Are the 2006/2007 models really that much less reliable than the 2008 - 2012?
Hi everyone! I'm in the market for my first used car ever after being out of rehab for 9 months and working to save about $10k ... could not be more excited and proud to finally be at this point.
I've heard great things about the 2000s avalons, but there seems to be some discrepancy on those 05/06/07 models. Some people claim they are just as reliable as the 08-2012 models but others cite the huge improvement on the transmission, oil tubing, and overall reliability starting in '08.
There are way more '05 - '07 models in my area (Savannah GA // Jacksonville FL) for sale in my price / mileage range ($8k - $10k, target ~160k miles or less). Are those years really so much worse off? I'm looking for a long-term reliable old car with as few maintenance headaches as possible. Probably putting no more than 50 miles a week on it, with the occasional roadtrip out of Georgia.
Thank you!