I have a 2007 Toyota Avalon Limited. Has nearly 263K miles. Still RUNNING and DRIVING good. Other than my 2000 Honda CR-V EX which I still have as well, it is one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. Great gas mileage for a V6. If driven conservatively, which I do most of the time, it has the fuel efficiency of a 4 cylinder and it has the POWER of a V8 when I put the PEDAL to the METAL.
Yeah, I'm completely surprised how Fast my 2008 is---but not so much when there is a second person in the car---let alone a full backseat. Needless to say, I try to KEEP the car empty !
@@alljerseysmatter.I test drove a 2006 back in May and I was doing burnouts easily. Threw me back in the seat and I had my brother in the passenger seat too
I currently drive a 06 Limited with 187,000 on the clock .. One of the most smoothest running cars you could drive! I could barely feel it running at stop lights and fuel mileage is outta this world for a V6 .. On a recent trip to Rhode Island I got her up to 29.3 miles a gallon at average 75-80mph 😁 AC compressor just seized up and the Cat is starting to rattle a lil but Man O Man this baby moves like it had 40,000 on the clock! Would definitely recommend 👍🏽
We purchased ours in December 2020 for $10k with 131k miles. Time for the second oil change. I love everything about it. It’s comfortable, has excellent features and great mileage. I still can’t bring myself to part with my 04 Camry XLE though.
What a gorgeous Avalon, these are some of my favorite cars. I'm envious! I think it's an outstanding value, the affordable Lexus without the Lexus label, for short, the smart man's Lexus. My favorite besides the current generation is probably the 1998, the refreshed version of the 1995.
I have a 2012 Avalon. As I wrote under another video of theirs, I love everything about it but one thing: There is no transmission dipstick or fill tube (In case you were going crazy looking for it LOL). You have to access it via the driver side wheel well, take off a panel (2 bolts) for access and there are a couple of bolts to the transmission. One on the side and one underneath transmission which has a bolt to the pan and another little plastic overflo tube within it. Really an engineer f'up if you ask me. But with transmission attention needed very rarely I still love the car. Would probably recommend taking car to Toyota dealer for any transmission check, fluid change, etc. For DYI folks there are numerous videos on how to do it yourself, but it is a process.
I picked up a 2011 Avalon, with 120,000 mi on it. A year and 6 months ago. Paid 8,000 cash. Has the reddish brown leather interior. I'm at 199,000 miles right now. Replaced a few bearings. I think that back strut needs work. Got a small leak on my power steering that I fixed with a new clamp. Runs like, and looks new. The transmission fluid did turn black. But I did get a pinhole in My radiator about 170,000 miles. Had everything replaced. I think I am using the original spark plugs and injectors without issue. The worst thing, and only bad thing about this car is that automatic back sunshade breaks. I was actually searching for a Avalon specifically and had a hard time finding one that wasn't trashed. Usually what happens is a grandparent dies, it gets passed down to the kids and they trash it. Then it goes up for sale. It's a car best for highways though. 90 percent of my miles are spent between 80mph and 110mph.
Good videos you’ve made on the Avalon. My family has a 2006 Avalon and we love it; cheap to run, luxury, comfortable, reliable everything we could ask for. I have recently had to replace some things (water pump, ac compressor) but not unexpected on a nearly 16 year old car. We plan to pass the car down to my younger brother heading off to college next fall and my dad will purchase a new 2022 model (the final model year before Toyota axes the Avalon).
You are right, amazing value here! I really wish my 2017 Camry XLE has the auto dimming exterior mirrors like on your Avalon. It looked like Toyota revived your elegant alloys on the 2015-2017 Camry XLEs.
I have a 2011 Avalon with 305000 miles on it. It rides and drives as if it had 30,000 on it. Mobile 1 synthetic every 5000 miles. I believe it's one of the best cars on the road.
@@theaveragecar672 oh and the fuel mileage. I drive to N. Myrtle Beach and back a couple of times per month. On the way down and back 2 days I got 33.6 mpg. Not bad for a V6 with almost 300 horsepower and 305000 plus miles on it.
Just bought a 2011 Avalon base and I’m picking it up tomorrow! It was kind of a quick decision because my current daily, a Pontiac G6, is coming apart at the seams (at 90k miles lmao). I’m excited to see what a 3.5L V6 fwd “upper tier” sedan looked like from two very different brands.
Yeah I'm looking at these cars maybe from 20111-15 what I can afford . I see some limited and XLE trims going for under 9 grand with at least 80-170 K miles
@@philthyrich1433 I bought it! Paid $13,750. Car had new Toyota breaks and rotors installed 3 months ago and newer Michelin tires out on about a year ago. Figured that’s about 2k worth of stuff. She drives like a dream. Best car I’ve ever owned. Thanks.
