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2009 Toyota Avalon
When will the 2009 Toyota Avalon be available and what is being changed from the 2008 model?
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Apologies if this is covered in some other forum, but do we know that for sure? The last design ran for 5 years, 2000 - 2004, right?
So, I was looking forward to a redesign in 2010.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
A HUGE win for the beancounters and obviously a win, overall, for John Q Public.
If it has the same interior room and comes at a similar price tag as the current generation... where do I sign?
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Avalon sales are down 45% month-over month '08 vs' 07. and down 36% YTD '08 through June.
JAN-JUN 2008 2007 CHG 2008 2007 CHG
AVALON 3,000 5,092 -45.6% 27,438 42,614 -36.0%
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
The Avalon is quiet, smooth and comfortable, and can be bought with bigger discounts right now than ever before due to LACK of demand, not the opposite.
Hard to see why sales are down..... More and more baby boomers are reaching "Avalon age" and Buick screwed-up their long-time segment leader, LeSabre.
Just an opinion, but I think Avalon sales should be affected less by high gas prices than most other cars, because the average Avalon is driven far fewer miles than most other cars.
Also, I think Toyota threw away a lot of sales when they dropped the bench seat.
Yes, and with age comes more learning experiences and overall knowledge accrual under one's "belt" and that generally means some become more aware of the wintertime hazards of FWD and F/AWD vehicles.
Wwest I have seen you post along these lines before and while I won't disagree with you I don't know of a single person who doesn't believe that a FWD vehicle is superior to a RWD vehicle in poor conditions.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Well, now you do.
FWD or F/AWD does have superior traction insofar as applying DRIVE torque to the roadbed is concerned, but that's the ONLY advantage, an advantage which in many cases turns out to be a detriment to the owner.
IMMHO it's better not to "go" at all rather than go and lose control.
:confuse:
http://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/genesis/2009/review.html
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080811/FREE/552041503
- rear wheel drive
- quiet as a Lexus
- 0-60 under 6 seconds
- superior warranty
What's not to like?
Anyone have experience with this and what did you do?
Not Happy in Ms!
At highway speeds of 65-75 it's fine.
This is the one thing I don't like about any car. I'm an on the road salesman, and if there is one thing I REALLY like, is piece and quiet when I drive.
From what little I've read, about the only vehicle that si real quiet is the Buick Enclave, which several magazines have said "Is one of the quietest car I've ever driven". I didn't drive one, because it was more then I was looking to spend at the time. Now with all of the money problems they are having, this car can be purchased at a very reasonable price.
Skip
Try driving an early model LS400 with air suspension and summer only Bridgestone Turanza tires, now that's REALLY quiet, peaceful and comfortably riding.
For even more quietness apply a thin, VERY thin coat of NAPA Sil-Glyde to all of the rubber door and window seals.
It just scares the heck out of me to have some unknown person drilling holes in my new car and spraying "stuff" around, hopefully getting it where it belongs and not where it does not belong.
And doesn't Toyota undercoat, or rust proof their cars at the factory???
By the way I am located in upstate NY. RUST BELT.
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Roger
I haven't bothered with after market packages for the last fifteen years. Cars are well rustproofed now.
I think this dealership is, as you suggested, is looking for more profit.
Did Toyota change/upgrade the Nav system including the voice recognition?
Just test drove an 09 Avalon Limited with nav and loved it, but now considering passing if the Nav system is still a piece of junk.
09 owners - are you happy with it?
Anyone know what this is? Said she checked owners manual but did not find it.
Russ
Russ
BTW: I called the dealer and their answer was, "If it's not on while the engine is running - drive the car".
Most state laws REQUIRE the use of main beams for the hours 30 mintes after sunset until 30 prior to sunrise.
Leaving the only LOGICAL use of fog lights being daytime foggy/low light conditions.
"...light that matches..."
So, who's to notice..?? Only those oncoming drivers who you will mostly NEVER know or meet. Unless one of them gets pissed off enough to chase you down.
Fog lights are much more functional in conditions of need if that have a slight amber tint.
hghflyrjd1@aol.com
My mechanic said the avalon i have needs a font hub assembly. It is not causing me any problems. He noticed it on inspection. What is this part and what should this repair cost?