Overview & Reviews

A few minor changes are in store for Toyota's large sedan. On the outside, you'll find freshened styling that consists of a new grille, new taillamps and redesigned bumpers. Inside, the 2003 Avalon has been upgraded with dual-stage airbags and ISO-FIX child safety seat anchor points. XLS models also have more features this year, including an autodimming driver-side mirror, rain-sensing wipers, a simulated wood-trimmed steering wheel and an optional navigation system.

• Lexus-like quality, smooth V6 engine, huge rear seat.

• High price tag, bland personality.

User Reviews:

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  Toyota Avalon - 2003 Toyota Avalon
  By Charles McWilliams - July 3 - 10:00 am

  Great driving auto. Very comfortable and clean interior lines. Love the gas milage for a large sedan. No problems in 31000 miles. Ive got that Toyota feeling!!!!

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  My Review - 2003 Toyota Avalon
  By John Poghosian - March 20 - 10:00 am

  I used to own a 1993 Acura Legend and was totally satisfied with it until a friend from my college days bought a 1995 Avalon XLS. Was in-audible, and the transmission was the smoothest sounding I had heard, even from my finely maintained Acura. I guess it was from then on I decided to purchase my own Avalon, but I had onyl bought a new Acura but two years ago. I recently sold my Acura and had been saving money so I decided to pursue my dream, I bought a 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS equipped with all the original Toyota goodies offered. I did end up paying a hefty price but it was well worth it. I chose all the options available.

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  Lexus Killer - 2003 Toyota Avalon
  By hboggs - March 8 - 2:00 am

  What a vehicle! 20mpg in town in 2-3 mile trips and high 20s on the road. Comfort abounds, room room room. Looked at 2 series MB, but couldnt see the additional $. Drive a Lexus, just more wood & trim, basically the same car for far less $. Ive owned just about everything in my life and for the first 3000 miles its been equal to anything.

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  One Fine Automobile - 2003 Toyota Avalon
  By sayu - January 24 - 2:00 am

  This has got to be the sleeper sedan of all. Hard to find any articles or data, beyond what we owners write, about this vehicle. I tried to uncover something, anything, on this model, before I went shopping. Looked at many sedans. Our objective was to find one with lots of room, yet would be easy for around town mobility. We love room and comfort while on the road, and this car delivers in spades. Totally satisfied with this car. It has it all, if you can live with a spirited 6 cylinder, for half the price of some competitors.

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  60,000 miles later - 2003 Toyota Avalon
  By kmmowe - January 21 - 6:10 am

  No problems in 5 years/60,000 miles except warranty issue on the horn assembly (horn would go off intermittently). Dealer replaced air bag assembly in steering wheel and that solved the problem. OEM battery lasted 3 years

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  Best car I have ever owned or driven. - 2003 Toyota Avalon
  By soundcrafter - January 1 - 2:09 pm

  With 170,000 miles and not a single problem I can say I picked a winner. It drives like a dream on its Michelin tires. I get 26-30 mpg highway. I love the rounded curved dash and display. I do hate looking at the cassette tape deck (it reminds me that I am getting older and soon will someday be obsolete). I keep wanting to replace it with something new, but other new cars cant match its ride. I test drove the 2014 Mercedes, new Avalon, Lexus, infinity, BMW... The only car I liked better than the Avalon was the Audi A8 at $65,000. I will keep this car until it literally falls apart.

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  Very Good - 2003 Toyota Avalon
  By DANIEL GRIFFIN - December 24 - 10:00 am

  This is a very good car. I have owned 3 of them 1996, 1999, and 2002 and all of them were great cars.

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  Cream puff - 2003 Toyota Avalon
  By jp tang - June 22 - 7:13 am

  Extremely quiet running and is very comfortable and very reliable. An excellent car.

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  Looked at everything - 2003 Toyota Avalon
  By Physco - May 19 - 10:00 am

  My wife and I looked at lots of options, attended car shows, read available information and spent 1.5 years before making our decision to buy our Avalon. Since we keep our vehicles longer than 10 years, we are careful when making our decisions to purchase. Our 2nd place choices were the Acura (much less interior room) and the Lexus RX300. We are certain this was the best choice considering the cost of ownership and our tastes.

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  2003 Toyota Avalon - 2003 Toyota Avalon
  By BLH - March 4 - 2:40 pm

  Exceptionally comfortable and functionally includes everything, but lacks excitement. Still gets great gas milage.