Overview & Reviews
The Avalon has been redesigned for 2005 and now offers a more powerful V6 and even more room than before.
- Carefully constructed cabin befitting a Lexus, powerful and smooth V6 engine, superb ride quality, huge rear seat.
- Not as much fun to drive as a Chrysler 300, stability control can only be had on top-rung models.
User Reviews:
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Great Car - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Austin Profeta - January 16 - 11:26 amFirst Toyota, exceeds my expectations. Impressed with fit and finish. Almost bought the Chrysler 300 LTD but this car rides and looks better. Toyota is going to have a hard time holding price on Lexus ES330 once the word gets around on this baby. I only wish I was willing to wait for a LTD model, but the XLS doesnt disappoint
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Best Car I have ever owned! - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By HawyNbenz - December 30 - 2:43 pmI typically get bored of a car after about six months to a year so Ive gone through a bunch of cars but I am loving this Avalon. It is a technological wonder and far exceeds even my demanding expectations. My other driver is a BMW and I sold my Lexus LS430 to get the Avalon and have not been disappointed. It is simply amazing, especially in Limted trim. Smart key and ventilated seats are wonderful. Stereo is a 9 out of 10, not as good as the one in my Bimmer. Extremely quiet and the ride is as good, if not better, than my LS430. I love the luxury features and the fact that it comes in a low-key Toyota package. My Lexus was a bit over the top (though a thoroughly excellent vehicle).
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Wow, great vehicle - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Fran - December 28 - 12:56 amI bought the Avalon XLS, wow what a vehicle. I have owned many Toyotas but they give you every thing with the Avalon. The V-6 is great, it has the get up and GO and gas mileage great. Comfort, ride, handling all are tops. The turning radius is wonderful with this vehicle. Can not say enough about the access and easy controls for radio, temperature control on steering wheel also individual climate controls on dash are not complicated at all. Under the hood everything easy to get to.
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Avalon Experience - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Bob Daugherty - December 11 - 12:23 amThe car is more than can be expected for the price. The Avalon is more Lexus than Toyota. It delivers what Toyota (Lexus) promises in every department.
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Lexus Wannabe - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By EK - October 31 - 4:36 pmThis car is a Lexus wannabe. I made the mistake of trading a 1997 LS400 with 77,000 miles for this pretender. I thought, hey maybe this car will deliver Lexus like quality at more reasonable prices. What a joke. The vehicle came with a door ding which the dealer agreed to fix. Current mileage 425. Problems: Paint bubbles, passenger air curtain column coming loose, GPS panel cover sticking out 1/4 inch, leather steering was abraded, 17 miles per gallon, road noise is my constant companion, surges forward when downshifting and other issues. Worst of all the Toyota factory rep refused to fix anything but the paint bubble. After all, why satisfy the customer?
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Almost a luxury, but.... - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Brad C - October 30 - 7:06 pmGood balance between Performance, size and fuel Economy. Great power, large interior particularly the rear seating. Smooth quite ride, but feels a little floaty driving. We had some issues with the inside trim with fasteners on the window switch housing popping up. It makes me question the interior durability and craftsmanship; however, I believe the engine and transmission and drive components will prove reliable. The leather seems a bit lower grade than my old Acura Legend, but all the newer cars seem to use thinner leather. A nice chunk of paint came off when a large rock hit the front. The large doors/higher rear ends make the car harder to see out of while backing and merging.
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Only Toyota - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Guitarmom - October 28 - 4:40 amWe have purchased many Toyota vehicles but this is the best! We love Toyota due to the quality of the vehicle. They hold their value better than any other vehicle of this price. The ride is super quiet and smooth. It holds to the road great. The ride and drive is super!
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Just about nails it - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Kayaker - October 24 - 4:33 pmFor context, my previous cars were a BMW and Avalon. It came down to the Lexus 330 and this, which offered so much more for the money. Smooth power, comfort, luxury, room to spare in cabin and trunk, and all the toys are the story here. The controls are arranged well and are easy to use. Storage bins are ample and handy. Quality is in evidence everywhere. I looked at about ten large, luxury models in all and this one just stood out.
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The Best Gets Better - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By gene - September 18 - 4:10 pmI followed the new Avalons development from 2003. Toyota kept it a secret amidst all kinds of speculation. I loved my 1998, which has 150,000 miles on it. This one surpasses it by magnitudes of order. I used regular gas in my 98 and Im doing the same in my new Limited -- the difference in responsiveness is minimal so far. Toyota has done good. And I certainly hope that the rumored similarly designed 2007 larger Camry doesnt cramp this Avalons style!!
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Nice car, Major oil leak... - 2005 Toyota Avalon
By Freezer - September 5 - 12:30 pmPurchased in 11/05 as a pre-owned "certified" vehicle. We have the blizzard pearl with black interior. Purchased with 8,000 miles on it. The vehicle handles nice with plenty of horsepower. Noticed an oil leak the first day we brought it home. Brought it back to the dealer and they performed a TSB repair, oil lines etc. To make a long story short we went back to this dealer at least 3 times to fix and to another dealer about 4 additional times to finally get this resolved. We had to involve the Toyota Corp rep to get satisfied results. The engine had to be pulled to find the leak which was a void in the seam sealer near the cam saddle. Lets just say that I never expected this from a Toyota.
