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#1 of 24 Looking at two 2000 avalons by dreameral Feb 22, 2007 (4:33 pm)
I'm looking at two 2000 avalons. One is the XL the other XLS. The XL has 145,000 Kilometers but has a very bad wobble in the front end. The dealer stated they would take care of it to my satifaction as part of the deal. It can be had for 9500 Canadian. The XLS has 103,000 kilometers and seems flawless. Both cars are in nice shape. the XLS rides nicer and feels tighter. It will go for 13,500 Canadian. Is one a better buy over the other. I'm concerned after reading the suspension problems with the Avalon that the XL might have suspension problems. Any advice would be a great help Replies to this message: gws (Feb 22, 2007 7:10 pm) dreameral (Feb 23, 2007 4:04 am) abfisch (Feb 23, 2007 8:07 am) bwia (Feb 24, 2007 8:39 am) dreameral (Feb 24, 2007 8:51 am) jaymagic (Apr 02, 2007 8:57 am) 2ndcoming (Jun 16, 2008 7:20 pm) mdjsaunders (Jun 16, 2008 10:02 pm)
#2 of 24 Re: Looking at two 2000 avalons [dreameral] by gws Feb 22, 2007 (7:10 pm)
Replying to: dreameral (Feb 22, 2007 4:33 pm) The ratio of price to price and mileage to mileage are about the same. The XLS has more features. Check to ensure that the XL timing belt has been replaced; presumably the other was. I'd be inclined to go with the XLS. Is either price flexible? Replies to this message: dreameral (Feb 23, 2007 4:04 am) abfisch (Feb 23, 2007 8:07 am)
#3 of 24 Re: Looking at two 2000 avalons [gws] by dreameral Feb 23, 2007 (4:04 am)
Replying to: gws (Feb 22, 2007 7:10 pm) THe price basically is what they would let it go for. I've offered 12,500 for the XLS but they said 13,500 was as low as it would go...no call backs yet on their part. It was orginally listed for 13,900
#4 of 24 Re: Looking at two 2000 avalons [gws] by abfisch Feb 23, 2007 (8:07 am)
Replying to: gws (Feb 22, 2007 7:10 pm) 2000 year model was the first model year. I would steer clear of both these models, unless you have to have it. Then the lower mileage car, would most likley be the better bet, regardless of trim package, the only difference between the XL and the XLS.   I would look around for a 2001-2004 model though.   See CR for reliability ratings. The 2000 year model go down a notch being the first year out.   abfisch
#5 of 24 Re: Looking at two 2000 avalons [dreameral] by bwia Feb 24, 2007 (8:39 am)
Replying to: dreameral (Feb 22, 2007 4:33 pm) I would go for the XLS in a heart beat. I have a 2000 XLS with 54k miles and it has been flawless in almost 7 years. At $12,500 CDN or $10,788 USD and 64,000 miles I think it is a damn good price.   Good luck with your purchase! Replies to this message: dreameral (Feb 24, 2007 8:51 am) jaymagic (Apr 02, 2007 8:57 am)
#6 of 24 Re: Looking at two 2000 avalons [bwia] by dreameral Feb 24, 2007 (8:51 am)
Replying to: bwia (Feb 24, 2007 8:39 am) Thanks for the good advice. I have always wondered a few thing about buying second hand. How old is a car? Is it better to buy a 2000 (100,000 km) with lower milage or a 2003 with higher milage(170,000), say highway milage
#7 of 24 Re: Looking at two 2000 avalons [bwia] by jaymagic Apr 02, 2007 (8:57 am)
Replying to: bwia (Feb 24, 2007 8:39 am) Recently sold my mother's 00 Avalon XLS silver for $15,200 US. It had 34,000 actual miles and everything worked perfectly. Excellent body -- one minor accident 3 years previous, so had front right fender replaced, but looked like new.   24MPG in town, close to 30 on the road. My mom hit 90 and decided her driving days were over.
#8 of 24 engine whining noise by wig1 Dec 19, 2007 (11:04 am)
Hi,   I own a 2000 toyota avalon xls with 77,000 miles. I notice a whining in the engine when I take my foot off the accelator and the engine comes to a idle speed. I notice it with the A/C off.It probalbly does with the A/C on to. I take good care of the car and have regular maintenance done by dealer. Thought I would ask here before i put my question.to the toyota dealer. Has anyone had a similar experince with their Avalon? Appreciate any comments. Thanks
#9 of 24 2000 through 2004 Avalon - Any Significant Changes? by mdjsaunders Apr 29, 2008 (5:31 pm)
I am in the market for a used Avalon and would like to pay around $10,000. Are there any significant differences between the 2000 model and the 2004 model? Replies to this message: hawiianavowner (May 25, 2008 12:56 am)
#10 of 24 Re: 2000 through 2004 Avalon - Any Significant Changes? [mdjsaunders] by hawiianavowner May 25, 2008 (12:56 am)
Replying to: mdjsaunders (Apr 29, 2008 5:31 pm) Other than the cosmetic ones, search this forum or google for the "engine sludge/gelling" issues.

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