Used 2001 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews
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Avalon
Great car! Lots of space inside and big trunk
Features of Toyota Avalon
My Avalon is a pleasure to drive in particular on long road trips. The response of the car is great as well as the comfort. Excellent gas mileage at approximately 29 mpg on the highway.
- XL Sedan w/Bucket SeatsMSRP: $3,987693 mi away
Count on it
I traded in my 1st Avalon ('85 XLS) for the new model last year after having testing the Acura, the S80, and others. The Avalon is the best car built for the money. One of the Avalon's greatest strengths. I recently learned, is its safety and handling ability. Last weekend, while driving on the highway at approx 80 mph next to a semi, I hit a large rock in the road which blew both of my right tires. I had no problem keeping control of the car, slowing down, and getting to the right. I credit the Avalon's handling with literally saving my life.
A Year with my Avalon
I traded a 2000 Camry for my Avalon XLS. I injured my back and found I couldn't ride in the Camry for more than 20 minutes without developing severe back pain. I was forced to do something. I shopped around for a month and looked at and drove many cars. The Volvo S60 2.4 was most like the Avalon and I would have purchased one but the dealer expected sticker which I will not pay. Toyota sold me the Avalon at invoice. I am not that pleased with the light steering feel but I am use to performance cars with big power. I'm 55 years old and grew up driving muscle cars. Overall the Avalon is exceptional in this age.
Beauty in reliability
If you're looking to get an affordable used car that won't be need constant repair, buy this car! I got this car from my wife, we bought it with 170k now 193k and aside from fluid changes, tires, brakes and struts, this thing is rock solid. Tons of room in the back seat for my kids and even a guitar amp. Huge trunk. I drive 30+ miles a day for work and it starts like a champ every day. Great interior, well thought out, aftermarket parts easy to get. Only gripes are the 6CD changer stopped working, can't get the CD's out. Repair to the CD unit is $250. At this age, the subwoofer cone will be shot, but easy to rebuild it yourself for $30 with a kit from Simply Speakers dot com. JBL system sounds awesome.
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