Wonderful car. I had a 1996 Avalon XLS for eleven years and loved it. Sold it in 2007 with 100k miles on it only because Toyota came out with the Camry Hybrid, and I wanted the newer safety features, like stability control and side-curtain airbags. Never had any problems with it, other than one time when a pollution control valve got stuck and I had to take it in. The V6 engine had plenty of oomph, and the mileage wasn't too bad. I agree about the roominess--I'm 6'3", and my brother, who is taller and bigger, could sit in the back seat behind me and have ample leg room. Trunk is cavernous. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.