Overview & Reviews

Entering its second generation, the 2000 Avalon is roomier, more powerful and more technically advanced. The Kentucky-built Avalon features new styling inside and out, enhanced safety features, increased engine performance, and more comfort and convenience than its predecessor.

• Lexus-like quality, smooth V6 engine, huge rear seat.

• High price tag, new styling might not go far enough to avoid blandness.

User Reviews:

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  2000 Avalon Rattles - 2000 Toyota Avalon
  By brownstone - October 15 - 10:00 am

  My 2000 avalon is an american car,Toyota is no longer japanese.The performance of this car above average.It has good power and acceleration.It is very comfortable and spacious.I havent had the car very long.This car could really use some interior inhancements.Riding on textured roads the inside rattles so bad you can not take peacful ride with the stereo off.The rattles are terrible.I have it at the dealership twice,they cant seem to quite the rattles.The car handles well,quite at highway speeds.Had to get the rotors turned.The car has only 38000 mi.The car accelerates abrutly out of turns.

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  Toyota 2000 Avalon XLS - 2000 Toyota Avalon
  By Dan - July 6 - 4:13 pm

  Big car. Great when having friends or large family trips. 2000 Model looked good inside all controls convenient. Did not use sun roof but came with car. Skid control was not worth the extra I paid for it. Would not purchase that again even though I live in Northeast did not use it much. For 6 years most everything stayed intact and no problems. You have to love the interior room for everyone it is great! Also not that bad on gas. Had a very quiet ride. Into my 7th year things started falling apart. From 7th to 9th year replaced close to $1,300 in sensors over two years. Small parts started falling apart. Could not use mid grade had to stay with Premium or got poor performance. Leather not soft and plushy even started to wear a lot.

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  Comfortable and Reliable - 2000 Toyota Avalon
  By Daniel - May 11 - 1:23 pm

  Never had a problem since I bought the car in 2000. Very comfortable and quiet. Good acceleration and mediocre brakes. Less than satisfactory gas mileage in city driving. Car rattles unlike near luxury car when driving over uneven surface. Suspension could be a little stiffer. Sound system could be a little better.

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  Toyota & Lexus are the only cars... - 2000 Toyota Avalon
  By Peet - April 26 - 2:00 am

  For those that doesnt know: Toyota Avalon 2000 has THE SAME ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AS LEXUS ES 300 Its sooo quiet... Its very comfortable ROOOOOOMY !!!and very depandable I have only one electrical problem: Side airbag sensor mulfunction, I guess its because is not made in Japan but in USA and Quality Control in States is not as tight as it is in Tokyo The SRS light start and keep blinking and I let my Toyota Dealer work on that. Other than that car is really great it really is a pleasure drive handles great on the road, well maybe brakes and audio system (XL-ONLY) could be better... Highly recommend to everyone !!!

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  200,000+ miles and still going strong - 2000 Toyota Avalon
  By emilylwallace - March 23 - 7:24 pm

  This car has been in my family since its original purchase in 2000. The car was passed onto me in 2008 with 150,000 miles on it. It still drives like the day it was purchased. The interior cabin is dead quiet and the ride is incredibly smooth. It is fantastic for road trips, it gets about 30 mpg on the highway using regular fuel. It accelerates well for a car of its size. It handles well in snow, as long as you drive accordingly. It is incredibly reliable, it starts up right away every morning (even when it is 5 degrees outside). Also, the sound system is fantastic.

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  Love my Avalon - 2000 Toyota Avalon
  By Sharon40 - February 17 - 10:00 am

  This is my first experience with a "non- American car and I couldnt be happier. I love to drive this car. I feel safe and very comfortable. I love how it looks and handles. My husband liked my car so well that in 2001 he bought himself a Toyota Tundra which he also is very happy with. I have 31,000 miles on my car and 0 problems. Again, great CAR!

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  Toyota Avalon A good car - 2000 Toyota Avalon
  By mholi - August 31 - 10:00 am

  I bought my Avalon in 2000 with 8,000 miles on it. I was impressed by the smooth ride and the comfort of this vehicle. Two tall adult 6 fit in the back seat comfortably and three adults can fit in the back seat with no problem. I had to have my brakes replaced several times. Overall if given the choice I would buy the avalon again. I have taken several trips and the smooth comfortable ride makes the avalon a good choice. Would I would buy another avalon in the next few years? Definitely if the brakes were better. If the brakes are not better I may make a different choice.

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  Best Car Ive Ever Owned - 2000 Toyota Avalon
  By Landtuna - July 29 - 2:26 am

  Wifes car but I drive it often. Had one service visit in ten years - dirty MAF sensor. Doesnt get any better than that. Does everything youd want it to do in silence and comfort. Remarkably large cabin for a mid-sized vehicle. Trunk holds a ton of stuff too. JBL sound system is great. Visibility is outstanding (except as noted below). Wife gets 22 MPG (reg gas) around town. I get almost 30 on highway. Paint still looks like new. Only one small and insignificant rattle in almost 90K miles. I call it a Japanese Buick but its much better than a GM car.

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  Affordable Luxury - 2000 Toyota Avalon
  By CPZ - May 9 - 11:20 am

  Cars interior, handling,quietness, leather, computer dash make the car a pleasure to drive and be in. Very reliable. Trunk is huge. More interior room than my es300 had.

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  The Mighty Avalon - 2000 Toyota Avalon
  By cardodger - May 5 - 9:18 pm

  I purchased my XLS used with 175,000 miles on it. I was looking for reliability, safety, and a low payment vehicle that could help me while I paid of credit cards. The car has been reliable, comfortable, and a pleasure to own. Everyone wants me to do the driving when a group is going somewhere and no-one thinks it has the mileage that it does (200K+ now). I keep getting the urge to look at other cars that might be more sporty or fun to drive but look at the reviews and issues with other cars and cant think of anything more fun than having had no problems at all with this terrific car. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to drive - any distance...