The ONLY affordable Toyota LUXURY CAR is this AVALON | 2013 - 2017 Toyota Avalon Review

[@jacobkoom3880]

Very informative video as usual Crank. However, about sealed transmission. It is actually called "planned obsolescence" where manufacturers deceive buyers to shorten the life span of the item to improve sales of newer ones. So, when they say transmission fluid needs no change, you get the gist when it is used beyond the warranty period? Meaning you bear the cost of replacing the transmission out of your pocket. Why do you think many used cars imported in Nigeria are plagued with transmission issues? In fact, many renowned car tech youtubers (Scotty Kilmer, AMD, etc) have suggested it is best to leave the fluid alone if it has not be changed before hitting the 100k miles and above because changing it then definitely means flushing out all the worn clutch materials which results in slipping and rough shifting afterwards. So, vehicle dealerships, mechanics and DIYers suggest that you change the transmission fluid latest every 60k miles and the process is not as simple in a sealed transmissions as with the dip stick ones but it is doable still. Plenty of videos on KZbin on how to do that for different car brands and models. However, for us here in Naija, the prayer on importing a used car would be that due diligence was done by the previous owner or be sure to import cars with known service history! Thanks again Crank. I am a huge fan! 👍

[@ruthawungheausajiaubagha4639]

I’ll like a response from you if you see this, I know someone that has similar issues with the new car he just bought, it ends up that is the same thing, now the only solution is buying a new gear, my question is fixing a new gear in this car will it have any issues in future ? Because the car isn’t even moving anymore.

[@jacobkoom3880]

​@@ruthawungheausajiaubagha4639 Oh, well! If it has been certified by an auto tech that the transmission is toast and not salvageable, then replacing is the way to go. And by new gear in Nigeria, I am sure you mean a used one from Ladipo because that is what is available and affordable to us. IF they are lucky on the first try to get one with plenty of life left in it, then it should fix their problem. I said IF because even though Ladipo has been helpful to us for a long time, falling in the wrong hands of a seller can be very frustrating. But as to whether it will have issues in the future, this depends on many variables like owner's maintenance habits, general condition of other components of the car that interact with the transmission and the expertise of the technicians handling it. In the end, proper overall diagnosis must be carried out to be sure that other connecting parts of the car are ok too. So, get a reliable auto technician to handle your stuff because Naija mechanics alone who use guesses without proper diagnostic scan tools are the problem with modern cars that are highly computerised. I hope this helps?

[@234drive]

Thanks a lot on this information!

[@jacobkoom3880]

@@ruthawungheausajiaubagha4639 Well, all things being equal, a replacement gear should be fine. But by new I am guessing you meant a used one from ladipo? 🤷‍♂️ While our brothers at Ladipo are life savers, sometimes things can go wrong with a used option. In that case, it's more of a hope to faint situation because it would depend on the level of usage and maintenance by the previous user(s). Also, ensure a qualified auto technician ascertains that there are no other related issues to be fixed. Insist on a proper car diagnostic scan generally!

[@ojoseun9832]

We’ll love to see a side by side comparison video of the same year limited Avalon and the limited ES350

[@mikebabz]

I love the car but I don't have the money at the moment 😂

[@234drive]

Your money is coming

[@mikebabz]

@@234drive Amen... Thanks 👍💯

[@chukwumauwaezuoke8989]

😊😊 0:16 😊

[@emmanuelagbor6933]

I’ve finally gotten the car for me, thank you guys ❤️🙌🏽

[@234drive]

You are welcome

[@ucheprince8390]

Dude the 3rd generation is an even bigger cheat people are sleeping on… Fantastic car with the same power train and almost the same gizmos as the ES especially with the Limited. I own both the Avalon and the ES of the same gen and simultaneously daily drive them and when I drive the ES, it’s a fanfare of compliments compared to the fewer ones I get with the Avalon and I’m like, it’s almost the same damn car as the Avalon..

