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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  Best Value Luxury Automobile on Market - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By ac1065001 - February 25 - 10:43 pm

  If you are looking or a true luxury large car with lots of room at a reasonable price, this is it. Not another competitor can come close and you get it with Toyota reliability and quality. Styling could be improved but if Toyota did that then there truly is no reason to buy a Lexus LS. Seems same reasoning went into nav system. Portable GPS has touch screen for less than $200 now. This one doesnt. Lexus GPS does. If Toyota cleaned up a few very low cost details there would be no reason for the Lexus brand. Toyotas challenge is keeping the "goodness" of this product away from their prospective Lexus customers.

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  2nd Avalon - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Lee Cantrelle - November 30 - 6:47 pm

  This is my second Avalon, first was 2001. This car fits me for size, 62", and still allows comfortable seating in the back. I sold my other one with 140k Miles and the guy drove it to 400k. I have 200k on this 2008. The only issue this car ever gave me was a dead battery. I love the gadgets in this car for laser cruise control and the other creature comforts. I do my regular maintenance as I drive a lot. I am looking at a third one as they have served me well.

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  Nice car but that darned sun roof - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Bug-Man - November 1 - 7:46 am

  Other than problems with the sunroof its a great car, 36 mpg on the interstate, plenty of room and a huge trunk, smooth ride, handles great..

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  Solid - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By the rock - September 29 - 5:33 pm

  Bought the demo with 8k miles on it for mama. She is completely satisfied and so am I. 33 mpg on the highway if you can believe that. That overall has been the most pleasant surprise. Considered the Lexus but why pay 10-15k more? This has all the features without the increase in price. The 08 is sleeker than the 11 and looks sharper.

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  My first Toyota - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Bill - September 29 - 1:26 am

  I bought it used a few weeks ago after much research, thought, and comparisons. I am 59 years old, and have owned many cars. My favorite up to this point was a 1998 Lincoln Continental. I had 90% decided the Avalon Touring was as close as I would ever get to my old continental, so I finally went to try one out. The minute I hit the highway, I knew this was the one. I couldnt be happier after three weeks and 1500 miles. Perfect car for me.

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  "Why purchase a Lexus" - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Craig - June 4 - 10:30 am

  I just recently purchased a 2008 Avalon Limited and I just love it. The car rides very smooth. The interior is very sleek and modern looking with its brushed chrome compartments and stylish dashboard and gauges. The leather seats are also very plush and comfortable. Easily the Toyota Avalon has a huge advantage when comparing everything that comes standard that would have cost thousands more on a Lexus ES. I searched for over a year and there was no other vehicle I found that offered the interior room and standard features for such an affordable price. Thanks Toyota for building my dream car.

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  My First Toyota--What a Rush! - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Scott_in_CA - March 14 - 6:30 am

  After 2 decades of Chrysler products that have great engines but rotting interior and exteriors I have decided to take the plunge...in the 3 weeks I have owned it I love it!!! Great comfort...awesome gas mileage and classy exterior looks.

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  Superior Automobile - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By gmb - February 14 - 7:33 pm

  We previously owned a 96 Avalon, and were very pleased with it. This car, however, is superior in almost every way. We tested against Lexus, Infiniti M, Acura: for features, performance, fuel economy, and price this was the correct decision. This is an outstanding automobile. The styling is a bit stodgy, and the navigation system a bit cumbersome, but these minor drawbacks are more than made up for with comfort, engine response, fuel economy for the HP, and overall integrity/fit and finish. I spent ~3 years researching this choice, and we made the right one. Nice going, Toyota!

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  Best Car Ive Ever Owned - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Scott Monroe - December 6 - 9:50 am

  Just get the basics done on this vehicle, oil changes, brakes, alignments, etc, and it will last forever.

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  2008 Toyota Avalon XLS 4dr Sedan - 2008 Toyota Avalon
  By Mathews - July 24 - 6:26 pm

  Bought mine in Jun 08. The car has a great ride and impeccable interior design. It is quiet and the seats are super comfy. I like the all-power seat options and the full-size spare tire. The bluetooth needs some re-working - it has too much static. The CD-changer and sound are great! The heated seats have been a lifesaver especially on those frigid winter mornings of NE PA. Theres so much leg room in this car- especially for the back seats (cramped back-seating is the reason I shied away from a Volvo. Fuel efficiency is not bad for a 3.5L engine- am averaging 25-28 mpg. BUT- the navigation is the worst! What was Toyota thinking!! Its awkward, difficult and tedious- and its not touchscreen