I have the 2,07 XLS and I Love it is like you can live in it so big inside comfortable for long traveling is beautiful you won’t be disappointed the seats on the back is recliner a lot of leg space even a very heavy person would love this car I have it in mint green and my mileage is 132 I take good care of my baby I paid 8,500 and the dealership wanted 10,000 but I trade my old use car which was Toyota Corolla 2,06 with headaches but this one I fell in Love it have no rust or scratches is like new I am the second owner everyone loves my car and I say I LOVE ❤️ it too 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 if you planning to buy please go with cash on hand you get a better buy… I went in person with cash money and they treat you better 🤣🤣🤣money talks 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just picked up a 2014 - beginning to like it. The interior colors (variety of browns) is annoying and the texture of the leather is not very supple. The drive and comfort is great except for the passenger seat only being 4 way instead of 6 way on the model we have.
It's a more discrete luxury car. It's a way to have basically a Lexus without "showing off". It's what Buick a Buick Park Avenue was to a Cadillac DeVille back in the days when Buick still actually made luxury CARS. That pretty much sums it up; A Japanese Park Avenue. I bought a few Park Aves at GREAT bargain prices over the years as just like the Avalon they had an "old man" image. This is a dumb reason NOT to buy a car, Esp USED. If it WAS owned by a mature adult, it likely would be well cared for. I hope these never get TOO well known TOO soon, as an Avalon what I'm saving up for. (I want to pay cash!, LOL). Nice cars! 👍😊👍
I actually don't anymore. The headgasket blew on the car, and it made more sense financially to sell as is then to repair. I drove it in the snow a couple of times though with no issues. It wasn't super heavy snow. It would do great in the snow with some good tires though.
Just purchased an '11 Avalon Limited with 67k in mint condition for $13,750.00 - Seller had Toyota breaks and rotors installed 3 months ago (receipt for $950.00) and newer Michelin tires about 6-months ago. They are out there... Just need to keep looking - a lot!
How about yours? At 165k miles, the transmission may sudden die without any notice if never been maintained. That is what happened to my neighbor's 01 4runner, which had 220k miles and was towed to grave yard.
Same money can get lexus same great drive teain but more luxury. Used camry.or lexus es avalon us in middle but gets lexus price camry almost as great but cheaper. Same cost get es lexus beyter ride more luxury and still toyota reliability. For price i go lexus, to save money go camry best bang for buck. Avalon muddle ground better tgan camry but more costly but can get equivalent es 300 350 better than avalon for sane cost. Jyst my 2 cents having owned all 3 in the 2002 to 2005 range on these 3. Have 03 camry v6 337k miles runs great but want another lexus for the creature comforts and.not much more for great used one. Been looking jyst waiting to find real clean.model that was maintained good.
Check the description for products I use on my Avalon!
Best car on the road for the money period.
Absolutely is.
My 2011 avalon is awesome. 8500k 110000miles. Sky blue.
I have a 2007 Toyota Avalon Limited. Has nearly 263K miles. Still RUNNING and DRIVING good. Other than my 2000 Honda CR-V EX which I still have as well, it is one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. Great gas mileage for a V6. If driven conservatively, which I do most of the time, it has the fuel efficiency of a 4 cylinder and it has the POWER of a V8 when I put the PEDAL to the METAL.
Yeah, I'm completely surprised how Fast my 2008 is---but not so much when there is a second person in the car---let alone a full backseat. Needless to say, I try to KEEP the car empty !
Stop Lying 🤥
@@alljerseysmatter.I test drove a 2006 back in May and I was doing burnouts easily. Threw me back in the seat and I had my brother in the passenger seat too
I currently drive a 06 Limited with 187,000 on the clock .. One of the most smoothest running cars you could drive! I could barely feel it running at stop lights and fuel mileage is outta this world for a V6 .. On a recent trip to Rhode Island I got her up to 29.3 miles a gallon at average 75-80mph 😁 AC compressor just seized up and the Cat is starting to rattle a lil but Man O Man this baby moves like it had 40,000 on the clock! Would definitely recommend 👍🏽
I LOVE my 11 Avalon Limited today as much as I loved it almost 10 years ago when I first bought it. Nice review.
Average mpg?
@@luism8612 26.2
We purchased ours in December 2020 for $10k with 131k miles. Time for the second oil change. I love everything about it. It’s comfortable, has excellent features and great mileage. I still can’t bring myself to part with my 04 Camry XLE though.
