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1998 Toyota Avalon xls review from North America

"High cost bomb"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Climate control went out and dealer wanted $600 for parts and $300 for labor to replace it. I assume they never heard of repairing a defective unit. If you had a $600 TV go out and manufacturer told you to junk it and get a new one, you would think the manufacturer was crazy. Purchased replacement climate control system from salvage yard for $65 and had it installed by small garage for $75. Unfortunately it has gone out again so will need to replace it. Toyota admitted they had a problem with this unit and in 1999 a service bulletin was issued, but not to replace them, but to dealers warning of the problem. I would never buy another Toyota product again, not only for the reliability factor, but shoddy service from dealer.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
First year of ownership1998
Most recent year of ownership2003
Engine and transmission Automatic
Performance marks 4/10
Reliability marks 1/10
Comfort marks 3/10
Dealer Service marks 1/10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 5/10
Distance when acquired0 miles
Most recent distance76000 miles
Previous carLincoln Continental
Date of Entry 30th January, 2003

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