I've owned two Avalons, a 1998 and a 2005. I bought the second one because I loved the first one.

They are an excellent family car since there's lots of leg and headroom in the back seat even for tall people (my son is 6'4" and he finds the car comfortable).

The transmission is peppy and can easily accelerate to join traffic on the major highways or pass on country roads. The fuel economy is good as well.

I have had no mechanical problems with the vehicle.