Quiet and comfortable car

[Anonymous]

We are a family of three who drive long distances 2-3 times a year. No activities involving equipment so we don’t need overhead luggage racks or need to tow anything. My biggest desire is for a quiet car. Our current car is a Honda Accord, the previous one was a Camry, and I find the Accord so much noisier than the Camry. You can tell we are not into luxury cars but I am willing to spend for a quiet car that is still reliable. What cars should I consider? Budget is under 50K.

[Anonymous]

Toyota Camry Hybrid is great. If you get the LE the gas mileage is as good as a Prius. We got the LE and then put in after market leather seats. Best of both worlds.

[Anonymous]

Toyota Avalon, end of thread.

The longer wheelbase than the Camry has a much smoother ride. Also has more noise-dampening material throughout the chassis.

My inlaws 2012 Avalon was more quiet and smoother on the highway than my S-550 MB

[Anonymous]

I love my 2019 Avalon hybrid. Quiet, smooth, great on gas. Huge trunk for road trips. I drove all the things, and this was my pick.

[Anonymous]

2022 is the last year for Avalon

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Toyota Avalon, end of thread.

The longer wheelbase than the Camry has a much smoother ride. Also has more noise-dampening material throughout the chassis.

My inlaws 2012 Avalon was more quiet and smoother on the highway than my S-550 MB

+1. Lexus if you want luxury, but you've described the Avalon perfectly

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:2022 is the last year for Avalon

What is the equivalent replqcement?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:2022 is the last year for Avalon

What is the equivalent replqcement?

You go down a step and get a Camry XLE or go up a step and get a Lexus ES.

[Anonymous]

The noise could be a result of your tires. Some tires are really loud. I might start there, versus buying a new car. You could even take it to a tire shop and just get their (free) opinion. (With the knowledge that they will want to sell you tires, lol)

[Anonymous]

That car is on its way out. Over 180K miles and 15 years old, so I am the market for a new car anyway.

[Anonymous]

Accords are just louder. I was looking for a quiet car and I eliminated the accord after a test drive of the hybrid accord. It was nice to drive, but loud. My last car was an Acura; it was also really loud. I didn’t realize just how annoying that was until I got my Avalon. The Camry would have been good for us too—I just went with the Avalon because it was the same price as the Camry XLE hybrid. And I’ve always had a soft spot for the underappreciated Avalon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Accords are just louder. I was looking for a quiet car and I eliminated the accord after a test drive of the hybrid accord. It was nice to drive, but loud. My last car was an Acura; it was also really loud. I didn’t realize just how annoying that was until I got my Avalon. The Camry would have been good for us too—I just went with the Avalon because it was the same price as the Camry XLE hybrid. And I’ve always had a soft spot for the underappreciated Avalon.

You may be onto something here.

[Anonymous]

Get an electric vehicle

[Anonymous]

Op here: Test drove a hybrid Avalon and it was a dream.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here: Test drove a hybrid Avalon and it was a dream.

If you end up getting one, be sure to try out sport mode. It stiffens the handling and gives you a little more pep. And still gets great gas mileage.