1998 Toyota Avalon XL review from North America
"A near-luxury car at a very friendly price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One minor part of the passenger power seat broke. (6-way now, previously 8-way)
Buttons on audio system damaged from use.
General comments?
The Avalon is a very powerful car at 200 horsepower and gives the smoothest ride I've ever had.
The seats are extremely comfortable, even though they are cloth.
There is more than enough room for four adults and it is a great car for a family of five.
All of the instruments are placed in what seems like the perfect places and the driver doesn't have to make a long stretch to adjust the audio system or climate controls.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 6 cylinder Vtype Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2002 |