2011 Toyota Avalon Consumer Reviews

2011 Toyota Avalon

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2011 Toyota Avalon

Kelley Blue Book Retail $24,200–$25,600  

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Average Rating

4.7 out of 5
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Comfort:4.8 out of 5
Performance:4.7 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.4 out of 5
Interior Design:4.6 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.7 out of 5
Reliability:4.8 out of 5

42 out of 46 people would recommended this car to a friend

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It keeps suprising me

by Mike B.
from Hurricane, WV | January 4, 2013

Rating from

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

"Purchased 2011 Toyota Avalon Limited with 5,300 miles. We wanted a vehicle with a large interior, good gas mileage, excellent repair history, good safety rating. We like the softer ride of the previous model Avalon when compared to the new 2013 design which has a stiffer suspension. Everything about the car is better than a Lexus LS 400 I had in the 90's. The "true cost to own" is outstanding."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Perfect cruiser.

by Big Dog
from Indiana | December 4, 2012

Rating from

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

"IF you want room for yourself, 3 other adults, lots of luggage and still be very comfortable, buy an Avalon. The 2011 was loaded, low miles, and drives and handles like brand new. The technology interfacing and usage is so user friendly and intuitive. Its perfect. Since my first Toyota purchase in 1972, I have owned 6 Toyotas, and have never regretted my purchase. This is my 3rd Avalon and I expect to keep this a long long time! Great value, great driver."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Avalon silver is tne new gold.

by Carman
from Atlanta, GA | November 26, 2012

Rating from

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

"I have 3 Avalons and was getting ready to replace my current 2006 XLS model with 80,000 miles. I wanted a Limited and that was my goal. I ended up by purchasing a car from an independent and was floored when he delivered the car. Ideally I wanted a black, however I got a silver colored one. Interior: Perforated dual heated/air conditioned front seats with leather. Memory driver side seat positions (one push - 1 for my wife and the other for myself). Navigation/CD (4) system. The 2006 had a 6 cd changer so this was disappointing. The GPS is not the best in the world, having been accustomed to a Garmin. Well placed and ergonimically designed dashboard and positioning of the controls. Steering wheel with audio remote, integrated phone, blue tooth and Satellite radio. Back up camera with wide angle view, great for reversing in confined spaces. Spacious rear seats, and the reclining position is wonderfu. Exterior: Alloy wheels, rear spoilers, tinted windows (all 4). Good looks. Eye turning. All in all this is my 4th Avalon and plan on keeping this for a long while. Driving:Rides extremely comfortable especially on the highways. Steering is firm much moreso that on the 2006 model. Power was not as responsive as the 2006, but still good. Fuel economy. I do 62 miles round trip each day- 25 mpg or better if no traffic. I have reached 27 mpg on no school days. What more can I say . It glitters even though not gold, (the color of my 2006) silver is the new gold"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Worst car I ever owned

by No More Toyota
from CO | October 27, 2012

Rating from

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

"I bought a 2011 Avalon Limited and had problems with the automatic climate control. I had to take the car in 8 times and the last time they had the car for 52 days. The dealer finally brought in some engineers from Japan and they supposedly fixed the problem, but I certainly didn't think it was fixed. I owned the car for 8 months and had use of it for 6 months. As soon as I got the car back after it was "fixed" I immediately traded it for a Hyundai Genesis."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Avalon 2011

by Slapshot
from Buckeye AZ | June 29, 2012

Rating from

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

"I purchase my Avalon Limited in July 2011 and have been impressed with the comfort, styling, and of course the performance. Friends of my who have ridden in my Avalon were very impressed with the ride, very smooth and comfortable even had one guy tell me it rides better than his Caddy. Another friend said that we had purchase a Camry on Steroids because his didn?t have the same pickup and go as the Avalon or comfort."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Nice Ride

by Saddlebrooke
from Saddlebrooke, Az | June 4, 2012

Rating from

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

"The 2011 Toyota Avalon exudes class. It is a poor man's chance to drive one of the best. My wife gets 28.5 mpg. Interestling, the mpg went from 27 to 29 when I installed a K&M filter. I really have not opened it up yet at 4000 miles, but it did note a shocking surge while passing when I needed it. The experts say the design is booring, but I find them booring and lacking confidence in themselves. The experts say the trunk is small, what kind of stuff do they need to haul? The LTD has everything in and out, and as an audiophile, the stereo beats my Bang and Olufson. I got the cooled seats and they are cool. I read a complaint that they were uncomfortable and one guy said he could feel the seat interior upon his posterior, but I think he needs to look within, not at Toyota. Yeah, I know, the Toyota folks finally will succumb to the criticism about booring design and finally take a page out of Hyandais design for 2013, but for me, right now, the 2011 Toyota Avalon Limited is TIMELESS."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Nicest vehicle I have owned

by AC folk
from Mount Pleasant, TX | March 10, 2012

Rating from

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

"Very pleased to upgrade to the Avalon. Upgraded from a VW passat; was looking to get away from road noise!! There is most certainly no road noise. The Limited of course was our option. Heated AND cooled seats were hard to pass up! Navigation also a huge plus! Purchasing the vehicle "certified used", we felt, was the absolute best way to go!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Best car ever

by blddutch
from Ames, IA | February 20, 2012

Rating from

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

"The car is quiet and comfortable. Excellent effieciency (better than window) and above average acceleration."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Reliable Performance

by 1993 Avalon
from Los Angeles | January 11, 2012

Rating from

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

"I bought a second hand 1993 Avalon from a firend and I am the 3rd owner. The car was too old that there is 300,000 miles on it when I bought it and the paint is not the best condition. But it it still drive smooth better than the newer Ford Focus I have driven. My mechanic was laughing when I brought him the car for an oil chage, he said I would run it only for 350,000 and the engine will give up. I have hoped to use it only for a year until I have saved enough for a new car, the car past it 360,000 miles now and it is still running. The engine is giving it sign of being old, there are little smoke sometimes when driven too far, but in all a very reliable car. If I have a money, I will definitely buy another Avalon."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


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Fabulous car!

by JeGolf
from Virginia Beach, VA | December 27, 2011

Rating from

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

"I love the way this car handles in all kinds of traffic. It is very quick. It is not quite as nimble as the 2007 Avalaon Touring Model (discontinued), but far beetr than any car its size. I drove everything before I bought this. It has a lot more room than a Lexus ES at a lot less money."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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