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2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Toyota Sienna LE 2009
Subaru Forester S 2002
3 kids, and all are getting bigger
Tight garage
I would like to replace the Forester.
I am having issues with getting the kids to fit in the back of the Forester, or, if I need to pick up my oldest from high school and her friends. A new car has to solve that problem, or its pointless.
Another way to put it, if the minivan was broken, we could still take a trip from Chicago to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and not have kids complaining they are uncomfortable. Not to Colorado, but a day trip length. Or say kids to college.
I would like to replace the garage, but it looks like it isn't going to happen. I also question that even if I do replace it, I still would have a problem with larger vehicles, because I have to make a sharp S turn to get in.
I like many cars, for instance, Subaru Outback, Highlander, 4Runner, Camry, RAV4, Venza, Honda Pilot, and now, the Avalon. But some of them are too big. I am now willing to give up AWD.
I like the heated seats (like my Sub), full size spare (like the Sub), heated mirrors (like the Sub), large back seat with a comfortable middle seat. Other things too, folding mirrors, hands free, heater vent towards the back seat. Much to like, not many objections.
Reviews of the Avalon say they are pricey, so I have to ask, if I am willing to purchase an Avalon, are there other cars in that price range, for instance some of the Nissan or Infiniti cars, that might be suitable. Honda Accord? Any opinions?
BTW, I live near Pittsburgh and have never had a problem in the winter with the Avy, which has about 96,000 miles on it. The redsigned Avy, which is due out in within a year, will be on my short list when I trade in my current AVY.
I've also test driven a Venza. It reminds me of an Avy SUV. But I did not think it was worth thousands more than the OB, which I think the Avy is.
Closer to the steering wheel on the turn signal lever is a control where you can turn SOMETHING? on and turn SOMETHING? off. I can't determine what this something is. I've looked in the manual with no luck. Can someone explain this?
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Something I've never used.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
I love my Avalon but I'm thinking about selling it. Nothing wrong with the car or any complaints. It's just we're not driving that much and I really only bought it to drive back and forth to Birmingham AL for my wife's treatments.
Any takers on my 2011 Avalon LTD, I'm asking 32, comes with factory warranty plus an 8 yr. 100,000 mile extended warranty, I have 15 thousand miles on the car. It's the limited edition and of course there is savings of no sales tax for all buyers. All records including EVERY fill up. Car has no dents, nothing wrong, garage kept. Perfect, not as much as a door dent, with tinted windows and a nice pin strip. Silver! The price might sound high but it's really a new car.
Any takers on my 2011 Avalon LTD, I'm asking 32, comes with factory warranty plus an 8 yr. 100,000 mile extended warranty which is transferable to anyone. I have 15 thousand miles on the car. It's the limited edition and of course there is savings of no sales tax for all buyers. All records including EVERY fill up. Car has no dents, nothing wrong, garage kept. Perfect, not as much as a door dent, with tinted windows and a nice pin strip. Silver! The price might sound high but it's really a new car.
Tools needed, 1 phillips screw driver. Here is procedure:
1. Take everything out of glove box(reason the filter is behind).
2. Take the 1 screw out of the "piston rod holder", on right side.
3. Glovebox has 2 tabs, 1 on left and 1 on right. Push these, toward center of glove box.....can do these, 1 at a time.
4. Front of Glove box, will drop down....allowing access to the "cabin filter housing".
5. Has tab on either side.....push/pull out......cover is now loose.
6. Filter is right there.....pull it out.
7. If you have Toyato do it......filter is $25.00 plus labor to put in...
8. Filter Price in stores is from $10.00 to $14.00.....my labor is cheap.
9. Put new filter in .... mine had alot of stuff in it.....I tapped it on the cement but will replace, when I have a new filter.
Total time......Less than 10 minutes......
PS.....I like my Ltd., have 2 parties that want to buy it.......I'm waiting for 2013 before I make a move.
Total time to do this.....less than 10 minutes
2. No dollar amount talked about but it would be whatever the high book is at the time. Just makes it nice that others want a nice "used" car, and can't/won't spend the $$$$$$$$$ to buy brand new.
I like new, can afford new, pay cash for new......so sure not going to "take a bath" by trading the car in, with a dealer.
Eric
Posted on: February 7, 2012 6:42 pm
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I work for Toyota. Here is what I have to say about the new Avalon.
