Used 2001 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Paint Problem
patc12, Morristown, NJ, 09/15/2012
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2001 Avalon new. I love this car but have one major problem. The paint on the hood is peeling. I contacted Toyota and they claim there have been no other complaints about this model having a paint issue. Anyone else out there have a 2001 with this issue? The other issue I have is with the sensors. I have replaced all or most of them and the check engine light remained on after the last replacement. This issue gets very expensive!
Champagne on a beer budget
TMINJ, 05/25/2010
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought it w/ 127K 5 months ago, 159K now, paid $9K (well maintained) it is really a flawless car. Sure, I had to replace the timing belt and brakes, but that is what is expected at 100K miles. The ride on this car is smooth and it takes to hard corners like a bucket of water, but it is not a sports car and that should be understood. Ride / build is Lexus quality. Even with 159K miles on it is solid over bumps and shows no sign of its age. Interior space is outstanding and power seats make good comfort and lumbar support. This is my second Avalon and looking forward to breaking 300K on this one like I did my last one. Then I will buy another 8-9 year old Avalon and start all over again!
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8 yrs of comfort, speed, reliability
Peter, 10/12/2009
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
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.
Super without counting dealer!
peterfl, 06/11/2003
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It is super luxurious and you won't ever like to drive a rental car, not even luxury class, after having driven this. Maintenance is minimal. The dealer is awful. Does not stick to appointed times for maintenance (had to wait 1 hour on drop off and 1 hour on pick up!). At 30,000 mile service dealer did not check everything (did not notice that trunk button does not open trunk anymore) and that tires were bald.