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Also... If you drive about 53 to 57 mph average you should get the highest possible mileage figures for any car, that's how they are built. Load factor (weight) means very little in places like south GA, FL, the plains areas or the desert southwest. Only when the little hills become steep or you hit the real mountains does vehicle weight seriously effect gas mileage. Keep us informed...
http://www.carid.com/2011-toyota-avalon-grill/eg-classics-grille-92384.html
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For example. I saw a beautiful Lexus the other day. Nice car, late year model. Then I notice the wheels on the car, it looked like bicycle wheels. NOW, I KNOW this will lower the value of that Lexus. Plus not to mention what those wheels does to the ride of that car. He's has to feel every bump in the road because there is no tires, all rims.
If the owner likes it then I guess that's all that matters. The grill, looks ok but I don't think it's for me. Does that make since? I do LOVE the Pearl White. Beautiful color, great choice!
I have to ask, what you do for a living that makes your hands so valuable NOT to install such an object like this. Do you mind me asking?
I've not reset my MPG since I purchased the car and I left home with it showing 27.5 and when I arrived at my destination it showed 27.7. That was with four adults and luggage. I put around 400-500 miles driving around Branson MO and the surrounding countryside which is very hilly. When I departed for home the odometer again showed 27.5 and it showed 27.5 when I made it home.
Got something from Toyota asking me to complete a survey which was quite long. They wanted to know any problems I've encountered and how serious they were. I really haven't had any problems but there is some areas I don't like and would like to see them changed. I tried to work that into the survey.
With a few exceptions I'm a very happy camper.
2 Adults, and tons of luggage. 2 weeks on the road, and cloths for 2 weeks.
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I think the Gatlin Brothers will be there and they put on a great show.
Let us know how your car performs.
PS: If your looking for a day trip that will show you the best of the ozarks let me know and I'll give you the directions along with places to get some awful good food.
Now that's what I call a trip. I wish my wife would go on a trip like that.
As for the MPG guage. I reset mine every fill up. Log everything into a book and keep the receipt. This really adds for your resale value. People love records. Naturally I keep all other records too. I even log when I clean the car.
I also received the survey from Toyota. One thing I wish I had mentioned is that the 2011 Avalon doesn't have any sensor's to show another car in the blind sides. Other cars like the Buick have this feature. Plus if it's raining, the back up camera is hard to see out of. VW has a flip up camera. I think this is an excellent idea.
2012 Avalon Peak------------> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou2I2YsvI68
Stay safe on your trips everyone.
Here is a video that shows you how to adjust your rearview mirrors that will completely eliminate your blind spot. At my age it took some getting used too but it really works and now I would never go back to the way I used to adjust them. This is also taught by the senior driving course.
http://youtu.be/KwzUE6PHk4U
I don't think our cars adjust the mirrors when it's automatically adjust our seats. Does it? Toyota should ad this.
I have to agree with you on the video. I didn't see any difference in the 2011 and the 2012. ONLY the steering wheel. The buttons are different. They HAVE to change something. I didn't see a review on the Avalon. It was very good. Here it is for all interested
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7i8FwVba3A&feature=related
Another review site said the Avalon got 0-60 in 6.2 seconds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbuomVNEctU&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list- =PLDF5B5103B3FC8A32
My wife went with my mom the other day. My mom (Bless her heart) didn't know how to adjust her side mirror. She has a small car, Sentra, LTD. It's a nice car and very quick. I couldn't believe Mom was driving around that small town of her's ONLY using the rear view mirror. The two side mirrors where pointing up.
You take care Gramz! How many miles you have on your car now? 25,000?
If's very hard to leave them in this position but if you do and get into a lot of traffic with lanes on both side of you I think you'll really like the vision you have. I never consider changing mine back now. The first time in in 45 years of driving that I don't have to turn my head to check traffic and I feel confortable not doing it.
Yes, when you open the doors with your fob the side mirrors adjust.
Now I am curious as to why this situation exists. Certainly Toyota would be aware of it and is OK with it. For what reason? Is it just a little extra cushion in the customer's favor (1,800 miles on the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty) to avoid being called miserly, if they get challenged on a warranty claim denial?
Recently I adjusted the steering wheel back in. I haven't driven much since I did this but I think it's gone. I do not believe MY problem is with the front end but in the steering column.
My movement in the steering wheel was very slight. Not enough for my wife to notice. I'm the primary driver and maybe that's why. There is NO clucking noise, only a very slight movement.
I will keep you updated, since I did adjust the steering wheel to much further in. Hope this helps.
