 Being the kind of person who looks for a good balance of performance, reliability, styling and luxury for a reasonable price, I settled on the Avalon.  From day one of owning this car, there has never had a doubt in my mind that it was the right vehicle to achieve that balance.  This has not been the case in prior vehicle purchases, and certainly not with the 300M I came from.  No comparison.   I selected the Touring trim, as I couldn't justify paying a lot more a few extra features (push-button start, rain-sensing wipers) that I really don't need.  I miss the heated seats in Minnesota, but the car is black, so it works.  This is a car that I know I will keep for many years to come.