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3.63 out of 5 stars

Read the book first, then tell story

C Hortman, 08/04/2009
2009 Toyota Avalon XL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I am disappointed in their flagship. It has lots of wind noise. The DRONE of the tires is very prevalent. The driving position is the worst. I'm 6.0, the seats are uncomfortable and very hard. Not a lot of leg room for the driver. COMFORT and AVALON are never USED in the same sentence!!! This car is 95% Camry. A factory employee told me, they don't want you to be satisfied. WHY? So they can sell you a Lexus. Transmission 2nd gear jerks every time it shifts, it won't shift down when it needs too. The factory puts one coat on the bottom of the car for sound reduction, rust. They started out putting 5 coats. It is all about saving $$$ at the consumer's expense. The car is reliable, BUT!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Love My Avalon

TonyR, 10/30/2010
2009 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love my 09 Avalon. I use to buy nothing but Lincolns and switched over to Avalon in 2004, this was the best vehicle i have ever driven in the 40 so what years of driving. For some reason the 04 overpowered all the vehicles i have driven. I try to trade every three years to keep my cost value up. I have been driving my 09 now for for 19 months now and love it. I m getting anxious to see what the next new model year design is like and if i like it ill be trading in a flash! Keep up the good work Toyota!

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5 out of 5 stars

A GREAT CAR

LEONIDIS, 02/27/2009
2009 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have driven Avalons since 1996. I have owned the 1997, 2001,2003,2005,2006, and now the 2009. This is by far the best Avalon of the bunch. It is the most refined, the best handling, and the most comfortable. My car is loaded with everything, but the remote starter. I noticed that handling on back, winding country roads is much improved over my 2006, and I have more road feel. I happen to be a car nut, and an Older Gentleman, and this vehicle fills all of my current automotive desires. Of course, I do not expect it to be a racing machine, and know what to expect, since I have driven Porches, Maseratis, and Citroens. Bottom Line, this is the best Avalon yet.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Why Lexus when you can have an Avalon?

CB, 05/11/2009
2009 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car should be getting more attention by industry pundits. My 09 Avalon is a lot more car than I ever expected. The standard options are generous for a car costing under 34K. The ride and handling is responsive and not at all "Buick like". The Avalon V6 with the 6 speed transmission is quick and the tap shift adds a bit of fun. Why buy a small hybrid when you can drive a large luxury sedan with +30 MPG!

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5 out of 5 stars

Avalon 2009

bmallek540, 01/28/2009
2009 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased the Avalon Limited edition in mid January 2009. After driving around town and on an extended trip I have to say that the Avalon is probably the smoothest driving car I have ever driven. For the size comfort and ride I am very happy. This is a great car for long trip freeway driving.

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