Car Tour - 2000 Toyota Avalon XLS
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2016
- It's been in my family for almost 17 years, and I've been driving it for almost 9. And of course, it's made countless appearances in my UA-cam videos. I thought it was finally time to respond to the many requests I've received to do a detailed tour of my car. It's really hard to say enough good things about the 2000 Avalon. The interior is ridiculously spacious, the seats are some of the most comfortable I've ever been in, and visibility is incredible in all directions. It performs beautifully during city driving. The smooth transmission, soft suspension, and quiet cabin make for a really pleasant experience. Likewise, the roomy interior and comfortable seats are ideal for long highway trips. Almost everyone that rides in this car comments about its comfort. My mom maintained it beautifully throughout it's early life, and I've done my best to do the same as it ages. I'm a bit obsessed with keeping up on maintenance, keeping the car clean, and even doing small upgrades from time to time. In the last few years, those have included:
-New shocks/struts (front replaced twice, believe it or not)
-Replacing all exterior lights with new daylight halogen bulbs, almost twice as bright as the originals
-Adding a new JVC stereo (connected to the fantastic original JBL sound system)
-Adding blind spot mirrors
-Reupholstering the center armrest/storage bin
-Touching up the exterior paint (though I didn't do the best job at this)
I'm very sentimental about this car since, well, it's been around for most of my life and I have tons of memories in it. It's been extremely reliable, and I think I'll get many more years of use out of it.
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I just passed my permit test today and when I get my license, my grandparents are giving me their 2000 Avalon, with only 40k miles on it, looks like I'm getting a great car!
I love my 2000 xl
You're definitely getting a good car!
Do you still have your grandparents Avalon?
Damn only 40K???
I love my ninety nine it’s great fun car
i bought one this past weekend. 2001 XLS model with 200,000 miles, but the owner took very good care of it. oil changes every 3k miles and it was only $1,000 perfect condition.
I also have 17 year old avalon XLS and I can't believe how great it is
The interior is tje best
Sorry i said that the interior is the best.
From a mechanics perspective, I recommend keeping it as long as possible
Ok nice!
@@chizz12
Incredibly reliable cars, built very well, last a long time, cheap parts, easy to work on, etc...
@@chizz12
Make sure you look it over really good, take it somewhere honest, have them look it over.
The only caveat about owning an Avalon is that parts are expensive, since it's basically a Lexus.
you also want to make sure that it was maintained very well, make sure the tires aren't old, among other things.
I’m having trouble turning the key to start it
@@ruthpfeiffer1231 yes sir I'm
I am now the proud owner of this car. It is beyond amazing.
And we’re glad you’re taking care of it!
What does the 115v button under the ignition do?
@@wyotech56 It turns on the outlet behind the center console.
Glad to see it being enjoyed. The Avalon is one of the best kept secrets by AARP members. It's a Toyota so it will probably last forever. These will go to 400k miles easily.
My grandma drove a 2000 Avalon XLS for years, until she passed it down to my uncle, who gave it back to her, who eventually sold it to my mom, who then bestowed the keys upon me. She's got 212k miles and still chugging! Talk about a family heirloom...
Toyota last forever.
Still in my opinion, the best car I've ever owned. I still miss it today.
I still have my 98 model and she's earned a forever home. It's been such a good car. How do you not throw money at a car if it hasn't cost you anything it's whole life so I bought new 17 inch rims and z rated tires and a sound system. Just ordered adjustable coilovers so I can adjust it's ride height and have it perform better. Because it's a sleeper right from the factory. What a fast little sedan it is. I've kept up with a few well known powerhouses.
December 2019... still driving my 2000 Avalon XLS. 265K miles. The date no longer works though. I guess they didn't expect the car to live past 2018 because that's the last year available for setting the date. LOL!
2019 = 2002
2020 = 2014, and then 2015 after 3/1/20 (due to leap year)
2021 = 2010
2022 = 2005
2023 = 2006
2024 = 2018, and then 2002 after 3/1/20 (due to leap year)
2025 = 2014
2026 = 2015
2027 = 2010
2028 = 2000
I guess Toyota underestimated the lifespan of their car. Can't blame them for it though, Toyotas often outlive their owners
I have a 2001 with 214k miles. It was serviced often and the engine bay is clean like a brand new car. Needs 2 sensors and rotors replaced. But other than that. It’s a really solid car
The interior looks much more modern than an average car from 2000 too...looks like it could have come out in 2010
camMDR Yeah no
And the fact that imma buy one from 2000 soon maybe
I wouldn’t go that far, but it’s definitely a classy interior
I have it and can say it is the first car (after many; BMW's included) I have ever loved to own and drive.
