2006 Toyota Avalon Limited: Regular Car Reviews

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[@jamesslick4790]

....Then he BUSTED. 🤣 The whole fucking ending was EPIC. Tommy is a LEGEND.

[@usmcplu]

Yea, he is, though I do suspect he got a girl pregnant with his elbow because he busts on his elbows or on the tables he puts his elbows on. Or both, so he can keep his elbows constantly steeped in bust.

[@RegularCars]

@@usmcplu HAHAHA

[@shaldurprime7154]

i doubt they were talking about any particular person, but there are at least 2 real people named Tommy Fenstermacher

[@jamesslick4790]

@@shaldurprime7154 Are either from Pennsylvania?

[@shaldurprime7154]

@@jamesslick4790 Dr. Thomas L. Fenstermacher MD, Mount Gretna Pennsylvania, google images just show a bunch of stock pictures of old men tho

[@Bowser1213]

I'm definitely playing "Tommy Fenstimacher" with my buddies on my next road trip, that was fucking hilarious.

[@steveg5122]

i heard that Tommy Fenstimacher is banned from every rest area in the country for being able to clog all the toilets just by taking a leak

[@Bowser1213]

@@steveg5122 I heard Tommy Fenstimacher was arrested for drilling a gloryhole through the door of a men's public bathroom. Not a stall, the actual door to the bathroom...and he busted once he got a whiff of inside.

[@j_prince_67]

@@Bowser1213 I heard Tommy fenstimacher likes to eat hot dogs with a spoon

[@bigsmonke]

@@j_prince_67 I heard that Tommy Fenstimacher got kicked out of math class after getting caught watching Teletubbies porn

[@pinheadlarry1019]

@@bigsmonke I heard Tommy Finstimacher goes behind the "mysterious curtain" at the movie rental store, and then he busts

[@unwanted_zombie]

"Paint doesn't stick to plastic" a sentence that has never been more true than in the interior of my 08 350z..

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Same thing with my Buick LeSabre, all of the paint is starting to come off of the radio and the AC controls, but it's to be expected with an early '00s GM.

[@unwanted_zombie]

@@darthdarthbinkss had an 02 Tahoe for a bit. Feel your pain there.

[@josealcazar2922]

03 G35. Every single button in the interior is illegible

[@thehorsefromhorsinabout]

my matrix looked so bad, who wants a silver interior anyway? not I.

[@Sagebreaker]

Almost every damn button in my 87 supra is peeling like there is no tomorrow, (except for the factory radio for whatever reason) I feel your pain.

[@andypre1667]

Japanese Buick sums it up. All the comfort without the flashiness of a Cadillac. Former LeSabre driver here (best car I ever owned).

[@jamesslick4790]

Multiple Buick AND Cadillac owner here, 100% agree, Buick IS Cadillac for those who are quiet about it. My 1977 Buick Electra Limited had a much "fancier" interior than my 1979 Cadillac Coupe deVille, but only "insiders" would "get" it.

[@coru307]

@@jamesslick4790 I daily drive a 1984 Buick Riviera, and it is much nicer and more comfortable than my dad’s neighbor’s 1985 Eldorado. I got a sunroof, cassette deck, touch-operated climate control, four-speaker sound system, digital dash, and automatic headlights. All things that the Eldo doesn’t have. Oh, and the Oldsmobile 5-liter is SO much better than the HT-4100.

[@stephenleone2375]

- How are the Avalon cars when driving in the snow, as the LeSabre's are amazing?

[@VonSpyder]

I have owned multiple Buicks. I miss my 2000 century. Wonderful car.

[@noodles7255]

My dreams came true. I drive an 05 XLS w/ 145k and have been dying to see you guys review an Avalon. RCR, you guys rock 🎸

[@luna.r.leo.]

Same here but with an 06

[@tleoipl37]

Same here my dad got 450k still going strong all original

[@Toyota4Life]

I just picked up a 2005 xls with 80k and I am amazed how much car you get for the money

[@johnschnettler8747]

Same here, but 270xxx

[@chromeandprimer5361]

I really hope you are not Tommy Fenstenmacher

[@Zogger568]

The avalon is my "realistic dream" car. I love comfy sedans.

[@jessicah3450]

To be honest, when I ride in the backseat of my mom's friend's Avalon, I slide across the seat when she turns. Even being an adult and with my seatbelt on. The seat is very flat. That's what I remember the most, slipping around 😂

[@ajorsomething4935]

ls 430s from 01-04 aren't that highly priced, you can dream a little bigger.

[@Slenderman63323]

@@ajorsomething4935 those get pretty bad gas mileage and have expensive maintenance items (like a timing belt which must be replaced). Also some of the stuff is expensive to replace like the starter. And it requires premium gas. The expensive part of cars like the LS is the running costs, not the purchase costs. It's similar to say, an old BMW or Mercedes

[@AlienLivesMatter]

80's sclass

[@Johnnyynf]

i really like confy sedan too, but too bad the avalon doesn't look "traditional" enough

[@fuffthebucks7266]

Your closing segment is probably one of the funniest things you've done in like 5 years I'm dying

[@AriTalchik]

“We only have four minutes of stuff to say about the car; what if we just riff”

[@WilliamEly]

Maybe I don't get the joke. I listened to a minute and then skipped to the end

[@darksu6947]

@@WilliamEly Maybe you have no sense of humor.

