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Also, while I have been told I have a "Cute Tush" ( and not just by my mother), I weigh 230 lbs so I am not exactly a small guy. Yet, in 3 lenghthy trips, I have found the seats very confortable. Although, there does not appear to be a lot of external bolstering, there does appear to be internal support because I do not wander all over the seat in turns etc.That can actually be helpful for those of you whose tushes are more "wide" than "cute".
Finally, I have felt from the beginning that the '05 seems to handle curves etc. at high speeds noticeably better than my "00, although Consumer Reports seems to say the emergency responses are not that great. How do other owners feel?
Peace.
thanks :surprise:
A TSB is simply a piece of "how to repair" ADVICE from the manufacturer. Lack of a TSB does not absolve a dealer of addressing a problem, nor is it mandatory that they follow the TSB to solve a customer issue. The TSB does say "if you do it our way, the repaIr will be successful, and this is how much we will pay you for the job" (usually not enough). Resourceful technicians often develop alternate approaches that are both less labor intensive and more effective than suggested by a TSB.
I have found that showing up at the service counter with 2 dozen donuts at break time is a lot more effective than a protracted argument with the customer service manager. For the benefit of non-USA forum readers . . . donuts are a form of underground currency here in the Northeast US .
Further to my post - the ride of my Avalon felt really hard. I could feel every ripple in the pavement. Turned out that it wasn't a hard ride, it was high frequency vibration caused by multiple wheels slightly out of balance, and every pavement variation seemed to be magnified. Anyone out there who feels that their Avalon rides hard - have your wheels balanced using the Hunter 9700 Road Force. You won't believe the difference.
I also found Awell's customer service virtually non-existent and their quaility far from exemplary. One of the 4 sensors in my kit caused the beeper to sound continuously, even with no obstruction to the rear. Awell would only replace it if I uninstalled and repacked everything, sent it back at my expense, plus included $20 to cover their shipping and handling of the replacement sensor. It was easier to just buy a new sensor from them for $15 plus first class mail shipping ($3).
In your case, I recommend going to a Radio Shack store and purchasing a #270-1213 sealed inline automotive fuse holder for $2.39. http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=270-1213
This holder is much better than the one you should have received but diid not.
Under the fender wells of my car feels like a kind of felt type of material. The seats are the only fault I have found and the fact that it doesn't shift as nicely as the 2000.
He said that it blends into the paint finsh in a way that causes nightmare for a bodyshop man who may have to touch up an area that was damaged. Apparently the paint being applied after will just not bond properly causing it to spider web, crack and even peel.
Stick with a water based car wax that has UV additives and apply monthly and the finish will last the life of the car. Paint has come along way in 20 years. His words...
For those who have it or have seen it, could you describe it? How light is it?
BTW, the exterior will be Blizzard Pearl.
Thanks for the input.
viking644, "Toyota Avalon 2005+" #6786, 18 Jun 2005 12:59 pm
Just an fyi - I ordered mine in this color combination and waited nearly two months for it --- I AM VERY PLEASED with my choice. The lighter woodgrain on the interior is very attractive in my opinion.
Enjoy !
dcboater
we need more BLIZZARDS PICS
Point well taken on ride and noise. I believe that the fit would not be a problem though. See message 4591 for reference to 235/45 tires mounted. My first demo ride at dealer was in Ltd with 245/40 tires mounted. I personally liked the ride and especially the handling.
Regards
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Enjoy the mall. Personally, I'd rather stay and guard the car...
How can I remember what C D's are in the changer?
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Dealer doesn't know anything about the wipers other than that they come on when it rains and says there is no adjustment for the. Emailed Toyota and they suggested changing the automatic transmission fluid( go figure that out). Called Toyota and they could only tell me to talk to the dealer. Under current conditions, live in Seattle, they are currently useless in auto function. So my only alternative is to turn them on and off manually - this in a $35,000 car.
