Used 2006 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews
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Avalon Right On
Willam Boyd, 05/16/2006
2006 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Avalon has proven to be a well engineered sedan. Fit and finish are excellent. I get 29 to 31 mpg on the highway and 21 to 23 mpg in city/ suburban driving. The ride is firm yet bumps are not transmitted to the passengers. All controls are well thought-out. I am especially pleased with the navagation system. Toyota is right on with this excellent car. The transmission and engine provide a smooth flow of power under all conditions.
A few things that I would change...
Cathy, 09/01/2006
2006 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Park far away because any door that hits into this car, you will get knicked. Gas mileage averages 20MPG and the best 25, not what it's rated at. Inside compartments get stuck sometimes. Passenger seat doesn't have many options. Kids love the back seat (reclining), but when left reclined, it's not comfortable getting into. Trunk space should be more. I'm keeping my van for family trips longer then 3 hours. I love riding in it & navigation is pretty easy. I don't have a problem with voice commands, but system doesn't like my husband's voice for some reason. (He doesn't have an accent, just a lower voice then mine!) Sometimes it takes several attempts.
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The smooth Toyota
Mike Torchio, 07/31/2006
updated 12/26/2023
2006 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
An absolute pleasure to drive. This car is quiet, smooth, comfortable, powerful, handles well, and is loaded with more features than the Audi A6 I previously owned. It was also 20K cheaper than the Audi and has better features. I would be hard pressed to buy another Audi (had two of them) after owning this car. UPDATE: I purchased a 2006 Toyota Avalon XLS in November 2005 as I needed a dependable, comfortable, roomy car to take my kids to college 250 miles away. I still own this car with 102,775 miles and it doesn't squeak or rattle and still rides very smooth and quiet. The car has the 3.5 liter V6 which has plenty of pep. I change the oil every 3000 miles and the car uses no oil. it gets about 25 mpg on the highway and 17-18 mpg in the city and runs on regular gas. In 18 years, I have done the brakes 4 times and had the water pump replaced at 60K and the alternator at 99K. I wish that the Avalon was still made as I would buy another one when the time comes. Best car I have ever owned.
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Lexus Rival
Howard, 02/03/2006
2006 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Beautiful and rides well. Finish and styling superb for the price. Smart key works well but no ring or hole on the unit so that a valet can hang it up when valet key removed. car cannot be started with valet key. Front seats not comfortable enough, but adequate. transmission "slips" when shifting in certain conditions. Love the small turning radius helpful with a large car. Trunk space has been reduced by the protective lining covering the lid supports. better to remove that and allow longer items to store horizontally such as golf clubs. flat rear floor a gem. Nav. system not too convenient to operate. needs big overhaul, but works very well when finally programmed. Hate the "I agree" thing
Not a happy Camper
Toyota owner, 05/01/2006
2006 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have owned several Toyotas in the past including a Corolla and a Sienna van. So naturally when it came time to replace our old Acura Legend, the Avalon sprang out as the logical choice. My biggest regret is not doing more research on this vehicle before purchase. From day one it always had a nervous shifting transmission and rather hard seats. It accelerates really well and is rated at good gas mileage. Too bad it has never acheived what the sticker says I will get. Have never seen 22 in the city or 31 on the highway ever! Using a good old fashioned calculator I typically am getting around 20-21 mpg in surburban driving and 26-27 on the highway. Road noise is high and the exterior is bland.