1998 Toyota Avalon XL review from North America
"This Avalon has fabulous fit, finish and engineering"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front struts and strut mounts at 130,000. Changed them with non-Toyota parts (Monroe) and they wore out in 35,000 miles.
General comments?
This car is used daily on the expressways of Dallas-Ft. Worth and has been the most reliable car possible. Nothing has been changed on the engine or any drive part, only wear items like tires, battery, struts. It gets about 22 mph in town; 25 on the expressways; 30 on the interstate in cruise with plenty of power. None of the belts or hoses have been changed and the freon has never been checked (AC is almost immediately cold).
Back seat is cavernous and the ride soft and luxurious. No upholstery problems at all, but the power window module on driver's side is loose but works perfect.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 166500 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 27th December, 2008 |