Used 2006 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
Used Avalon for sale
A few problems
Jim B., 12/12/2005
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I'm really surprised at this car. It looked great, and the professional reviews were AWESOME. But I've had problems -- lots of minor ones. I wonder if the magazine reviewers get specially prepped cars from Toyota? My Avy has transmission hesitation, a few squeaks and the front windshield now that it is cold CAN NOT stay free of ice or snow. In Iowa, that's a BIG problem. I find the front seats uncomfortable for longer trips. The back seats are nicer.
Concerns about quality
new owner in Feb., 03/16/2006
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We have owned two Avalons previously and liked them a great deal. The 2006 XL we purchased gives us some concern. The transmission hesitation when you want the car to move quickly is a real problem. In addition, after backing out from a parked postion and then moving forward there is a low rumble in the rear. Other than this, we like the quietness in the interior, roominess, and looks, especially with silver pine mica.
always in the shop
dale ruisch, 07/21/2006
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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It has been in the shop for the transmission, rattles in the roof, had to replace the radio, a loose fastener in the front fender. Too high an idle. Just not the car my old Avalon was.
A Winner
rhscarlet, 03/11/2006
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Went from a Camry to Avalon. I loved the Camry but won't go back now. Very happy. Avalon is so much bigger, drives like a dream. A real luxury car.
Almost a Perfect Car!
BigMac2000, 07/22/2006
Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I drive a lot for a living and the need for a large comfortable car with good gas mileage was key. The Toyota Avalon was the solution. It is a great car! Ton of room, great ride, quiet (for the most part), great gas mileage, stylish but... The front seat is not the most comfortable (I bought an additional lumbar support), the transmission has a very defined sticking point or "jerk" as one writter put it, between 1st and 2nd gear, the stereo needs to have a little more zest (I wanna rock!). But all in all a great car!