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Tough as nails, but built for comfort
Glenn MacNichol, 03/05/2018
updated 09/06/2019
2001 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Avalon from 2001 shows me the main reason Toyotas has a reputation for durability. Maybe other Toyotas are not as reliable as this model and this year, but this one, purchased new, has never broken down in 18 years. No more than regular recommended service, and after 216,000 miles, still going strong. No rust, no mechanical failures, ever, and still getting 30 mpg hwy and 25 mpg city out of the V6. Amazing. I sold it in 2017 with 225,000 mi on it, and the buyer, who works with my wife, says it is still going strong in 2019.
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I have the only Avalon with problems
JLG, 10/18/2005
2001 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
OK, I know the Avalon is supposed to be a great car, but I've had a few expensive problems with brakes. Excessive rust near the rotors caused the brakes to fail after only 35,000 miles, and again at 55,000 miles. I've been told by two dealers that the brakes will be a chronic problem. Paint on the hood is chipping and peeling, and the CD player had to be replaced after two years. Every other Avalon owner I've met loves their car, so maybe mine is the exception.
Greatest car ever
Eddie, 05/16/2018
2001 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bench Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my 01 in 2007, and have now owned it for 11 years. IT IS THE BEST CAR THAT I HAVE EVER OWNED!!!
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8 yrs of comfort, speed, reliability
Peter, 10/12/2009
2001 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After years we still love our efficient, fast, luxurious, super comfortable silent, low maintenance Toyota Avalon 2001 XL. We're both demanding drivers, but it puts up with our abuse, even jumping a tree trunk in front of the car in a snow storm and still coming out of it without wrecking. After 134,00 miles we finally are replacing original struts and shocks. A minor thing is that the check engine light comes on and off off late with an error code that may point to something related to the oil valve. At this moment the light is off though. Probably the new age of sensors comes with that kind of electronic oversensitivity.
Best Car for Money Period
John H, 06/25/2003
2001 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Only fault is cheap tires. Factory tires were General. Sorry, sorry tires. Hydroplaned awfully. Had it not been for ABS, would have wrecked at least twice in last two years. Bought Goodyear tires, all is well. Still, a car that sells for $28,000 should have Michelins. Very quiet! Very comfortable for 6'2", 300 lbs guy. Gas mileage only 21 in city (20 with AC), but close to 30 on highway. I would like power & handling more like Maxima. However, Maxima is no where near as comfortable for big men, no contest here. Fit and finish better than any other car I've owned in my 55 years, period.
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