2007 Toyota Avalon

Rating from avalon guy

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"ive been owning and driving the touring trim of toyota avalon 2007 model for couple years now. till date ive faced no breakdowns, the car is regularly serviced by toyota dealer . the car has over 55000 miles on it, when i purchased it cpo it had only 17000 miles on the odometer. ispite of the ruckus created by anti toyota brigade in the garb of nationalism for recall, m,y toyota avalon never experienced any braking issues or acceleration issues neverthless toyota was pro active in fixing the pedals took 30 mins. i use the car extensively have done numerous cross country road trips and over the mountain passes of california nevada etc ive constantly gotten 34mpg on highways when traveling 65 to 75 mph with no sudden acceleration or braking as that reduces your gas mileage. the car has fantastic pickup if you floor it you'll be amazed at the pickup it reaches 60mph in 6.5 seconds leaving bystanders with their jaws open. let me tell you a bit about the ride quality and safety, ive had one occasiopn when a pick up slammed into me from the rear he jumped the redlight but lo and behold there was not dent nothing i guess the impact hit just at the right spot of the bumpers, my 3 yrs old kid was unharmed and safe, on one of my trips to redding a giant tumbleweed struck the car headon it was so huge i couldnt see beyond it but there was no damage. the rear seats recline to offer a truly business class seat type experience the floor is flat making it really comfortable for middle row passenger, the trunk is huge, the best thing is that the outside sound is so minimum one can truly relax and drive. i use only michelin primacy mxv4 tires. the music syst is really good no need to add any aftermarket ones. my suggestion is stop getting disillusioned by the tag oh this car is for retirees (atleast the touring trim which i have can be driven hard) if you want a truly spacious car with cavernous space, hid lights standard on touring, leather seats etc, then go for this car the newer model is even better but sadly they dont offer the touring trim anymore. its way better than a accord or camry and without being a hybrid it churns out 34mpg on highways and 22 in city driving and yea 268bhp at 62500 rpm what a steal. i have the burgundy color with titanium colored rims.lot of people give appreciative looks at the red light and yes im just in my early thirties 32 to be exact. just to give you an idea of its reliability ive driven over 40,000 miles in less ahtna 2 years with no breakdowns considering this car was not bought new. anyone can claim about mpg figures but if you dont believe me get hold of any avalon any trim and drive it for 100 miles at an average speed of 65 to 75mph the onboard computer will tell you how much you're gettin in my case ive stretched it to 34.7 miles at a a number of occasions. considering this car is full size it gives u most bang for ur buck and you dont have to sacrifice your power or feel limited in a hybrid car and not to mention avoid paying a premium price for a hybrid car. its tru nissan leaf has come out with a 25 grand hybrid but if want a powerful car with zipping power mergin and overtaking then forget hybrids"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from supercome

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"great car for the money. exceptional value, great handling. i have owned one for six yrars trouble free"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from commuter

(2)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Handling:		1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"I did have an unexpected acceleration problem. While driving on route 80 towards New York City at approximately 65 to 70 mph, the car decided to accelerate; it lurched forward for a few seconds. Fortunately the road was not crowded at the time and the car stopped accelerating on its own. The dealer was very nice, gave me a rental until the recommended pedal repair was done but given what I have read about what is unknown about the cause of this problem I am still nervous about driving it. I plan to get rid of the car asap."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from An honest reviewer

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I recently acquired a lightly used 2007 Toyota Avalon XL to replace my 2003 Toyota Camry XLE. There is some merit to the other reviews but they are very exaggerated. The V6 motor is strong and much more powerful than my old 4Cyl. It's PLENTY for a typical driver. Seats are a bit firm, but supportive and overall comfortable. Just drove over 400 miles with no discomfort. The interior seams high quality and is typical Toyota - not frilly but nice. The tranny IS different. If you push lightly on the gas at take off, the tranny seems to hesitate a little before finding first gear. It's not near as bad as some make it sound, but is noticeable. Other than that, it shifts fine and provides good smooth power to the wheels. That's about all I'd say is negative about the car. It's a great car, pleasant to drive, and I expect years of good service from it like I have gotten from all my Toyota's. If you want more frills, more power, etc, than you can find in other cars. However, I'll take the reliability and dependability of the Toyota any day. To the people suggestion buying a Cadillac or other brand, let's compare costs after 150,000 miles and see if you still feel the same."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Avalon enthusiast

