[fleabagmatt]

My parents just retired their 96 avalon into my hands. They drove it off the lot in 96 with 25 miles or so on it and it's just about to hit 303,000. Been a damn good car, although it's not running as well as it used to, hence it's being put out to pasture as my commute to work car. Still gets just a bit shy of 30mpg, though, so I'm fine with that. I'll keep driving till it kicks the bucket.

 

[maaw02]

my 98 just reached 356k miles and the engine is still running well.

 

[BigLuigi11889]

325k miles into my 97!!! can use some upgrades but she running fine physically she a lil beat up but still golden!!

 

[DiggerDogger]

417,300 KM (about 260,000 miles) on my '95 XLS. Bought it with 134,000 back in 2000. Replaced steering rack at 300,000 due to leakage and rear struts at 350,000 (Front struts were done just before we bought it).

Everything else is original, damn good car!! It's going to be "retiring" in a few months to work commuter when the Venza we ordered arrives.

 

[choatewj]

High Mileage Avalons

Two years ago I traded off a 95 Avalon with 325K on it. The valve covers had never been off the engine. It had only had the standard maintenance one would expect with those miles - timing belts, CVJ's, struts.. . When I traded it off, it was running fine and looked good.

I'm now driving a 98 Avalon with 196K on it, but I anticipate putting another 150K on it.

I buy used, clean Toyotas and put 60K a year on them. I do all the upkeep on them myself - haven't had one in the shop for repair since 1991. I am compulsive about keeping the best fluids - oil, tranny, power steering fluid, brake fluid. . . Keep them changed out. There is no reason these cars shouldn't last forever.

 

[CharmCityES]

some customer at the toyota dealer i work for has a 95 burgandy avalon XL with like 403k on it

 

[Jaggrey]

wow that's sick... 403K!

I'm around 178K on mine.

 

[leadsled toy]

Some great mileage on Avy's! Mine is now a tad higher than posts two years ago (see signature). It does need new hood struts now. Other than that just timing belt, plugs, rotors, pads and recently converted to Amsoil synthetic. Doesn't use or leak a drop of oil. Gotta luva Avy.

 

[sudz4life]

98 and 180

My 98 XL just turned over 180K. Minor rust above the windshield. Just replaced master brake cylinder. At 20K we replaced the starter. Sway bar links need constant replacement, not sure why, I've given up on getting new ones.

 

[bcossa2001]

97 --189K miles. Owned it since day one. Replaced steering gear twice, driver side halfshaft, new power steering pump, and just replaced valve cover gaskets. Outstanding transportation....

 

[avalonxls]

got 255xxx kms on mine , gotta replace all 4 struts and both CV outer boots soon, other then that no problems...

 

[tjsmith]

95 Avaln XLS

Anyone else...

Don't be shy.... :respect:

 

[tjsmith]

bought the car with 3000 miles on it. toyota mechanics tell me the first year model of this car is the best.
I currently have 205K on it. three timing belts and regular maintenance.

 

[Gruntling]

My 96 XLS has just under 159k on it. I bought it in Aug 2005 with 139k.

I still have my '96 Avalon -- never better. I'm just under 193k miles now.

 

[AvalonMan96]

A little over 181K miles on mine now, still running good :thumbsup: :chug:

 

[BB2001S4]

262K miles here...And love my little beater

 

[crsfulk]

273,000 miles and still going strong on my '95!!!

 

[robcam13]

i own a 96 with 152,000 and it runs great

 

[stunt101]

I may have one of the lowest mileage 97's. Bought from my neighbor who was relocating to a retirement community. With me driving it has just over 34,XXX.

 

[systematic]

my 96 xl has 144k, jus passed inspection wit flying colors... jus replaced master cylinder other than that its great...:thumbsup: