2003 Toyota Avalon Upgraded to 2021 Avalon (Review Video) - 2020
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- Giving you all a tour of my sweet ride, my Lexus in Sheep's skin. The 2003 Toyota Avalon is highly underrated.
It has 139,000 Mileage and still drives like brand new. My previous car was a 2010 Honda Civic and I tell you that I love driving my 2003 Avalon better.
To not miss out on the new tech features that younger car models have, I upgraded my 2003 Avalon to include the essentials; Apple car play, rear view camera and upgraded sound systems. Now I am proud to say, I drive a 2021 Toyota Avalon ish ........lol.
CAR UPGRADES
1) Rear View reversing camera
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2) Metra Double Dim Installation kit
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3) Metra Amplifier Integration Harness
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4) Focal 2-way component speaker
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5) Pioneer 8500Nex - Stereo
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Love my 03 XLS! In addition to the aforementioned mods, I had my 67,000 mile car detailed, ceramic coated, ceramic window tint all around, new Michelins, new double-din Pioneer (with back-up camera) and led lights inside. I intend to be friends with this driving dream for a loooong time!
I have an 01 xls that I’m going to be driving this summer after I pass my skills driving test at the end of this month and I’m planning on adding a sub maybe and new speakers
Lol I have an 04 xls and you just described my dream spec
I have had this car for 2 years a d man this car is so amazing. 200k miles and not even a single issue. Beautiful clean car
Interesting...
I've just bought an 2000 Avalon 3.0 /V6 with just 85k miles. Its my first Toyota to ever owned. Thnsks for sharing.
Bulletproof engine and transmission 🔥
2003 car looking better than a lot of these 2020s! Love to see it!
Priye Lawson-Jack thank you for watching !
No b lie😂😁❤️
I have a 2000 with 367,000 miles on it. I've neglected repairs on it for years in college. The power steering and the AC went out but that sucker still goes. I honestly liked the JBL sound system better than a 2020 Camry simply because of the Avalon's subwoofer.
Wow that’s a lot of mileage. . My subwoofer went out. But I have a new sub . The drive quality is stupid good. Oil change is all you need bro
@@giwasrides3663 For real though. Small maintenance keeps it going. But I still see this generation on the road going strong.
I bought a 2003 Avalon with 98k miles for $4500. I truly love this car
Best 2000-3 Avalon review on CZcams hands down keep it up 👌🏽
Thank you
I also have a 2003 Avalon. I have owned a lot of newer cars including a new Camry but i would take my Avalon any day over any new ride. Nothing like driving the Avalon. My best investment yet with 260,000 miles on her she is still going. Thanks for sharing.
I plan on keeping my Avalon for a long time
Have you done the timing belt?!? That’s a lot of mileage lol
cherish her with some good ol tlc
@@giwasrides3663 I'm trying to figure out where the heated seats button is on my 2004 Avalon. I thought they changed 2004 a little, but mine looks like yours as far as I can tell. Have almost 149,000 on mine. Just bought it about 1 month ago for about $5200 tho when I pay it off early, it'll drop most of interest. Put $2000 down and already paid $1700 so I'll have it paid off in May. Did have to put your rod ends on week ago, and it needs tires and front end alignment. The back seat is very roomy & comfy. I take a nap in mine almost everyday at lunch. Finally checked trans fluid today, nice, full & clean. Only had 2 owners before me, one from new till 08, then 2nd from '08 till like Sept 2021 when they traded it in at Lexus dealer. It's still like new inside except for one little 4 inch rip in driver's seat. No cracks in dash at all. Seems everything works but cruise. Only thing I hate is no manual for it. Seems idle air control module, think that's what it's called, is sticking once in awhile. Need to try cleaner but it's only stuck like 3-4 times in month. I loved my 2002 Infiniti, but I love this one more! Drives like a dream but will be better with new tires/alignment! And need to replace our fix sub woofer as it crackles.
Should be tie rod ends and fix or replace sub woofer! Forgot to mention I live in FL and this has been FL car from the beginning. Being it's not the sportiest of cars, do you think it would look crazy to put lights underneath? I always planned to put them on my Infiniti but never got the chance. Also want rain guards that to me make it look a bit sportier. And later, a bit darker tint. Would like to get bigger rims/tires, but guess that's too costly plus those little tires that go on bigger rims I hear ride rough.
That's the cleanest older Avalon I've seen
Just bought a 2000 Avalon. It’s even cleaner than this. And it’s 89k miles.
@@Basil-YT-how much $ do you want for it?
