2011 Toyota Avalon review, the last true Avalon

This generation Toyota Avalon is my favorite, especially the facelift. With the rise in popularity of SUVs and electric cars, we most likely won’t see a Toyota like this again. 

[@posilna7944]

I got a 2011. Bought it in 2017 with about 83000 miles on it. I now have about 140800 miles on it and it still runs like a top. Doesn't burn any oil at all and hasn't lost a bit of power or anything. I agree the last true Avalon and probably one of the last true Toyotas.

[@11Wael]

Hello, how many miles it had when you bought it and how often do you change the transmission fluid? I just bought a 2011 limited edition 77k miles one owner owned buy elderly couple they owned it since brand new and now it has 77,000 miles they told me they never change the transmission fluid should I change it?

[@ladonnaisabell3169]

I definitely agree. Very good cars and very reliable.

[@BrucifyMe]

I have a 2011 Avalon Limited being delivered tomorrow. It has 67k miles and, similar to you, I was like "damn I have to have it." I'm coming from a 2003 Camry LE so this is is hella futuristic to me. While I haven't driven it yet I've done extensive research on Avalons over the last year, and agree that this generation seems to have been the last "Avalon" in that it properly emboldened what you expect of its nameplate. Floaty, smooth, reliable old man car. That said I do think the TRD Avalons are just plain absurd and cool, they're my next target in a few years.

[@corythegreat2815]

You’ll love the 11 limited, it’s borderline a Lexus in some aspects

[@waynekirshner7155]

I’m looking at buying one here soon it has 50k miles and they want 16k

[@tpp4007]

67K miles? Just do all the regular maintenance and that car will last you upwards 400K miles without too many issues. Mine went up to almost 500K miles and still was buttery smooth before someone hit my car.

[@tpp4007]

@@11Wael I bought it when it had 60K miles. You definitely have to change the transmission oil before it reaches 100K miles, otherwise, you can’t change it no more because the metallic is already broke down in the transmission oil. My father’s a mechanic and so I just follow his advice but the same advices are from the internet or online. If I were you, I would change it now at 77K miles. Then change it again at another 75K miles. Those are the proper interval changes of transmission oil on a 2011 Camry. Make sure you change your oil every 5K miles with oil changing your filter if you’re using synthetic oil. For regular oil, change it every 3K miles. Just proper maintenance. Just make sure all your fluids are full. You’ll be surprised what simple maintenance can do on a Camry. Those generations run forever.

[@tpp4007]

@@11Wael the dealership will always charge you more than a regular mechanic shop. You can take it to any mechanic shop and they’ll be able to do it for you. If you take it to a mechanic shop, I would recommend buying the transmission fluid at the dealership first. It’s actually pretty easy if you know how to do it yourself. It just takes about 15 minutes to drain and fill.

[@BryanChance]

This is my favorite Avalon, too. It's long and wide and comfy. It handles really well for such a big car. EDIT: You did this video 10 months ago and this Avalon is from 2011. It looks like new. LOL

[@sahandsaeed8660]

I have Avalon 2012 with 35k miles and it’s amazing I love it

[@horaciogarza6360]

I’ll buy it for you 😂😂😂😂😅😅😅

[@sahandsaeed8660]

@@horaciogarza6360 thank you I already have it 👏🏻

[@ladonnaisabell3169]

I have one just like the car in the video. Same color. I had a 2008 Avalon before this one and I liked it. This one, I love it!!!

[@Roger21989]

I’ve had probably 35 cars. I now drive a 2012 Avalon Limited that I adore, superb vehicle!

[@geezygreat4968]

One of the best models, I totally agree...

[@RyanDoonan]

We just got our 2010 Toyota Avalon limited with 102k miles on Wednesday and absolutely love ours very amazing and we have the laser cruise control

[@samphudsonjr9129]

My 2011just hit 190k and l put a new set of 60,000 Avids on. Best car l have ever owned. Expecting to have at least until 300k and not even worried.

[@ladonnaisabell3169]

Mine is at 150,000. Runs like a champ

[@steelers4srilanka]

A brilliant video. Well done sir. Thank you

[@MogulFarmer]

I have a base model. Rides like a Mercedes. Suggestion: Make sure to keep debris/leaves out of the vent intakes under the hood. Also, power wash that motor and engine bay from time time.

[@nostradamus7648]

Wrap the ECU in plastic before you do, and rubber band or duct tape it down.

[@David-rn7kn]

Power wash motor???????

