The Toyota Avalon.

"not for canada - australian in disguise" (for-canada) 05/08/2016 at 19:12 • Filed to: None

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For when you want a Lexus, but are too poor.

I think this design has aged really well, sure, it’s like a big Camry, but it works.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 19:17

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It also has 3 screens.

fhrblig > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 19:18

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I would say, “for when you want a Buick, but you don’t really want a Buick."

not for canada - australian in disguise > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 05/08/2016 at 19:19

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LUXURY

d15b > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 19:26

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Or, for when you need a new car, but are baller and comfortable enough to be seen in a Toyota.

Captain of the Enterprise > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 19:29

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I test drove one in January and didn't like it that much

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 19:30

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Also. The dash is fantastic. And the ride quality is so good.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 19:31

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Nice FWD LS, bro

C62030 > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 19:35

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It seems to say, “Look who has come crawling back to the bargain luxury! Step aside, poors. Hehehehehe.”

hike > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 05/08/2016 at 19:36

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I always really loved that dashboard. It was way ahead of its time (see the screen layout of the new s class).

Steve in Manhattan > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 05/08/2016 at 19:53

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Buy the right one, take care of it, and it will outlive you. Or LS400, or Camry 4 cylinder. Don’t buy the V6 Camry - water pump is buried and costs a lot to change.

For Sweden > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 20:12

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Avalon is better than Lexes

fite me

RyanFrew > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 20:14

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I actually have a lot of respect for the Avalon. It’s for folks who can afford a nice car, but don’t need absolutely anyone to know it. It is literally nothing but comfort and reliability, and that’s awesome, in its own way. Somehow, it manages to be nearly indistinguishable from a Camry, yet appreciably better looking than a Camry at the same time.

Toyota has also always seemed to take a bigger risk on the Avalon’s interior than the exterior would lead someone to believe, and I kind of like it.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 20:53

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Good first car too, lots of kids at my school have them.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 21:12

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The second generation of Avalon has really grown on me, especially models with these chunky five-spoke wheels (which, come to think of it, were also available on the contemporary ES300). No one will mistake the Avalon for a Mercedes-Benz, but these wheels add some gravitas.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 21:39

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That moment when you’re too poor for a poor man’s Lexus but you can afford the Lexus sibling.

Dru > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/09/2016 at 09:08

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I can't recall the last time I saw someone under 60 driving one of these.

Nauraushaun > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/09/2016 at 22:55

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Gee, what’s with those headlights? It looks so concerned. We never got this generation.