1996 Toyota Avalon XL review from North America
"All around good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission went bad around 74,000 miles. That was not the car's fault though, it was the fault of a bad mechanic. I had the entire engine system flushed and the mechanic failed to refill the tranny fluid.
The CV axle boots tend to fail a lot. They are only like $70.
The speaker system is terrible. I have the 3 disc CD player.
General comments?
Genrally this car is great all around. It isn't the best looking car. However it's fast, 0-60 in 8.3 seconds.
It makes a nice noise too!
I have tested this car up to 127. I had to slow down because it was a freeway in the middle of town. I have toasted many different kinds of cars.
It has the ECT, which is very handy in the snow.
It has great handling - I drive back and forth in canyons in Colorado and I know handling!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 11000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Aerostar |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2004 |