I bought a 2000 Avalon XLS in 2011 and I loved it up until I gave it to a relative who needed a car in 2019. It is still driving around Huntington , NY to this day.
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I have a 2002 Toyota Avalon with only 28,000 miles. It only had 18,000 last year when I got it.
Hey Noah, do you still have the car?
I guess grandma only drove to church on Sunday
Many good memories with this car. My grandparents used to have it, and i was fascinated by the digital compass on the display!
I have an '03 Avalon XLS, love it.
The car that will never die unless someone kills it. (collisions)
Most amazing car! My mom used to have one of these and it was a real eye catcher where I come from!
Wife's car is a 2002 XLS with 203,000 miles on the clock and still runs great
I have this exact model! I’ve had it for about a year and put roughly 10,000 miles on it, but still drives like a dream!
Great video! Excellent quality vehicle! My first ever Toyota was a 2002 Camry XLE 4 cylinder. What a wonderfully made and economical car! Much like your 2000 Avalon! I now have a 2012 Camry XLE V6 that gets easily 31 mpg on the highway! I appreciate your channel and All of your reviews! Mark in Iowa.
I just bought one of these, its super comfortable to drive.
An EXCELLENT review! Thanks!
10:30 That acceleration sounds beautiful!
planning on buying one cant wait
They are really really nice cara i had a 1995 or 96 back in 2008 i tool to school man i would say it was fun miss it..
I personally prefer Honda over Toyota (although I do like Toyota), this is a great car and should definitely last you several more years. I've got an 02 Accord with 230K miles that runs just as well (it's in decent shape too, but not as good as this).
I loveeee this car!!!
I had a 1998 best car ever !!!clean and running great I was stupid selling a year after $1400
my father used to have one, legendary car, i'm thinking of getting one if i came to the US to study, greetings from saudi arabia
This was terrific. Thank you. I'm about to pick up this same car with 42k miles from my inlaws tomorrow and couldn't ask for a better run through.
Do you still have the Avalon from your Inlaws?
My mom has one of those. It's a 2004 model. Color is silvery blue. Gotta love a luxury vehicle.
This is a gorgeous vehicle, would love to own one someday.
This is an old video, but I just had to comment - I have a 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS that I bought when I passed my license in 2019. I LOVE it. Like you said, it allows you to sit high in the car and see practically everything. There's plenty of room for me and any of my friends. It feels much better than my parents' later Toyota models; I like to say, "I drive a tank" or "I drive a small land boat", haha.
I will never sell this car - I plan to drive it until it drives no more! I have approx. 140k miles on it currently, still runs great.
I have my Avalon XLS 2000 with 127k miles and everything is perfect only I do it a repainting because I live in Las Vegas so you know is a desert, but I love my Avalon
Nice car! I love Toyota, I have a 2003 Celica which has 179k miles.
Beautiful car
WOW what a beautiful looking car my goodness
What a beautifully maintained car! We also have a 2000 XLS and have had it since 2003. It's the nicest and most reliable car I've ever had. My son (who's 12) was almost born in it! He loves to tell that story. About a week ago, I had a deer (I can see you cringing) jump out into the driver's side. The front light, fender, both doors and side mirror are all toast. I had a friend come over and pull the fender forward so I can get the door open as the window was stuck 1/2 way. I was paranoid about driving it in the rain and there's threat of an ice storm this weekend. My nephew had just detailed it about a week before this happened. We were able to get the door panel off and get the window (which was oddly still intact) up and now it goes up and down, but I can't open the car from the outside. We've had several things replaced under the hood and it still runs beautifully. We are looking at an 07 Limited to purchase. As much as I hate a car payment, we may have to suffer for the sake. This will be our 3rd Avalon; we had a 95 before the 2000. Thanks for the video; it makes me sad for an end to an era but looking forward to making new memories with a new (to us) Avalon. Oh, by the way, we are keeping the 2000; we will just deal with dents in it!
tdstray4 Sorry to hear about the accident. I ended up sinking about $3000 into mine after a bunch of random issues popped up in the span of a few months. Briefly considered picking up a gently used Subaru Outback, but I ultimately decided that I could probably breath at least 5 more years of life into my Avalon with those repairs. Seems well worth it given the low mileage and condition. Plus the added fact that I love the car :)
Looking at this video reminds me of my 00 xls...some fucker crushed into me and got totaled. I only had 78,000 miles on it. That was back in 2015. Ran like a smooth airplane. So quiet and never had any issues.
