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This is how the first-gen Avalon battled against full-size domestic sedans
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ส.ค. 2022
- At the time of its debut, the Toyota Avalon was the largest front-wheel drive sedan offered by the Toyota division in the North American market. Being marketed against full-size domestic offerings, the Avalon was a welcome addition to the Toyota lineup and proved successful in the North American market. In this episode, we’re going to take a closer look at the first-generation Toyota Avalon and how Toyota had high hopes and aspirations to siphon some traditional American large sedan buyers over to the Toyota division.
I recently bought a 2nd generation, 2001 Toyota Avalon XLS with over 330,000 miles. I use it as my daily driver. Very smooth ride and I think I will keep it for a long long time, God willing.
I hope you do keep it. They are solid and reliable cars!
@@MotorMaster_StunticonI thought the 98 was the 2nd generation Avalon...
@@videosuperhero100 95-99 cars were all the first generation. Second wasn’t until 2000.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon I have a 98, off the top of my head it had a better safety rating, side impact bars, different front headlight look.
@@videosuperhero100 I like the look of the 98s. The 98s were the ‘mid-cycle refresh’ of the first generation but either way they are all reliable, quality cars
We have a ‘98 Avalon along with some new vehicles and find ourselves holding into the old girl as it’s just so comfortable to rack mikes up in amd so well built. It is like driving in a cloud. It has held up great, looks really good still and with studded snow tires has never missed a beat in northern Michigan winters. This gen of Toyota cars and trucks have such a good blend of build quality and reliability.
Agreed. I still see plenty of them on the road nowadays.
My 2001 avalon feels like I'm riding sitting on my leather couch
Still have my 03 Australian Avalon, and it runs great.
Just purchased a '98 with just 69k miles, mainly garaged. I'll be enjoying it for years to come.
Good thing you beat me to it!
Great video. I appreciate the guest-stars of this movie: The Toyota Cressida, The XV10 Camry, Mazda 929, Diamante, Maxima, Intrepid, Bonneville (and a mention of the LeSabre and Millenia) The Celsior, Aristo, gen 2 Taurus, Aurion, Ford Falcon, Commodore, X-runner and whoever else I missed! Great co-stars.
You forgot the Supra 😉
Since I had worked at a dealership that also sold Mazdas, I had wanted to find a 2002 Millenia (special black exterior with ivory interior) and change the emblem to "MAZDA 9" . . .
@@jeffshadow2407 should’ve been Mazda9
@@justblaze2381 Agreed . . .
In 1999, I bought a used 1995 Toyota Avalon XLS with 57,000 miles and the bench seat. Even with those miles, it was indistinguishable from new. They always say don’t buy a first year model, but ours had only 1 issue (a bad sensor, certainly not Toyota’s fault) in the 3 years we owned it.
Currently at 328k with my 99 Avalon and still going no leaks!!!
Whoa! Glad it’s still running great!
I own a first gen Avalon, and it's a great car. They aren't just reliable, they're incredibly easy to service: I was able to pull the entire drivetrain in my garage in roughly seven hours. (The previous owner had neglected the car. She still drove fine despite the amount of wear)
Nice, what year is it? I still see plenty on the road. Quality was definitely up to par. Wouldn’t mind owning a well kept example.
I was looking for a late 90's LeSabre and came across a 1996 Avalon XLS while looking. Took it for a test drive and bought it. Had a 112k on a well kept engine. That was 4 years a go and its still running smooth. Great car. The only thing that has failed is the cassette radio...lol
Great review ! These Avalons were simply a stretched Toyota Camry . The Avalon were very comfortable and reliable and were good sellers for Toyota . I still prefer my mid to full-sized domestic RWD cars like the Cutlass Supreme and Caprice Classics over the FWD Toyota and domestic FWD cars .
Definitely prefer those RWD full-sizers like the panther platform cars. The Avalon still gave the full-size FWD domestic offerings a run for their money. Thanks for watching.