Whether I am in the office, at home or in the Avy I am on the laptop 70 to 75% % of the time. After 23 years of reporting to Clients on marketing their assets if I couldn't use my fingers now...I would have to retrench and get some voice activated software to type on the tablet. Back in the day it was Kodachrome, 1 day PhotoMat, Fedex and then fax machines came around...but that went the way of the internet and email over the past decade.
I can say I have had more compliments about the roominess of the back passenger area in this 2011 model and how comfortable the reclining back seats are than I could imagine. Which is good because it takes a little time writing the offers up with all that bank paperwork.
I never thought her work would fire her because of this. She's a Chemist not a brick layer. We are in litigation over this. We have been for a few years now.
Recently I adjusted the steering wheel back in. I haven't driven much since I did this but I think it's gone. I do not believe MY problem is with the front end but in the steering column.
I have MUCH less movement after adjusting my steering wheel down closer to the dash. At times I still feel some slight movement. I am convinced that this movement is from my steering column and NOT my front end. I hope this helps. Next oil change I'll have them look at it. I'll keep you posted.
Have not had a low air light come on in my 2011 Avalon in 16 months of Michigan driving.
Remotes SUCK, though.
I REMOVED MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADREST AND PUT IT ON BACKWARD because it pushed my head forward so that I couldn't just sit back and relax. I haven't read any mention of those damn headrests!
Bridgestone BLIZZAK WS-70 215/55R17 94T. $130 each at Belle Tire Dec. 2010.
I have to go home a different way, if we get more the 6" of snow.
I'll agree that they are quiet and comfortable, which is what I THOUGHT I wanted in a tire (I put on 35,000+ miles a year and want quiet and comfortable).
Here in Maine 6", 8" 10" or more snow storms are pretty common, so I'll be doing some research on a better snow tire for me.
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For me, I like the 2011 LTD. I'm not one of these guys who has to have the latest and greatest. When I bought mine Avalon, I knew the car would last many years. As of today I have 12,800 miles on it. The 2011 is truly a remarkable machine. I have no complaints.
I'm hoping my last forever as they are the quietest wipers I've ever had. Even it they only make one pass they are extremely quiet.
Makes a guy wonder?
FINALLY! A reasonable customer who understands the reality of building a car. My compliments on your intelligence and comprehension of the complexities of modern manufacturing.
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- The Nav systems made this trip a delight.
- The tires were nosier then I'd like them to be
- The wipers were very squeaky
- The MPG was fine (we had a lot of stuff in the car / trunk)
- The radio didn't seem to go up in volume as the car went faster or got loader inside
- The seats were ok, not great, but ok
On the Nav system, yes it would be nice to add or edit while driving without using voice commands, but being able to use voice commands was just fine. When it went to the split screen while highway driving, so VERY nice.
It wasn't perfect, and on 2 occasions, told us to take the next right (which would have put us into the farmers field). But once it realized we didn't turn, it got us back on track just fine.
The tire noise was a real big deal for both of us, a real big deal, and a real big pain in the butt. It caused us to stop a bit more often so we could get some piece and quiet.
The tires are Bridgestone Trunazs.
MPG bounced around, but so did the terrain and our speed.
I'd like quieter glass also. When it rained hard, the windshield was very noisy and unless we had the radio on 25 + for volume, we couldn't hear it, and we aren't that old or hard of hearing (yet:))
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RADIO: You do know that you need to set the speed-controlled volume to a level of increase you desire, don't you? If not, you do.
Lease Deal:
Deal: $349 per month for 36 months with $2,699 due at signing (New England)
Deal: $309 per month for 36 months with $2,999 due at signing (New York)
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/best-car-deals/Toyota-Deals/
Part number, for anyone who is interested, is 86271-GEN06-11. Cost was $169 (supposedly Toyota List...and I had a $100 credit at the dealer, so it worked out nice for me!...I'm sure it might be cheaper if one were to look; however, who knows.) which, I believe, is less than previous Toyota NAV update DVDs....
I have the same issue. Tech supervisor at the dealership said it was the adjustment system, not the steering linkage itself. I played around with my adjustments and it seemed to get better; however, if you are looking for it, it is there. The wife doesn't notice it at all...and I've learned to ignore it.
Now, if Toyota would replace the steering wheel adjustment system to one like in the Lexus......where it is all power.....that would probably eliminate the issue completely.
Been off the forum for a while and started laughing at myself when I tried to find the original post you were replying to, finally realizing that you, indeed, were replying to yourself!
I'm glad the mod left it! Thanks for the smile and reminder that there are other humans on this forum like me!
Now, if you'd have disagreed with yourself.....
The packaging had a date on it of Oct 3, 2011.
HTH