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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.
2011 Avalon (Great car, Horrible dealership services)
avalon_lova, 03/22/2012
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love my new Avalon. The suspension is smooth without the floaty ride. Rear seat legroom (roomier in class), adjustable rear seat comfort is a nice touch. Great car to own if you have a personal driver. A/C and Nav controls are intuitive and easy to operate. Only tech missing is the adaptive cruise control.
Such a Deal!
Alan, 06/30/2017
updated 07/02/2019
2012 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Had owned a certified, pre-owned Lexus es330 and was thinking at 95,000 miles to get an update to 2012 es 350 version but found price too stiff. So began to look at 2012 Avalon Limited from Toyota dealer which also was certified pre-owned and found a beauty last August 2016. Love the clean beige interior color and the crimson mica exterior that literally glitters in the sun. Had only 30,000 miles on it which is for me a sweet spot. The Limited version has all the bells and whistles I wanted on a Lexus es 350 and in addition is roomier and I found more powerful pick up. Though maybe don't get the Lexus cache but get everything and more at a lower price point. Now in July 2019 still really enjoy the car. My only small concern has been realizing how big the car is due to very large back seat area, that I rarely use. So sometimes think might be better to have a smaller car, but not enough to begin looking again.
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A home run!
Neil, 10/14/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've owned and run a BMW shop for 33 yrs. but for many reasons my last several new cars have been been Toyotas, three of which have been Avalons ('02XL,'05Touring,'11Limited). After 5 years of owning the '05, I looked extensively at alternate brands, but decided on the '11. Toyota changed it just enough for me not to feel it to be a clone of the '05(which I've kept). Beautiful inside and out, excellent assembly, up to a calculated 33/34 hwy MPG (on 87 octane), as fast as an '86 Buick Grand National muscle car I bought new way back when, tomb- like interior quietness, reliable track record, JBL, very competitive pricing. Wow, what's not to like?! Best "full" size sedan value on earth.
Most comfortable car
joseph, 06/21/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is the most comfortable car I have driven in 48 years of driving. Very roomy interior; feels like a luxury car. I road tested the BMW, Infinity, Lexus, and Acura. Avalon beats them hands down in every respect. Unless you want to pretend you're an Indy driver, this car has the best road feel. I recommend you test drive this car before making a purchase on another similar vehicle.
Amazing
Brian, 11/15/2016
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
I'm only 41 but love my 2011 Avalon Limited family vehicle! They don't make cars like this anymore! It's like a living room on wheels, convenient, safe, comfortable, efficient. This is what a big luxury sedan should be. Any complaints are totally mitigated by the car's incredible value when compared to other vehicles (I frankly see no other competition at this price) and the unfortunate fact that cars like this have gone out of style. My wife calls it an "old man car," and that may be true. I respond that for some people it takes a lifetime to realize the beauty of a car like this, we are lucky to appreciate and enjoy it now.
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Mississippi John Hurt sings "Avalon"
Rob Hood, 08/06/2016
2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Great therapy for aching back!Very agile large car with acceleration which will surprise,quicker than my Porsche 912.Needs a sound proof window barrier between driver compartment and rear seat when grandchildren are back there!
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My new boo!
K. Marshall, 09/22/2015
2012 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
My previous car was a 2006 Ford Five Hundred (large and sturdy), so transitioning to the Avalon took a bit getting used to as the Avalon sets lower to the ground than the 500 and I'm an older driver. I purchased the car used in May 2015 and could not have made a better purchase. She's beautiful and so impressive to look at, her drive is smooth, and the speaker system is out of this world - I have the Avalon Limited with all the convenience features. A bonus for me was she only had 6,600 miles on her - how lucky was I. She handles well and has great acceleration. Some of the categories I can't rate yet (snow traction, active safety, repair frequency) since I've only owned her for 5 months, but when you run her through the car wash, she shines like new money!
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Malfunctioning extras are a pain
japelo, 07/05/2013
updated 07/07/2016
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 32 people found this review helpful
Let me preface this review by saying that the first Avalon I had was excellent. I had it 7 yrs. & traded only because someone hit me. The 2011 Avalon I have now is also an excellent ride, but the wind noise and some of its extras are more trouble than they're worth.
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2011 Avalon
Bill, 06/05/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had a 1999 Avalon for the last 8 years, so I'm already a fan of the brand. Ordered the Avalon from the dealer, requesting Cypress Pearl/Ivory with upgraded stereo and 5 pc mat set only. It ended up taking a little over 2 months from order date, 45 days if you're counting from build date. The car was definitely worth waiting for. The thing that strikes me most is the quietness in the cabin, whether on a city street, county road, or highway. The quality of workmanship is excellent. The exterior is pleasing yet not exactly attention grabbing true, but I don't really need attention, didn't buy the car for that. The interior is more important to me, and I'm very happy with that.
Top of the line - A Grrrrrreat Choice
David, 09/05/2020
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Sold my 2006 Toyota Avalon Limited with over 200,000 miles on the clock for cash that was $1,500 over book. Purchased a gently used 2011 Avalon Limited for just over $1,000 under book. Still a full sized vehicle and a fantastic ride. New brakes and a set of tires and I was ready to drive. Just a fantastic vehicle and purchased for 1/4th the price of a new vehicle. Why buyl new and waste your money when a great low mileage used car will last just as long.
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