2002 Toyota Avalon XLS review from North America
"An excellent value for the refinement you get"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brakes did not have a good feel when I picked up the new car, so I took it back to the dealer. They did something to the brakes, because now they are perfect. I have owned about ten Toyotas and this is the first time I have ever had an issue with a brand new car. This car is made in the U.S.
General comments?
I needed a car with some room and the Avalon certainly fills that requirement.
The ride is as good as the Lexus I test drove and it is a very quiet running car.
I started out wanting a Lexus ES 300 or an Infiniti I35, but the sales people were not wanting to deal. The Toyota dealer had cars and did deal.
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  | The Avalon could be a great car if Toyota would stand behind their systems a little better |
| A roomy, comfortable and smooth running car that's a little on the overpriced side |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Solara |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2002 |