[@olamidehimself]

Even though Toyota makes the Avalon as a luxury car. There is little to nothing luxury about it. That word is being used loosely. Premium? yes. Luxury? That’s far fetched

[@sunnysam765]

Toyota Avalon beginning from the 2005 model & upwards has always been my best Toyota saloon models!

[@234drive]

Couldn't agree more!

[@agunbiadejewelmichael8693]

that is not what blind sport monitoring, it just indicates when a car is at your blind spot just incase you want to change lanes or over take, for cars without that you would have to look over the side to check your blind spot

[@234drive]

Not just cars o

[@Capitalfun2]

Jbl speakers??? Like serious Them im getting this cars

[@234drive]

hehehe

[@adekwudavid8002]

This is the car I drive. I love it. I have the Limited trim.... One downside is... I wish it's more soundproof.

[@Emmelex_codm]

Abet 2016 c300 and 2016 Cla 45 amg Abeg I get issue picking one Abeg

[@234drive]

Those two cars have a problematic engine if you plan to drive them really fast and hard.

[@cullinanmindset]

Wait oooo did you say this Avalon model have a JBL speaker ?????

[@phunbytcode7076]

Can the car swim? 😂 for those of us on the island

[@234drive]

Yeah it can drive through water like every other Toyota car you know…there’s no electrical component in the lower area of the car

[@augustineigbele9477]

Yea, Avalon have been one of the most underrated car, just because its Toyota 🤦. What can u say about 2015 lexus LS 460, i need something more premium and not too common.

[@234drive]

That’s the real FULL SIZE FLAGSHIP SEDAN of Lexus. That’s a a Super Sedan. V8 engine. Expensive to maintain

[@augustineigbele9477]

@@234drive yes I know, it's expensive, I will skip the one's with air suspension. I will go with the one with normal coil suspension, I no want wahala. The V8 engine is super reliable.

[@michaeljeawhanlee5615]

"I don't know what Toyota drank when they made this car" 😂

[@234drive]

I don’t know o 😂

[@Ntaman8209]

For this generation of avalon, avoid the 2013, 2014 and 2015...especially the 2013 and 2014 coz they have the most complaints from customers review. 2016 and above is a safe bet. Overall nice car. But the ground clearance of these newer sedans are just too damn low.

[@kelvinedionwe]

I leant many new things today. Thank you.

[@LuckyAmi-kl5ci]

How come nobody is talking about 2001 to 2004 Avalon even in Nigeria market?

[@sadiquetemitayo6801]

You didn’t talk about the shitty turning radius. Thats the only problem I have with this car😪

[@phasekayz]

I was looking for a toyota car that's not common on the road, then I bumped on this car, 2017 limited model. I bought it but ever since then I've been seeing the car everywhere just like my 2014 Camry 😂😂😂

[@okeketemple571]

Na ur brain de run am, e full road but u no notice am. The day u do e go full road like msd

[@234drive]

😂😂😂😂😂 didn’t use to be common but the gospel of the Avalon is now traveling faster than a bullet 🥹

[@GamePlaythrough2]

This is what happens in GTA games. the car you have is what you will be seeing mostly.. I am still having a hard time connecting that to real life 😂

[@phasekayz]

@@okeketemple571 you are right. But sincerely, the car is so much on the road now, also plenty dealers now have at least one or two in stock.

[@phasekayz]

@@234drive yeah.. it is a good and very fast car. It accelerates faster than i had thought of it. However someone bumped it from behind and the bsm stopped working.

[@capitaltrading8809]

I got this car and the flow sensor went bad after 3weeks.. got any legit way of permanently fixing that issue

[@cullinanmindset]

Please what are the differences in the four 4 trims ????

[@softfx665]

Bro my 2012 camry v6 engine has the automatic ac compressor and it stopped blowing cold air after topping up gas it started blowing cold air again after 2 days it stopped again please is it the ac flow sensor because my technician is telling me to change compressor to manual compressor

[@samueljoba6342]

CRANK OOOOOOOOOO AUDI A4 and AUDI A6 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CHAI!!! I DON DEY CRY SINCE LAST YEAR NAAAA

[@234drive]

This one is happening soon don’t worry 😉

[@johnmakinde8819]

Nice Review. Ou tof the four trims, which is the best and cna you do a short review on the different trims?

