This is One Of The Best Old Toyota Models Ever Made!

In today's video we work on one of the best old Toyota models for build quality and reliability.

We fix a few common issues with this beautiful low mileage 2004 Toyota Avalon with a rare column shifter.

TCCN Automotive Inc.
Toyota and Lexus Specialist Repair

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0:00 Intro
0:54 Avalon Hidden Feature
1:25 Power Steering Lines
21:07 Fixing Things Along The Way
24:38 Sway Bar Links
26:22 Fuel Tank Straps
31:10 Rear Control Arms
40:00 Power Steering Bleeding
42:46 Rear Door Lock Replacement

[fernandob]

That's my car !!! But mine is 2001. Strong ...safe and durable !!!
Bought it 9 years ago ...with good maintenance no need for a new car ...Its a really well made car !!!
Don't care if I have to spend money on it...because it's worth it and its not even expensive...The best Formula Durable, strong, Safe and not costly maintenance in general !! Not many cars have this balance !!!
193 K miles !

[petegarcia]

Do I own a Toyota Avalon?

No.

Did I watch the whole video?

Yes!

[richlikeg]

Still got my 99 Avalon. 410k miles. Everything still working but babying the transmission. Hopefully make it to 500k

[brianwhitney]

Old school Toyota much better then New school Toyota. The man looks at a problem and he figures it out while Toyota service shops would struggle to solve a door switch.

[walterwillis]

Jose does such a good job on the camera. Thanks, guys, for this informative video!

[jimsutter]

I have an '03 Avalon XL with the cloth bench seat interior and column shift. I drove my uncle to the dealer the year I graduated high school when he bought it. When he passed away, my aunt it to me. It only has 110k miles currently. It's a great vehicle; runs like a top. Mine is in a bit better shape than the one on the video, it lived in Ohio most of its life, but never saw a winter there; there is not a speck of rust anywhere on it. Same silver color.

[SupraSav]

There is something very special about a trusty old car.. Working on them is always puts a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing.

[khakiswag]

These cars were great because they were basically a Lexus ES. Extremely high quality parts and impeccable build quality.

[dimitarasenov]

Just a pleasure to see how this man works 👍

[rickgarcia]

1st time I ever watched more than 45 minutes of mechanic video... Impressive work and a learning situation for me... I am an older Toyota fan (I own 2 2005 Corollas).... Luckily, I live in the desert so no rust just sun and heat... People should watch these videos so when they go for service, they can minimize the possibility of getting ripped off.... A lot of what he did is not DIY for just anybody.... Take care of those old Toyotas !! They will serve you well...

[cyberbeer]

My daily driver is a 2004 Corolla. 112, 000 miles. Best car I've ever owned.

[wisamputrus]

I two, 96 with 286, 000 and 2011….. beautiful cars I really miss them…

[jamespeddycord]

May of 2019 I bought a 2011 Yamaha Fz8 from my boss at the time son-in-law. When I went to his house to pick up the bike I saw a really nice 2003 Avalon sitting in his driveway. Asked him about it and said it's his daughter's car. She had inherited it from her grandmother who had passed away two years earlier. Told him if she ever wanted to sell it let me know. One year later he asked me if I was still interested in it. Bought it for 2500 bucks. Exterior was probably a 7 out of 10 interior 9/10 really beautiful car. It needed some wear and tear items replaced. radiator hoses motor mounts timing belt. Still own it and love it

[krash]

I have a 2009 Avalon and would agree, just crossed 210k miles, just brakes/tires and one wheel bearing

[Cocora]

I always love your videos, but kudos to Jose. His camera work is really

[rgbsax]

my 2005 Avalon had 119000 when I bought it in 2020. I love it.

[joeshmoe]

Avalon are great cars, we got a 2005 4runner with 245k miles, had it since day 1 and it never gave us any major issues. Only wear and tear replacements and general maintenance. We messed up and never changed the transmission fluid because the service department at the dealer told us not to but it got to a point were we couldn’t change the fluid because it was too old but fast forward 19 years and it has the same fluid with no transmission problems whatsoever, shifts just fine. Goes to show you how remarkable toyota’s reliability is.

[Lexus-Revival-Garage]

Love the second gen. Especially if it’s got the front bench seat and the column shifter!

[darrellguinn]

We have a 2002 Avalon. It had only 70k on it when we bought it 4 years ago. 145k now. Timing belt, radiator and valve cover gaskets replaced recently and other maintenance. Got at a great price. Drives like new.

[Dee-tyny]

2004 Avalon... winter position wipers neat feature. That hood strut clamp to hold up hood very neat.