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2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
I drove a new Buick Lucerne, also with the EL400's and interestingly it was much quieter than the Avalon.
With less than 30 miles on them, I asked the dealer to switch me to the Michelins but they refused.
I called Toyota Customer Service and they blew me off too.
I went to a Bridgestone/Firestone dealer who were very helpful and they gave me a full credit on the EL400s towards a set of Bridgestone Turanza LS-V's.
The LS-V is a VERY quiet riding tire but is only available in 17" sizes of 225/55R17 or 225/50R17, no 215's.
I installed the 225/55R17 and the Avalon was much quieter but the larger tire diameter does not fit in the spare wheel well
so you would have to keep one EL400 as the spare. My Avalon always rode very hard and had non-tire related quivers, and the LS-V's did not improve that.
I am convinced that my particular car had a problem with the suspension or shocks.
Anyway, my point is that you could switch out your EL400's for Turanza LS-V's for a fairly low cost. Bridgestone are very accommodating.
I recently put GoodYear Assurance ComforTreds on my Altima 3.5SL. Discount Tire traded the OEM Crapinentals which were impossible to balance.
I cannot say enough good things about the ComforTreds. They are extremely quiet and smooth running.
My Altima now runs as quietly and smoothly as my sadly missed old 2002 Avalon - and that is a compliment. (Why oh why did I trade the '02 for the '05 )
The Comfortred is also available in a 225/55R17 so this may be an option for you if you are willing to go down to an H rated tire.
Discount Tires were very helpful, and trading the old tires considerably reduced the cost of getting into the ComforTreds.
Tires really can make a big difference.
It happens most when coasting at 35-50 mph, and then accelerating sharply.
It is a short (1sec) scraping sound from up front. Toyota dealer has had the car for a week. They replaced the front exhaust pipe, dut to it seperating, but this did not solve the problem.
Now I am being told that "after test driving a few other new Avalon’s, the shop foreman says it’s normal to like models."
Thanks,
Bob
My avalon has Michelin tires and the road noise is real bad and annoying on certain pavements. On groved concrete. I gret my teeth and wait for diferent roadway. I think the road noise is built in and deeper tire thread might help, but this is one more small annoying item.
With GM and FORD trying to get better cars with better gas mileage we can expect Toyota to listen or else. Because of my same car problems that everyone is commenting about, I bought my wife a Nisson. I was close to buying a Camry and heard about transmission issues and I since we one avalon, I didn't need two transmission issues. This isn't much of a way telling toyota we am not happy but is one small start. ange3
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Using 50 psi cold in Avalon tires for daily driving is a dangerous idea. The ride is poor and loss of control is possible in certain situations not to mention sudden tire failure.
Enjoy your Avy...... good cars...
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
This navigation change has not interferred with the unit. I still contend the navigation directions at given areas is way off.
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Michael
Cj
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
An Avalon chasis and body style with a GS300 drivetrain.
Consolidation of cost/effort.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Bob
Until then, I won't buy any Toyota or Lexus based on the current Avalon/Camry platform or derivatives thereof, which in my opinion have been severely compromised in comparison with their predecessors.
Once bitten, 10 times shy.
Bob
Apparently Toyota said it was owner neglect and wanted $7,000 to install a new or recon engine, I'm not sure. They were still paying their car off for years but it was undriveable.
I always had my oil changed at a Toyota dealer, so I couldn't be held "liable for not maintaining the vehicle" if I did get the sludge problem.
This transmission thing does seem to be following a similar track. If some cars have problems and some don't, you would think Toyota would want to get a bad one, take it apart and figure out what is wrong, and fix the problem once and for all.
Then again, I don't understand these greater minds.
The '07 Limited I bought 2 weeks ago has yet to do the hesitation rev-up thing but I want to be ready. Still only 500 miles on the car. So far, so good. Thanks.
Bob
Bob
As the oil viscosity increased as it deteriorated there was reduced lubrication and hence the problem. I switched to synthetics based on the theory that if a synthetic takes longer to break down and is more durable in high temperatures, my engines would be less likely to develop the problem, however later a Toyota mechanic told me that they had seen problems emerge even when synthetics were used.
Luck of the draw I guess.
We are getting off-topic, so Pat's venerable hammer may shortly descend upon us...
Are you thinking of the IS by any chance? My 2000 GS300 had a cabin size very close to my 92 LS400.
Speaking of the IS...
I figure the IS300 body, chasis, and drivetrain are good candidates for replacing the Camry and ES when the time comes, hopefully sooner than later.
Roland
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
I am not trying to say your car doesn't have a problem, but how do you "step" on the gas while rolling through a yield. Is it a quick "jab" maybe 1/3 way down, or a gentle "roll" of your foot to say 1/3 down? It does make a difference, the accelerator is so sensitive that the computer can get confused quite easily. For example, a quick stab at the pedal followed by an ever so slight reduction in pressure can make the car downshift and rev the engine then immediately cut back the revs. I really think this is what you are feeling. With my Av I had a slight learning curve with the scenario you mention (yield sign) I find the car is most responsive to slow even pressure of the gas pedal, rather than a immediate push to 1/3 or 1/2 open throttle. Of course if I need to merge in a hurry (quite common here in NJ) I just mash it to the floor and get an immediate downshift.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Bob
Bob