Used 2005 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews
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This car is ridiculous!
Mike, 05/04/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Comfortable, fast, luxurious, flashy but not cop drawing flashy, great mpg for its size and speed. I researched every major make and model on the web and test drove about 10 different vehicles. so many cars looked amazing on the websites but driving them was not pleasing. for instance, the nissan maxima-you can't see out the back window and the interior (which looks unbelievable on the website) was all cheap and flims plastic. the avalon looked better than it did on the website. all my friends say "i thought that was a mercedes-i can't believe it's a toyota!" incredible car-best decision i ever made.
Almost a TEN
ROAR, 08/26/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Always felt the Avalon to be a vehicle for sedate, retired folks, and it was. This new 2005 model is not your grandfather's Avalon. It is slick, sleek and hauls. Take a test drive and be a convert. The fit and finish is typical of the Toyota brand, no squeaks, no rattles. Terrific design excercise, both in and out. Roomy, comfortable and sassy. Shop around, some dealers are going nuts with their pricing. I ended up buying the base XL, in black with the optional rear spoiler from the Touring model, and my final deal was nearly $7,000.00 less than the first dealer quoted. Drove more than 125 miles round trip to get the car at the right price. At 31 mpg, highway, it was worth it.
Great car!
Stan Sarama, 02/27/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great quality and quite a value when compared to competition. Have been an Acura owner and fan for the past ten years. When compared to the new RL this car served my needs and wallet a lot better. Love every aspect as compared to either RL or TL. Have no comlaints about either my old 2000 RL or 96 TL; however, at this point the 2005 Avalon is a much better buy for me than either of the Acura current offerings.
Great Car With A Few Caveats
Deanie, 05/04/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great engine, good tranny, great brakes, very comfy, but handling's too soft (less safe). The better handling Touring model remedies this, but can't be had w/Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), the best safety feature after brakes and seatbelts, so Touring wasn't an option for me. Eats up highways serenely and stress-free while providing great MPG and outstanding passing power. Handsome alloy wheels and attractive but mature styling round out this excellent car. To protect Lexus models with which Avalon compares more than favorably, Toyota handicaps Avalon interior with plastic wood, lame-colored leather of avg quality, & denies the athletic Touring of VSC. Touring w/VSC could hurt GS300 sales.
A Great Buy
Alangc, 09/09/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The vehicle is a poor man's Lexus and is a pleasure to drive. It is well worth the money and I love the heated & vented seats.