1997 Toyota Avalon XLS review from North America
"This is my first Toyota and the best car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have not had any major problems with this car since I purchased it new in 1997. At about 100,000 miles I had all the fluids replaced along with the timing belt, brakes and tires. At this time the car had been in storage for 1 1/2 years and I had the money, so I did it whether it needed it or not.
General comments?
I thought about getting a new car a few months ago, but the car runs so good, I decided to wait at least another year. The only thing I never liked about this car was the cup holders, and I see, Toyota has finally changed the design of them. I think I'd like to paint the car to freshen up the exterior, but this car runs great!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Previous car | Suzuki Sidekick |
| Date of Entry | 20th November, 2006 |