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I am considering buying either a Toyota Avalon Limited 2017 or a Toyota Camry XLE 2018/2019.

Honestly, I really love the Avalon. The comfort, space, and premium feel are what attract me to it, and I’ve wanted one for a long time.

But the issue is resale value in Nigeria. I’m thinking long term too — maybe 4–5 years from now if I decide to sell it.

Some people say the Camry is the smarter choice because it sells faster and has stronger market demand, while others say life is too short not to drive the car you truly want.

If you were in my shoes as a car guy, dealer, mechanic, or seller:
Which would you go for and why?

My major considerations are:
• Resale value
• Maintenance
• Fuel economy
• Comfort
• Availability of parts
• Overall “package” for Nigerian roads

I’d really like to hear honest opinions from people who have owned or driven both.

Camry if it's for a family guy. Avalon if it's for a single guy

mayDtolu:
I am considering buying either a Toyota Avalon Limited 2017 or a Toyota Camry XLE 2018/2019.

Honestly, I really love the Avalon. The comfort, space, and premium feel are what attract me to it, and I’ve wanted one for a long time.

But the issue is resale value in Nigeria. I’m thinking long term too — maybe 4–5 years from now if I decide to sell it.

Some people say the Camry is the smarter choice because it sells faster and has stronger market demand, while others say life is too short not to drive the car you truly want.

If you were in my shoes as a car guy, dealer, mechanic, or seller:
Which would you go for and why?

My major considerations are:
• Resale value
• Maintenance
• Fuel economy
• Comfort
• Availability of parts
• Overall “package” for Nigerian roads

I’d really like to hear honest opinions from people who have owned or driven both.

Honestly from the stand point of a concierge/mechanic, I’d pick the Camry and here’s why
- resale value/ resale demand
When I looked out for old listings of the Avalon and Camry 4 years back compared to now the Avalon actually has a 135 percent increase inc value compared to the Camry’s 80 percent increment, but realistically you’d obviously want to recoup your cash back quickly when you want to sell and here the Camry would win easily in the sense that it’ll sell faster
- Maintenance wise; from the picture you sent you’d be comparing the V6 in the Avalon to the 4plugs Camry, maintenance would be a little cheaper on the Camry.
- Fuel Economy ; Camry wins with a better fuel economy
- comfort - Honestly, it’s really hard to pick but the Avalon wins being a flagship model for the American market compared to the Camry
- Availability of part - you can’t really go wrong with either, part are readily available but can be pricy when it comes to major part like engine/ electrical parts like the pcs system radar sensor and the likes
- overall package; They both don’t have a lot of ground clearance but I’d say the Camry wins here.
from the looks of things the Camry seems like a viable option for you, thank you.

Camry 🚗 all day. Avalon is too long

Avalon 10 years and counting the car no dey tire .I call it American Lincoln navigator

Goodadvice01:
Camry 🚗 all day. Avalon is too long

its not for short people like you

MyDnis:
Camry if it's for a family guy. Avalon if it's for a single guy

No. The reverse is the case.

Avalon is a large family sedan(car). It is more luxurious, powerful and rugged.

I have used both... in the present economy please choose camry... you will thank me later...
Though for uniquness and confortable ride in terms of balance and speed avalon carried the day.. but for maintanance and fuel consumption please go for camry

Avalon & Camry are not in the same category. Compare Avalon to Lexus not Camry. Avalon is a power house

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mayDtolu:
I am considering buying either a Toyota Avalon Limited 2017 or a Toyota Camry XLE 2018/2019.

Honestly, I really love the Avalon. The comfort, space, and premium feel are what attract me to it, and I’ve wanted one for a long time.

But the issue is resale value in Nigeria. I’m thinking long term too — maybe 4–5 years from now if I decide to sell it.

Some people say the Camry is the smarter choice because it sells faster and has stronger market demand, while others say life is too short not to drive the car you truly want.

If you were in my shoes as a car guy, dealer, mechanic, or seller:
Which would you go for and why?

My major considerations are:
• Resale value
• Maintenance
• Fuel economy
• Comfort
• Availability of parts
• Overall “package” for Nigerian roads

I’d really like to hear honest opinions from people who have owned or driven both.

Avalon doesn't have second hand value ...but if you are going for 2018 camry ...note that 2018 avalon has second hand value more than the 2018 camry ..

mayDtolu:
I am considering buying either a Toyota Avalon Limited 2017 or a Toyota Camry XLE 2018/2019.

Honestly, I really love the Avalon. The comfort, space, and premium feel are what attract me to it, and I’ve wanted one for a long time.

But the issue is resale value in Nigeria. I’m thinking long term too — maybe 4–5 years from now if I decide to sell it.

Some people say the Camry is the smarter choice because it sells faster and has stronger market demand, while others say life is too short not to drive the car you truly want.

