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Regular I hope.
Maybe Avalon's V6 on regular would be 270HP with 250 lb-Ft torque.
Just a guess on that, though.
No, I didn't get your email regarding my question about body side moldings. I believe they are needed; but, I know of no offering.
As a hole Tulsa seems to be over priced alot on cars and motorcycles. You want a new Harley dont buy it in Tulsa. Go to OKC, Ft. Smith, Dallas. Min. 2k cheaper no problem. I kinda think its the old oil money mentality myself and impulse buying they seem to count on. Now I havent checked much into pricing on the new Avalon and I will check into it deeper this summer if the car stays on the top of my list. But you can take a Honda Accord. Tulsa dealers will stop at nothing to try and get 29k out of you for a sedan with navi. Dealer in Bartlesville 50 miles north of Tulsa is flat out up front with you 26.8k delivered in your drive way for the same car. A Acura dealer in OKC is much the same way. You tell them what you want they shoot you a good price off the bat and move on. Say a TSX w/o navi 25.6k done deal in your drive way. The Infinity dealer in Tulsa shot me a fair price on the cuff on a G35,, well fair for Tulsa. Pick your car and they knock 2k off sticker and sticker follows corporate msrp. Are these examples of best deals? I think not, but fair, they do appear to be. As for some of Toyotas fees like the hold back, advert. fee and some of there other games.. I will not play!!! Advert. is there burden not MINE,,, and Ive seen these stupid prossesing fees in the past.. that wont be paied either. Im in sales. I sell boilers, pumps, chillers and controls. If I tried to throw fees like that on cust. I wouldnt sell anything. So if Toyota wants to play games I will not own what I belive to be a very good car. ( shrug ) And that will be a shame, but we will see as the hupla settels down on this car over the summer. As for American cars,,, I will never own another. I would prefer to not even have a car built in the USA. But Honda and Toyota seem to hold a high quality line. I havent bought a ford, gm or mopar since 1980 that the paint has stayed on. Have literly had parts fall off them going down the road. Im done with them period. Whens the last time you saw paint falling off a Accord, Camery or Nissian product? i look forward to reading more on this wonderful new Avalon.
psy
To me, the XL represents a SOLID value because it gives you most of the features of the top models (dual-zone climate control, rear reclining seats, and power driver's seat) and it does have alloy wheels.
It my area, even the XL is fitted with leather (SE regional thing) but the dash and "silver" trim used throughout is VERY nice and looks better than what you might expect for a base model.
The alloy wheels remind me somewhat of the Alloys used on the 2000-02 Avalon XLS and 2003-04 XL rims...they look VERY similar.
I think the XL is a pretty nice value, but if I were to get one, I'd have to go with the XLS or Touring (Once heated seats are avaiable)
I can't beleive that Toyota does NOT offer heated seats for the Touring model, yet you can get them on the Camry XLE/SE models?!?!
Crazy I must say
Dallas is about 3.5 hours straight south of my house. HWY 75 is about 1 mile from here. Turn right and you run into Dallas. lolololol.. Im not ready at this time to purchase. And Ive never purchased a 1st years production of any new car. The Avalon could be the exception tho. I will be in a better position to purchase come summer time. I look forward to hearing how others like there cars being bought right now.
psy
Question for the board-should I consider the extended warranty? I drove my 1996 Avalon 177,000 miles and plan to keep this one at least 100,000. Thanks for your help. This board has been invaluable in preparing to buy my new Avalon.
I'm almost thinking they put the wrong seat in our car because the manual describes "Power Seats" with only one picture of the switches as they appear on the driver's side. They makes special note of the lumbar support switch only being on the driver's side, but no other differences. Hmmmm.--mickey
I, interested in the gold package as well with black. Do you have a site where it shows or talks about the gold trim, cost, etc? Thanks. I would appreciate hearing back. I would like to order next week. Thats the only thing I haven't nailed down yet. I hate to spend a lot of time at the dealer while the salesman has to look everything up. I would just like to have him price it so I can see where I'm at. Thanks again. Hawkeye
My dealer quoted $150.00 for the gold package. It included the gold lettering and a gold emblem on the front grill. It also included gold pin-striping down each side of the car. I really didn't shop the price when I was looking, so I can't compare it to anybody. I have seen the gold on black on many cars and have always loved the look but I have not seen it on a new Avalon. I did decide against a spoiler for now....just doesn't do much for me, being so flat and small with no light. Perico
~alpha
mickeyb1,
My Limited's passenger side seat bottom also does not go up/down, just forward/back. The seat back tilts forward/back. Any comments from other's that have already taken delivery of their Limited's?
