Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see the latest vehicles!
Popular New Cars
Popular Used Sedans
Popular Used SUVs
Popular Used Pickup Trucks
Popular Used Hatchbacks
Popular Used Minivans
Popular Used Coupes
Popular Used Wagons
Comments
I would not begin to compare the Avalon to even their newest car that you had a web site to.
While it might look okay, it is not the same. I know someone with a Sonata, and it rides like a truck!!!!
Hope this will help.
My dealer can't find a limited Cassis without a NAV system. I order it the end of February. They are going to try again next week with the factory and even if it is a go then it will be at least another 4 weeks after that meaning May before I get it. Anyone else with the same problem??
What to do? What to do?
"Since Toyota went to a 5 year model year change cycle this is what you can expect:
1st year introduction
2nd year no changes other than maybe adding or dropping unpopular options
3rd year Refresh which means slight changes to headlights, taillights, and grille
4th year same as 3rd year
5th year all the options listed on brochures are finally available.
Cycle starts over and new re-design."
I took it to mean adding popular options (like VSC) to other Avalon trim lines like the Touring, and deleting unpopular options (like the ugly XM antenna), but not adding something completely new to Avalons, like parking sensors. It could use a little clarification, though. How about it Mac? what can be expected in year 2 of the Avalon cycle (i.e., 2006)?
http://www.donlen.com/buildstart_toyota.asp
Your Toyota dealer is blowing smoke.
Mine will take my '06 order on or about May 10th
In July 2004, I had predicted what the redesigned flagship should have, receiving some of the top technologies from fellow Toyotas, here it is :
'04 Prius - Smart Entry and Start
'04 Prius - Voice-Activated DVD Navigation with BlueTooth Technology for hands-free phone use.
'04 Solara - Tire Pressure Warning System
'04 Solara - 5 speed Sequential Automatic Transmission
'04 Sienna - Parking Assist
'04 Sienna - Dynamic Laser Cruise Control
Well this flagship missed a few of those technologies, here they are:
'04 Prius - Voice-Activated DVD Navigation with BlueTooth Technology for hands-free phone use.
'04 Solara - Tire Pressure Warning System
'04 Sienna - Parking Assist
I really love to have the top 2 (Bluetooth and TPMS) from the missed list, I don't care to much about the Parking Assist feature. I will not be buying the 2005, hopefully they will add the 2 missing features I care about in the 2006 version of the flagship.
I resently seen Toyota magazine advertisement of the Avalon, with these words in the advertisement:
The perfect car for this re-imagined life?
The re-imagined Avalon,
where all our best has come together,
making anything possible.
The "where all our best has come together" is not a true statement, because if it was true, the missing items from above would have been included, I supposed this is what marketing is all about, not telling the whole truth.
Their Response:
Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
We apologize you are dissatisfied with the new re-designed 2005 Toyota Avalon.
We make every effort to manufacture a quality product by researching, testing, and constantly monitoring performance. Consumer opinion and perception also play an active role in our ongoing efforts to lead the automobile industry in quality, innovation, styling, and reliability.
It is through communications such as yours that we become aware of the reactions and expectations of our customers.
Your interest in Toyota is appreciated.
Tee
The Navigation manual is helpful, but a device would have been more practical and useful. I'm expecting some nasty responses to this suggestion,e.g. "the system is easy, and you're just stupid.: But that's a risk I'll take.
; )
Mackabee
"Perhaps someone involved in the order process (mackabee?) can explain what happens when you reach a deal on price and the dealer does not have the car you want in his stock. Is the request for a car assigned a "request number" so that other dealers may respond ? - if no other dealer has the car, is there and "order number" assigned by the factory and an estimated build date generated? Can the dealer provide a reasonably close estimated delivery date? How can the customer know what is happening relative to the order? "
I do not want to pay $1600 to have the laser cruise control fixed to have something come off the road and break it again.
In the owners manual it states that we could use the conventional/normal cruise control by bypassing the laser cruise control. This only works if you program the cruise control when you are still in Park. Once the van is in Drive the conventional/normal cruise control will not turn on. This is extremely inconvenient due to the fact that I don't always know if I will be using cruise control or I simply don't think about it before I start to drive.
If you plan to buy a vehicle with laser cruise control check on different options in case the laser cruise control is broken.
Laser cruise control will not work if it is too sunny or rainy out but conventional/normal cruise control will.
I, also a XLE Limited owner, highly recommend that all people with Dynamic Laser Cruise to add some sort of clear covering to the laser box whole to protect it. If Bluesie is the same member, than there was a mod we did to the Sienna that would protect the laser.
I'm making a tutorial about it. So hold on.
No nasty response here, I consider myself a Technophile (Geek) and I too have had my share of trouble mastering this system. So no flames from me!
I think they should have included a USB 2.0 port where you could DL info / addresses off of your PC directly into the Nav system using a micro drive.
I have a TV remote that allows me to goto their website, configure all my A/V gear, DL the info thru USB right into the remote. Very slick!
Toyota needs to rework their Nav system to make it more user friendly.
MikeS.
Goto this website:
http://toyota.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/toyota.cfg/php/enduser/home.php
Tee
I do hope they make the Avalon with AWD in the near future. It would be a big plus!
·Blue Tooth Technology
·Auto Tilting rear view mirrors that go down while in reverse
·Coin Holder
·Back-up Sensors
My Limited is one remarkable car. I haven't heard one rattle or phantom noise and this is more than I can say about my previous Lexus GS and Acura TL.
Regards: Dan
Voila. It was very easy to do & again, I highly recommend this to anybody with the Laser Cruise.
: )
Mackabee
Good enough?
The color keyed mud guards are being delivered by SouthEast Distributors to my dealer in Savannah. So they are available, he will have them next week.
I would also guess the negotiating on an XLS is considerably less challenging since supply is not that much of an issue.
: )
Mackabee
: )
Mackabee
I found the Acura dealers to have the same attitude. Full list price, take it or leave it!!!! Guess I'll have to buy my next car in Ontario!!!
: )
Mackabee
I live in Florida and wanted to share a post from the forum on Extended Warranty
SEe below
Hi illinialumni. 151ranch is absolutely right. In the interest of protecting consumers, the state of Florida prohibits the negotiation of selling prices of extended warranties. Any extended warranty sold in your state must be done so at one price. It is a silly law because while it helps consumers who are too lazy to shop around and get a good deal, it hurts educated shoppers like yourself. So the problem with purchasing a policy from a dealer in a different state isn't exactly that they aren't allowed to sell to you, it is just that they can not sell to you at their normal discounted prices.
Car_man
Host
of 974 Re: So GMPP it is, and then....... [illinialumni] by kirstie_h HOST Mar 12, 2005 (10:42 am)
Reply
It was then followed by comment from another host
Yes. The upside is that you could get a cheap warranty. The downside is that you could be charged with fraud. It's not legal to claim you live somewhere you don't in order to skirt the laws of your state of legal residence. This will be especially apparant if you purchased the car in Florida and it's registered in Florida.
You may or may not get caught, but all-in-all, doesn't seem like a winning solution
I would be interested in feedback from anyone living in Florida that has either bought a warranty or considered one on the 2005 Avalon Thanks
Have a great Easter!