If you were in my shoes as a car guy, dealer, mechanic, or seller:
Which would you go for and why?

My major considerations are:
• Resale value
• Maintenance
• Fuel economy
• Comfort
• Availability of parts
• Overall “package” for Nigerian roads

I’d really like to hear honest opinions from people who have owned or driven both.

Buy Honda 2018 instead
You will love it

MyDnis:
Camry if it's for a family guy. Avalon if it's for a single guy

Other way round Sir! Avalon is roomier while Camry is sportier.

Tbfarm1:
Buy Honda 2018 instead
You will love it

With the legs pulling off🧐.

I love the Avalon more than Camry

You said it all. It shows you're knowledgeable

Louiscars:
Honestly from the stand point of a concierge/mechanic, I’d pick the Camry and here’s why
- resale value/ resale demand
When I looked out for old listings of the Avalon and Camry 4 years back compared to now the Avalon actually has a 135 percent increase inc value compared to the Camry’s 80 percent increment, but realistically you’d obviously want to recoup your cash back quickly when you want to sell and here the Camry would win easily in the sense that it’ll sell faster
- Maintenance wise; from the picture you sent you’d be comparing the V6 in the Avalon to the 4plugs Camry, maintenance would be a little cheaper on the Camry.
- Fuel Economy ; Camry wins with a better fuel economy
- comfort - Honestly, it’s really hard to pick but the Avalon wins being a flagship model for the American market compared to the Camry
- Availability of part - you can’t really go wrong with either, part are readily available but can be pricy when it comes to major part like engine/ electrical parts like the pcs system radar sensor and the likes
- overall package; They both don’t have a lot of ground clearance but I’d say the Camry wins here.
from the looks of things the Camry seems like a viable option for you, thank you.

zoedew:
With the legs pulling off🧐.

Stop saying what u dnt know

Avalon too dey get gear problem.

If I have the money to buy 2018 Model Car, why won't I go for Avalon? Why would fuel be my issue?

Avalon and Camry nobi Mate.

If you have money to buy these cars, fuelling cannot be your problem. Buy Avalon and thank me later.

Don't listen to Nigerians with their fuel economy mentality

mayDtolu:
I am considering buying either a Toyota Avalon Limited 2017 or a Toyota Camry XLE 2018/2019.

Honestly, I really love the Avalon. The comfort, space, and premium feel are what attract me to it, and I’ve wanted one for a long time.

But the issue is resale value in Nigeria. I’m thinking long term too — maybe 4–5 years from now if I decide to sell it.

Some people say the Camry is the smarter choice because it sells faster and has stronger market demand, while others say life is too short not to drive the car you truly want.

If you were in my shoes as a car guy, dealer, mechanic, or seller:
Which would you go for and why?

My major considerations are:
• Resale value
• Maintenance
• Fuel economy
• Comfort
• Availability of parts
• Overall “package” for Nigerian roads

I’d really like to hear honest opinions from people who have owned or driven both.

Get a 4-cylinder Camry and rest.

where una dey see money to buy car for this hard economy, Abi na inherited wealth??

make una cut soap small for me abeg .... me sef wan choose between Avalon and Camry ...

sorry to say this bro but if resale value is your priority buy land not car..

Dyfynezz12:
Stop saying what u dnt know

Just address the issue I raised so we can be better educated! Add value!!

Idaytesj29:
If you have money to buy these cars, fuelling cannot be your problem. Buy Avalon and thank me later.

Don't listen to Nigerians with their fuel economy mentality

But somebody is saying up there that Avalon too dey get gear problem. Is that true?

MyDnis:
Camry if it's for a family guy. Avalon if it's for a single guy

Say who?
Do you know how many family that uses Toyota starlet?

That's a lie. Is it not Toyota again? It's same 2gr engine that's in Lexus, Highlander, Camry V6, Sienna that is in it. How is the ger performing in those vehicles?
Buy your Avalon and enjoy.

Mcslize:
But somebody is saying up there that Avalon too dey get gear problem. Is that true?

Drive Avalon in some old southwestern cities (eg Ilesa, iwo, ife, Ado, some corners of Akure, and ondo town,) with narrow roads+busy traffic+plenty Okada and keke, and then you will understand that what tat dude is talking about has nothing to do with heights.

Sofistcatdmoron:
its not for short people like you

Tbfarm1:
Buy Honda 2018 instead
You will love it

Make the leg break for middle of road in this insecurity?

Tbfarm1:
Buy Honda 2018 instead
You will love it

Mhenn that 2018 Honda touring is bad!

The camry is better, but I don't really know how to explain why.

zoedew:
With the legs pulling off🧐.

It’s the older versions of Honda that got this issue. Those EOD them set. Newer versions from 2014 don’t have such!