[@graywolf4206]

I'm a 55 year old guy listening to this in my work van. I was laughing so uncontrollably the guy in the truck next to me at the stoplight looked at me like I was crazy.

[@GashimahironChl]

@@graywolf4206 Some guys on the radio saying dumb funny shit put me in that state a few years back, lady in the stoplight stared at me, i stopped laughing for a moment when i saw, stared her dead in the eye, and started laughing even harder, which then got her laughing a bit too without knowing why!

[@Gandhi4055]

My dad bought an Avalon new in 2002. He's 6'5 so it was the only car he could fit in. He still has it and it's mint. I look forward to the day he gets tired of it and sends it my way lol

[@greattwigo-sama147]

Take care of it, if you do, it might very well be your first child's car as well...

[@MegaRafaelloco]

Good luck. He might just sell it and tell you to buy one yourself lol.

[@beverlyquintela2754]

He won't let it go.

[@91_C4_FL]

The Boomer dad not knowing what standard features come in modern cars is so true.

[@roddydykes7053]

Yeah crazy how anyone born in the 50s is trapped in the 80s

[@Bartonovich52]

Haha. Or it’s the opposite. “Why can’t I get a standard transmission anymore? -They are more reliable. They are more efficient. They are faster. They are cheaper.”- “Why can’t I get crank windows anymore? Once those motors break, it’s two thousand dollars to get them fixed!” “Why can’t I get vent windows anymore? We didn’t need air conditioning when we had vent windows!” “Why don’t they make cars with carburetors and ignition points anymore? In my day, when you broke down in the side of the road.. you could change the points yourself. You could clean the spark plugs yourself. You could change the fuel pump yourself. I drove 50 miles just by pumping the gas pedal one time my fuel pump went. Now it’s all *computors!* And you need a special *computor* to even change the oil! You can’t even find a dipstick in a new car! They don’t want anyone working on their cars! And that’s why old cars -that were restored at cost over twice appraised value- last _FOREVER!”_

[@darksu6947]

@@Bartonovich52 I'm a fan of crank windows

[@markmiller3279]

True to an extent. The reason is they simply don't care. When you've done all of those things manually for decades, of course power everything feels luxurious.

[@Southpaw1312]

@@darksu6947 Crank windows are still a thing in some new pickups. Probably utility vans as well

[@RocasThePenguin]

This car kicks so much ass. A boat like monster that soaks up highway miles. It makes no performance promises, but has space, features, reliability, and a comfortable ride. The sort of things Americans used to talk about it in such high regard when referencing Cadillac or Lincoln of old.

[@drakesterX]

Those “Dad,” segments were hilariously relatable, lol 😂

[@filthyfrankblack4067]

I'm glad you still have your dad... Mines when our for M.I.L.K.

[@johnsimon8457]

“I want a flap that folds down over the radio!” (sigh) fine. if that’s what you want. It’s like “I want a car with the things I like! Also: I’m gonna the salesman if we can save a few bucks and get crank windows because my baseline for this hasn’t changed since 1988.”

[@George-ur8ow]

"Why does Toyota still make this?" 2022 was actually the Avalon's final production year

[@jamesf456]

Leave Tommy alone. He might hear all this and bust.

[@jamesslick4790]

😂

[@wuffysgarage]

The cars keep getting more regular I love it

[@alext3811]

When it's so regular that your grandma has had two of them...

[@Toyota4Life]

I just bought one of these cars a few weeks ago because the price was good and it had low miles so I just took a chance and brought it… and I am AMAZED at how nice it is for the price this has got to be the most slept on car that I can think of. I could also not believe how fast the car is… like this is genuinely a fast car the 3.5 engine is fantastic. I honestly think it’s the best part of the car Toyota even still uses this engine currently today 17 years later. I cannot say enough good things about this car. Huge trunk space, huge interior space, it’s luxurious on the inside, it’s reliable, if you get the limited and higher model trim you get almost all the features of modern day cars in a car from 2005…. this is really a 10 out of 10 product for something that you would want to use on a regular basis. I’m happy that I got to experience this car also for the fact that Toyota has reportedly discontinued the Avalon nameplate.

[@benila3992]

Thank you for sharing! I have the "tuxedo" version of this car 2007 ES350 I've had for 3 years now and it STILL puts a smile on my face! The way that 2GR-FE V6 builds up it's power and pulls like a freight train and the features you didn't see in most cars until 2014.

[@lieutenantdan8170]

Avalon are superior camry's with out the camry tax

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Definitely a sleeper. Around here the only people driving them are wearing Covid masks while alone in the car and going 45 on the highway after taking two minutes to accelerate on the on ramp.

