1998 Toyota Avalon XLS review from North America
"Good family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Valve cover gasket at 106000 miles.
General comments?
Most impressive thing about the car is the reliability. Never had a time with it not starting.
Front and side air bags make you feel safe.
Economy is pretty good, 23-30 MPG.
Handle feeling is a bit too soft, not sporty. Maybe it is just how it's designed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2009 |