I love my Toyota Avalon XL. Three weeks before buying this car I had never noticed the Avalon. I went to lunch with a coworker and rode in his and remarked how nice it was. He asked if I would like to drive it. I did, and I was hooked. I told my wife about it and we went out to shop for one and we found one that has been my favorite car. Ever.

Even though my immediate family is small, my extended family and friend groups are rather large so whenever there is a 'Let's get together' request I'm one of the selected to gather as many of the crew as I can, and we are there. The Z71 trims does just enough to distinguish it from the other models. And for those longer planned trips the spaciousness is just truly admired and appreciated. Another reason I purchased this truck is because I do a little lawn maintenance on the side and this truck allows me to carry my equipment as well as my family/helpers to the different sites. I don't think the MPG for a vehicle this size is to bad and the fact that it doesn't need premium gas makes the MPG a little more acceptable. The only downside, to me, is parking in the city. And as far as upkeep I've had no unexpected maintenance and repair outside of the usual wear and tear for a vehicle this age.