Overview & Reviews

Two colors, Cognac Brown and Constellation Blue Pearl, are dumped for 2001, and an emergency trunk release has been added.

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

• High price tag, funky dash design, toothy chrome grille.

User Reviews:

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  Paint Problem - 2001 Toyota Avalon
  By patc12 - November 28 - 3:36 pm

  I purchased a 2001 Avalon new. I love this car but have one major problem. The paint on the hood is peeling. I contacted Toyota and they claim there have been no other complaints about this model having a paint issue. Anyone else out there have a 2001 with this issue? The other issue I have is with the sensors. I have replaced all or most of them and the check engine light remained on after the last replacement. This issue gets very expensive!

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  Mos Reward - 2001 Toyota Avalon
  By mo - November 18 - 3:56 pm

  Waited till retiring to buy my special car. It is wonderful. Roomy, quiet (hard of hearing but no problem in the Avalon), smooth, reliable, safety features outstanding.

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  toyota avalonxls - 2001 Toyota Avalon
  By bobw - October 9 - 10:00 am

  Rides as good or better than wifes lexus. also has more head-room than the lexus. It is fun to drive and handles well. Have had no mechanical breakdowns in 73,000 miles. Didnt have to get breaks for over 60,000 miles. Most comfortable and fun car as well as most reliable that I have ever owned.

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  very disappointed - 2001 Toyota Avalon
  By lumberbrok - September 20 - 10:00 am

  2 mistakes one for thinking about buying it and the 2nd for doing it. several trips back to dealership (woodgrain-brakes-rotors-dash cracking) 2 front end accidents one with a deer and one with a vehicle at 65 Mph on the interstate and both occurences the air bags have not deployed the last time 09/04/02 the seat belt didnt even lock. Body damage was very severe to the avalon. 5th toyota vehicle we have owned this one has ruint the reputation we are finished with them all together. on a another review that it received a 3 star rating on crash test so this defies my answer to what i think--by the way the ford focus rated higher!

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  After 8 Years, Still Love It - 2001 Toyota Avalon
  By Happy Camper - September 18 - 12:26 am

  Ive owned my 2001 for 8 years and I still love it. Never had a problem with it after 125,000 miles. Passengers get in it today and remark about how nice and comfortable it is. I liked it so much I purchased another new 2008 Avalon 6 months ago for my wife. I kept the 2001 and use it as my daily driver. The 2001 is still worth 1/3 of my purchase price, but I dont even intend to sell it. Ill probably end up giving it to my grand-daughter to drive when she turns 16 in a couple of years. This has been the best car Ive ever owned, including "S class" Mercedes and 740IL BMW. The only difference is the V-8 performance and the cost was 1/3 the price.

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  Quality car - 2001 Toyota Avalon
  By Toyota Avalon xl - June 5 - 5:30 pm

  If you want a quality large sedan, this Avalon is your car! This one has a bench seat which gives you more front seat room; wish they were still made with bench seats. I will hang onto this one because is has one, instead of purchasing a new one. I have had no mechanical problems at all. The car drives very smooth and has great pick up. The love the back end look, the exterior front is kind of boring.

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  My Review - 2001 Toyota Avalon
  By me - February 18 - 3:46 pm

  It is a great car.

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  the perfect car - 2001 Toyota Avalon
  By avinlove - January 12 - 2:00 am

  This is simply the best car ever built for the money. Ive driven better cars but only at 50-150% higher in price.

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  I have the only Avalon with problems - 2001 Toyota Avalon
  By JLG - January 11 - 1:40 am

  OK, I know the Avalon is supposed to be a great car, but Ive had a few expensive problems with brakes. Excessive rust near the rotors caused the brakes to fail after only 35,000 miles, and again at 55,000 miles. Ive been told by two dealers that the brakes will be a chronic problem. Paint on the hood is chipping and peeling, and the CD player had to be replaced after two years. Every other Avalon owner Ive met loves their car, so maybe mine is the exception.

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  I LOVE THIS CAR - 2001 Toyota Avalon
  By bob - December 4 - 4:53 am

  The car has been a joy to own. I intend to purchase a new one at the beginning of the new model year. Gas, oil, lube and tires have been the only expense in operating the vehicle.