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Bob
The Avalon, as bobwiley notes, one of the most powerful and economical cars of its type - what more could you ask?
Sorry about your problems! Good luck!
P
An interesting aside...We stopped in a larger urban center (Yarmouth) and dropped into the local Toyota dealer for a quick look around at the new models on display. I asked about the transmission complaints and showed the service mgr this forum, which he perused. His surprise was very clearly evident. They apparently haven't experienced any of the sort of issues being reported here. While I was there he also looked at the "Camry Woes" topic and saw a recent post showing pictures of a Camry rear bumper which was touted to be a 4cyl bumper wrongly installed on a 6cyl model. A lot of criticism had resulted from that picture. He chuckled at that and showed me how it was really a picture of a rear bumper damaged by impact. Made me wonder about some of the stories in these forums.
On last comment (for now). No I don't intend to offer Toyota the opportunity to buy back our Avalon!!
Will add more about our Avalon experiences tomorrow as we are planning a couple of days at this stop.
I just returned from a trip to Florida about 2,150 miles down and back and the car performed like a champ, power when I asked for it and unbelievable mileage. The trip is 949 miles door to door each way and I was able to make the trip with one fill-up at around 485 miles and then not again until I reached my destination. All highway driving, 70 to 80 MPH and averaged a little over 31 MPG (on the computer, I didn't bother to use a calculator). On the way down I drove through South Carolina and the outside temperature was 103 and it was all cool and quiet in the car. Also made the trip door to door in around 14 hours and 40 minutes elapsed time, best time I've ever made and we make the trip every summer.
I sympathize with the folks that are having tranny trouble, however like several others I have none of the hesitation or lurching. It's smooth and even, slowing then moving forward, or almost stopping then flooring it, it works perfectly. As for wind and road noise, there was none at these speeds, I even heard a rattle in the trunk from a bag that had a loose latch I fixed at the gas stop. I have the Michelin's and am meticulous at maintaining 32 psi when cold, I would imagine over inflating would make a harsher and noisier ride.
Happy motoring folks :shades: .
AllAvalons
We also need to keep in mind that a post on any subject you find unhelpful or uninteresting should just be skipped. There's no need to tell people the subject shouldn't be discussed here. One more thing - please be civil. If you have a problem with a post, email the host or skip it. Please do not take the poster to task.
Thank you for your cooperation.
In the future I'll read the posts, ignore what I want and pay attention to what I think is valuable.
don't know about you, but explanations (call them speculations if you will) can be a valuable way to solve or avoid problems. which is what I thought these forums were supposed to be all about. if all we're 'allowed' to talk about is how great (or not so great) our cars are, it will make for a whole lot less valuable venue.
please delete this message after you have had a chance to read it!
If you want to discuss this further, please email me. Thanks.
Bob
I recently ordered an 07' Touring and it's due to be built next week.
The wait is excruciating.....
1D4 - Titanium metallic
SR - Sunroof
VS - Trac, VSC & heated seat
EJ - JBL stereo
TV - Touring package
FE - 50 state emission
I paid $3,213 under list for the car.
The dealer threw in a set of all weather mats and mud guards (I don't think I'll put those on). I also ordered a set of factory shop manuals, an all weather trunk mat and an extra set of carpeted floor mats since the all weather mats were free.
Once it's delivered it's going in for a remote start, 32% tint on the back half, ClearShield package on the front, and XM w/ Ipod interface. :shades:
My only bummer is that I bought a new set of 06' LTD wheels for the car BEFORE I knew about the new TPM system.....So either I disconnect the TPMS or I sell these rims and wait to buy a set of 07's. :sick:
Anyone care to join me in the new positive direction here?
Bob
Significant changes? Well there isn't much change for 2007 and most of it is an option package on the Touring model.
All trims get the tire pressure monitor system.
The Touring gets a NAV option package which also includes heated mirrors w/ driver's dimming feature.
Bob
I'm not a fan of pin stripes either, the ones on my current car have almost all rubbed off over the years.
Enjoy! Dan
I guess I wanted them for a reason, we'll find out if my thoughts were correct.
The question is which looks better, plain dark charcoal, color keyed or none at all?
This will be an interesting experience for me, I've never owned a Toyota nor bought anything foreign before. Hopefully it will prove to be a long lived addition to my driveway.
Bob
Rod
I already have the free mud guards so I won't need to order painted ones. Should I elect to paint them I'll have my local body shop do it. It shouldn't coat that much since I know the owner and he'd do it for a nominal fee.
How does one go about removing the "AVALON" off the back. I know that sounds funny - not ashamed its an Avalon just trying to so some simple customizing:
i.e. : Billet Grill, Avalon name gone, possibly new wheels, etc...
The other question is what do you do with the big Toyota emblem?
I like this look.
**From forum member hsakuragi
grille, avalon removed, wheels,
Body Kit coming soon! :P
Mudguards come ONLY in black or charcoal. Usually a car paint supplier will make up a spray can of any color. I use Gervic (NY).
Body side moulding HAS to be placed at the high point of the door, not where it looks good.There is a website that sells it in the proper color and it is a Toyota dealer. In my opinion the Avalons door is too big and needs to be broken up.
Buy "ONLY" an after market remote starter, Toyota's, in my opinion is useless, tiny buttons, shuts off when a door or hood or trunk is opened, totally inane. If not installed at the dealers (big markup) Toyota will VOID the warranty (scam).
Good luck, my Limited so far is great but a LOT bigger than my Camry and I'm really not used to it with only 500 miles. Do all the 07's come with the tire pressure monitoring system.
I agree except for the part about the door lines needing to be broken up.
I am, and the aftermarket unit is at least warranted.
Yes, all the 07s have the TPMS.