@@L3athaface I mean I bought it for $6k. I’d at least want $8k for it because of how good the condition is. I’m in Dallas area
@@Basil-YT-how long ago has the timing belt been replaced?
@@L3athaface it was replaced at 75k miles. Currently at 99k
2001 Avalon here, it’s my first car and I found ever little storage spot I didn’t know I had thanks to this video
Whip still look good as new
Shunom Maigida thanks bro
@@giwasrides3663peace upon you Hello my friend how are you I liked the video about Toyota Avalon 2003, and I also love it very much, and I hope to find it with the same cleanliness and quality that I saw in the video. I ask you, my friend, to write to me on my e-mail. darbroz2018@gmail.com
This car is very reliable my 04 is at 203,076 miles still running great
Zero issues with mine too
My family’s Avalon has 265k on it you’ll have yours for a long time if you take care of it
I love my 2003 Avalon XL. These little upgrades are the cherry I need on top. Thank you for showing off the car
Love this video...u guys really had fun and so did i....n it's good to hear our slangs way out there...keep it up guys
Bro your vid was amazing. I've decided to just keep this car (supposed to have been a temp car) and pimp it out instead. I prefer the Camry look, but just the fact that you pointed out all the nice things and really highlighted on the suspension, I'm starting to think it's worth it.
It's hard to find another car out there better than the Avalon! I've had my 2004 for years and bought it with 70,000 miles. I now have 195,000.
Good to hear it’s going strong . Mine just hit 160k miles
My family has a 2004 also it’s got 265k on it now
Hey Mike. What you think about 2002 Avalon with 97,000 miles on it ,guy wanna 5500 for it is it worth it??
@@michaelscofield2444 Price seems a little high. I wouldn't be afraid to pay $4500 if it's in great shape and well maintained.
That Avalon is clean!!! Definitely drives like a Lexus!
Yes it does
Es right??
That's an extra fully loaded 2003 avalon. You are a natural, car salesman style👍🏿
Thank you. I Dey try
You did an awesome job with the review.
You gotta get the 2-DIN Oxford Burlwood radio bezel! A bit pricey at $55 but it makes it look OEM to the XLS
This was so nice to watch at this point in time. i do have an avalon of same model 2003 since 2011 purchased.. and it has serve me well still serving too... will upgrade soonest... avalon is the baba
yes o . the king of them all
I appreciate showing leg room with the seat all the way back vs all the way up
thanks for watching.
i have a 2003 avalon in the past, and then recently got a 2001 Avalon 6 months ago. It was from an old lady and is in Pristine Condition, gold letter etching and a spoiler. 130k miles, about $4k
That would last a long time I have 145k on mile.
I have the exact car and love it. Thank you for this video and showing us the upgrades :)
Thank you for this! I need that stereo and camera. I just found a nice 03 gold Avalon I want to buy and upgrade too. I love the older Toyotas.
i have same car 150.000 miles 2003 gave 4500 cash, one owner. very quit .has the OD.trans i bought this car july 2021
Guy, kudos to naija doing well over there. Your pidgin is still intact and seems your wife too is Nigerian
yes sir. I appreciate, naija no dey carry last
Very nice car review! Thanks for the insight 😊
Raymond Larnyoh thanks a lot
Lol...wish mine look that good . Have the exact same color of the xls. Bought when it first came out in late 2002.
Bought this Nigerian used , soo sweet to drive, doesn't feel like an 18yr old car at all....only mistake I made was changing the transmission oil to synthetic........so painful I had to buy a new transmission
that transmission usually last a long time as long as you dont mess with it
The key in the back food tray provides security of getting into trunk from valet parking or others
"If your smoking weed you can hide it right here" thank you for the tip😂
All you need brother to complete your car is window tints and the woodgrain stereo kit for your center console so every thing blend's in seamlessly. You could find the kit in e bay.
Someone mentioned the wood grain piece . Wish I had known earlier now I’m just too lazy lol. Thanks for the insight though
"Baba make I call you back"....Nwanne you're a clown😂😂😂 Nice review though
😂😂I try. Thanks
I have an 04 xls with 94k miles and it has the rare front bench seat . It’s awesome! Plenty of room for activities, I love it it’s like a comfy boat🛥. Only reason I got it over the Lexus ES is because of the front bench seat.
Mine has the bench seat as well . . . shifter on the column, etc.
Is it for sale? Bc after watching this video, I want it. Haha.
Fantastic review
I have a 2002 xls Alavon with 64000 miles on it.
Where did you have the display system installed and did you have that installed before the back camera was installed
Great review !!!