[@benila3992]

@@LearnAboutFlow 😂😂Accurate af!

[@cleverkitsune4302]

Maybe fast if all youve ever driven is neutered 4 banger economy cars

[@TDUShelby]

I've got an '07 Limited., purchased three years ago. First car I ever bought entirely with my own money, and it's still below 100k on mileage. The first time my friend rode in it, he fell asleep in the passenger sleep, saying it was so comfy, and then I scared the piss out of him when I stomped the throttle. "Surprisingly athletic" really does summarize these cars. They WILL blast off if you want them to.

[@thewolfwhocries]

So will a 2007 Nissan Maxima Spec R 😂😂😂

[@Slenderman63323]

@@thewolfwhocries But the avalon will last longer

[@keithbroh5730]

@@thewolfwhocries I love maximas ever since one of my buddies I worked with in highschool had two and showed me what they could do. They also broke EVERYTIME he drove them. each time he took em for a ride engine lights came on, started missing and making noises. But fuck that thing was fun

[@Just1American1966]

@@thewolfwhocries So will countless other cars that are the subject of neither the video nor the thread..

[@bjperez9076]

How's the road.and wind noise at highway speeds? I live in rural South Texas and drive a ton back and forth to Houston, and a lot of the secondary roads here are "redone" with oil and rock so they're really rough and loud. My kids don't mind as they pop on headphones in the backseat of our minivan but good lord is it loud on these roads (07 Odyssey). I told my wife I want a quiet cloud for these drives because of my bad back.

[@witmoreluke]

"I heard Tommy Fenstimacher did his thesis on Time Cube" Hoooooly shit what a blast from the past hahahaha, best line in the video

[@Tommyturbo1981]

I just purchased a 2005 Avalon Limited. 82,000 miles, fully loaded and in absolute mint condition. 3 very many scratches and no rips or stains in the interior. Plus it has new struts, new oil, new rotors and pads, heated and cooled seats and brand new tires. It was very well taken care of and with 280hp it moves for its size. I love that car. Just bought it 4 days ago. But 1 thing...why are there cup holders in the trunk

[@rainbowcrash6990]

Great purchase 👍🏻 ❤ mine ran until over 300k KMs, if i recall correctly. Always comfy, always able to pass anyone I needed to 😁 Never noticed if my year had trunk cupholders 😂 that's funny.

[@ileutur6863]

Tommy Fenstemacker is my new favorite RCR universe character

[@jamesslick4790]

👍👍 I'm looking forward to more stories about Tommy, He's now a LEGEND.

[@grossteilfahrer]

Is there a character fan page?

[@xXManhattanProjectXx]

My dad had an 05 Avalon limited. I spent nearly my entire childhood and teenage years in the back of one. Everything you guys said hit way too close to home. I'm crying because it was too funny and I'm crying because my dad's currently in the hospital and this review really brought a lot of old memories of him that I thought I had forgotten out into the forefront of my brain. I loved this car and I was really sad when my dad sold it. He made the decision to sell it after getting stranded in Brooklyn after that one huge snowstorm that fell many years back. My dad loved Toyota V6's. every car he's ever owned in the states had a Toyota V6.

[@jonathanwhiteacre7046]

Wife and I own 3 Toyota V8s lol

[@tristanajohnson]

I'll tell you what these are for. You set the cruise control at 81, get heat/AC just so, turn on your favorite podcast and cross the continent in quiet comfort.

[@cameronlovesevolve]

I travel 150km round trip on the highway for school right now (down to only 2 days a week right now thanks to.. you know.. lol) and I can’t say enough about how quiet, smooth and comfortable this thing is. The upgraded JBL sound system is incredible and you can pass whoever you want wherever you want .. 32mpg and it’s almost kinda exclusive as not many people know about the Av. 10/10 would recommend

[@cameronlovesevolve]

@Jur I yes!! Stock internals can handle a crazy amount of power!

[@olafgodbless2406]

My 2nd gen Avalon help me with my depression during covid, by never breaking. Not the best is gas milage, but overall a reliable car with no issues, and the 1mz engine bay has quite a bit of room and is plenty fast for a daily. Also a stock plug in the back for my power tool batteries

[@scissormin]

My first car was a 1999 Avalon passed down from my grandpa. I never appreciated it when I had it, mostly due to its 16/20 MPG and a slow V6, but its ride is still smooth and superior to anything Ive driven since

[@Radi0he4d1]

Camry/Avalon V6s are pure middle-class fury, calm and collected till you push it, and then it explodes in rage

[@alpaljl]

@@Radi0he4d1 So true. My '99 Camry V6 is mellow. When I push it, however, she moves...

[@HeliumCarbonated]

That was my first car too. I got better MPGs but it was a pleasant and trouble free 110,000 miles in that thing.

