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My Favorite Car EVER
Christine, 11/21/2016
updated 05/22/2017
2016 Toyota Avalon Limited 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
We buy our cars to last. Last two we bought lasted 225,000 miles. So we went into this with the long term in mind. Love everything about it, except the navigation is touchy and wants to reroute you without your permission. We've only had it for a few weeks, so I'm sure there's a fix, but wish that part was more user friendly. But otherwise, this car is plush! Air conditioned seats are fantastic, controls are wonderful, and it looks SOOOO pretty. We love our new Avalon! After 6 months, we STILL love this car. Navigation is still touch, and nearly cried the first time it got a door ding in the grocery store parking lot, but still my Favorite Car EVER <3
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Luxury without luxury price
Rena, 08/22/2016
2016 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
Just traded my 2012 Toyota Camry for this 16 Avalon. This is my 3rd Toyota since 07. Toyota is just the best in reliability . I opted for the XLE. No need for sunroof and navigation. I have smart phone and blue tooth for that. What sold me was the incredible interior and comfort of this vehicle. Nice quiet cabin. As for exterior, I'm loving the body lines and especially the rear. The front bumper with the large grille is the only downside to this great looking car, but it wasnt a deal breaker for me. I was a little surprised that remote start wasn't standard on the base Avalon. Oh well, got the dealer to throw it in with the deal. Top it off with 0 % financing it was an easy decision for me.
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Toyota had a great car that has lost appeal
Joseph DeSimone, 02/08/2016
updated 08/10/2017
2016 Toyota Avalon XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
My vehicle was delivered to me with an electrical system problem that took technicians 3 days to diagnose and repair. The front passenger door does not close properly and new I need to make an appointment for that. Seats are comfortable but the ride is very stiff and feels like a truck type vehicle. 6 months later, Toyota has not yet provided a solution to the problem with the Bluetooth based navigation. They selected the software provider which has worthless support and Toyota has stuck their head in the sand on this issue.
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no longer own the vehicle
Bill Zitelli, 04/22/2016
updated 04/26/2023
2016 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I am still enjoying the new Avalon. Very nice quite ride. I don't use the ride adjustment button, mainly just stay in econo mode. Despite the 21mpg rating I am getting about 25mpg which I like, typically get about 27-28 highway. Entune stereo and Nav is not as good as I expected, in fact I would say it is the most disappointing thing about the car. The maps for navigation are way out of date, years before the model production even. The stereo is an upgrade but it doesn't not have much depth to the sound. The tires need replaced at 35,000 miles which surprised me, Michelin tires. Comfortable. Adults who have ridden in the back have said there is plenty of leg room. I have less than 1000 miles so I can't say much about reliability but I have not had any issues. Was able to negotiate below the average Edmunds price for the vehicle. Generally still very happy overall. The more I drive it the more frustrating I find the electronics interface. Now at 55K miles it is still very reliable and I have not had to do anything to the car outside of normal maintenance. Only one recall for a wiring harness on the airbag system. 5 year update - I still find the electronics package lacking and generally don't use it. Maps are out of date, in fact they weren't updated when I got the vehicle. Generally tire wear is not great, first and second set (Michelin) only got 36K and 33K respectively.
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Good looks, Amazing Value
45 YO in Ohio, 08/21/2016
updated 02/22/2018
2016 Toyota Avalon XLE Premium 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
I wasn't really looking at an Avalon, but I recalled them looking sharp, so I did an Edmunds price check and the quotes coming back from dealers were surprisingly low for a Toyota, add to that a $2500 rebate, I ended up getting a Premium $7,000 off msrp. It's very peppy but maintains 26 mpg in mixed driving. All the technology goodies are there but they're just clunky or non-intuitive or slow. I've only had it a month, so I can't provide any long term guidance. The ride is quiet and smooth, and while i haven't taken it out over back roads, it doesn't seem to have an overly soft suspension. The 9 speaker sound system is better than what i had prior, but still lacks true punch. You need to get the limited (+ $6,000) for the JBL sound. The fit and finish of the inside has a very high end feel, EXCEPT the glove compartment door and the sunroof shade (both surprisingly flimsy). At the end of the day, getting a car of this size with leather, sunroof, heated seats, navigation, smart phone integration, driver seat memory settings, auto climate control, V6, blind spot warning system, and 9 speaker sound for under $31k is great. You couldn't do better in the Accord, Impala, Maxima, Lexus and maybe even Buick for that price point.
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