Snapshot:
The 2004 Toyota Avalon is a large, front-wheel-drive sedan built on a stretched Camry platform. Features a smooth, powerful V-6 and comes loaded with many extras as standard equipment, including ABS brakes.How Much?:
Price for a 2004 Toyota Avalon XL in the US is $26,045; $30,305 for the XLS.The Inside Story:
Stretching the spacious Camry has created an interior with more than ample rear seat room. A 6-passenger version is available but the middle front seat passenger will be cramped and so will the driver if he has to make sudden maneuvers. The base model has so many standard features you may not need anything more but a Luxury package is available, as is a Sport Luxury package. Content level is outstanding in the XLS, which also offers a Premium Luxury package. Anything more would be a Lexus.Under the Hood:
The 2004 Toyota Avalon is not intended to be a sports sedan but the sole engine, a world-class V-6 delivering 210 hp and 220 lb.-ft. of torque, makes it feel like one.Transmissions:
The only transmission in the 2004 Toyota Avalon is a 4-speed automatic.Warranty:
3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper. 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain.Should You Buy a 2004 Toyota Avalon?:
Our first experience with the Avalon was quite a revelation. We were prepared to be bored but came away with considerable respect for the car. The second generation made us even more enthusiastic and this newest Avalon is a gem. The appearance may not be exciting but one can say the same about most Toyota sedans. More important is that the 2004 Toyota Avalon is well-built, reliable, and refined. Our advice is simple. If you like the Toyota quality reputation but you need a large sedan with more than a hint of luxury at a reasonable price, this may be your car.