[@realjordanbelfort]

try an ls400

[@M67v]

Now THAT is a regular car, and one of the finest regular cars at that. It’s one of those regular cars that you forget exists, but when you remember you realize how clever it is. The Tommy Fenstermacher bit got me dead tho 😭😭

[@geeksimmer2488]

My old roomate drove one of these. It drove so good, did not feel like I was driving a boat at all. He traded it in for a Chrysler 200 which was a huge mistake

[@zephead843]

Your old roommate holds the distinct honor of being the only person in recorded history that traded in a Toyota Avalon for a Chrysler 200. Whoever made the sale had to have gotten the "Salesman of the Year" award.

[@dongately2817]

They should honestly ban this person from ever making a decision about a car purchase again.

[@geeksimmer2488]

@@zephead843 ya he was not a smart dude. Took out a loan for the car too. I think the selling point that the aftermarket backup camera and entertainment center installed 😂😂

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

@@geeksimmer2488 could've had the same installed in the Avalon. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@PlayThtgoodshxt]

I traded my Chrysler 200 in for a 2000 Avalon

[@IKhanNot]

I love how a Japanese car sort of carried on the legend of the big American sedans of the 90s. These are comfy, quiet, have tons of space and that V6 moves the car well. Certainly helps that the car will be reliable as can be too.

[@jamesslick4790]

It's a modern interpretation of the only new car I ever bought, A 1986 Buick LeSabre - FWD, V-6 mid price luxo car with great reliability. It truly is the "Japanese Buick". GM should take the lesson and go back to what they USED to do well.

[@FrancoCastro]

The best thing about the avalon is that the previous generations still had a front bench seat

[@Syncopia]

Chanelling that old people energy.

[@jamesslick4790]

Yep!

[@jamesslick4790]

Lol I ALMOST upvoted my own shit!

[@Wolfman038]

My grandparents had two Buicks until 2003. Then they bought an Avalon. Then they bought another in 2006. As a very very very tall person (6’8”) I’ve never felt more comfortable in a back seat

[@2003.K]

I know a freelance mechanic who owns one of these. In his exact words: "Man this thing is fast! It's got 180 on the dash and it has a supercharger!" The car is a stock avalon. I stared at him for a few seconds and just said "Sure man."

[@1181darkfire]

Where did he find the supercharger

[@2003.K]

@@1181darkfire it doesn't have one

[@1181darkfire]

@@2003.K hence his freelance title

[@mikehall3976]

I mean… it's not a slow car.

[@mking9446I]

Thays just the power steering whine sounding like a procharger

[@DoctorPortal_IX]

Years, and years, and years ago, I read an article in a copy of Automobile Magazine at a doctors office that talked about “the Top 3 Senior Citizen Cars!!” And the whole point was that they were hooning big, boring sedans whose sales figures showed that 90% or more of the folks that bought them were 85 or older And number one, was the Toyota Avalon. That was so memorable for _some reason_ that it’s stuck with me ever since. So that’s the answer to the question, “who was this car for?” Old people. It was for very, very old people.

[@5p33dy305]

The Tommy Fencedimaker jokes sent my sides into orbit. It was a welcome little treat and I thank you for it.

[@robertwittjr1198]

sub titles referred to him as tommy democrat.

[@5p33dy305]

@@robertwittjr1198 only when he BUSTS

[@DanKuhn]

Fenstemacher

[@5p33dy305]

@@DanKuhn thank you sir.

[@_BirdOfGoodOmen]

@@robertwittjr1198 based

[@christianclark2763]

As a Toyota fanboy, I always notice Avalons... As funny as it sounds it's literally my favorite Toyota and I'm only 30 😂. I'd kill for a hybrid Avalon.

[@Slenderman63323]

I just turned 19 and I own one! Love this car, it's incredibly underrated. I would also like a newer hybrid version though

[@mndlessdrwer]

I always notice the Venza because it's such a cool wagon. A shame they killed it off and are tentatively bringing it back as a crossover. Those bastards.

[@nickscapellato8248]

My parents have an 09 Limited. I love it, it can't handle or stop well but it's quicker than it has any right to be. Also, it's comfy and has a huge rear seat.

[@gabrielmerza6904]

I own a 2009 Avalon limited best car ever

[@thisismagacountry1318]

You can upgrade their brakes with EBC USR Rotors and RedStuff brake pads. Also upgrade the brake fluid with Redline DOT 4 fluid and since it’s probably 10 years old get new brake lines, braided stainless if you love them.

[@RoughAtGames]

I have an 09 XLS with Brembo pads and rotors and can confirm they're game changers

[@beverlyquintela2754]

Mine is 08 Avalon Limited with 112,000 mi., it's a dream to own and drive every day. So comfortable and has power when you need it. Still drives like new

[@Toasty_Gaming]

8:08 I had to come back to this video after 7 months. I was sitting in dead silence and this just came back to me. This was an achievement in comedy and I demand this clip is preserved for the future. One of many highs RCR produced and I know Mr.Regular and Roman will continue to out do themselves.

[@Toasty_Gaming]

"I heard Tommy Fenstermacher did his thesis on time cube."