Nice car tour
my father used to have one, it has a unique nice smell to it
My GF in 2008 wanted to buy a Chevy Cobalt NEW. I got her a 2000 Avalon instead for 2k dollars less. She literally thought I stole the car from someone.
I said: "Millionaires LOVE this car." They really do!
I figured it was better than a Chevy.
I love Avalon 💘
Yes. We had fun in it when we did the trip from Kirkwood to Festus in it. I did film some stuff in this car.
Simply perfect.
that car is spacious.
your car is clean!!! especially for how old it is!!!
I can’t believe the car is almost about 23 years old!
Nice Video And Car :Di wish i had this 2000 avalon
I do have the same as your vehicle 2002 model, with alpine headunit, this vehicle is a true pleasure to drive not mentioning the great gas mileage .
The 2000 Ford Taurus also came with duel sun visors as well
nice car I also got a 2000 Toyota Camry and it is also in fantastic shape as well!!!
I work in the natural gas compression and processing industry, and have witnessed many fires caused by low and high voltage arc flash from loose wires/contacts. That vanity mirror light is a potential fire hazard, as each potential oscillation introduced to the suspension could cause tiny arcs, which then increases current draw, and thus heat rejection into surroundings.
I loved the Toyotas of this period! They were very tasteful and pleasing. I don't care for newer imports these days.
I have ridden in this car on some of the meetups. It is a low sitting car, but it is a nice one.
You can adjust with the power chair. It can raise up.
This might be pointless to ask but what aftermarket stereo is that? I am about to get this car as my first and want to know what options I have for Bluetooth?
Can you make some more road trips combined with hotel reviews and gas station stops please as I enjoyed your previous road trips. As always another great video good job keep up the good work.
I'm getting a Toyota Avalon next week this will be my third toyota my other two was a Camry and tercel. I must admit they arent very powerful, though respectable for on ramp acceleration. What has impressed me is I wrecked my Camry in a bad wreck (50+mph collision) and everything failed the way it was supposed to for a 20 year old car and the tercel though I knew engine failure was inevitable it went until it finally couldn't then limped home. I loved the affordable parts and they are a bit easier to work on than most. My only complaint on Toyota is their plastic mainly connectors aren't very brute friendly and break if youre not careful though otherwise I cannot complain. Side note most of my Toyota dealers are very insightful and most the service guys drive toyotas
Beatiful car! My mother and she's man will got a Brand new Toyota Auris next week :)
I love your video ..my oldest son needs a car and we found one exactly as yours ..I drive a 2013 Chevy Cruze ..way down league from this wonderful car..and I felt in love with the Avalon ..but I heard just a small noise just like yours on the right rear side ..do you have an idea what can causing it?
This car is the my dream
That is so awsome and that is amazing how low miles ur cars has mind is a 2011 verses and I have over 84 thousand miles on it
Ryan Doonan It is pretty cool, but almost all the miles it has are city miles... and many of those have been spent on the brutal streets in St. Louis. We never used this car for highway trips growing up and I've only taken it outside the state a handful of times myself. I've actually had to replace the front struts twice along with plenty of other suspension work over the years.
Was in a tight spot recently, where I HAD to buy a car on a certain day, due to my previous car dying on me. Was going to buy a 2006 Lexus, but at the last minute this EXACT car came up on Cargurus, for half the price. 136,000 miles, but in just as pristine condition. Could not believe my luck! Currently on a 600 mile road trip with her, she is running beautifully!
Just bought one today with 159k miles. Runs so smooth it’s ridiculous
You still driving it today? How many miles? Dang I got the LX, 2003 and you got a few more features with the digital layout.
I own a 2003 Avalon and I have to say very nice and spacious car no complaints at all gas is 30 mpg.
i know STL streets when i see them, very nice car. thinking about getting a higher mileage one
if you get a new car i highly recommenced the Mazda CX5. a family member just got one after totaling her 2005 Mazda 3, by hitting a deer. will equipped even in the mid trim model. heated front seats, touch screen system. lost of room in the back. has blind spot and lane change assist. also a backup camera, and sunroof. good price for about $28,000 CAD
my ten yro can fit thru that trap door. i have 02 xl model. all i ever changed was the wiper motor and altenator. trying to get the ac fixed only blows heat some type of electrical issue in thr dash. it drives like a space ship.
My grandma has a 02 avalon that she got brand new. It now has 250k miles and still looks brand new
amazing how it still looks and drives a new car, how old were you when your parents got the car ?
I was driven to grade school in this car. It's had a pretty amazing run.
does this trim come with the JBL sub and speakers?
My parents' Mercury Sable LS 2002 has them duel sun visors.
Great review, looks really good for a 16 year old car, btw I also have dual sunvisers on my '94 Buick Park Avenue. Is your stereo just a radio with DVD player or is it also a Navigation?
No navigation. I upgraded so I could play music off my phone and have hands-free calling. The original stereo just had a 6-CD changer and cassette deck.
+The Elevator Channel I saw a 1978 Dodge parked on the side at about 10:40.
Dude I have the bench seat is the best 👌
I was wondering what those tabs were for in the arm rest, I'll will have to go look for the coin dispenser next time I go to a wrecking yard!
..... very nice video ;)
You ever considered adding rain-sensing windshield wipers to your car?
I have another one of these in gold
Recently got a 2000 Avalon XLS with 185K miles on it, even though its a bit beat up, it runs great. An awesome first car!! thinking about doing a muffler delete on it though!
how is it running now
@@DBExBRO recently sold it for almost 2x the price and upgraded to a 2013 limited model...but I still miss my old 2000 XLS
They dont run right without there original muffler
Any minor or major differences between this 2000 model and the 2003, I see that’s the 2003 model has a better rating online and can’t decide between the 2000, 2001 or 2003 model, thanks in advance
8:21 Maybe they moved it more forward for the 2001 model. Maybe the 2018 Avalon'll have dual sunvisors. Or maybe back then it was a problem that they've been able to fix since then
Can you please tell me how to activate the cruise control?
Wow that almost 20 year old car looks pristine.
Ihdc1 I don't drive much (daily commute is 3 minutes) and have fun maintaining it. Good combination. I love this car and it costs me almost nothing to own :)
I have a 2000 Toyota Avalon XXL and I want to ask weda the rear seat recline? Please I need help lol
That shit looks dope 💯
Can you add more information about the car stereo?
Is it pretty easy to drive? I want something that rides better and is a little more roomy than my current DD (15' Corolla) but I dont want something that is super awkward to drive because its floaty or difficult to maneuver in parking lots
I'd say it's extremely easy and pleasant to drive, but I also have 9 years of experience so maybe I'm not the best judge. It's an old school V6 sedan, and a big heavy one at that. The suspension is a bit softer and bouncier than what you're probably used to in a compact. I personally like that feel, but there's a fair bit of body roll that takes some getting used to. The long wheelbase and limited turning radius doesn't make it the easiest of cars to maneuver in a parking lot, but you have awesome rear and side visibility to help maneuver into tight spaces.
What does the 115v button under the ignition do?
It’s nice car
My dad's 2000 Tundra had the dual visors. I think that's a Toyota thing from that time.
I just purchased one of these a few days ago. Everything looks great BUT it has 344k miles on it. I’m hoping with a few minor fixes that it will last me another 100k
400k yet?
Soon to me my car.
Was recommended this video and about to comment that
My dad's old Mercedes Benz had those same style of sun visors
Not a Toyota fan but I really like this car
I'm lukewarm on the cars they're producing today. Got a 2015 Corolla as a rental a while back that was pretty nice.
The Elevator Channel they seem to be doing pretty well. A family meet of mine just bought a 2017 Toyota camry XLE. My all time favorite Toyota lineup are the abalone from. 2006-2011
mheeen i would love to buy an Avalon very soon..just how i am gonna bring it down here...
My friend has a 1998 Toyota Avalon and it runs like it's brand new
Thanks for the video. I requsted this ......like a lot. And did you move? Because that doesnt look like you apartment
Yeah, I moved a few months ago. Better/more convenient neighborhood.
Are we going to get a tour of the new one?
Sweet ride! It's in much better shape than my dad's 2003 Matrix despite being older (although that car still runs well, like yours).
Also, it would've been funny if this turned into a Bad Drivers of St. Louis episode at the end. :P
Can you do a video of the 2009 Avalon?
where did you get the stereo???