Thanks so much for your help. By the way, did you get the dark grey interior and dark wood trim? I think that would look great. No spoiler for me either. I think it looks great already with the black and gold. Thanks again, Perico. You have been very helpful. I'll report on the deal when I get it done. Hawkeye
PSY: as you, I live in the Tulsa area. I have owned three Toyota's- all were bought in B'ville.
This time, however, I will try the Internet (with some trepidation) and I am open to traveling 600 miles to pick up a good deal on a loaded Limited.
Thanks to all on Board for the great discussion. I look forward to contributing my experiences.
Alan
Thanks for your clarification. I was starting to get paranoid that I got the wrong passenger side seat in my 05 Limited. I can't remember if my 01 Avalon XLS passenger seat went up/down as I never spent any time on that side!
The 'jello' struts after 25K miles were the main weakness in an a car of superior value. ( After an upgrade to KYB's the car is great.
I'm wondering if they corrected this flaw with hte new model?
I felt like writing them a letter to the effect of "Umm, guys... the reason I'm checking online is because I don't want to call or stop in. And why aren't there any email addresses listed? Shouldn't your internet sales manager be handing his email address out like it was candy?"
Hopefully I'm not the only one amused by this.
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Mackabee
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Mackabee
Some folks here pooh-poohed the review because so far it's the only one. But not a lot of reviewers noted the lag right awayin the ES....
I was very concerned when I saw some discussion here about a reduction in legroom. Good grief, 75% of the time I am the only one driving, and 95% just me and a passenger. I think the folks in the back should be comfortable, but I could sure use another two inches of track travel. Right now with the seat all the way back and as low as it goes I have about 2.5" clearance from my shin to the dash.
I went to the auto show in LA and sat in all the big cars that sold for under $50,000. Could only look at the Avalon not sit in it. The only other car I could fit reasonably well into was the Nissan Maxima, and the Chrysler 300. I was surprised not to fit in the Lexus models, or Cadillacs that well. Mind you in an emergency I could fit, but not for a long distance. Going to a car show and having such limitations is sooo frustrating. Really cannot do much about how tall you are.
I rented a Chrysler 300 when I was in AZ and drove it around most of the state. The legroom was great. But I do not want an underpowered car and do not think the hemi would be very economical and Chrysler does not have the dependability record that Toyota has.
So, can you get the Touring without a moonroof? The dash appears to slop away a bit more than on the 2001. Any suggestions, any hope??? I really enjoy the forum and look forward to chatting with you.
Ive heard good when it comes to purchasing in B'ville, Muskogee and Mcalster. I did buy my Ranger in Tulsa and thought I was getting a good deal at 15k. Okmulgee and Henryetta both wanted close to 17k. Then I saw the same rig in Ft. Smith for 13k. And the Ranger was a net deal. Ive learned my lesson. Dont swim with the sharks in Tulsa.
I saw a white Limited with the windows blacked out today and chrome black wheels on it with black pin striping. Looked real nice!!! Just shuddered to think they might have as much as 40k in that ride if they bought it in Tulsa.
For giggles I went to a 3m detail shop today and checked on pricing to do 3m tint job on a large sedan and a clip job on a clear bra. $1250.00 bucks. I need to change carrers.
Im leaning more twords a Touring for the firmer ride. But it dosent come in the dark blue. No heated or ventlated seats. I know I will get on a two lane in Arkansas if I get a xls or limited and then be doing supension mods.
Spoke with a buddy of mine today that is a past Tacoma 4x4 champ. Use to have factory support. He loves his wickedly modded trucks. But agrees Toyota dealers have well earned the nick name toyota stealers. Hes bought 3 Tacomas in the last 5 years, but refuses to buy his fourth cause of all there silly fees and also wants a avalon but has decided to find one used in 06.
psy
I wound up buying from Younger for 2 reasons, they were very prompt in responding to my inquires and questions and they were good about keeping in touch by e-mail and not calling.
I have an internet toyota dealer that will sell them for 3.99 each, plus shipping. Usually I can order 6 at the same time for the same cost in shipping as for one from this dealer. So I know where I'll be buying from in the future.
With less material involved with these new filters I'm suprised, kinda but not really, that they aren't cheaper then the "old" style. Although the new filter includes 2 O rings and a plastic thingy.
First oil change is scheduled for first thing this morning, right after work.
MikeS.