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Anybody have feedback on whether the nav is user-friendly?
Thanks in advance...
When you say the sway bar seems OK, this was NOT the above mentioned bars, that you twisted??? Just to confirm, the sway/stabilizer bar itself is about 16mm diameter. It has (approx) 5" goldish color links on its ends, that connect it directly to the struts. It crosses the car and is attached to each strut. It passes through TWO bushings. A "pillow block" is the best way to describe these bushings. Check for "play" at those bushings. Maybe lift the car to identify the sway bar, THEN lower the car, to check for movement (ie) if you can "rattle" it) when the car is DOWN! I noticed when it is UP and the suspension is hanging from the car the sway bar is under tension, and therefore does NOT rattle/shake while up in the air. Hope this gets ya' closer! -nomad-
Been thinking about having one installed but wondering if it will have any negative effects on car.
Thanks....
The grill now looks more like a Crown Victoria.
Interior wise the gauge faces changed slightly and they now have wood on the steering wheel as an option plus you can get Navigation if you want it. They also offer rain sensing wipers in '03 and different wheels for the XLS while the old XLS wheels can be had on the XL.
Bobbie
That is sad, sad, sad. Other than my high school car, I've never had such a strong identity to my car. Was looking forward to the new 2005 design for my next purchase.
Man, first the threat level increase, now this.
Besides, only the Avalon can be had without the sunroof for those of us who sit tall in the saddle.
I'm not worried.
Once again, thanks for all the help on Town Hall. I will probably be BACK for more!
Any ideas/experience on how long before delivery?
Respeonses appreciated.
In general I don't think that Toyota really builds anything to order in the U.S. What you do is wait until what you want is built.
You also may get a call that says, do you mind taking the car with Moonroof and leather...
They do build to order in Japan.
Ken
Following week I get Toyota letter which extends emissions warranty of certain facets of car's emissions system. Extention is quoted at 150K miles and 17 years of ownership, whichever occurs first. Of 10 or so components, "Purge Valve" is listed. So, today I sent in Toyota receipt for work, and I expect full reimbursement.
I posted on this thread thinking more Avalon readers here than on maintenence.
NOW, you are in programming mode.
Depress any key on the FOB.
The cars "response" tells you whether or not it accepted the new code. If it LOCKS, UNLOCKS all doors, then OPENS the TRUNK, it was a success. Responses other than this mean different things. ie) LOCK, LOCK, LOCK, UNLOCK, TRUNK, may be a failed ECU, etc...more later, if needed, I do NOT have my service manual at hand. I hope this helps. -nomad-
Not a commitment but an estimate.
Sounds like 9 weeks and that footie was right- not built to order but built when they make a batch of like vehicles.
I'll let you know.
By the way, I bought the struts from Toysport in California (Toysport.com). That was as recommended by Nomad56 on this board. I paid $380 for all four, including shipping to New Jersey. That was the best price I found by internet shopping. Also, I paid no sales tax since this was an out of state purchase.
Installation cost $260, including an alignment after installation. So the whole job was not cheap ($640). Nomad gave some installation advice for do it yourself work. 20 years ago, I would have tackled it myself. (In fact I did on another car.) Cars are pretty intimidating to work on these days.
Nomad56 gives good advice.
Hope this person doesn't have a cell phone in the car.
Make : TOYOTA Model : AVALON Year : 2003 Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0 ODI ID Number : 10001386 Date of Failure: October 29, 2002 Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Summary:
[ ] CONSUMER STATES WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS IN "DRIVE" POSITION CAN NOT SEE SPEEDOMETER READING FROM 40MPH AND UP. ALSO TO SET CRUISE CONTROL HAVE TO TAKE EYES OFF FROM ROAD BECAUSE CAN NOT SEE SPEEDOMETER DUE TO STEERING WHEEL OR DASHBOARD DESIGN. T
purchase leather trim kit to replace original cloth seats ???
Their local installation shop here in my location is highly recommended by both the Honda and Toyota dealer. I had been considering it but decided to order an XLS instead because of the navigation option, mainly.
My guess is that you'd come out with something better than factory leather.
I have to say the hides were of higher quality than that of my '01 Sequoia and are just as nice the those on my '00 Avalon XLS.
They did a fantastic job on the install and I feel I have a superior product.
I have searched all over the web but can't find anything.
BTW, nice car.
I took the luxury of the Avalon over the performance of the Q35. It all came down to the price. Both are excellent vehicles.
1-was yours a cash buy @ $28,900 or did a trade-in figure as part of the deal?
2-this seems to be the best price quoted on this site-where did you buy from?
I think you can improve significantly on speakers made from paper. I was fishing for an audio enthusiast with an Avalon out there.