Im owning a 1995 avalon as my first car right now and its a great car i like it so much but the owners before me didnt really take care of it im having a lot of problems but damn i love that car!
I currently own a 1st gen 99' Avalon xls n it still runs strong even at 320k miles
i just bought a '99 Avalon, a bit beaten, but with the drivetrain still very strong, unbowed, at 220,000 miles. Worth saving, I am likely going to put more into restoring the body than I paid for it. Other than a few lights, the electronics all still work fine. A very comfortable car to drive, with plenty of power for the Chicago region 75 mph tollway Sprawl. I have always held Toyota in high regard. When I was a kid, it was the first foreign car I had been introduced to, by a college age mentor. He had a Corolla (this was around 1974) and I was impressed by the sensible interior and styling (why the heck didn't any American sedans have something as basic as a tachometer standard?) And my best friend has owned nothing but Toyota trucks for 30 plus years (his wife drives a 15 year old Camry, in fine condition). But I tended to like sporty, and have owned a couple of Hondas. Good, but not as durable. I really didn't know a whole lot about the Avalon until I got this one, and was pleased to find this story, among others, as I figure out what to do next with this car.
Thanks for sharing. I’d love to have a ‘99 Avalon myself.
Glad to hear it’s running strong at 200k+ miles!
I have a 98 Avalon.... originally my mom's car... when I got it in 2015, it had 113k miles on it..... Well, 8 yrs and 300+ miles later.... ITS STILL GOING!!! and it rides like a sport car on the highway!!!!...... I've always wanted a Lexus..... This practically a Lexus because Toyota makes Lexus
Heck yeah even at 300k miles, these cars run forever.
Been a while. You did a great job again. I drove one of these. I did not like it. As you said it is subjective. The 2005-2012 generation was better looking to me. This car was Lexus like in execution. This car did what it was supposed to be: a Japanese Buick. I appreciate the video and the information.
Hey glad you’re back. The 3rd gen you’re talking about wasn’t a bad car either. But I prefer that classic 90s design that the 1st gen bought and all the nostalgic that comes with it. Subjective indeed. See you next time.
I sold my beautiful brown w all the cool trim 98 Avalon. It was beautiful. We actually miss her. She drove great. Sold for $2650. She was a tank. I have a newer one now and love love love her too. Avalons are awesome.
Indeed, Avalons are awesome. Super reliable and classy. Such a shame they replaced it with that hideous Crown sedan.
I live in New Zealand and purchased an Australian-made first generation, year 2000 Avalon earlier this year. It had been looked after well by its first owners. While they are a little bland to look at, these vehicles are great value for money and extremely reliable.
Great grandma gave me her 02 XLS with the bench for a birthday present this year. It had 93,000 and now has 103,977 currently the bench is amazing
Nice b-day gift!
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon Thanks
Recently bought a 1999 Toyota Avalon xls with 99k miles and it’s one of the best cars I’ve driven
Great find, what state?
I’d love to have a ‘99 Avalon myself.
This video is really well made and informative. I have the 2001 Avalon Australian version.
That’s outstanding!
excellent production
Glad you're back with another awesome video!! I really like your format and I appreciate the amount of information you provide! Can't wait to see future videos. Cheers
Hey thanks for swinging by. Definitely more interesting and informative videos on the way so stay tuned!
great review, very detailed. it's a shame the first gen didn't do so well in the australian market. love my australian model (best looking grille in my opinion) great cars to drive when maintained well. great cars to neglect too lol. never knew that first gens came with bench seats too really cool.
i just bought an 03 Avalon, love it already
Great and reliable cars they are.
Same, things a tank
Whats the mileage/ whatd ya pay?
@@donwoganowski996 164k, $3300
@@donwoganowski996 Ikr, it replaced the 2007 Compass in my Pfp. It's 4 years older but feels so much newer than my old compass 😭.
I love how you mentioned the cressida my fanily used to have a 1984 cressida it was a fun car! We have a 2nd gen avalon now
Yeah the Cressida is definitely a cool car.
