Originally Posted by lexusis350

*I am no longer angry at Toyota. My 96 Toyota Avalon still has almost everything the original stock so I should be happy with that. Except for the battery, tires, wipers, power steering fluid, oil, washer fluid and recently brake pads (disc are still good) - All had to be replaced, some more than once. Mechanics told me I am pretty lucky despite Toyota's drop in quality. Exhaust System was still in good shape while many other cars last for about 5 years. I think it because of low mileage, only 130K miles.