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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Avalon 2002

JPZ01, 06/13/2002
2003 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is the second Toyota and the first Avalon. It handles very well and gives the feeling of driving a Lexus. No regrets upgrading from teh Camray to the Avalon. It really is the flag ship of the Toyota line of autos.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car We Have EVER OWNED!

Marilyn Meadows, 02/08/2018
2003 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

We have never had a major repair on this car. Bought it new and have only had regular maintenance (tires, batteries, tune ups, etc.) since. We have some dings and scratches but the car still looks okay. We will not get rid of this car until all four tires go flat and the engine falls to the ground

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My second AVALON

c6owner, 04/30/2005
2003 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is my second Avalon. The only thing that stopped my first was Pontiac at midships. I had 165,000 miles with nothing going wrong. I didn't even need brakes until 130,000 miles. I bought the second and am having the same luck. It is more powerfull but has 28 MPG average Vs 30 on the 1996 version. Passengers still comment on interior room and comfort after now 60,000 miles. I drive for work, and go through a lot of cars. These two have outperfomed and have been more reliable than anything else I have had. If I can stay out of the way of other cars, this one will probably go to 300K miles.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Wonderful car

ambi, 08/13/2005
2003 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

No doubt about it, I will purchase another Avalon. This car has more comfort in the rear and front than most of the largest. Everyone who rides in the rear seat is amazed at the comfort.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Luxury Car for the Money

Howard, 01/21/2006
2003 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Driving in comfort; lots of power and pick up, yet economical and affordable.

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT BUY!!

Morris, 07/14/2002
2003 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

smooth as silk. Ulta comfortable. Beats the price of Lexus.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Couldn't Be Happier

seddy83, 01/20/2010
2003 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I love my car. I only intended on keeping it for a few years but I love it too much not to keep it in my family. I have not experienced any maintenance issues. Since I purchased the vehicle, I've only had to do regular maintenance like oil changes, tires rotated, new wiper blades, etc. The only draw back to the car is that a cassette player came stock even though I have premium JBL speakers. Good thing I could swap it out with one that I can link my iPod to.

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5 out of 5 stars

Will miss you!

John T., 12/17/2017
updated 06/27/2018
2003 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Great car. Well built, no maintenance, very reliable. Bought used 2 years, have kept it 12 years, the longest I have ever owned a vehicle. Can't beat Toyota's quality. No longer own vehicle.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2003 toyota avalon xls

rule, 05/26/2003
2003 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Great automobile to drive. Good comfort and very quiet on the road. Excelent quality thruout the vehicle.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Lexus Killer

hboggs, 03/02/2003
2003 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan w/Bucket Seats (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

What a vehicle! 20mpg in town in 2-3 mile trips and high 20's on the road. Comfort abounds, room room room. Looked at 2 series MB, but couldn't see the additional $. Drive a Lexus, just more wood & trim, basically the same car for far less $. I've owned just about everything in my life and for the first 3000 miles it's been equal to anything.

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