[@cyblogng9765]

Please how about Lexus 2013. Which is better

[@ebikoboweipreghafi6712]

Crank, what does it mean when your Toyota shows vsl light?

[@TallisOfficial]

Overpriced/overhyped vacuum cleaner.

[@daneigbadon2685]

Have always been a fan of the Avalon

[@234drive]

It is a great car

[@ovwiomo.fx1]

😊😊have been waiting 🎉

[@234drive]

You are welcome

[@azubikechristian710]

Quick tip, Toyota has stopped the production of the Avalon since 2022.

[@benbruno6656]

Yeah, Toyota Crown have replaced the Avalon for that segment.

[@charleschibuike6803]

Is just simple and lovely car just lovely

[@234drive]

Lovelyn

[@ToniaOkonji]

Please I need Toyota matrix

[@Boos-top]

I'm planning to buy a cla 06 model but I have a question between this car and cla which one would you suggest someone to own? I mean durability, drivability and low maintenance cost.

[@234drive]

The Avalon is more durable, faster and cheaper to maintain. Please send us an email for more details

[@stealtblack4324]

More than 4 trims apparently, xle base (no paddles, 16 inch rim), xle plus , xle premium, xle touring sport edition, limited, touring, se(very rare)

[@234drive]

Yeah for the 2015 models and up this is applicable

[@amirshake9803]

It is only sensible to buy toyota. If not go lexus

[@emmanuelmaha8986]

Nice content. Could you please make a review about the 2016/17 Honda Accord touring.

[@234drive]

We would

[@Devil66652]

Crank we don’t call Avalon a boat🚣‍♀️ we call it ship 🛳️

[@234drive]

Na the same thing 😂

[@soshaibu]

Generally, if you buy a used to Toyota car like maybe the 2012 LE, is it advisable to flush the transmission oil and add a new one?

[@234drive]

It depends...if the car has done over 100,000 miles, it is best to leave it like that if you don't notice any transmission lagging but if it is below 100k miles you can replace the fluid

[@fabianchristian8127]

Mercedes 4 cylinder engines also have dual exhaust tips or even quad exhaust for most of the amg variants, jsyk.

[@234drive]

That’s a false tip…not what directly comes out from the pipe

[@goodnesskolawole8926]

Awesome review! Thank you so much. Please which would you recommend between this car and the hyundai 2015?

[@lindabigley2222]

OMG, there's no comparison! I'm the proud, happy, satisfied owner of a 2015 Avalon XLE Premium. This car is heaven. It drives well, is very spirited, handles great and is wonderfully appointed and comfortable. My car is ridiculously reliable. Ive done nothing but regular maintenance and have had no issues. It's the same body and design as the Lexus ES350, but 10k cheaper. There's not a Hyundai model that can compare IMO. I've had none of the issues he mentions in the video and my car has 150k miles on it. My mechanic tells me I can expect 259-300k miles and I'm aiming for that.

[@REPOSTBLOG]

@@lindabigley2222how well does it handle rough roads?

[@olatunji5261]

Nice video bruh sorry what's the horsepower of the Avalon

[@234drive]

About 278 HP

[@phunbytcode7076]

Ajeh… I don miss una 😂😢

[@234drive]

We don miss you too 🤝

[@MillixFX]

not me hating on the not good way to put sound effects but above all good presentation (please work on your sound design)

[@234drive]

Thanks for the feedack

[@adelekeoluwakayode8369]

Hello, great video.. Can you review the Honda Accord Coupe 2008 to 2012.. its one of the most popular Hondas on KZbin with No Nigerian touch to the videos online. Do justice!!!😂😂😂

[@234drive]

We would

[@adelekeoluwakayode8369]

@@234drive God bless!🌟💯

[@robertbankong6454]

Thanks❤

[@PerfectNpc920]

I've watch some of your videos and I love your reviews. You've earned my subscription Crank.

