Used 2012 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Avalon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Avalon since its last redesign.
Lexus Beware!
Charles Cohen, 10/14/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
45 of 45 people found this review helpful
Being in the tire business and an auto enthusiast, I was skeptical at first as I had looked at a Lexus product also. This car has a smooth ride, amazing back seat room, a powerful engine and just delivered an amazing 32.1 MPG on a recent interstate drive. This auto is a "well kept" secret that needs to be unleashed on the automobile public who enjoy a smooth ride, volumes of interior room, etc. and is competitive with Lexus in value and features!
Is it Lexus LS/GS. No is 2011 AVALON
WOW WOW, 08/31/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
I'm not sure why people say its an old person car maybe i think they don't know the history or to much knowledge about cars or possibly in my opinion they see other people driving and want to but the same cars. Anyways to me Avalon is very very comfortable, Great interior,GREAT everything.Yes i use to think AVALON was an old person car until i saw the 2011. I previously owned g37, bmw3 series, lexus gs and other vehicles but so far the best is the Avalon. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CAR.Trust me you cannot go wrong. Just so you can know I am 31 yr old. You don't have to be in 50s or 60s to own one go out there and test drive. Trust me you will enjoy the ride.
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Smooth
robert.hinkle25@gmail.com, 01/27/2016
updated 08/01/2018
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
This car does a lot well. Ride is fantastic, acceleration is strong and the sound system is great. I have a Miata for fun and the handling for the Avalon is very respectable. The car is quiet inside but at highway speeds it could be a little quieter. Navigation works well. It can suffer from glare on the screen when sun is low. But the car is easy to live with. Gas mileage is much better than expected for a car this size. The rear seat comfort and room is amazing. It performs well in the snow. The new versions suffer from stiff ride. Find a 2011-12 and hold on to it. 18 months later (57K miles)- still a very enjoyable car. Long trips do not fatigue as seats are comfortable. The only complaint is at highway speeds there is a higher level of interior noise than I would expect for a luxury version. As noted by others glare on navigation screen can be bad depending on time of day and angle of car. Overall still very happy. Mileage has been great and no lack of power from the engine. At 89000 the car still performs well. The only issue has been a power door lock actuator needed repair and TPS sensor in one tire. Repaired the door myself with a $10 motor and a youtube video. Saved $500 bill from dealer for repair. I hope to get 200,000 miles from this car. I did put new brakes on from local parts store and they did not last so I replaced with Toyota parts. I recommend getting the real thing. Bought parts online at significant savings.
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Edmunds Wrong
Lucas Boxley, 11/04/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
I love Edmunds but, how can you give the hard riding noisy Honda Accord 7.8 and give Avalon 7.3 the Honda cannot come close. I traded es350 a great car which was my fourth Lexus and I cannot be more pleased. This is the smoothest and quiet car on road yes there is body lean at times, but to those of us know and are not caught up in cornering and skid-pat testing who love real world driving this is a great car
A Smart Man's Lexus
He Dog, 10/01/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
I owned 2006 and 2010 Avalon Limiteds. The 2011 is bit better. I don't know why, but fuel mileage increased over 2010, but it's a good thing. Pavement noises are pretty much absent. Riding over pavement irregularities is superb. Space, ergonomics, textures, panels, grains, and the like fit well, look, well, and are pleasing to the eye. I've never purchased the navigation system. The engine and transmission are smooth. Heating, including the seats, and air conditioning are wonderful. Blizzard Pearl and the beige leather are fine color combinations. Low road and wind noise. I don't understand the "9" ratings for MPG, but at 75 MPH I get 34-35 on road. Needs more thing support.