What a gorgeous Avalon, these are some of my favorite cars. I'm envious! I think it's an outstanding value, the affordable Lexus without the Lexus label, for short, the smart man's Lexus. My favorite besides the current generation is probably the 1998, the refreshed version of the 1995.
I have a 2012 Avalon. As I wrote under another video of theirs, I love everything about it but one thing: There is no transmission dipstick or fill tube (In case you were going crazy looking for it LOL). You have to access it via the driver side wheel well, take off a panel (2 bolts) for access and there are a couple of bolts to the transmission. One on the side and one underneath transmission which has a bolt to the pan and another little plastic overflo tube within it. Really an engineer f'up if you ask me. But with transmission attention needed very rarely I still love the car. Would probably recommend taking car to Toyota dealer for any transmission check, fluid change, etc. For DYI folks there are numerous videos on how to do it yourself, but it is a process.
Wow! After watching this, I’m so glad I purchased a 2011 Avalon Limited last year!
They're great cars!
I picked up a 2011 Avalon, with 120,000 mi on it. A year and 6 months ago. Paid 8,000 cash. Has the reddish brown leather interior. I'm at 199,000 miles right now. Replaced a few bearings. I think that back strut needs work. Got a small leak on my power steering that I fixed with a new clamp. Runs like, and looks new. The transmission fluid did turn black. But I did get a pinhole in My radiator about 170,000 miles. Had everything replaced.
I think I am using the original spark plugs and injectors without issue. The worst thing, and only bad thing about this car is that automatic back sunshade breaks.
I was actually searching for a Avalon specifically and had a hard time finding one that wasn't trashed. Usually what happens is a grandparent dies, it gets passed down to the kids and they trash it. Then it goes up for sale.
It's a car best for highways though. 90 percent of my miles are spent between 80mph and 110mph.
80,000 miles in 18 months?? Stop Lying 🤥
My favorite car ever. Bought mine over a year ago. Love it!
How often u change gear oil
I love this generation Avalon. It actually handles quite well for such a big car, in normal driving conditions.
It absolutely does. When I bought it, I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I do honestly
GREAT VIDEO
I HAVE A 2011 IN PEARL BLIZZARD, I RECENTLY CONVERTED INTERIOR LIGHTING TO LED. GREAT CAR
Good videos you’ve made on the Avalon. My family has a 2006 Avalon and we love it; cheap to run, luxury, comfortable, reliable everything we could ask for. I have recently had to replace some things (water pump, ac compressor) but not unexpected on a nearly 16 year old car. We plan to pass the car down to my younger brother heading off to college next fall and my dad will purchase a new 2022 model (the final model year before Toyota axes the Avalon).
You are right, amazing value here! I really wish my 2017 Camry XLE has the auto dimming exterior mirrors like on your Avalon. It looked like Toyota revived your elegant alloys on the 2015-2017 Camry XLEs.
Those lights on the outside mirrors are called puddle lights I have them on my 09 limited they are cool
I have a 2011 Avalon with 305000 miles on it. It rides and drives as if it had 30,000 on it. Mobile 1 synthetic every 5000 miles. I believe it's one of the best cars on the road.
Oh wow, that's incredible. It really is one of the best cars on the road!
@@theaveragecar672 oh and the fuel mileage. I drive to N. Myrtle Beach and back a couple of times per month. On the way down and back 2 days I got 33.6 mpg. Not bad for a V6 with almost 300 horsepower and 305000 plus miles on it.
@tcnavPeace Stop Lying 🤥 300,000 miles on original engine
I have a 2011 limited also with only 59k on it. Love the car! Yelp, it might be called the "Grandpa car" but Grandpa be riding nice on the down low🤣.
Honestly though 🤣 that's how I feel haha but you've definitely got damn near a brand new car still!
I have a 2011 also I love it it has now just under 80.000 miles good car to buy 👍👍
I am thinking of buying one.
Beautifull..i love my 2012 limited..runs very smooth..
A full size premium sedan
Just bought a 2011 Avalon base and I’m picking it up tomorrow! It was kind of a quick decision because my current daily, a Pontiac G6, is coming apart at the seams (at 90k miles lmao). I’m excited to see what a 3.5L V6 fwd “upper tier” sedan looked like from two very different brands.
It's a great car, and I think you'll enjoy it!
Is the larger trunk and better handling of 2013+ worth the trade-off of bigger backseat and smoother ride on the 2011-2012
Yeah I'm looking at these cars maybe from 20111-15 what I can afford . I see some limited and XLE trims going for under 9 grand with at least 80-170 K miles
Good take on a great used car bargain; enjoy your ride
3:02 - 3:24 I feel the same way. (2016 owner).
Damn honestly I really like that car looks pretty damn cool I'm trying to buy one but around where I live people are over pricing that car
No lie man, I really like the car. Just keep looking, be patient, and the right one will come along!
