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Avalon worth a look - 1996 Toyota Avalon
By TXToyota - November 14 - 10:00 amThis is the first Toyota Ive ever owned. Ive been very satisfied with the reliablilty and performance of the Avalon. Id buy another if the following were taken care of. The distributor/dealer network needs reworking.The distributor network adds after market accessories. The result is the 2 sticker system. The dealer network is substandard. In every case, theyve produced substandard or incomplete at dealer prices. In short, the car was purchased based on Consumer Reports testing. They were right on. You can drive it with just changing oil, air filters, and timing belts and probably drive for 200,000+ miles.
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Only car Ive liked after two years - 1996 Toyota Avalon
By Jess of Waco - October 16 - 10:00 amIve had a Merecedes roadster, a couple of Volvos, several Buicks, Oldses, and other comfy cars but this 96 Avalon is the best. The suspension has had strut problems, but otherwise, at 122K, its a fine-running, easy on the body kinda car. And although it has a "Cashmere Beige" stodgy exterior, it has surprising performance and can really scoot when you need it to. If you can find an Avalon at a good price, BUY IT!
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Wonderful - 1996 Toyota Avalon
By Witalis - June 21 - 12:16 pmI just bought this car when it was standing in a lot for 2 years according to the owner. I dont know why he didnt use it. I bought it with 197K miles on it. It runs smooth, has power, is very comfy and all the electronics work. The radio was replaced a few years ago. The only things I have to fix are a flex pipe and the inner tie rod end, due to wear. Amazing that these are the only things that need replacing. Great mileage I filled up once for $20 on premium and the needle moved a little with the 40 miles I made so far.
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Very Reliable! - 1996 Toyota Avalon
By DL - November 4 - 8:33 pmGreat running car. Roomy and very good visibility all around. This Toyota has been the family "work horse" for those everyday short trips to school and shopping. Comfortable, and quiet ride. Good gas mileage all around. I run 87 octane with no problems. Reasonable maintenance cost. Original owner... this is a keeper!
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Luxury Toyota - 1996 Toyota Avalon
By vinster29 - April 10 - 2:00 amI have had my Avalon for 8 years now and it has been a great car to drive. I love the larger interior and big trunk too. The A/c and heater are ten times better at cooling and heating than my Lexus. The ride is excellent and the engine is awesome. The paint does chip off really easy but overall this car has been the best Toyota that I have ever owned.
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Comfortable, Reliable and Bland - 1996 Toyota Avalon
By AZDave - January 14 - 1:16 amWe purchased our Avalon with 13,300 miles on it in August 1996 and sold it in September 2007 at 94,000 miles. My wife wanted a mid-to-large size sedan; this car replaced a 1986 Mercedes 300E. It was not purchased as a "glamor car." We bought the base XL model and added alloy wheels and pinstriping to spruce it up a bit. For 9 of the 11 years we owned it we lived in Southern CA; the last two years weve been in Tucson, AZ. Total cost of maintenance (including 14 tires) was $5,200, about $40/month. Usage was about 80% around town and 20% on the highway. The 192 hp engine proves good (but not blazing) acceleration. Overall a good - but not great - car.
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Solid, comfortable, reliable, bland - 1996 Toyota Avalon
By Dave N. - November 12 - 9:30 pmI bought this car used in August of 96, with 13,300 miles on it. It now has 92,300 miles, so I have driven it 79,000 miles in 10.5 years - an average of 7,500 miles/year. The car has been utterly reliable; Ive spent less than $5,000 in maintenance over the years Ive owned it, including three sets of tires and an occasional detailing. That works out to less than 7 cents per mile. Most of its mileage has been around town (21 mpg) with a few long road trips (24 mpg). The Avalon is a comfortable car, and handsome in a bland sort of way. Its reasonably peppy, but not a road rocket. Overall, Ive been very satisfied with this car and may well buy another Avalon someday.
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Avalon: 133k of Reliability & Value - 1996 Toyota Avalon
By Isoka - June 6 - 10:00 amIve driven my Avalon for six years after buying it used, driving on a combination of high speed freeway and beat up lousy DC streets. The car is bulletproof. No mechanical problems at 133,000 miles. Never replaced timing belt. People get in the car, cross their legs in the back seat, and ask, "what is this car??" Used two different Toyota dealers over this time, but neither was worth a damn. Luckily the cars dont break, so you dont have to see them much.
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Avalon Troubles - 1996 Toyota Avalon
By hat7e - April 29 - 10:00 amI had a few, but significant problems with the avalon. The transmission needed to be replaced after 3 years, 80,000 miles. Which unfortnately came after warranty coverage. The problem has now come back requiring complete replacement again. Otherwise the car has run great, great highway cruising. If you can find one is good shape I would recommend buying one. I think my problem is atypical.
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Excelente - 1996 Toyota Avalon
By Carqueen - March 9 - 12:26 amI bought my Avalon this year and it was 13 years old with 186,000 miles already on it... I just love it... Ive had some major repairs but they were no more than 3000 bucks... Which is cheap for a car that is that old with such high mileage... I would recommend this car 100%... I just love my Avey... Its roomy... all my "big" friends can fit in it comfortably and that was a huge concern for me because Im not small myself... this car is just perfect... but it is a toyota...
