Observations After Shopping Camry & Avalon Hybrids

Seems like $2k is the standard difference in what you can get at the dealer and private party for a wide variety of vehicles. Take only a little bit of time to sell it by yourself. It's a pretty good hourly wage, probably to the tune of $200-$500 an hour.

 

I just arrived home a few minutes ago. I traded my 2011 Prius Two today for a 2014 Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring. I think it is what you have. I have driven it 80 miles. I like the car. I traded for the exact same reason you did, plus one other reason. I am 76 years old. I wanted one more luxury car before I leave this world and I think I made the right choice. I'm sure you feel the same way about your decision. Thank you for answering some questions about the Avalon.

 

You are welcome, I'm 71, so it seems we have the same motivation, I've got 4500 miles on mine so far so good. In fact My wife and I went with another couple for dinner last night ( it was about a 30 minute drive) and the husband was so comfortable in the back seat, he fell asleep both ways. I took it as a compliment for the car, but I may be that I'm that boring.

 

I think he fell asleep because of the car. It's comfortable and roomy back there. A nice car with a lot of nice features. I sure like the blind spot monitors. Works great. I think we have the same motivation in our purchase too.

 

Both of you guys made out with the TAH. What a great car.

 

It is a nice car. I had to take a hit on the gas mileage versus the Prius but you can expect that. The Prius will spoil you as we all know but for a big car the Avalon Hybrid gets good gas mileage.