Used 2003 Toyota Avalon for Sale Nationwide
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About 2003 Toyota Avalon
Overview
The 2003 Toyota Avalon got a small makeover from the previous year, sporting a new front and rear end, new gauges, and a few more high-end options for the XLS, including a DVD navigation system with remote control and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
The 2003 Toyota Avalon comes in two trim levels, the XL and the more luxurious XLS. Both trims come standard with a 3.0-liter, 210 horsepower V6 engine. The XL is nicely equipped, including an AM/FM/cassette sound system and cruise control. The XLS includes a few more niceties, like an upgraded sound system, alloy wheels, and a theft-deterrent system. The XLS also comes with option of front bucket seats or a three-seater bench. Fuel efficiency is 21/29 mpg.
Drivers like the 2003 Toyota Avalon for its excellent handling and luxury-car-like feel. They also appreciate the generous amount of leg room and trunk space the car offers, and say that for a car of its class, it gets good gas mileage. Many owners find the dashboard gauges and radio display to be difficult to read in the sun, and others find the styling to be too conservative.
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Drew F
Reviewed a 2003 Toyota Avalon on Jan 19, 2021
I picked one up in the summer of 2020 with 106kmi for $2500 and that car was easily one of my favorites to drive. It had an in-dash 6-disk CD changer, heated seats, dual power seats and was comfy as get out all while averaging about 23mpg. I sold it for about $4K after fixing a couple things with it but miss that car sorely. Cost of maintenance is low besides the essential timing belt service and because of the Toyota Tax, local shops were asking $1200 for what should be at most an $800 job. But these vehicles routinely make well over 200,000 miles provided you take care of their maintenance items. Toyota knocked it out the park w/ this early 2000s American-styled big sedan. If you can find one, you wont regret it.
Lisa W
Reviewed a 2003 Toyota Avalon on Oct 1, 2020
This car has a well earned reputation for reliability and comfort and quality.
No T
Reviewed a 2003 Toyota XLS on Dec 24, 2014
While this car was primarily a commuter, we also used it for long road trips and it was these road trips where I really loved this car. The cabin was roomy, quiet and the car felt solid, I really like the waterfall dash and we never had a problem with it (we traded at 75,000 miles). One of the features which was handy was the power plug on the back of the console where we could plug our gadgets (laptop) into. We didn't use it very often but it's the only car we ever had with an outlet and it would be nice to have one again. If you are looking for reliable transportation that is comfortable, this is your car. If you are looking for sporty handling, go to the 2005 or newer Avalon as that will give you a more sporty feel with the large cabin, comfortable ride and all kinds of bells and whistles. It was this car that has made us Toyota Avalon loyalists.
Anonymous
Reviewed a 2003 Toyota XLS on Aug 30, 2013
I don't have anything bad to say about this car. I have put on nearly 150,000 miles and the only non-routine maintenance on this car has been rear wheel bushings for $120 and shocks and struts for about $900, everything else has been by the book. I am pleased with it.
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