2009 Toyota Avalon Owner Reviews

This is a nice car, but the 2000XLS had many more things on it. First thing missing was the 12V plug on the dash for plugging in a GPS or audio device. The 110AC outlet has also disappeared. The passenger seats in the front and rear are harder and smaller then 10 years ago. The compass is an option. The radio does not show who or what is playing. The lumbar switch is there, but it does not work. Road noise is louder then before. Perhaps we should have kept the old on, but the cost for ma…

I want my money back! This car has been back to the dealer several times and it has been for different reasons. The dealer can't seem to get it right the first time. This is totally uncalled for. To spend that much money and get this kind of frustration is upsetting. Keep your Japanese cars.

I've owned mostly Volvos and more recently, an Audi. I considered the Lexus but, aside from the price and the all wheel drive function, couldn't see the point in spending the extra money. I've never met an unhappy Avalon owner. Mine handles like a dream and is as zippy as my Audi ever was. The interior is comfortable for my tall husband-even in the back seat. OK, I'll admit that Honda makes a more user friendly Navigation System. I'm gradually learning mine, though, and it's getting…

We purchased an 09 Limited Avalon after owning a 2000 XLS Avalon for 9 years. Big big mistake. The newer model is noisier, harder to handle and if I could get my money back I would do so in a heartbeat. In the first 500 miles had it back to the dealer four times -- it pulled so hard very difficult to drive ( after realightment was told tightened down too tight on the truck); once for a horrific rattle (part replaced but guess ************* rattles); and twice for slippage in transmission (not…