[@knifetex]

“Are bees Leonardo DiCaprio?” - 🤣

[@TheAzureNightmare]

Thought they were Jerry Seinfeld. Maybe that's why when they sting Tommy Fenstermacher, he *Busts.*

[@EUSA1776]

My sister takes naps in the rear reclining seats of my ‘07 Avalon Touring. It’s stupid specious and the leather seats are extremely comfortable. Just purchased the car in August last year and haven’t had any issues with it whatsoever, it’s never not started. I’ve tinted the windows to 5% and she looks beautiful. Put her on new Yokohamas and plan some more personalization in the future. (Vouge tires, new rims, starlight headliner, muffler delete) Might be a grandma car to some but it’s basically a Lexus for a Camry price and maintenance costs. 159k miles when I bought it and we all know Toyotas can last well into 200k no problem with a little TLC. Wish the front end was a bit more aggressive but besides that the car is a dream.

[@THX5000]

Before Toyota grills got cancer and grew into monstrosities.

[@markmiller3279]

Yes!! This grille is really quite nice. I wish Toyota had used it more broadly.

[@jamesslick4790]

@@markmiller3279 Yeah, sadly VWs had the last "normal" faces, But VWs are shit money pits. I want Toyota to go back to "normal", If they made a normal looking sedan.......I'd BUST!

[@WilliamEly]

I inherited a 07 Limited and I loved it. It was comfortable and luxurious. It was a little longer than our 09 Camry. It also doesn't require premium gas like a Lexus. The rear sunshade got stuck in the up position and it couldn't keep a set of tires on the front but that's about all that was wrong with it when I traded it in at 150k.

[@doctorunicorn5550]

6:27 those little plastic bins are incredible. they hold two gallons of milk and the jugs will never tip over

[@DrCharlesMontague]

Features/gizmos that are actually useful!

[@seththomas9105]

When cars have features and functions that are actually handy to use. Thanx for the heads up, Doc.

[@doctorunicorn5550]

@@seththomas9105 it's in a lot of k platform cars from that era. camrys and solaras also have it. i can't remember if my dad's avalon had it though. it was the same generation as the one featured in the video, but post-facelift

[@owenvogelgesang7314]

Both my XV40 Camry and my friend's XV50 has them. Just a really neat bit of thoughtful engineering from Toyota

[@ted356]

One of the best things that Toyota invented. Use every time we grab groceries.

[@JulianneBagnall]

I loved my 2007 Avalon, it was a gift from my husband. Drove it 15 years!

[@fj60driver]

As a Toyota Technician in 2005 the third Gen Avalons were prone to problems the 2nd generation didn't have and I always preferred the 2nd Gen for that reason. I had more early 3.5 liter V6s out on the ground getting timing covers resealed and Toyota had a major recall for a rubber hose that would fail and dump all your engine oil out on the ground. Then the VVTi Camgears would fail and later Toyota updated the parts but it required the camshafts to be changed as well and that makes these engines not worth the cost of repair 15 years later. When a 3rd gen Avalon is working correctly they are a great car but when they do break they break in a big way.

[@andrewplantagenet5811]

This one was much better than your latest reviews. Thank you for bringing it back to real every day cars.

[@trailoverland6462]

This channel gets better with each video. Turns out that an artist Can honestly express himself nowadays.

[@LarsonChristopher]

They busted while making the video.

[@jamesslick4790]

@@LarsonChristopher I busted while watching it!

[@Iamthestig42069]

In high school one of my buddies had one that was 4 or 5 times handed down. The odometer quit somewhere around 300k and the door handles were mostly all broken off but that thing had the nicest interior after all that abuse and kept going. I’d take a supercharged 90s Buick over an Avalon anyday but they are really good cars

[@tonyarc9455]

Your moms door handles were broken off.

[@mauer594]

Angry man has a hat

[@isaacsmind5575]

My dad bought one of these new. He bought it because “I’ve always loved old man cars, and a Lexus ES is out of my budget”

[@markmiller3279]

Good logic, Jacob's dad! He did his research. Mine just went to the Honda dealer and asked them to empty his wallet for him.

[@cameronlovesevolve]

Fun fact. In 2005 you couldn’t get a Lexus ES with the 3.5 .. and the Avalon was actually a little more expensive/bigger!

[@producer.james1]

​@@cameronlovesevolveThat's right too, 2005 and 2006, they were still making the 1MZ/3MZ V6s alongside this. 2007 was when the Camry/ES finally got the 2GR

[@swawickets7584]

That Tommy Fencestomacher bit made me BUST...up laughing XD

[@Gate3739]

Bought a 2005 Avalon T with 55 original miles! the 17 yrs old car drive like a dream! This is my Daily driver and honestly I don't give a FF about what people think!

[@mcburgerpants]

These are great sleeper cars. They are a lot faster than most would expect

[@rubberwoody]

8 seconds to 60

[@jasonvaughn3478]

The Tommy Fenstamocker thing was fantastic.

