Overview & Reviews

More power, more torque and added standard features make the Avalon one of the most appealing full-size sedans

• Toyota reliability, powerful V-6 engine, fit and finish

• Snoozeville, but still more enticing than, say, a Buick LeSabre

User Reviews:

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  great car - 1997 Toyota Avalon
  By pphill - September 23 - 10:00 am

  Great vehicle for comfort, power and economy. Performs well in mountains without downshifting on upgrades. Drives like a sportscar with flat, sure tracking and cornering. Maintenance is negligible and at 132,000 it still does not use any oil but has a very, very minor oil drip (probably from a valve cover gasket).

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  After two years with Avalon - 1997 Toyota Avalon
  By Edward - March 4 - 10:00 am

  I bought my 97 Avalon XL (bench front seat) two years ago and I really enjoying this car. Previously I owned Nissan Maxima, Lincoln Mark VII, BMW 528 and Lincoln Towncar but none of these cars made to 80000 miles without ANY problems. What I like the most about Avalon its RELAIBLE, its big, quiet and comfortable. The only thing I don’t like in this car is design of radio and CD changer (Not dashboard). I would recommend this car to anybody who is looking for passenger car.

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  Dependable with great value - 1997 Toyota Avalon
  By CISinger88 - October 5 - 10:00 am

  My mother bought hers used at 34,000 miles. Now has 167,000, and have had very few problems. Car handles reasonably well for a large car. Toyota 12 disc CD Changer in trunk stopped working at 45,000 after living on a gravel road, laser was scratched. Dealer warrenty was expired on electronics. I used the car for several road trips and was always comfortable - the climate control is great. Keyless entry stopped working at 99,000 - dealer had to recode the system for new remotes.

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  avalon97 - 1997 Toyota Avalon
  By hewitt - July 17 - 10:00 am

  have driven it to tah and back arizona and return nova scotia and back a delight to drive absolutely no problems

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  Wish I wasnt getting rid of mine - 1997 Toyota Avalon
  By calimama - March 30 - 3:13 pm

  I bought this car with 92,000 miles on it several years ago, using it for commercial (livery) use and then driving from Massachusetts to California in it. I now have over 152,000 miles on it. I had to replace brakes/rotors as well as the shocks (which I didnt bother fixing for 4 years, actually), but absolutely trusted this car all the way (no major repairs, just routine stuff). Unfortunately, my husband crashed it recently, and would rather spend $7k on a Honda rather than $3k to fix the Avalon. Im heartbroken, but well still hold on to it in our garage and perhaps fix it later.

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  257,233 miles and going strong - 1997 Toyota Avalon
  By kas76051 - January 15 - 7:06 am

  Bought this car when it had 85,409 miles on it. Have replaced struts, brakes, tires, keep the oil and all fluids changed according to Toyota specs/timings. This has been a great car, so much so I just gave it to my youngest daughter for college and I went out and found another great 97 Avalon XL with leather and sunroof. These cars will go the miracle mile if you do everything on a regular schedule, this is especially true of the timing belt--dont push past the 90K mile interval.

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  Awesome! - 1997 Toyota Avalon
  By Kalan - March 20 - 2:00 am

  A truly tremendous car. For a used car it cant be beat! I love it. I have owned 28 vehicles and this is great!

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  horseys avalon - 1997 Toyota Avalon
  By horsey bjornsen - February 21 - 9:40 pm

  Very reliable vehicle, good in city and on the road. Excellent mileage. Somewhat noisy rear end, sort of a whining sound, noticeable only to regular driver. Only repair other than normal maintenance was replacement of transmission sensor; $350.

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  Great Car - 1997 Toyota Avalon
  By mcrews1407 - October 21 - 10:00 am

  Bought at 40k, now have 175k. Lots of room, very comfortable after long trip. I am 63" and fit!!!!! Very reliable. Have regular maintanience done. Replaced strus and shocks at 100k. Alt. at 125K and rack and pinion at 175. Great engine and Trans. I run a 225/60 tire. a step up from the factory size. Helps handling.

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  Excellent value! - 1997 Toyota Avalon
  By Bert - October 6 - 12:20 pm

  Just purchased for my college daughter - 150K miles - $4,250. Such a solid car. Very quiet, extra roomy, powerful V-6. As others have noted, it has suspension issues, sounds like a bucket of bolts on rough roads. Going in for suspension overhaul next week, should be set for another 100,000 miles. Little to no rust. Love the car! My wife and I own an 02 Avalon, so I was very happy to find a family-owned used one for my kid.