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vvti oil leak
mudsud, 02/20/2019
2008 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had the vvti oil leak which ruined the engine - I read the back of the owners manual and it said I could go to arbitration which was required before hiring lawyers etc. I was told 'no' 5 times previously from dealer, national. regional & I don't remember who else. I continued and called and said I wanted the form for mediation because I understood that was what I should do before pursuing other avenues. I had to send -- excuse me - it became necessary for me to replace the engine - I needed the car - sent proof of payment, proof of ownership, letter from mechanic stating 'cause, effect, remedy' it took 5 months but I just received a check from Toyota reimbursement center for replacement of my engine . the car is a 2008 which is well out of warranty but their faulty oil line caused my engine to die. didn't give up as they wanted me to do. like I said - took 5 months but i got fully reimbursed. Before that I went through national {3 times} , regional & dealership. I told them I read I have to do mediation before pursuing other avenues [like attorney etc.] I asked them to send me the form and they wanted to know the problem. I had already sent service records to regional so they had all that stuff. Then I sent the proof of ownership etc. I insinuated the service advisor at dealership said the reason it was possibly refused by regional was because I did not have maintenance performed at Toyota dealership [which is against federal law to do]. Suggest legal action and that's what worked for me [ I think }
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My first Toyota
Bill, 09/04/2009
2008 Toyota Avalon Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought it used a few weeks ago after much research, thought, and comparisons. I am 59 years old, and have owned many cars. My favorite up to this point was a 1998 Lincoln Continental. I had 90% decided the Avalon Touring was as close as I would ever get to my old continental, so I finally went to try one out. The minute I hit the highway, I knew this was the one. I couldn't be happier after three weeks and 1500 miles. Perfect car for me.
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I am so very happy with our choice!!!!!!
Wines, 05/28/2009
2008 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We spent many months studying what was available in full-size sedans (I wanted a Cadillac). After 18 months of ownership, we are so pleased about our beautiful Avalon! We get compliments all the time. We live in mountains, but still maintain mid-20 mpg; a road trip easily gets us 35 mpg! I get the comfort of a Cadillac, but for considerably less cost, and definitely better mpg! I'm still not sold on leather upholstery, but that is just me. We would recommend this car to anyone looking for a full size car: beauty, great gas mileage, comfort, luxury feel but for less money; A great car!!!!
Stinks in the snow
Yoda Mark, 01/04/2010
2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have 2008 Avalon Limited. I have Blizzak snow tires on it but this car totally stinks in the snow. The traction control prevents me from applying torque to the drive wheels when going up a hill. I live in NE Ohio and this just stinks. Other than that I love this car as it is very comfortable, but this is my second winter with this car and I have had enough of this nonsense in the snow. The situation is quite dangerous. Would be OK if it had a switch to disable traction control like in my 04' Sienna. I will probably get rid of the Avalon for this reason - I should have bought an AWD car. I would not recommend this car for this reason.
like it
John682429, 03/03/2010
2008 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have put 36,000 miles on my Avalon and the only problem i have is the low profile tires will not last over 25,000 miles even when rotated every other oil change. I average 34 mpg on road trips and average 26 around town and highway combined. Car is very fun to drive and very comfortable. I don't like the drink holding area at night as proper light is not provided to access drinks and find items in the stash box. Trunk space is very large and my passengers love the rear comfort of the rear as plenty of room for comfort. Around 34,000 service engine light came on and Vehicle Traction Control came on. I would suggest this car to anyone looking for a car of comfort and plenty of interior space