[@jess_o]

I had a friend in highschool who had this, rode in it twice. I was struck by how god damned nice it was for a TIE YODA

[@pappaslivery]

Camry is way smaller in the back seat than the Avalon, and the LS was way more expensive. The ES was at the time also Camry based than Avalon based. The Avalon was a LWB Camry. In this generation the Avalon was for people who wished they could still buy a Buick park avenue

[@pianofry1138]

You're completely right. I think if I was able to buy a car like this back then I would have because I love the Buick Park Avenue.

[@n3bruce]

I totally agree with the Park Avenue thing, I acquired my parent's 1999 Park Avenue in 2012 with about 92,000 on it, then drove it another 175,000 miles before trading it on a 2003 Avalon with only 70,000 miles. Both good cars, the Buick was a little larger, but the Avalon seems to hold its interior bits together better. I have put 40,000 miles on the Avalon in 3 years, and have no plans to replace it any time soon.

[@CJGrand1]

Never had to remove anything to change the headlight bulb. My 2005 is great.

[@BlumpkinSpiceLatte]

Tommy Fenstimacher sounds like an absolute legend. I'd like to meet him, but I would not like to shake his hand. 😖

[@DeronMidge]

They killed it, they being Toyota with these wheels on the Limited. They are classy and sporty at the same time. Two worlds meet and collide

[@petrarcheleven8816]

"I heard Tommy Fenstermocker needs a teddy bear to help him *shit.*" The delivery on that had me busting a gut.

[@Johnjohncar]

I had a '05 touring for my first car, got it all the way up to 227K miles before everything started to break. Definitely a great car for tall people.

[@michaelproeber1953]

Mine has 219k. Just replaced alternator. What else went wrong?

[@Johnjohncar]

@@michaelproeber1953 Also had to replace my alternator, but the transmission was starting to go, AC and fans barely worked, speakers were starting to go, and there was definitely some other maintenance needed. It just wasn't worth spending the money to fix everything, so my Dad sold it to some car friends.

[@michaelproeber1953]

@@Johnjohncar Thanks for response. My transmission is sluggish when warm, what was yours doing? I’m probably changing the fluid this weekend. My back speaker also dry rotted so I replaced the surround. I’ve done some other things also

[@Johnjohncar]

@@michaelproeber1953 Not sure what it was doing, but it was like someone was slamming on the brakes, and then it would shift normally.

[@superbros1690]

@@Johnjohncar you probably had no fluid lol. Because this transmissions are very good. Toyota never fails unless you want it.

[@Bandrosonk]

There is one HUGE problem with the Avalon that makes the Camry a 1000X better car, THE REAR SEATS DON'T FOLD DOWN IN AN AVALON.

[@Pringlulz]

Underrated comment

[@Beefnhammer]

I don't think that should considered a dealbreaker but it 's definitely worth mentioning. It would certainly be nice if they folded down, but the trunk and the back seat are so large individually that if you can't fit something in either one of those places, then a sedan probably isn't the right type of car for you anyway.

[@bradc6512]

It's got a ski passthrough tho. Lol luxury car things

[@commonsence1129]

Neither does my camry.

[@Corkoth55]

It's a SEWWWWW FAWNCEH "luxury" sedan thing. I had a 2012 TL, a 2005 LS430, and now an 18 Genesis G80 and NONE of the FUCKING seats fold down.

[@bashirsfar3825]

I remember my dad got one of these new when I was a kid. It was a great car throughout most of my childhood. I remember he was sold on it because it had hands free calling

[@commonsence1129]

Wow. My mom bought one of these new in late 05 and I got to learn how to drive in it. Its got 190k miles on it and still runs great.

[@hotshtsr20]

Love the way the turn signal was on for a couple of miles next to the cones. Like a true Avalon.

[@alexanderbedoya1953]

That tommy fenstermocker segment has to be one of the greatest things you guys have ever done 😂😂😂

[@guskelman3058]

This channel makes me appreciate my clean stock subaru

[@Contempt805]

4am walking my dog and watching this. And what do I walk by?! A fucking Toyota Avalon 🤣💀

[@boogitybear2283]

I bought a 2011 Avalon Limited last year and it’s by far the greatest ride I’ve ever owned. It’s like floating on Clouds while cruising the Highways.

[@yitboy11]

CAN CONFIRM. The DiCaprio line made me spit my coffee out. Never had an unintentional spit take in real life. Let alone, sitting by myself in my home office. Thank you Mr. Regular

[@j_mars_cars]

I get about 1/2 of his references, but this one escapes me. Care to ruin the joke by explaining it to me?

[@ivanoffw]

I laughed way to long when he asked that question.

[@ivanoffw]

@@j_mars_cars watch some best of Ricky Gervais hosting the Emmy's.

[@AKComedy247]

@@j_mars_cars DiCaprio never dates a girl older than like 22. It's like he dumps them on their 23rd birthday.

[@ripem1417]

Helped my cousin buy one a couple years back, everything was in great condition but had a Mexico title, dents on the trunk, disconnected trunk struts, and the emergency trunk release handle was missing... But only had 90k miles and was $3k!

[@loganhoy2265]

And a suspicious amount of red staining?