[@234drive]

Welcome aboard! Thans for the sub

[@oduduudo4803]

This car has a 40ft turn radius,not me!

[@234drive]

A boat!

[@Ooreife]

Finally it's starting

[@olayemimosesoluwatobi4208]

Hi, the crank of 234drive. Kindly post 1.5 million to 2.5 million Toyota cars.

[@234drive]

We would do that next week

[@olayemimosesoluwatobi4208]

@@234drive. That is great. I shall be expecting the video. One more, do you help people buy car/s?

[@ezejohnpaul3200]

Guy like what will it take you to do the video of Lexus Es300/330 that I have been begging you for a year and now? It's not fair oh, it's not fair 😢.

[@234drive]

😞 Colin soon brother

[@CMadisife]

Those cars still dey? 🤔

[@avalanchekennel5106]

Crank when I get the cash, I will need you help in getting a car.

[@234drive]

Just send us an email, we are here for you

[@Boos-top]

Sorry, I mean cla 2016 model.

[@234drive]

sir ?

[@otaigbeeromosele5620]

What do you think about the Avalon 2017 xle

[@234drive]

Same energy as this…XLE is just really not as loaded.

[@paulejeba6023]

Number subscriber ill soon call 🤙 you guys for a deal or guild 🤝

[@234drive]

please send an email [e-mail] when it is time.

[@LordAdjei-f4o]

Hi am from Ghana you are doing a great job bro 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@234drive]

Appreciated thanks

[@samueladeyemi867]

Would be nice to see a review of the 2016-2017 Honda accord touring

[@234drive]

We have done something with the accord already please check

[@egwuogusmarth.c4949]

Camry is better and more expensive

[@234drive]

Noooooo

[@hillaryoseremen5192]

Good work bro,bros I need one of this avelon

[@hillaryoseremen5192]

Bro I need your contact,I will be in Nigeria soon

[@jse-5873]

Excellent car review, very revealing , truly appreciate. Kindly make more videos for other vehicles before people enter one chance buying faulty vehicles .

[@234drive]

we would do that for sure.

[@Pelumi-z5l]

Can you please do a review on RX 400

[@234drive]

We would do that soon

[@anthonystan5751]

My bros Camry se 2011 has double exhaust too and its v4. Is that a confusion or something?

[@234drive]

Not possible…check it well or maybe it was modified like that

[@anthonystan5751]

@@234drive we were shocked too from when it was delivered. Explanation was that Toyota toned their new 4 cylinders. Its quite fast too more than you'd expect from 4 cylinders

[@samuelfoss7304]

Back in the days it used to be true that only cars with a v6 or higher cylinder had 2 exhaust pipes. But newer cars with 4 cylinders also have 2 exhaust. An example will be the new Mazdas.

[@Graham-BriggsMelfordMinaye]

Finally….this is a very nice ride. A best kept secret indeed like its predecessor too. Well done guys.

[@234drive]

Thank you

[@ucheprince8390]

It’s predecessor was an even better ‘well kept secret’ in plain sight but Nigerians are blind to what’s in front of them… they’d rather but a ‘big daddy’ haha

[@kalabareoyinpreye]

I love avalon n wld love to get one maybe next yeat

[@234drive]

Amen, just send us an email when you are ready

[@abdulhakeemabdulmajeed1126]

Fuel consumption? Heard it gulps a lot

[@kenrow3604]

No it doesn't unless you always drive it aggressively. I used it for over 1 year.

[@abdulhakeemabdulmajeed1126]

@@kenrow3604thank you, how many ltrs per 100KM in your experience

[@234drive]

Consumes when you drive it aggresively

[@Devil66652]

True the car is luxury

[@234drive]

Very premium

[@TheOrator_Ese]

This car is sleek

[@234drive]

Very sleek

[@corpo_ethereal2744]

Thank you for that explanation on Automatic Compressors and FLow Sensors, key.

