This car has been a fantastic car for the 12 years that I have owned it. So far, it has traveled over 200,000 miles with very little in the way of maintenance expenses other than the routine oil change. It's not necessarily the most stylish car, although it does look nice, but it has been an incredibly comfortable ride. One of the biggest advantages for me with this car has been the space the interior offers along with the trunk space. Being a rather tall person, I have traveled in comfort in the car with plenty of head and leg room. Even with the driver's seat fully back, the people in the back seat have had plenty of space. The roomy interior has made trips across the country a virtual pleasure. The trunk space seems to offer plenty of space for anything one might need to carry (within reason). I've also really enjoyed how it rides. It's a very smooth ride, with little in the way of road noise penetrating into the cabin. It has handled well, but in a way that is both comfortable without being "squishy." All in all, my Avalon has been a wonderful car that I would, without hesitation, buy again!