[@Slenderman63323]

Buddy you got the cartel kidnapper vehicle

[@oxidizedolive]

Hold up. If someone kicks down your stall door, and you maintain eye contact and continue shitting, you've got my respect. Defy norms, Assert dominance.

[@jonathankleinow2073]

Even if they're holding a teddy bear?

[@oxidizedolive]

@@jonathankleinow2073 even more so

[@billlane7499]

I have a 2005 Toyota limited with 101500 miles with no problems. This by far has been the best car. I have ever owned and I'm very disappointed. There they are discontinuing making newer model. Because. I cause I would definitely be interested in purchasing a new two thousand twenty five avalon with the v six engine.

[@thomasxl200]

My roommate in college had one of these, and I kinda loved it? It was certainly the most comfortable car out of all of us (which included my E39, a Honda Civic, a VW Jetta wagon, and a ratty ass Toyota Matrix which my now-married father of a roommate still owns after 8 years), and surprisingly powerful! Also that V6 sounds way too good for the type of car that this is.

[@TheMrFrost1984]

I have an 08 Limited I purchased with 32k miles. 27 mpg highway. Daughter refuses to sit in the front seat because the back is so comfy. He didn't even mention that the rear seats can recline.

[@mx73slideways]

Not a good replacement for the Cressida, but a comfy one for sure

[@Toyota4Life]

Actually it’s more than comfortable it’s fast to

[@markmiller3279]

I'd much rather have the Avalon. The Cressida was a super nice engine swaddled in tacky velour, and the Avalon is an indestructible engine in a far superior car.

[@gavindinsmore3432]

Funny enough, got an Avalon recently too! 2009 with a 6 speed auto, amazing car, so quiet and quite powerful. Also, I heard Tommy fenstamacher stole some library book covers so he could put them over his hentai he reads in class.

[@redriver15262]

they're driven by 900 year old vietnamese ladies who own laundromats or like, those little stores like the offbrand dollar store. And they gotta have a bunch of red ornament things hanging from the rearview mirror

[@legendaryburritodotcom]

“I heard Tommy Fenstermacher owns a Teddy Ruxpin, and he FUCKS the cassette deck.” now THAT is a deep call back

[@thetechlibrarian]

That Toyota V6 tho.. it's really a sweet motor. I don't care what anyone says these things are sweet.

[@adamrichards3174]

I have that motor in my 2011 Camry SE, and yes... it goes quickly when you want it to, and is really good on fuel too.

[@thetechlibrarian]

@@adamrichards3174 absolutely it’s such a gem The difference in gas mileage between the V6 in a four-cylinder’s is like 1 or 2 mpg the engine just doesn’t have to work as hard to get going.

[@kuebby]

There have been 2 Avalons owned by my extended family (bought new). Both were bought by individuals over 70. Both were crazy reliable. Also, my uncle is 6'7 and fits fine in his Avalon.

[@aaronmcdermitt9179]

When I was about 19 I bought a used 2014 avalon known fully that it was an old person car. But on the used market it was a way better bargain than the comparable Lexus. Prob woulda kept it longer if not for the fwd.

[@DeronMidge]

This is absolutely GOLD! I have a 2008 Limited, blue. I came from the modified/stance car scene and I'm dying to modify the Avalon properly. I'm just thinking some meatier tires, and different wheels. Perhaps tightening up the steering which I'm told is not that easy and May hold off on doing that. I do understand too that Monroe shocks give it a stiffer ride which is what I'm looking for. This is just for the two or three of you that would modify an Avalon 😂

[@kftc1980]

Highway MPG is pretty amazing for a big relatively powerful car, if it isn’t too windy you can achieve over 30mpg at 80mph. It is a great long trip car, but they made the gas tank too small.

[@markmiller3279]

At 30 mpg how big does it need to be? Sounds like the range would be excellent.

[@MrTHEFATANDSKINNY]

Great long trip car but your ass will be on fire after an hour. It is a cruiser but the seats are no recaros

[@EveeBarletta666]

Shit holds 18 gallons dude is tripping with too small lmao

[@kftc1980]

@@EveeBarletta666 same as Camry. Avalon is a larger car built for long family trips.

[@EveeBarletta666]

@@kftc1980 they both weight the same if anything you’re just being picky there’s not much sedans with bigger tanks than 18.5 🤣😂

[@IvoTrausch]

This is not a car review channel anymore, this has been your weekly therapy session for a long time.

[@jimmyc8131]

The Teddy Ruxpin line got me good. Keep up the great work, guys.

[@awaitinggame]

That Tommy Fenstimacher bit at the end was so fucking epic, it's on par with something you'd hear in Letterkenny. I died fo the entire last four minutes lmao 😂💀

[@dragbag1616]

Holy mother of overhang has been blessed with a review!

[@zoidzoid87]

These never go unnoticed in my eye. Got to 135mph in one of these with some bad ignition coils. Still felt like it could do more.

[@elimogenson3316]

Best part about a used Avalon, you're getting a used Lexus without the Lexus insurance or maintenance costs.

