2001 Toyota Avalon XL review from North America

Nothing "yet"

I'm a Toyota freak! I had my 1994 Tercel for eight years with 150k on the odometer. Until someone hit me in the back i had to sell it. I also have a 1990 Lexus LS400 with 200,000 miles. I was very dissapointed after i got the car. The workmanship on this car is so poor; air would leak in from the doors causing the whole car to fog up in the rain and noisey cabin on the highway. One time my Toyota wouldn't crank, i kept trying until it started, the engine was knocking like crazy continousuly for 2 minutes. I've been a mechanic for 18 years and not one of my previous cars ever knocked. This car dents to easily. The same engine is used in Camary, Solora, Sienna, and ES300. I do not recommend this car to anyone. You would be better off with a Camary v6, just as smooth and quiet. If your looking for luxury get the ES300 (they both are about the same price when equipped). Avalon is not worth its sticker price, its highly overrated by Toyota. My 200,000 mile Lexus handles way better then this Avalon. My explanation for the slipping of realiablity in some Toyotas is because they are being designed and assembled in the U.S. (no offense to my country, they just can't make good cars). Yet i am still a Toyota lover and will purchase another Toyota....Made in Japan.