1997 Toyota Avalon review from North America
"Good experience except for the unfixable front end rattle and uncomfortable front bucket seats"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front end suspension rattle at slow speeds, that is accentuated when cold.
General comments?
The info from this forum has greatly helped me understand the probable cause (s) of the front end suspension related rattle. The dealership said it was an improperly positioned spring when the car was almost new. They did something that solved the problem temporarily, but it came back and is now so loud I hate to drive it. Will probably drive it until it dies, without trying to repair it, based on the previous forum inputs.
The bucket seats are very uncomfortable, however thick foam seat pads alleviate the problem.
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| Reliable, fast, comfortable, but all the fun of kissing your sister |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2009 |