[@katokioo]

Lexus insurance and maintenance is not really any more expensive then toyota

[@blur3253]

@@katokioo some oem lexus parts are more expensive than toyota parts despite being the exact same

[@ianyeh75]

I was in my 20s when I wanted an Avalon. This generation of Avalon had my attention. These are great looking cars that can get up to speed quickly, and it's quite comfortable on long trips. It's also a great value for what you get, the 2GR-FE engine is buttery smooth.

[@dumbfluff2453]

now this is regular

[@SirNippletonMcSugarteets]

This really is a car. I’m absolutely certain

[@michaelb8245]

I bought this car new in 2005. I was 30 years old and traded a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue after I left working for GM. I kept the Avalon until 2020 when the AC evaporator failed and no one would fix it. This was the best car I ever owned. The ride was amazing and it had power when you needed it. Also, no one looked at this car. Mine was a Limited in Titanium. I love my 2020 RAV-4 TRD Off Road but my Avalon was the Interstate King! So much room in the back and reclining seats! Silky smooth power.I totally rocked this hidden gem. I was 30 and driving an Avalon! lol. Man do I miss that car.

[@EmelieKerek]

YES I was hoping to see an Avalon on here! I drive a 2005 XLS and love my car, but it’s certainly grandpa-level in the aesthetics department. I’d love it see it last another 165k miles though!! Humor is on point as always, love your channel!! The comment about getting a Lexus keyed at Big Lots is absolutely true and totally a thing that happened to my parents, as frustrating as it was haha

[@LegalPlanMan]

I'll tell you who gets on, a 6'5" guy with 3 six foot kids and who drives for business. Bought my 06 Limited for $24,000 in 2010 with 43k miles. After all 3 kids drove it to school, and I've replaced front struts and last summer the throttle body assembly and a few months ago the alternator...and my wife is still driving it with 285,000 miles on it! I loved it so much after leasing a BMW, I bought a 2014 Avalon limited Hybrid 35 MPG, 32k when I bought it for $23,000. I test drove a few Lexus, but they felt heavy when driving and were heavy on my wallet. It sucks Toyota is not making them anymore. Don't know what I'll get in 20 years when I am tired of my Avalon Hybrid. Heck, maybe Ill go back to the 06. Haha. Thanks guys, entertaining but you forgot one option...buy a few years used and get a great car for half the money as new!! PS, my painted plastics buttons still look great!

[@Harpo.jr70]

As a Grand Marquis driver , a Avalon is a car I would like.

[@K8bMoua]

Own a burgandy 06 limited Avalon and still running, didn't regret getting it. This thing is a beast for its class, no wonder this car beat all the competitor's. RIP to the Avalon though, it had good running years, heard it's going to be retired (discontinued) in 22.

[@quadcam24v]

Everyone who I've met who drives an Avalon has had the character of white sandwich bread. They're the car for people who want a car more boring and cushy than the Camry, but have $3.

[@Toyota4Life]

Yeah no I’m going to have to not agree with the whole boring car thing this is legitimately a sweet car with a powerful engine that if you punch it testing will take the hell off like a bat out of hell I don’t agree with the whole “boring car” thing some people like to throw around a boring car is a car that’s not fast and has no creature comforts that’s a boring car this thing has almost 300 hp to the front wheels reclining where is seats great luxurious looking interior and it’s a big car this is legitimately not a boring vehicle. Also the Camry isn’t boring either depending on what model you get if you get like a base model LE yeah it’s just a normal car but the V6 SE Camry‘s are actually fun cars and they look great.

[@DanTheMailman330]

"Like a goth kid crushing the presidential fitness tests." 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@mindspinn311]

0:55 the Avalon is made redundant by the Lexus ES, not the LS, which it shares a platform and engine with (first gen ES was Camry-based). Unfortunately the ES has gotten so expensive that the Avalon is justified, but I imagine it’s in its last generation before Toyota puts it out to pasture in favor of more expensive Camry models and SUV’s.

[@rubberwoody]

Toyota crown takes its place

[@Jmdp.94]

We have one in the family, an 05 limited bought in 06 by my father. Yes, it has its dings and scratches, the clearcoat has peeled off on the top portions, the driver seat is worn to the foam, there's interior plastics broken off, the sunroof quit working and has roughly 210k miles....and yet, for the year and a half I had it all to myself, it still runs like a swiss clock, just get in it and go anywhere.

[@randylee9267]

I just bought a 07 avalon touring 250k miles super clean car only problem is it consumes alot of gas average mpg is 16. Max distance on a full tank is 270 miles. Thats pretty horrible considering I'm a really slow driver, might trade it for something else...

[@michaelproeber1953]

I have the same predicament

[@user-ih7gc7dt9l]

I like how it appears so dull but is actually quick and comfortable.

[@doranbaltus]

This video made me allergic to r i b o f l a v i n

[@joshthetrucker]

"Are bees Leonardo DiCaprio?" I was dying at that one.