[@MogulFarmer]

@@nostradamus7648 Unnecessary. They get wet when it rains. Just don’t spray close and hard on electronics. Former car detailer. Been power washing motors for years. Zero problems

[@xFactoryUSA]

The ecu definitely is not under the hood like some audi desperate for electronic cooling lol 😂

[@xFactoryUSA]

Cover the alternator, but even the it’s low enough to not be directly blasted. Scrub by hand lightly with degreaser, and a light quick rinse with the engine running then immediately drive it after without waiting at all

[@kennyd2600]

The 2013 and up models were not downgrades lol. So many better features although you really can't go wrong with any Avalon.

[@rajkiranboggala7085]

What a classic car! I loved it, want to have one for myself but only thing that’s not my thing is the leather seats. I know leather is regarded as luxury and mandatory thing for high end versions, I wish this car has non leather options!

[@bkf3857]

Great review!! A low mileage 2011 is all i need.

[@patrickscanlon1794]

I have this awesome car and I get 27.9mpg on the highway. 26 in city. Pretty awesome

[@noahbarber1234]

I got a 2006 Avalon Limited that also has rain sensing wipers and cannot complain about anything. 2011-2012 looks nicer on the outside with the LED tail lights but the 2005-2010 does have the radar cruise control option.

[@corythegreat2815]

Not sure why Toyota got rid of the radar cruise option on the 2011

[@noahbarber1234]

@@corythegreat2815 I believe it was because pretty much nobody knew it existed back then, so nobody ended up optioning it (plus it costed like an extra $4k just for it)

[@knightrandom404]

Bro my 2007 and 2008 have rain auto wipers as well i love the 2011 and the 2012 those are my favorite i can't wait to get my hands on one i will forever love the Avalon i dont like the 13 and up 2011 2012 the best

[@T-WashMD2019]

I had the same model, color and everything and it got rear ended and never was the same. This car has the best engine, transmission etc. Enjoy 😊

[@nasiru_breeze488]

Great vid

[@ronaldlogan1422]

I also have automatic wipers on my 2008. And I had them on my 2007 as well.

[@lesterpenner8786]

Wow thats a beautiful Avalon. Love it ❤.

[@chevytorres8326]

Well I have a 2006 xls and a 2008 limited, they both have over 300k miles with Regular maintenance, I will not depart from these two cars until they fall apart… best cars ever.

[@UnseenC001]

i have one brand new recently just hit 70 k miles with it but i get about 12.2 mpg which is very poor. any advice to what could help ?

[@davidwell686]

What did you pay and where did you find it? Love this model.

[@gregredd5374]

Nice informational video. Also cruise control has radar to detect vehicles and adjust the speed if they are too close.

[@nostradamus7648]

Dynamic cruise control was an option, not standard. It came with basic cruise control.

[@ronaldlogan1422]

This is definitely an option. Not included in all avalons or all cars with cruise control.

[@RyanDoonan]

We just got a 2010 Toyota Avalon and ours has the laser cruise control definitely amazing we love ours

[@corythegreat2815]

2011 and 2012 models don’t offer dynamic cruise control

[@headlessreaper1501]

getting a pretty decent offer on a 2010 avalon with 70k miles on it should I go for it? will it be worth for the next 3-4 years considering the gas prices nowadays

[@SAAN27]

Im torn btwn a 2012 Avalon Limited or a 2013 Venza Limited. Both have huge back seats for road trips.

[@luisleon2115]

I have the same car same color and everything Fuel thank is 18.5 gallons

[@ladonnaisabell3169]

I have the same car. I love it!!!

[@Kil_Liah]

Hmm. We jave a 2011 avalon. Same trim! It has ablut 18 gallons capacity. Maybe the pump that you were on was messed up. We get about 400 miles out of combined driving. Closer to 500 miles out of highway travel

[@depecheddurand]

Bro i have a 2012 model same color and its the closest thing to a es 350.This has everything only the navigation is dated but everything is still pretty much functional and working .This will last you 300 to 400 k miles. I call this a poor man`s lexus.

[@11Wael]

Hello, how many miles it had when you bought it and how often do you change the transmission fluid? I just bought a 2011 limited edition 77k miles one owner owned buy elderly couple they owned it since brand new and now it has 77,000 miles they told me they never change the transmission fluid should I change it? Home B Shorts Subscriptions

[@passion830217]

It is a great car with two drawbacks. One is the 14.4 cu/ft size truck, a large car comes with a compact truck size, and the other one is the lack of falling down backseats, which limits its usage to haul long stuff. The car only comes with a small hole on the backseat for long items, almost useless.

