. Has great pick-up speed and the stereo system is fabulous. I would never consider buying a different Sedan.