Skip to main content

Used 2005 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
290 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
5 out of 5 stars

2005 Avalon

W Nelson, 04/29/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I went from the Camry to Avalon in 1995 and this is my 5th Avalon. I have waited almost a year for this redesigned model. It is everything I expected and more, easily the best one yet. Exciting power, with such ease and the amenities are more than I expected. Inside and out, I am extremely pleased with this new model.

Report Abuse

4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Car in US for the Price

dennis, 08/17/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The 2005 Avalon XLS is awesome. It performs best at higher speeds, where it purrs like a cat and seems most at ease. The torque is amazing and can put you out in front of cocky kids in sports cars. You can challenge a Chrysler 300 on long stretches and leave almost all but the big BEAMERS disappearing in your rearview mirror. The only downside is getting used to the computerized shifting program which can seem bizarre and confused. Also the the brake pedal is mushy to the extent you feel you are losing fluid and the pedal is going to the floor... but in reality the pedal is reacting to various pressure intensities -- and it takes getting used to in order to feel confident.

Report Abuse
2005 Toyota Avalon for sale near you
Showing 3 of 48 listings
See all 48 listings

5 out of 5 stars

What a car!

Michele Daye, 08/25/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

When I saw this car, I immediately fell in love with it. It's like driving a Lexus with added extras for $15,000 less. The smooth ride, sleek look, soft preforated leather, laser cruise control, heated and air conditioned sits, automatic rear screen, voice activated navigation system that also controls the radio & CD, calender, push button start up, night sensored rear view mirror with built in garage opener, 12 position seats, 300 watts speakers, 280 horse power engine and the gas mileage of 22/31 mpg amongst dozens of other things below me away.

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car and Very Luxurious

qwerty1, 02/26/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car is very nice and beautiful. It has 280 Horsepower, which blows away the Nissan Maxima. The interior is very well set up and everything else that comes with the car is great.

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

I love it!

Albert Bigelow, 05/01/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Detailed like a Lexus but not as pricey. A significant improvement over my 2000 Avalon. Limited version has ventilated seats which are great for long drives. Navigation system has voice-activation, but the operation isn't always that intuitive.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5