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"After several months' research and test driving, I convinced my wife to replace her 2003 Mercury Sable with a 2007 Avalon XLS. The only "available" item specified was the $200 Blizzard Pearl paint job. Now, after driving almost 15,000 miles, we both are convinced of the wisdom of our choice. This is the first Toyota we have owned and feel that we could not have done better. It has the most spacious cabin imaginable - especially the rear seat. I do the maintenance (oil and filter changes, engine and cabin air filter changes), special 5-tire rotation, fueling and record-keeping. City driving mpg is about as advertized but on the highway, Toyota has definitely under-promised and over-delivered. We routinely achieve better than 32 mpg on long trips and have seen as high as 35 mpg. Have needed one warranty repair, signaled by the CHECK ENGINE light. Replacement of the fuel vapor recovery canister was required. Problem was probably caused by overfilling tank. Interestingly, a full maintenance manual was discovered on the web, downloaded and burned to a CD."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from 1st Time Toyota Owner

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"First time ever owning a car not made by the big 3. I'm very impressed. Quality, Ride, Dealership, value and Mileage all surpass any American Car I have owned in many years. Never thought I would own a car from a Non American Car Company, but I'm glad I own this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Business Person

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I traded in a Nissan Maxima for the 2007 Avalon. I will have to say that the Avalon is the best vehicle I ever purchased."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Toyota enthusiast

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"What I like: 1) Transmission - the +/- manual/automatic is a great design. There's always the right gear for every situation, passing, mountain roads, open highway, etc. 2) Handling: great on the open road, a luxury ride, plus it handles great on curvy mountain roads - good control and cornering. Better ride than my 01 Avalon, which is still pretty good. 3) Interior: spacious and comfortable. Great rear seats. 4) Excellent milage for a car this size, 25 to 31mpg depending. 5) Power driver seat is very well designed. What I did not like: 1) No key entry on trunk lid. What if you have a dead battery? Is there a way to open the trunk to get your jumper cables, etc.? I don't understand the design idea behind eliminating the trunk key lock. Somebody please enlighten me on this. Can a key lock be retrofitted? I'd pay for it if I had to. 2) the odometers are in an odd place and too small. 3) the 'surround sound' feature is hard to find, requiring about 6 pushes of the right radio button. The surround sound is great on CD or FM, but it makes AM sound like it's coming from a rain barrel. 4) If you're a smoker, there's no ashtray or cigarette lighter. An intentional ommision, I'm told by my dealer. No problem for me. 5) After the first 2600 miles the oil was dirty. Can't wait until 5000 to change it. My 01 Avalon never has dirty oil, even after 124K miles. Am in communication with dealer on this oil situation. 6) Why did they eliminate the two function visors, like the ones on the 01 Avalon? Kind of miss the ability to screen both front and side windows at the same time. In summary, no car is perfect, but this one is right up there with the best on the road. The trunk key lock ommission remains the biggest puzzle for me, however."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Mainely Commuting

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I read all the reviews and wonder what the folks in Calif were driving! This is an absolute wonderful car. Ours is an 05 bought new. Two years of driving back and forth to work and a hair over 100k miles and all we've had to do is front brakes and two sets of tires besides the normal oil changes. Averages 28-29.5 mpg and is extremely comfortable on our daily 3 hour rt commute. The Limited with the "cooling" seats is great. The optional systems for controling the car in bad weather is great also, especially commuting in the winter thru Maine. Excellent comfort, mpg and Toyota reliability. I plan to keep it till 250k miles!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Doc

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"If you want a Lexus, just scrape off the Toyota emblem on the trunk/hood and put an L on the Avalon. I just bought 2 Avalon Limiteds, one for me and one for my wife. I sold my Lincoln Town car and Toyota Sequoya Limited for these. Looks good, drives very well and is very comfortable. I feel more in control than my Lincoln. It certainly is faster. I rent cars about once a week all over the country and usually am given a premium car based on my seniority. I am always glad to get back home to my Avalon. Honestly, to get a marginally better car, you will have to pay 20-30K more, and then you are mostly paying for the brand. I can afford more expensive cars, but with the savings I got by buying the Avalons, I bought my daughter a car as well (Prius, I am not willing to put out that much for 3 Avalons). If you have the money, you would be foolish not to buy an Avalon. If you have enough to buy a top of the line Lexus, forget it and buy 2 Avalons. In respect of the next few reviews, my paint is just fine, the sound system is as good as my Lincoln and the interior is just fine, thank you."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A