Overview & Reviews

After a body makeover and safety improvements (side airbags) last year, the Avalon heads into '99 with only minor updates. Daytime running lights with auto-off color-keyed foglamp covers and dual heated color-keyed power mirrors are new this year. A new three-in-one ETR/cassette/CD sound system is optional on the XL model and Lunar Mist Metallic replaces Golden Sand Metallic.

• A lack of interior room and out-of-date styling.

User Reviews:

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  1999 AVALONS ARE THE BEST - 1999 Toyota Avalon
  By Ron with the avalon - February 13 - 10:00 am

  This car by far is the best car for under 30,000 fully loaded, this car is a toyota, which is the maker of Lexus, which is the maker of the ES400, This model Avalon is the same exact car...but $10,000 less!

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  Great mileage for a big car - 1999 Toyota Avalon
  By TOYOTA BUYER - March 19 - 6:46 pm

  Great car except for the springs and struts. At 25k miles the ride started to become very hard. Felt every bump. Complained to dealer and toyota. Their solution was too much air in tires. This while under warranty. Having springs and struts replaced at 55k miles. This should solve problem. Toyota will not be my choice to do the work. Taking to independent garage. Really believe the spring problem was known and ignored by toyota, since it only affected ride comfort, not handling. Also bought 2004 Avalon XL and the ride quality between the two is laughable. 2004 rides on air, 1999 inspects all defects in the road.

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  Seriously consider this car - 1999 Toyota Avalon
  By HARRY - March 7 - 10:00 am

  Classy black roomy sedan with gold package, alloy wheeols, CD & cassette,power seats, front & side airbags, top steady performer, in 62000miles never needed to add oil between 4000 mile changes, one owner,one driver, no smokers,garage kept,mileage 17.2 and 26.7,alarm system, AC,tilt,tint,cruise,leather,ABS, traction. Accident free, miant records kept incl 61000 mile manuf. specs completed with automatic new timing belt and all hose and wire connections certified,repack bearings,and all other manuf. recomended replacements and checkups.

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  A wonderful car to drive each day. - 1999 Toyota Avalon
  By Rich W. White - January 18 - 10:00 am

  Excellent build quality, both inside and out. Very smooth ride. Good acceleration for a large car. Large backsear with lots of legroom. Trunk large enought to accommodate a familys vacation needs or four sets of golf clubs. Comfortable seats. This is what fullsized Buicks, Mercurys, and Oldsmobiles should have been.

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  99 Avalon - 1999 Toyota Avalon
  By rocketdun - January 1 - 10:00 am

  I have had to replace the O2 sensors and several related components. The front struts and strut towers. According to the dealer they were not warrant or extended warranty items. They were replaced about 50,000. I can understand the struts, but not the towers also. This vehicle has a huge rear seat, and a huge trunk, the trunk is big enough to carry lots of cargo

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  not good for this price car - 1999 Toyota Avalon
  By Don como - December 12 - 10:00 am

  I have had an oil leak, emergency brake that sticks and never has been fixed properly, in fact it has to be adjusted again after they installed a new one, I have a side mldg falling off, the windshield motors and linkage had to be replaced, I have had the air bag light stay on and come on while riding in the car. Right now their is a metal clanging noise in the motor. The car has only 27,000 miles on it. For the price paid for this car I would rate as a picece of junk. My problem is not with the dealer, it is the quality of the car, they talk about Toyota quality, not with this car.

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  Toyota Avalon 1999 XLS - 1999 Toyota Avalon
  By Ron - November 6 - 9:43 pm

  This vehicle has been my best auto purchase to date considering I paid $15900 in the summer of 2002 with approximately 48000 miles after it came off a lease. It is very roomy and luxurious plus it gets decent gas mileage in Southern California traffic @ 23 mpg! On the freeway with no a/c it gets 29 mpg. The construction is very sturdy and it has only required normal replacement of 4 tires, battery,platinum spark plugs and brake pads. The only unusual replacement item was the coil pack which I installed myself becuse the dealer cost was outrageous. Id recommend buying the Haynes repair manual to all!

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  Best Car Ive Ever Owned!! - 1999 Toyota Avalon
  By Happy Camper - September 18 - 4:06 pm

  Purchased used with 49000 miles, Ive had no problems except a bad O-2 sensor. Wonderful ride, exceptional interior comfort, and a great sound system. My model is the Platinum Edition that came with a few extras including perforated leather seats,custom mats, and custom wheels. Looks better than most newer versions and a whole lot better than the current model. Reeks of quality.

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  AVALON - 1999 Toyota Avalon
  By roniah - August 8 - 2:00 am

  Reliability for the most part has been excellant. Nice looking car for price range. Needs new trunk caulking..leaks some in heavy rain.. Had to replace front struts and front strut holders at 59,000 miles.

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  susies star - 1999 Toyota Avalon
  By susan skinsch - May 13 - 10:00 am

  car is very reliable-economical and comfortabl