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1997 Toyota Avalon consumer reviews

$23,608–$24,428 MSRP range
side view of 1997 Avalon Toyota
(26 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.9
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97 with 270k on it buy it

Got one with 270k on it it just runs like a clock.dont over heat eats up the road solid gas miles only had it for a few days but it's just a beast you get a chance to buy an old one for a few k do it you got a daughter this car will start up an run

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Absolute best car ever made

This is hands down the greatest, most reliable, and functional car I’ve ever owned. I received this car from my cousin a year and a half ago and I’ve put 25,000 miles on it so far. The car has 290,000 miles and I just drove it from Southern California to Tennessee and had zero problems. This car absolutely walked up the Rocky Mountains through Colorado. I drove for 22 hours straight and got 30 mpg the entire way. Absolute unit of a car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I cant part with it

Very good for long journeys, great mileage, stable on high speed and very safe. I bought it used as second owner for my daughter. She graduated two degrees driving it and passed it on to her younger sister who equally drove till graduation. The car drove Florida-TN 4return trips, then TN-California without any problem I still own the car and she is such a lady. I cant find myself parting with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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the reliable car i ever had as daily driver

This car met all my daily needs it has plenty space for a small family of 4 or 5 has a aux/USB compared to most newer car today from my opinion i will take this this one any day..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have owned. Still runs great!

A great car for getting around town and commuting family or friends around. Got me to work and to get my son from school everyday. Very spacious and comfortable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Better than I expected

This toyota has a lot of power. All accessories work, except the clock. Has a smooth ride and stops well. If it only rear back-up camera.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best and most reliable car i ever owned.

I bought this car with over 200.000 miles and it Keeps going. Getting ready to change out the timing belt but other that that regular oil changes is all im going to do.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Absolutely bullet proof reliability 371,000 miles

The most reliable vehicle I’ve owned . Some interior materials are sub par. The mechanical design is perfectly matched , very comfortable smooth , quiet ride

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Routine maintenance and one repair in 15yrs.

Best vehicle we have ever owned. Very comfortable and dependable. We now own a 2014 Toyota Avalon that we bought in 2016. It has been another smooth riding dependable vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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20 year old steady ride

Solid runner and stylish too interior comfortable good mileage car tires were in great shape Leather interior was nice exterior showed age but no rust anywhere...... These makes can run til 250000 miles or better

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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