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4.88 out of 5 stars

A thinking person's Lexus

rdw_audiofossil, 06/17/2008
2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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This is my 2nd Avalon Limited. The car seats five full-size adults in comfort, with heated and cooled front seats, a terrific stereo, bluetooth connectivity, dynamic laser cruise control, and a respectable navigation system. Controls are easy to use (except the nav joystick) and the car is aesthetically pleasing inside and out. The ride is generally smooth, but suffers over rough pavement. The six speed gearbox and engine are smooth as silk. The exterior noise level is phenomenally low, and the gas mileage is exceptional for a car this size. Essentially, a near equivalent to a Lexus GS, with more legroom, better gas mileage, and more storage space, for $20,000 less.

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5 out of 5 stars

50% the cost of a Mercedes S550

ymhnk, 07/07/2008
2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Half the cost of the 2007 Mercedes S550 I traded in for 2008 SL550, and every bit as good, useful, and performing. Roomy backseat and 4-doors is very comfortable for 4 adults.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Tough in the Snow

CTToyota, 01/28/2009
2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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2008 Toyota Avalon Limited. Great car, good looking, very nice ride. However with the traction control there is no way to disengage. In snow/Ice sometimes you need to spin your wheels. Once the traction control engages it shuts down the power and wheel spin. great for some things, terrible in the snow when you need wheel spin. Other than that, no complaints.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Unexpectedly Luxurious

LZJay, 04/11/2010
2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I'm a traveling salesman and I used to rent these on the road. Then I decided to buy one cause it was so comfortable and drove so well. It's definitely a big car but it doesn't feel OR handle like one. It handles like more like sport sedan though far from sports coupe. The back seat is huge which is great if you take clients out for meals or have kids who like to kick your seat: their feet don't reach! Love the heated/AC seats and the moon roof. The NAV and LCD screen is great. The trunk is big enough for all of my sales material, a car seat and my golf clubs at the same time. The 7-speaker JBL sound system is great. It has the same look and feel as the Lexus GS but is priced smartly

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5 out of 5 stars

Avalon XLS

RL, 09/23/2008
2008 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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First foreign car I have purchased and pleasantly surprised. We like everything about this car. Very comfortable, excellent engine power, and good fuel economy. Would recommend the Avalon to anyone.

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