Maybe I should try the state Lemon Law and make them buy it back. Am getting frustrated.
I have the Black LTD with 20% tint on the windows. My 20 something children LOVE the car (Of course, I do too)!
Has anyone else from the snowbelt decided on what winter tires to purchase, if at all? We have, foolishly, gone thru a few winters with the standard 'all season' radials in earlier models of cars, but having tried winter tires recently with great success in other cars, I don't know if I want to risk a winter without the best tires.
Any thoughts, reactions?
They either have a sense of humor or they are outright dumb. I would personally suggest you change the blinker fluid and upgrade to synthetic oil.
Picked up in Kokomo, IN, about 70 miles from Fort Wayne and had the great pleasure of driving "home".
I have driven Cadillac SLS's (1996, 1999) as my "company car" for the last (8) years and before that Oldsmobile Delta 88's, loaded. My first non "American" car was 4 years ago, Acura MDX for my wife, which was very "tight" and trouble free, great to drive for an SUV.
I researched and drove the new Chrysler 300, Ford 500, Cadillac STS, Chevy Impala, TrailBlazer and the Avalon.
Personally ,I like the body re-design and the build, handling and ride; so far it seems to be a great value for the money, with all the desirable features. I am very impresssed with the quality (the interior is superb and well fit, as is the exterior). Having driven the car 100+ miles, today, the "quiet", ride and accceleration, really stood out and impressed.
Hopefully, the great experience will continue!
The problem with the 2005/06 NAV is that the car defaults to the NAV system. When I start the car or activate the accessories, I am presented with a Caution screen which requires me to click on an "I agree" indicator confirming that I accept the safety disclaimer. The system then goes to a Map Screen. I can press a button to get radio or CD information, or I can press a Climate button to see the temperature settings and related information. I can also press similar buttons on the steering wheel to momentarily see those settings, but first, I must get by that *%#* Caution screen. Turn off the ignition and you must deal with the Caution screen all over again.
The system has a memo feature to remind you of selected dates. After going through the Caution routine, you can go to the Information Menu to enter calendar reminders. For example, if I want to be reminded of a birthday, I must enter it over and over again for each future year. You would think that the system would give you the option to automatically carry the reminder forward to future years.
The NAV system is not user friendly and it should not be the default.
I, for one, seldom use it except as an interesting toy. Use it or not, I must first get by the Caution Screen. Toyota should have designed the system to only require the Caution screen when you need navigation. The system should give you the option to select what information should be displayed when the system boots. The only exception that I know of is the Trip Information screen which shows Consumption of fuel and Cruise speed and distance. If that screen is displayed when you turn off the car, it will be there upon re-start.
Some members have applied a fix to bypass the Caution Screen, which is a help, but it still will not display the Climate or Audio screens when you re-start. You will still have to press buttons. If you never need to use NAV, you will still have to deal with it.
The NAV system and the small trunk are the weak points of the car. :mad:
I got my front end mask in today. The box it came in has Toyota on it. The address is Toyota Parts Dept. Amherst, NY. I haven't put it on yet, but it has Toyota stamped on it and it looks to be the same quality as the one I had for my 98 Avalon. I am going in to the dealership tomorrow to get my oil changed and am going to see if they will install it for me and ask the service manager about it. I don't know why he couldn't get a parts number for it. Anyway, when I get it on, I'll let you know what it looks like.
Mackabee
:shades:
Mackabee
I kept asking the Toyota rep what the design specifications were and she kept saying she didn't know. I said for god sake you designed and built the car and the response was I'm sorry you are having difficulty sir.
I'm certainly beginning to question Toyota as a first class company now.
Mike
congrats!, we both have beautiful cars!
But to each his own, and that's what makes the world go around!
I do love the DYNAMIC laser cruise and Vehicle Stability Control though, two options I wouldn't do without!
judi
2 Questions;
Is this a hard plastic mask?
What is the part number?
thanks
Tom H.