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.
Best Car On The Road
ToyotaMan, 09/20/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The 2011 exterior and interior design is very appealing. The engine is spunky. Car is fun to drive and oozes with luxury, quality, safety, and class. We're proud to drive the car and it has the new Toyota five point safety system on it. Engine is not as efficient as the same engine was in our 2006 Avalon.
Avalon rocks it!
PK, 07/06/2022
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After owning a 2008 , I bought a used 2011 with 13,600 miles Best car ever compares to the ls350
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MY FIRST VERY CONNECTED AVALON
ROGER ABEL, 01/14/2019
2012 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my second Avalon the first was a 2012. It was great, but, I wanted the new safety features. I bought the limited version and it is so loaded with features that it will be weeks before i understand them all. My sales person at Performance Toyota was new and of no help with how things work. There is a lot of support from Toyota on the internet (thank god). I originally wanted a hybrid, but, the four cylinder engine is too noisy and the drive train never seemed to stay in one mode or gear for very long. Long story short I love the v-6 engine, it is very powerful. The transmission is new for this model and if it holds up like the prior 6 speed it will be fine. The shifting on the 8 speed is very smooth and quiet. I did the due diligence again this time and the Avalon is still the best bang for the buck.
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Two weeks in
Roger, 05/21/2021
updated 11/27/2023
2011 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
When I test drove my 2011 Base with 92K, I thought, Wow! "This is one hell of a ride. Why was it traded in?" Two weeks later and after only about 350 miles, I still say Wow! I drove my brother's '20 Mercedes SUV which he got for $50K. Mine was $13K I like mine better. Very powerful. Roomier. Great ride. Heavy. Ease of handling. Comfortable. Great sound system. Not overloaded with tech. Quiet. Smooth as hell; feels luxurious. I'm sorry I never considered an Avalon until now. This one is a replacement for my 2014 Sienna, which I regarded as the best all around car I've owned. I bought it with 35K as a lease return. I'm 80. I drove it across the US 6 times and it was amazing in every way. Had to trade in on a Tacoma to tow a trailer across the US during COVID. Now, Sienna's are scarce and very, very expensive. People have caught on. I am so impressed with the Avalon. I hope it does as well as my Sienna. It was never in for repair of anything, I put about 35K on it and it never let me down and it cost me 0, except rear shocks. no brakes. No engine repair. Nothing. Coming up on a year with my 2011 Avalon. I still like it very much. I'd like it to be a little easier to get into, more like my 2014 Sienna. I'd like it if the roof were up another inch or so higher. I'm a senior and I don't like having to twist my arthritic neck to keep from bumping my head. I'm 5'10" with shorter legs. If you want to haul stuff, especially something 6' or longer, you won'' want this car. It's really for passengers. The rear seat is cavernous, even with front seats all the way back. Some trunk capacity was given to passengers. Every time I drive this Avalon, I think i got a cream puff with <100K miles and I think I made a good purchase. Truth is, I'll probably stick with Toyota--or Honda--for my next several cars. There's a lot to be said for their quality and dependability. I bought my daughter a used 2013 standard shift Accord and it is nothing short of amazing. 60K and it's like fresh out of the showroom.
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Love it!
Jimbob, 09/13/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just returned from a round trip to Illinois and driving the speed limits, averaged 33 mpg, which includes a traffic tie up in the Twin Cities, and side winds the entire trip. Couldn't be any better! Fantastic ride and handling!
Dream came true in Texas
john boy, 09/18/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Little over 5000 miles, you can not beat the quietness and the ride. This is our 4th Toyota car, you can see the quality control inside/out, I don't get tired driving this vehicle
Perfect Toyota...as usual!
Pat Sokoly, 09/09/2016
2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love my second Toyota Avalon! My first one was fabulous and i sold it with 218,000 miles on it. Love Toyota's!
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Very Close to Lexus
zdude, 08/30/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I traded my Lexus LS430 for the Avalon and so far I really like it. It handles better than I expected and the gas milage has been fantastic! It has all the amenities I was wanting and so far has been trouble free. I drove 900 miles in one day last week (yes, 900 miles) and the journey was pretty comfortable the whole trip! So far I am very happy with my purchase. The car is no stunner in the looks department but I like it and prefer a less-flashy car in these times. Also, to the poster who said it was ugly why would you buy it based on all the negative comments you made? Didn't you see it / test drive it before you bought it? Maybe get help before your next purchase next time.
4th Avalon
donb, 10/29/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
Just picked up a new Pearl White/Ivory Limited. Traded in my 2005 XLS on it. I like almost everything about the car. Did much cross shopping with LaCrosse, Genesis and ES350. All great cars. Was down to the ES and the Avy. I went with the Avy over the ES because I felt I got more value. The 4 yr warranty and great dealership experience was basically matched by the 25,000 mi 2 yr free maintenance. The past experiences of my 3 previous Avalons was the deciding factor. I am dead center in the target audience for the Avalon and I appreciate many of the features, like clarity of instruments and displays. The car is full of goodies I am still finding. Really enjoy the improvements from 2005.
2011 Cocoa Bean Limited
John, 05/22/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just purchased my first Avalon. I've been looking at them for a couple of years. The 2011 has everything I wanted and then some. Smooth and quite ride, with the best sound system on the market. I've owned a Sienna and a Prius and am now trading in a Honda CR-V. Look forward to enjoying many comfortable miles on the highway.