Used 2005 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews
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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.
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Avalon Surpasses Our Expectations
Mike Geradi, 09/10/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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An excellent overall vehicle, went looking for a 4x4 & fell in love with this car!!! It meets or surpasses everything that we look for in our cars, it has the quality of a Lexus at a much easier price. With 280 hp this car can move!! We could not be more pleased with our choice & will now look at a 4Runner as our 4x4 pick.
STS for 1/3 the $$$$$$$
mrmose, 09/13/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Engine is fantastic, exterior is sleek, interior is good, but seats are not up to the rest of the car. Handling is wonderful, but ride could be a bit more smooth and comfortable. Gas mileage is very respectable with regular gas.
Better than the Lexus
ascrrc, 05/14/2005
2005 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I went to buy a Lexus GS300, but the Lexus had less power, less head room and cost $15,000 more. My Avalon has been perfect. I especially like the ventilated seats. Also, the keyless ignition and locks make it very easy to get in the trunk when I have packages. You would think all the gadgets would be confusing, but they have a web site www.mytoyota.com that teaches you how to use them. Cons? The Navigation system is GREAT technology, but the manual was NOT originally written in English. I dare the President of Toyota USA to try to read it. Also, the main button on the Navigation is too easy to hit crooked, selecting the wrong thing. Should be redesigned. Small complaints. Great car.