Overview & Reviews

A midcycle refresh brings a six-speed automatic transmission (in place of last year's five-speed auto) and minor upgrades to the braking system. All 2008 Toyota Avalons have new headlamps, a revised front fascia and a more compact keyless remote, while the Limited gets chrome door handles. Inside, the wood-grain and metallic surface treatments are updated, while a nine-speaker audio system with an MP3-compatible CD changer and auxiliary audio jack is now standard on all models except the Limited. An eight-way power front passenger seat is included in the XLS and Limited, and the latter also comes with Bluetooth.

• Seats five adults in comfort, attractive cabin design with high-quality materials, composed and quiet ride, powerful and efficient V6, available upscale amenities, high crash-test scores.

• Expensive for its class, refined nature leaves little room for personality, rear seats do not fold.

User Reviews:

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  What more can you say about the toyota avalon???? - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Michael A Beard - November 7 - 6:30 pm

  We just have not had any complaints. It runs and looks great. If it had AWD we would not consider another car.

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  Avalon Limited - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Raymond Soristo - October 20 - 12:36 pm

  I seriously considered a Lexus 350 EX but the premium fuel factored with a trouble free 148K on the 2001 turned me back to the 2008 Avalon Limited. Size and comfort are unbeatable.

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  Unexpectedly Luxurious - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By LZJay - May 5 - 8:16 pm

  Im a traveling salesman and I used to rent these on the road. Then I decided to buy one cause it was so comfortable and drove so well. Its definitely a big car but it doesnt feel OR handle like one. It handles like more like sport sedan though far from sports coupe. The back seat is huge which is great if you take clients out for meals or have kids who like to kick your seat: their feet dont reach! Love the heated/AC seats and the moon roof. The NAV and LCD screen is great. The trunk is big enough for all of my sales material, a car seat and my golf clubs at the same time. The 7-speaker JBL sound system is great. It has the same look and feel as the Lexus GS but is priced smartly

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  We Upgraded From BMWs to the Avalon - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Joe-Fix-It - March 25 - 5:13 am

  After seven BMWs and several other German cars we got smart. No more arrogant service department and $1500 bills to fix something. We upgraded to the Avalon. A summer vacation trip with four adults and lots of luggage saw mileage range from 29 to a high 36 MPG on regular. The rear reclining seats are worth the price of admission. The Bluetooth is simple to set up and use. Best of all is the interior room and comfortable ride. We are a very tall family (Im 6 2" and the shortest one). After @18000 miles we have had NOTHING that needed fixing or adjusting

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  This one I like - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Per - February 22 - 2:00 am

  Intended to buy a Camry from 2001 ended up with Avalon Touring. Already at test driving the car, it had similar features as my Volvo V70. A nice smooth ride. After only one week of driving, I have found the MPG (Vs. listed on websites) much better. So far I have been averaging 28.7 in combined city and highway driving! This is not from the dash-info, but personal log. All features working perfectly. Never thought I would become a Toyota owner, I am happy with this one!!

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  Nicest Car I Have Ever Owned - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By reel_freak - December 18 - 8:40 pm

  A great car. Fit and finish are superb. When the door shuts, you feel encapsulated in your own world. Our three daughters love the back seat and think the reclining feature is the coolest thing. Im impressed with fuel economy thus far. After 1000 miles, I am averaging 26 MPG city/highway. The engine has plenty of power, but the transmission seems to search for the proper gear when the gas pedal is mashed. Not an unsafe feeling, but car seems uncertain of how or when to shift. Ride is smooth and quiet. Despite being the Touring model, I wouldnt consider this a sports sedan. However, handling for a car this size is adequate. I do wish it had an integrated compass. Very happy overall.

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  Disappointed - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By cadllac man - November 10 - 3:46 pm

  After 1500 miles our 2006 Toyota Avalon needed a new engine because of a condition know as valve lash. Fitzgerald replaced the car with another new Avalon at no cost to us. We purchased a new 2008 Avalon. After 13,000 miles this engine when first started and driven has begun to make knocking noises. The noise gets lower when the engine warms up. There is nothing that be done. Just hope for the best and change the oil sooner than factory specks.

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  Not many cars offer the blend Avalon has - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By happyowner - October 23 - 6:56 am

  If you have a shopping requirement for lots of room, fuel efficiency, 5-star NHTSA ratings all around, Toyota-like reliability & resale value you may find the list is quite short as I did. A 3600lb sedan with true seating for 5, 95mph 1/4 mile trap, and real world 32mpg regular in rural driving seems like a contradiction to me but this car is proof otherwise. Comfort and performance are well documented and all of it is true. Fun to drive of 8 because I find myself looking forward to driving it almost as much as old RX-8. Only 2 things wrong with the car so far if picky: the rain sensing wipers dont activate in misty conditions and the wood panel on driver door is misaligned.

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  greatest car ever owned - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Larry Ketcham - October 18 - 9:29 am

  new tires 210000 miles

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  2008 Toyota Avalon XLS - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Tim Phillips - October 13 - 7:12 am

  Still a Great dependable car