[@passion830217]

It is a joke when you said that it comes with a big trunk.

[@passion830217]

25 mpg on the highway is not good since it is rated at 29 mpg. My 02 Camry gets 31-33 mpg on highway, which beats the rated 29 mpg. Yours also comes with 18.5-gallon tank like mine, and you can get 15.5-gallon gas unless something is wrong with yours.

[@abdullah6747]

@@passion830217 thats a camry probablya v6 and plus this car is bigger then a Camry its very heavy

[@passion830217]

@@abdullah6747 2011 Avalon's high MPG is 29, which is the same as the 2011 Camry v6. No, the Avalon is Camry based and is only 100 lbs heavier than a v6 Camry. Avalon is not a true large sedan like Impala and Taurus, which did not share the platform with Malibu and Fusion.

[@jusztce]

Did you do some research on the fuel tank issue, cuz it's the first time I've ever heard of it having a really small tank.

[@charliekilo3]

It's listed as 18.5 gallons in the brochure. Certainly not a small tank.

[@Jetsonn]

@@charliekilo3facts and I can confirm my ‘08 definitely has the 18.5 gal and it’s plenty large

[@Kil_Liah]

I was saying the se thing. We have the same car same year & the tank is definitely over 18 gallons. We get 400 miles easy in the city & 500 miles on the highway

[@jev2867]

I have a 2011 Limited that i bought in 2021 with 203k miles. It now has 260xxx. I use it for ride sharing work. So far I've replaced the brake pads and rotor and flush the brake fluid, replaced the top dogbone engine mount because the rubber part is rotting, replaced the HID bulbs because of flickering which I'm guessing is because it has deteriorated. I updated the fogs to LED. The high beam is no go for LED, they flicker, so, i will be going back to a brighter than stock non-LED. Engine and tranny are smooth as butter. Edit: 2011 Avalon is said to produced more than the claimed HP. I read somewhere it has over 280 HP.

[@jev2867]

@@user-zd3qt5un5t No drain or refill, yet.

[@jev2867]

@@user-zd3qt5un5t mostly highway. The guy I bought it from had recently done the transmission when I bought it, had receipt for the job.

[@jev2867]

@@user-zd3qt5un5t You should do it soon. At least that is the info I got from a KZbin channel name, " The Car Care Nut." He's a Toyota specialist.

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

You're correct, the last of a breed .... ... August of '23 , I just acquired an '06 Limited with 107K on it. You did a nice job on the video, however; you kinda blipped over many features as though they were insignificant. Great job detailing overall, you didnt miss anything !

[@hullzyy8527]

Someone has a 2011 dark grey avavlon for $10,950 with 80k miles, is that a good buy?

[@mulamadison599]

Great buy

[@damilarecharles1454]

Where can I get one of these please, I am from Nigeria.

[@Ntaman8209]

Car dealers hv it..goes for N5.5m to 6.3M

[@teter129]

Face lifted Camry . . . not a knock, cause it a good car. But it's really is a Camry. It wasn’t until the next gen (2013-2018) when the Avalon became its own with a unique platform (which the Lexus ES350) was based upon.

[@cjsteele9594]

Not a Camry, undercover Lexus

[@stevensleet5924]

I have a 2007 limited with 295,000 miles and I get 30 miles to the gallon on the highway….

[@depecheddurand]

I hate to say that but you need to punch the buttons nice and softly don`t treat it as a rental car.

[@mannyrios9708]

Thinking of financing one for about 13k with 108k miles

[@boogitybear2283]

Do what I do. Put some spare gas containers in the trunk.😂

[@khalidkhas5204]

Which is model is best 2011 or 2012 ?

[@corythegreat2815]

2011

[@khalidkhas5204]

@@corythegreat2815 Any special reason why 2011 is best And should we require to change gear ⚙ oil ?

[@Ntaman8209]

2012..there were some reports on the 2011 paint wearing out...also 2012 was last model year so issues with 2011 must hv been fixed

[@issavibez394]

It looks like a lexus LS in disguise

[@Tigerwarhawk]

I think the 3rd gen is the ugliest of all Avalons, but all 5 generations are great cars!

[@dclaet1135]

Nope...third generation is the most classy and elegant by far.

[@Tigerwarhawk]

@dclaet1135 lol ok

[@PowerandLuxury]

How much did you pay?