Im fixing to buy a '11 with 68k for $13,000. Great condition. Good buy?
Buy it
@@philthyrich1433 I bought it! Paid $13,750. Car had new Toyota breaks and rotors installed 3 months ago and newer Michelin tires out on about a year ago. Figured that’s about 2k worth of stuff. She drives like a dream. Best car I’ve ever owned. Thanks.
I have the 2,07 XLS and I Love it is like you can live in it so big inside comfortable for long traveling is beautiful you won’t be disappointed the seats on the back is recliner a lot of leg space even a very heavy person would love this car I have it in mint green and my mileage is 132 I take good care of my baby I paid 8,500 and the dealership wanted 10,000 but I trade my old use car which was Toyota Corolla 2,06 with headaches but this one I fell in Love it have no rust or scratches is like new I am the second owner everyone loves my car and I say I LOVE ❤️ it too 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 if you planning to buy please go with cash on hand you get a better buy… I went in person with cash money and they treat you better 🤣🤣🤣money talks 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just picked up a 2014 - beginning to like it. The interior colors (variety of browns) is annoying and the texture of the leather is not very supple. The drive and comfort is great except for the passenger seat only being 4 way instead of 6 way on the model we have.
It's a more discrete luxury car. It's a way to have basically a Lexus without "showing off". It's what Buick a Buick Park Avenue was to a Cadillac DeVille back in the days when Buick still actually made luxury CARS. That pretty much sums it up; A Japanese Park Avenue. I bought a few Park Aves at GREAT bargain prices over the years as just like the Avalon they had an "old man" image. This is a dumb reason NOT to buy a car, Esp USED. If it WAS owned by a mature adult, it likely would be well cared for. I hope these never get TOO well known TOO soon, as an Avalon what I'm saving up for. (I want to pay cash!, LOL). Nice cars! 👍😊👍
Can you help me get one 2012 limited edition not above 60k mileage
Damn just got my 2011 74k miles 11k love it tho
Congrats! Crazy low miles, enjoy it!
@@theaveragecar672 thanks will do.
such a soft ride and powerful engine
2 years later do you still own it? How did it do in the snow?
I actually don't anymore. The headgasket blew on the car, and it made more sense financially to sell as is then to repair. I drove it in the snow a couple of times though with no issues. It wasn't super heavy snow. It would do great in the snow with some good tires though.
@@theaveragecar672oh so an issue
how much would it have cost to fix the head gasket ?
I still own a 2008 avalon limited my dad crashed My 2007
Agree
How much did you pay
I ❤ what you do for me Toyota, ...lol😁🚘🥰
Toyota yes but older ones are better and have fewer issues.
You can’t find a 2011 150K Toyota Avalon LTD for anywhere close to the price you paid.
Just purchased an '11 Avalon Limited with 67k in mint condition for $13,750.00 - Seller had Toyota breaks and rotors installed 3 months ago (receipt for $950.00) and newer Michelin tires about 6-months ago. They are out there... Just need to keep looking - a lot!
Time is money…factor that in?
I paid 6900 for a 2012 Avalon with 141k miles clean title and super well maintained
Mine had a catastrophic transmission failure. Maybe a got a lemon.
Ah damn, that's rough. Definitely possible to have had a lemon though. They're great cars, but no car is immune to issues.
Same year as this one? Transmission failures in Toyota's in general are quite rare.
How about yours? At 165k miles, the transmission may sudden die without any notice if never been maintained. That is what happened to my neighbor's 01 4runner, which had 220k miles and was towed to grave yard.
Same money can get lexus same great drive teain but more luxury. Used camry.or lexus es avalon us in middle but gets lexus price camry almost as great but cheaper. Same cost get es lexus beyter ride more luxury and still toyota reliability. For price i go lexus, to save money go camry best bang for buck. Avalon muddle ground better tgan camry but more costly but can get equivalent es 300 350 better than avalon for sane cost. Jyst my 2 cents having owned all 3 in the 2002 to 2005 range on these 3. Have 03 camry v6 337k miles runs great but want another lexus for the creature comforts and.not much more for great used one. Been looking jyst waiting to find real clean.model that was maintained good.
I have the same car but mine has 70,000, pearl white and in beautiful condition...😇💙🌺🌿🕊
Mine has 270k
@@MohamedMohamed-gf9mq lol...well guess my car is going to last me forevermore....lol...💙🚘😁
2009 looked better
I agree, I prefer the pre-facelift design both interior and exterior. I have an 08.
Hell NO!
2011 is look better. 2008 is so big
@@kenth6140 It`s same size.