Great car. These, the Camry, and the ES. Soooo reliable...
Yes, and the LS especially.
So great and detailed analysis and clearly simple narration o Iconic Toyota Avalon ❤
Thank you kindly!
Never had a Avalon but they are decent I’ve seen them with some very high miles and still running fine
Yes, super reliable, indeed.
I HAD A 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT CAR LASTED LONG LONG TIME SNOW ROADSALT HAD 135.000 MILES NO RUST STRONG STRONG CAR😮😮😮😮😮
I got 98 Toyota Avalon love the car extremely realible
Yes. They are super reliable cars indeed.
Excellent review ...Thanks
Anytime. Thanks for watching.
Nothing more though then a old Yota . Got a 1st gen 97 Avalon XLS full equipped and run like a tank even on snow . Perfect for Canadian's winter . And parts are still easy to find . They the cross member and parts then somes of camry 96 -02 Camry Solara 98-02 . Just hard to find a good supercharger from TRD for the right price. 🤟
Glad to hear about the ‘97. Yeah their longevity is second to none. Still see plenty on the road nowadays.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon yep that why body parts like side mirrors are hard to find . A majority of those cars are still on the road .
Could you make video of what happened to the toyota matrix and the pontiac vibe NEXT
Yeah we can do that!
cool
Great videos, keep it up
Hey thanks for swinging by. More videos to come.
I happily own a 1998 toyota avalon xls with 237k miles, it's my first car 🤩
Just got a 96’ XL , my first car too
Dope review 👌🏽
Awesome. Thanks for tuning in.
Toyota's Buick LeSabre! The boring car that replaced one of my all time favorite sedans. Great video filled with lots of information.
Thanks. Yeah that’s definitely the type of buyer they wanted-those that would otherwise buy a full-size domestic.
*Please* show yourself - the person who goes with this incredible voice! Weird request? Perhaps, but as a pro musician I'm very sound-aware.
Hello there. The next three videos are already produced, however, in due time I’ll be sure to get on camera for the audience.
nice use of music i recognize one of the last tracks
I always felt this car was for people who knew it was just as good as a Lexus but they weren't concerned about having the Lexus name. 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
They didn't do well here, but you still see a decent few of them of running around. Not a bad vehicle by any means
Are you referring to the first-generation or the final generation? Because I can certainly say back in the 90s, the first-generation was quite a success.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon the first gen, that's all we got here in Australia (I forgot to add that to the original comment 🤦♂️😅)
Oh ok it makes sense now haha
Did Australia ever get the front bench seat on the avalon?
I’m not certain. I think the bench was more of a North American option as a means to compete with the other full-size domestic offerings i.e. Bonneville, LeSabre etc.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon
Yeah. Wish it kept going like that in America.
Nope
RIP Avalon
Hi Crown
Yeah I dislike that Crown sedan, maybe it’ll grow on me but I wish the kept the Avalon nameplate.
@Antique TAGS I kinda like it. Sedans have gotten ridiculously low.
My issue is probably how reliable and expensive it will be.
@Baron Von Jo True,true
Own a 96 Avalon maybe in need of a engine rebuild 233k mls
Glad to hear you still got the ‘96. Hopefully you get the motor rebuilt.
Cool 🥰
Never cared for these. They should have gone rwd. That would have given them some uniqueness instead of a stretched camry. They are as bulletproof as they are bland. They don't appear upstream or any higher quality than a camry.
the fwd makes it great for gripping on windy roads, for the avalon body with personal experience the front wheel drivetrain definetly helps keep it on the road more than some 6 cylinder rwd sedans.
the best car ever puts american cars to shame i have a 1997 one and it has 222,000 miles no knocks no rattles great pick up and ice cold A/C and and great pick up i was told it will get a easy 300,000 miles on it and so far so good,and just a few rust spots as big as a ball of snot
Yeah those things were built like tanks. It’ll probably exceed 300k. There are LS400s known to make it to a million miles.
@@MotorMaster_Stunticon 😳😳 million miles hope im around lol