1995 Toyota Avalon LX review from North America
"Luxury gas-sipping performance sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed new brakes at 150k miles (first change)
Transmission can run on the warm side while continually punching it to the red line on back country roads, but doesn't overheat.
General comments?
This car is absolutely amazing.
When I got it, it had 140k miles on it and had had no fluids except oil changed. It still ran like it was in the showroom.
It's 3.0L V6 Hemi will get you where you need to go, when you need be there yesterday.
It always starts with the slightest turn of the key.
It is rated for 0-60 in 8.3 seconds, but manages it in 6.1 with the electronic transmission on.
More than ample room. In the back it can fit 3 adults comfortable even with the front seats all the way back.
The trunk is absolutely enormous and easy to load.
It handles like a dream.
It says "show me the corners". I whipped the wheel at 80 mph on the highway and it didn't even lean.
It gets exceptional mileage for it's power. Usually over 29 mpg highway.
It will not even overheat sitting in a parking lot on a 105F day with the AC blasting.
Great instrument and control layout.
It is driven hard and never disappoints.
You feel like the car is a part of you when you drive it.
Will buy another one. Even if it's an old one, it's still good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L DOHC V6 Hemi Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 157000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Previa |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2003 |