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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  NOT WHAT I IMAGINED - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By bennettsbebe - November 22 - 9:24 am

  Maybe my expectations were too high, but I am not as impressed as I thought I would be. The rear view mirror cant be adjusted as it hits the ceiling because of placement, the paint is peeling. The front has mysterious issues no one can diagnose including jerking randomly, speaking of jerking the tranny does it too when it wants. The headrests are not adjustable, and the seats are not as comfortable as I hoped. I do like the quite cabin, the amazing sound system, the safety features, and the gas mileage, I have gotten as much as 31.5 on the highway. Still I think that Toyota started cutting corners on many of their vehicles staring in 05. Next car: GERMAN even if they are maintenance needy.

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  This car is a sleeper - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By samuel - September 21 - 8:23 pm

  in my 30 yrs of driving, Ive had more than 20 different cars. a 87 lincoln mk7, 93 sc400, 2002 q45, had been my favorites until buying my 05 avalon limited. nearing 2 yrs with 65,000, all done has been installing ipod plug and oil changes. ive taking 2 yrs of auto courses, so i know about problems with autos. my 05 avalon is a true sleeper. every time i get into it, Im amazed at how it seems to want to be noticed.besides 23 city and 30 plus hwy, it never breaks down. though, like a number of others, i had to be reminded how to use the key fob. thing is why hasnt more be told about this car? my 05 limited is nearly the same car as the 2010 limited,so why hasnt the critics mentioned this?

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  05 Avalon - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By swerge - September 2 - 7:43 pm

  The remote start system is poor at best. It will operate locks across a parking lot but you to be close to start the car. The operation of key fob is tricky then engine stops upon entry and needs to be restarted.

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  Better than your average bear - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Better than your ave - August 18 - 3:56 pm

  Very pleasant highway car. A little large for personal preference. Navigation system could be easier to use.

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  Avalon is affordable luxury and power - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Jerry Boothe - April 2 - 11:26 pm

  Ive driven my Avalon Limited for about a month now and truly enjoy the features and power it brings. I like a car that not everybody buys and you dont see that many on the streets. I did have a 94 Toyota 2 dr Camry and it was a head turner, people still thought it was a new Camry. I tested the Lexus and Hondas and the Avalon to me was the better buy for the money, the luxury AND the power.

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  2005 Avalon - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By ed - March 29 - 11:36 pm

  Good car, had 2004 avalon before this one is better. Tires are expensive to replace. rear seat are roomy and comfortable lot of power

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  Nice Car,Terrible Seats - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Stan - January 23 - 3:56 am

  Styling wise, this vehicle is a great improvement over the previous model. The seats, however, are extremely hard,low quality leather.They tried to create a more expensive look by pleating the leather on the seat backs but all they did was create lumps that stick in your back as well as seams that protrude rather then are concave.My drivers seat has so many lumps that the dealer ordered a new leather cover for it. The ability to adjust the front seat is limited. If you wish to tilt the back up and lower the front the only adjustment brings the the entire seat up vertically so that your head hits the roof.My sons Ford Taurus has better and more comfortable seats.Shame on you Toyota

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  ...and a few years later - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By kydna - January 4 - 8:38 pm

  Still own my 2005 Avalon 7+ years. Almost 41,000 miles. The car has not needed a lot of attention. Now that it does; it calls for the seal to be replaced on the front of the engine block. Oil leak! Of course the engine will have to be removed. 1700.00 repair! Good gas mileage. Seats are fair at best on comfort when heat/cool optioned. Laser cruise is ok for the first 25,000 miles then it is............. particular?? Ok, car but at best a cheap Lexus knockoff!

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  Luxury Car for Moderate Money - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By Bill Fisher - December 4 - 3:20 am

  This car replaced our 2000 Avalon which was stellar. So far the experience is even better with the additional 70 HP compared to the old model and the quieter and more luxurious ride only increases our pleasure. We checked out everything in the price range and nothing came close for the dollar. This thing is whisper quiet, and for my driving style a perfect fit. This is not a sports machine so the handling isnt sports car tight but it is more than adequate for a luxo-mobile. The cabin of the Avalon is a great place to exist and it inspires confidence on the highway or around town. This wasnt my first Avalon and it wont be my last Avalon, I can already tell.

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  STS for 1/3 the $$$$$$$ - 2005 Toyota Avalon
  By mrmose - November 17 - 9:10 pm

  Engine is fantastic, exterior is sleek, interior is good, but seats are not up to the rest of the car. Handling is wonderful, but ride could be a bit more smooth and comfortable. Gas mileage is very respectable with regular gas.