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Boring
Wendy A. , 11/28/2005
2006 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after reading some really positive reviews. I don't know what they were thinking. I think this car is boring and ponderous to drive. And the quality is so-so. It is pretty quiet, but so are a lot of other cars out there. Mark me as disappointed. I really liked my old Lexus a lot better (but I don't like the new Lexuses (Lexi?) as much as the old). Toyota didn't hit the mark on this car.
Loss of engine oil
Joe, 03/02/2009
2006 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Same thing happened to my Avalon . No light no warning. Dealer said just made it in before the engine went. Happened to our friend with the same car. Do not understand why Toyota has not done a recall if this is happening with a lot of Avalon's. Took almost three weeks for parts to come in. But the gave us a loner car. Love the car this is our first Avalon and will not be our last.
The Car that Could
Dr. G, 01/22/2007
2006 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love the car. Have 9000 miles on it, great gas mileage (22/31 as stated), great ride and lumbar support, etc., comfortable although somewhat noisy. Great get up and go. Looks more expensive than final price. Some harsh noise when on a rougher road. Make sure that you get the aftermarket side door protectors and mud flaps. Has saved my paint. Paint chips very easily, especially when someone attempts to open their door to full-width in a parking lot. Had trouble with air conditioner.. took dealer two weeks to get part and fix it. Had new Camry during that time to drive. No comparison... Avalon much better. Also be aware that the front bumper is low and you can knock airdam off.
Sleeper
Mike, 01/04/2007
2006 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Hard to beat for the price. Awesome power for a V6 with great highway mileage. Handles very well on snow & ice (equipped w/traction control).
First Toyota
Craig , 10/18/2009
2006 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My first Toyota but I've had numerous Japanese sedans. What separates the Avalon from other Asian performance sedans is that it has 268-280 hp yet takes regular gas and frequently gets more than 20 mpg. That alone is worth considering this car. Numerous reviews commented on what a good car this is but it's not "athletic." I've found the contrary with the Touring edition. The suspension is ideal and is mated nicely with the power of the vehicle. It feels very non-American because there is absolutely no bounce, no matter what kind of surface I'm driving on. Ironic since this is a large luxury sedan that was designed and built in U.S. Make a stick shift option and a less Camry-like exterior.