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Avalon: The Thinking Man’s Mercedes

Joe Sedita, 06/18/2018
updated 12/20/2021
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Quiet, roomy, swift, smooth

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3 out of 5 stars

Just OK not luxurious like a Lexus

Van, 04/21/2016
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful

If you're looking to go with the so called higher end Toyota in hopes of saving money over a comparable ES 300 or 350, don't do it. It won't work because the Avalon isn't as luxurious.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Disappointment

jamjchir, 05/20/2013
2013 Toyota Avalon XLE Touring 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 13 people found this review helpful

I am on my fifth and possibly last Toyota. The changes they have made have all been a huge disappointment. Toyota changed the navigation and it is a huge step backwards. We have only had the car for three weeks and are looking to sell it already. It is a beautiful car but not worth the price. Car has too much technology and makes it complicated to use.

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4 out of 5 stars

F-150 and Tundra ride much better

nomotoy, 11/04/2013
updated 11/05/2019
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 34 people found this review helpful

My chiropractor suggests a different car. At 8K miles the rattles were popping up all over. This continues and dealer says it is normal. Empty car seat, controls, my flesh and my clothes shake and vibrate (sometimes violently) if the road isn't perfectly smooth. The "fuel mgmt system" allows one to drive less than 350 mi before refueling even tho there is still >100 miles fuel on board. e.g. all four displays reporting the need for fuel must be ignored and I have to go by the odometer. Dealer & Toyota say that can't be changed. "Dist to empty" = 0 really means >100 miles to empty. Brake Assist feature is truly dangerous in heavy traffic. I happen to be strong enough to press my own brakes but Toyota knows better than I!

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5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased from a car guy

jtallequipment, 12/26/2012
2013 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I have 1000 miles on my 2013 Avalon. I am very impressed with the car. I am a bit of a car nut. I own 5 cars, a 1970 Trans Am, a 1976 Bronco, both consistent show winners, a Corvette convertible, and a Z71 Tahoe. I purchased the Avalon on November 30. I traded in a 2009 Cadillac CTS that was loaded with every option, 3.6 DI engine and all wheel drive. I do not regret my decision at all. This car is fantastic. In comparison to the CTS the car is quiter, smoother, handles better and I think its faster. It is much roomier and the fit and finish are first rate. I first test drove the 2013 ES and I find that the Avalon is less soft, more of a drivers car and the quality seemed the same.

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