[@234drive]

Glad to help

[@softfx665]

Bro I'm having issue with my Toyota camry 2012 v6 my ac stopped blowing cold air then i topped up gas it started blowing cold ac after 2 days it stopped again please is it possible that the compressor ac flow sensor is the problem please reply me because the technician is telling me to change my compressor ​@234drive

[@softfx665]

Bro my 2012 camry v6 engine has the automatic ac compressor and it stopped blowing cold air after topping up gas it started blowing cold air again after 2 days it stopped again please is it the ac flow sensor because my technician is telling me to change compressor to manual compressor

[@corpo_ethereal2744]

@@softfx665 no change am to manual o, the loading fit affect engine. The guy no sabi replace automatic na why. I had the same problem with my 11 v4, went to this AC Doctor guy and we changed the compressor, evaporator. It has been solid since then.

[@softfx665]

@@corpo_ethereal2744 please where is your location how can I meet your ac doctor mine own is not blowing cold air

[@anthonystan5751]

Finally you guys reviewed it

[@234drive]

Yessss

[@REPOSTBLOG]

Which one do you think will be better to go for between Avalon and a Toyota Venza with a V6 engine I mean with the way Nigeria road are bad and you’re someone that travels a lot with your car Which will be best option to go for between the Avalon and a Toyota Venza?

[@kennzo212]

Just go for the Venza, I love avalon so much but the Venza has road advantage to the avalon.

[@REPOSTBLOG]

@@kennzo212 exactly what I’m thinking too

[@ismailbabatundebashiru6020]

I had to make this choice since their prices are comparable. I went for the Venza instead. I don't regret my choice.

[@REPOSTBLOG]

@@ismailbabatundebashiru6020 thanks for this… I think I’ll go for the Venza instead too

[@shalomadeyemi751]

The venza is a better option, good ground clearance and even more spacious and comfortable

[@oluwatobilobaogunleye6919]

Do 2013 es350 sir

[@234drive]

Would do

[@bigblaqboy]

Subscribed 👌🏽

[@234drive]

Thanks

[@okolookechukwu6479]

I love your work bro 👍🏿

[@234drive]

Thank you sir

[@nsikakudo8376]

Ac problem

[@234drive]

Yes, very eminent

[@nsikakudo8376]

I know someone facing the same problem, and I just forwarded this video to him

[@chisomdavid2400]

The car is actually really fast, try it on the high way and it definitely exceeds expectations. Very nice review. 👌🏽

[@phasekayz]

You're very right. It is so fast. You will hear the exhaust sound similar to having a turbo charger in the hood

[@234drive]

hehehe, easy o

[@234drive]

It is a quick ride

[@Ultimate007A]

I learnt the street name is “ghost”

[@UnderstandNature17]

What's the horsepower torque

[@234drive]

About 270 horse power from the 2GR Fe engine

[@tsblloyd1850]

Compare it to the 2014 LE Camry or make a review on the Camry

[@Robdbank]

I love this car

[@234drive]

Why?

[@amirshake9803]

Becasue its toyota and reliable​@@234drive

[@Robdbank]

@@234drive I love this car because of its aesthetics

[@breezecomedy6045]

The best car Toyota built. I prefer Avalon than spider ND Corolla

[@CMadisife]

All those ones are not luxury cars na. Nothing concern me with Camry and Corolla anymore. It's always Lexus and Avalon

[@benbruno6656]

​@@CMadisife I swear, I'm confused between this generation of Avalon and Lexus es 350 which one to pick, this Avalon is fast on the road.

[@234drive]

Yeah it is the better car

[@IkefeSolomon]

Please do a car review of Lexus ES 330

[@234drive]

we would do this soon

[@Ultimate007A]

Welcome back crank

[@234drive]

Thanks

[@alimiemmanuel8261]

With the price of fuel, why isn’t the v4 hybrid common 😭🤌

[@234drive]

You know a lot of Nigerians haven’t tapped into the hybrid technology yet

[@alimiemmanuel8261]

Hmmm