Thank you Grandma
I need this car how much does it cost
I bought one with 300,000 miles on it for $1,500 and it's great no check ✅ light on pass smog unbelievable what a feeling Toyota🎉
Are you installing the back up camera and GPS screens too? I'm buying one soon.
Some Avalon's had front bench seating. Wish it was not so rare to find because it is actually a decent practical feature you do not see anymore.
This video had me dying 😂😂😂 I have one just without the sunroof
Awesome. Thanks for watching.
Wow , car is mint. I have a 06 that's no where close to that condition.
Best car ever ever ever for the value !
(Subscriber 60!) Just wanted to say this is a great video. I have a 2000 that I was considering selling but this changed my mind.
Please don’t sell it. Keep it and buy a new one (for the weekend)
Loved your car man. I got 2015 avalon and it's no way near your beauty.
I have a 2001 XLS. Same color way as yours. Has 150k miles and it drives like a dream. I had a problem with the VSC, Engine light, Vsc off lights and spent around 4k this year to replace the full Evap system. Have u had that issue yet with those lights?? It's very common. Otherwise mine is just as clean maybe cleaner. I get complaints on it all the time. 1 thing though u should power wash your engine bay! Great looking car!
Yes I’ve had a problem with the gas cap not tight and the whole evap thing started malfunctioning. I also changed some O2 sensors. I did not spend that much though. Maybe around $300-400$. But apart from the evap leak problem. The car is a dream. Mine has 160k miles now
@@giwasrides3663 ya I had same issue with gas cap as well bought few auto zone ones and they sucked wound up buying OEM from Toyota for $30. But I wound up doing the full Evap system, all belts, alternator, battery, spark plugs, oil gasket, tires. That's how it added up to about 4k. But people always ask me when I'm getting a new car and I'm not lol. I'm driving this till the day it dies. I just had the lights come on again last week checked it and it was for the "Knock Sensors" code P0325. The light stayed on for like 2 days and then went away and been off since. Great cars though!
This is a REAL man’s review.
Great innovation, lovely!!
Remilekun Ashiru thank you ma
Love your content
I just wanted to let you know that i'm almost done putting my 2004 xls back together. She's about to look as new as the day she rolled off the lot! Better watch out! Sorry to tell you though, I did a wood grain delete. All carbon fibre vinyl now!!
Did you happen to add a cell power outlet in the console for the back seats? I will need to do that for my passengers. Or any other updates? thanks
Lumber seats? Lumbar seats?
Scotty Kilmer would be proud
Yo Gee....!!!!!.
Did i just hear "baba make i call u back".
Ohhhhhhhhhh shit!!!!!!
I love dat man
We rep!!!
Bruh the Lexus is a Toyota, Toyota is Lexus big brother
yes they share engines
Bro. send me the link for buy the stereo amazon please .
😂😂😂 one of the best review I’ve come across so far
Nice car bro, I also have 2002 avalon.
I heard the crown vic is also reliable?
Good content
The original stereo on that xls is a 250 watt JBL with a 8" woofer on the rear deck. Also on the radio install kit bezel you should of use a matching wood trim instead of that standard black one. Otherwise very good example of a 2003 Toyota Avalon.
didn't know there was a wood trim. I would have used it. but thanks for the insight. do you really notice the car put out more power when you run high octane ??
@@giwasrides3663yeah they make wood trim harder to find since it's a older model but last time I looked I seen it on ebay. I'm a mechanic by hobby and Yes honestly i do! Also I've driven out of town and done the same exact trip on 87 and 91 in my 02' Avalon and gotten noticable increase in MPG on 91. If yours still has the the original manual look under fuel type I believe on the back where it states "87 acceptable, for performance benefits use 91 or higher"
Yep. 35 watts per channel. But, it's THD is
Nice one my car is Avalon XL 2003
You've got an idler pulley or belt tensioner pulley going out. That's what that squealing sound is under the hood.
And it's not real wood interior trim - it's plastic. I know, because I own one and have been completely through the car fixing everything there is to be fixed and replaced every rotating and articulating component in the suspension, so it actually IS a brand new 17 year-old car.
I changed my water pump and timing belt recently. You are spot on with the car. Do you still love to drive it
@@giwasrides3663 Not the timing belt idler or tensioner - the ones for the accessory belt.
No. Some stupid bitch on her cell phone rear-ended me and totaled it for me a couple months ago.
Trust me. I searched the hell out of it, or maybe I didn't search the right place. But how do you adjust the clock?
