2001 Toyota Avalon XL review from North America
"Crossing my fingers for long reliable ride for the extra money spent"
General comments?
Not as ergonomic as I would like.
Paid 100 under invoice from a dealer found through carsmart.com.
Gauges hard to see through the steering wheel.
Lots of interior space.
Noise reduction is good.
Trip odometers are not separate from the odometer and far to reach to reset, but fair size numbers in the LCD.
The 2000 Taurus SEL we have is noisier, but more on the surface for the money, more fun to drive with good seating space also.
Upper holder above the rear view mirror is too small for the garage door opener or much else. Door closing pockets should be larger to fit CDs.
Styling is not much, but the finish seems very good.
Cup holders in line with shifter for the bucket seat setup which is not that good.
Elbow supports are too far from steering wheel for holding ease, captains chairs in vans are the best for driving comfort for me.
Hoping for long mileage and the dealer seems slightly better than other American car dealerships.
Hard to see the shifting position indicators.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 24v V-6 VVi Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 459 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2001 |