jdog 
1998 Toyota Avalon Sedan XL 4dr Sedan
Avalon: Like Cruisin' on Catalina
 I really enjoy the Avalon.  This car gets a solid 25 mpg without sacrificing 
performance.  I can turn off overdrive and  step on it going up mountain 
passes and around slower traffic and the V-6 responds really well.  The ride 
is smooth and the interior sits six adults comfortably. I've taken road-trips 
with four other adults without any complaints about space or comfort. The 
only problem I've had is that the brakes have a pernicious squeal on this 
model that was not corrected by the new brake pads that the dealer 
installed.  I think that this was corrected on later models. Overall, I think my 
Avalon is an excellent cruising sedan.