Interesting. I have a 2003 XLS, and it has different features (shifter on the column, etc.), so I'm wondering how many variations of the car they actually made.
Nice review.!
Tengo un avalon 2003 estoy teniendo un problema se le sube la temperatura pero no se calienta ya cambie termostato sensores alguna idea de que pueda ser?
I own one.Classy
Hi!! Checking back cause I'm in your area and recently lost the wheels on my Avalon 😭 It's a beautiful black w/ gold trim, and I'm worried insurance will total it, but the engine and body are still impeccable. On the offchance you're interested in saving it, let me know!
I have 2002. I Live My Avalon❤
Great video review 😂😂😂
Hi! Thanks for the video!!!
Any advice where I can get the infotainment system since I cannot find it anywhere
Bought mine on Facebook marketplace. There are probably newer models now that will be better. My screen sometimes goes off from time to time
Bros I hail you......o, 9ja 4 life🤣
2000 Avalon: When installing the reverse camera, what wires did you tap into? My brake light is all I have. The three wires are white/black stripe, green, and green/white stripe. Is the positive green/white stripe?
awesome video! i got the same car! Where did you get the black encasing of the pioneer touch screen? it looks like a perfect fit!
on amazon "
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hey man i just got a 2003 avalon and looking to do some upgrades etc i could really use ur help. not many ppl do stuff do avalons
the jbl sound system is great. the subwoofer is usually the first to go out. you can upgrade the subwoofer if youre having problems with it. ill just upgrade the sound system. get something with carplay or android auto
I Can’t Find The Pioneer Nex 8500. What’s The Size Of The Actual Screen ?
They don’t make it again
Relationship goals
2:03 56,000 RPMs, wow that is really revving. Do you wish to retract any of the information you want us to believe. No honk from the horn, why not?
I have 02 xl and it called for 91 octane u might wanna check on that or you’ll gets some knocks and pings after awhile
Yes it resets to more horsepower with higher octane
Best way to avoid knocks and pings is to keep the tops of the pistons free of carbon build-up. You do that by running the crap out of it ever-so-often.
Hey bro can i hire you to work on my avalon? I can drive to you. Your work is amazing
Hey i need that awesome display and backup camera can i install it myself or is it so complex?
its not complex. you can install it yourself
I found a very nice driving 2003 Avalon XL last year, with leather, alloy wheels, and JBL with only 70K on the clock. It has just short of 100K on the clock now and has been mostly trouble free, except for front calipers, which I suspect got sticky from sitting too long. I suspect is was originally an elderly persons car, as it had a recent timing belt and serpentine belt change, but minor body damage, , and the obligatory crumbling rear subwoofer, which was fixed and the car repainted before I took delivery. After the dealer and I got everything sorted out, it has been flawless. I want to keep it basically unmolested, but after living with the JBL for a year and a half and seeing what you did with the back up camera and head unit, I would kind of like to upgrade that, and change out the cheap Toyo tires on it to something that rides quiet, and has good grip.
wow thats a steal. wish mine had mileage that low. good luck with your car and definitely the updates are worth it
@@giwasrides3663 not sure it was a steal, I paid 7 grand for it off a local used car lot.
@@n3bruce just make sure you change the oil in a timely manner. a car is worth whatever youre willing to pay for it. the avalon can easily get to 300k miles. you got yoursefl a great car
I keep up with oil changes. 5-7 thousand between oil changes with Mobil 1. It might outlast me.
Where did you get the interior display? I have an 03 Avalon xls and am looking to do some upgrades myself
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Hi there I have a quick question
When you replace the factory radio did you lost any feature from the top display ?? Thanks for your time
No I did not. everything still works fine
Please how can I buy a clean 2003/2004 Avalon XLS...from Nigeria and I really enjoyed watching your review plus it's gonna save some hotel money for me and my big BAKASSI DEM🤫
Ima do this to my moms whip 😹😹😹
2003 Toyota Avalon XLS reppin
Back after a tboned 2003 avalon xls, a tracked 2002 camry le and now a 2000 avalon xls still toyota reppin
How did you install the pioneer?
got someone else to install
Man loves his ride. Watchu gona do???
I didn’t drive it for two months and I missed driving her
“big ole booty” 😂😂😂
i love this video lmao
When the engine redlines at 56,000
Very nice
Wow
Man its getting hard to find any year and if you do .people are asking alot even with hi miles.
My 2000 looks like crap but drives like a damn champion
Bros abeg you go help me get same 04 XLS Avalon
I have a clean 04 xls with 105k miles on it. I can let it go for $5,500