Used 2012 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews
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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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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
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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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.
I love my Avalon!
pennyj, 11/12/2013
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have not had my Avalon too long, but for the time I have had it...I adore it. I have had many other cars, from Ford to Buick to Chevy, etc. I am in love with this car. It drives like a dream. I slammed on the brakes in the rain and it stopped on a dime. If I were in my van I used to have or my truck...I would have wrecked my car. I am so satisfied, I can't believe it.
Smooth, Quiet, Fast, and Great Mileage!
robsis, 12/25/2010
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful
Wow, are we impressed. This vehicle is such a great road car. Quiet, smooth ride, with lots of punch if you need to pass. 30+ MPG on the highway and 23-24 in town. Love the new dash re-design and the six-speed automatic. You can barely tell it's shifting. Plenty of room both in the front and back. Heated/cooled seats are a joy. Our friend, who drives a Lexus LS460, said our Avalon was quieter than his LS, and just as smooth on the open road. Our final choice was between the Avalon and a Genesis. Genesis was a nice vehicle; however, comparably equipped, the Avalon was thousands less and we liked the FWD for our snowy winters. Test drive it for 30 minutes or more and you'll be sold.
An Old Friend
Chuck, 07/28/2023
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Today we said goodbye to our old friend, a 2011 Avalon. Like an old friend she never let us down. She has taken us from Kansas to tour the United States and Canada without complaint. She rushed me to the hospital when I suffered a heart attack. She has transported us through dust storms, blizzards and thunderstorms, safely and in comfort. However my spouse and I, because of the infirmaties of age have made the difficult decision to give up our keys and to rely on public transportation and the kindness of friends to provide our transportation needs in the future. After 315,000 trouble free miles we have given our old friend to a family member in need of a car. Our Avalon was the absolute best automobile we've ever owned, and we've owned many, over the 85 years of our lives.
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Used but looks brand new!
Joseph Iero, 04/08/2016
updated 10/10/2016
2012 Toyota Avalon 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
Bought 2012 CPO Avalon. It has been great so far. Very comfortable, engine responsive and gives good gas mileage. Ave. 25mpg so far. Can probably get 28 or 29 depending on how you drive. The interior is well designed and everything looks and feels like quality. The speedometer would benefit from cleaner markings. (Looks like they remedied it in later years) Not many things I can complain about. If you are looking for a comfortable car that can carry 5 people in comfort and gets great gas mileage, look for one of these. You won't be sorry. Update: The car threw a misfire code while I was on vacation in Florida (1200 miles from home) Shut down the traction control and cruise control. Took it to Lakeland Toyota. They had me up and going in 1.5 hrs., took really good care of me ( better than the Toyota Dealer a half mile from my house) and got me on my way. I can't say enough nice things about how I was treated here. Manny really fixed me up. Thanks again Manny.
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I've Owned Two
Kenneth Jordan, 09/29/2016
updated 04/01/2021
2011 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
Because of special needs within my family I selected the 2011 Avalon because it had large side windows front and rear, unlike many cars whose rear windows, especially, taper almost to a point, and it has a full bench seat in the rear without the raised bump in the middle that makes it uncomfortable for 3 passengers. Its overall size and ride makes it very comfortable to ride in, and there are many little conveniences built into the passenger compartment that are very useful. Some of these characteristics changed in later year models. When my car was rear ended at 55MPH its collapsible design absorbed the shock and my wife and I both walked away unhurt even though the car was totaled. When replacing the car I searched specifically for a 2011 Avalon same model and am delighted with it. Now, nearly 7 years after the first Avalon and 5 years since the second, I am still very pleased with this vehicle. It has approximately 94,000 miles and I have had no problems whatsoever with either of my 2011 Avalons. A great car!
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