Has a Jaguar XJ like side view with the current Avalon tail lights
The one I saw was white
Had a walnut interior
Biggest change in any toyota in many, many years
Front looks like the current Lexus LS; almost identical
IT IS HUGE
It officially gets rid of the “granny car”
Apparently the EPA is 25/35
There WILL be a hybrid version. (Mystery large Toyota hybrid)
It will be shown at the NY auto show
Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/we-hear-toyota-planning-gas-sipping-avalon-19-new-mode- ls-for-2012-166917.html#ixzz1oZ5DJKbD
Did they fix this and/or change the front seat design for 2013? Other wise love the car, but am looking to get rid of it due to discomfort....
My seats are very comfortable, I've had no issues with my 2011 Avalon. I'm waiting to see the 2013, and then will decide whether to by the new one. If the EPA figures Eric posted are true, I might take the leap.
My Unlimited Avalon, just turned 25,000.....last free oil change. I have the cool/heated seats...have zero (0) complaints......I'm 6'3" and 250+ and they work and feel great.....
They could have left cushion out of your seat. Maybe there is something else wrong. I know if my seats bothers me, then I would have it fixed. I would check out other Avalon's to make sure it's JUST your seat. With my back, I have a hard time sitting in a lot of seats. The Avalon is not one of them. Hope this helps.
I am looking forward to seeing the 2013 Avalon. I'm especially anixous to see the specs on the 2013, like the gas mileage. I'm not sure I would give up power for gas milage though however I might. The 2011 Avalon has PLENTY of power. I think we can all agree on that. If anyone gets solid proof of specs on the 2013, please post them first thing.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
5' 10" 165 lbs and a bad back.
My trips average 500+ miles per trip with many being 5-7 days and 3,000+ miles for the 5-7 days.
Avalon 2011 LTD with headed and cooled seats. Now I will say, it's not fair to judge these seats to some degree, when I've had 3 Buick Park Avenues, with MUCH large and MUCH softer seats.
I WILL take the 2013 Avalon for a LONG test drive when I do, and I WILL if at all possible, RENT the car I'll purchase next and use it for a few days. It should be the best $200.00 +- Ill ever spend before purchasing my next car (If they rent the car I'm interested in at the time).
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
The numbers on my paperwork are:
85211-ac010
85221-ac010
85212-ac011
85222-ac012
I don't believe these are the same as others have noted?
Skip
On our recent trip my Avalon got almost 29.2 MPG by my figures and 32.1 by the computer figures. I still believe the computer to be off by 2 mpg. The car perform excellent. My driving habits are not as good as my wife's and I got 25.4 when I drove. 27.1 with the car's computers. I'm still impressed by the power of the 36 hundred pound car.
They did it under warranty, with no grief at all. They said they hadn't heard of any recall or notice on the problem but wanted to do whatever they needed to, to make and keep me happy.
The car is 11 months old, with 24,000 miles on it.
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Damn it, these are even worst!!!
I'll be going back to the dealership to complain and see what can be done.
- Did they change them, or only say they did? (I'll be marking these so I'll know)
- Not only do they squeak, but they also kind 'of pound on each swipe, at the beginning and on the return swipe.
You DON'T notice it when the wipers are on intermittent only when they are on full time.
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I know it don't seem minor but my car was at the dealership about 30 mintues and came out fixed. NO CHARGE either. Hope this helps,
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/27/next-toyota-avalon-spied-wearing-its-sleek-ne- w-shape/
SEE SPY SHOTS
We got our first glimpse at what the 2013 Toyota Avalon may look like thanks to a an artists rendering that appears to take some creative license. The teaser really only shows us that Toyota wasn't kidding when it said it was taking the Avalon upscale, with a dramatic, sloping roof line that conjures thoughts of the Audi A7.
The Avalon is only days from its world premiere on the big stage at the 2012 New York Auto Show, but we have some spy shots that tell us even more. The photos show us what we already knew; that the artist rendering isn't exactly representative of reality. But the pics also show that the sleek roof line and vastly reworked proportions are very real.
The Avalon prototype has enough protective cladding to give the Storm Chasers tank a run for its money, but we do see what looks like a very different front fascia, LED taillights and a pair of impressive chrome-tipped exhaust outlets. From the rear, we get a better sense of how the sedan will look, and it appears there may be some tape covering up the lines that would tell us if these prototypes are in fact hatchbacks.
Spy photos were also taken of the reworked interior, but the insides were also covered up beyond recognition. We are able to see an attractive leather steering wheel and completely reworked redundant controls. We can also see expensive-looking french stitching above the gauge cluster, as well as upscale gauges themselves.
Open the link and Click on the gallery to view the high-resolution spy photos of two different prototypes. Stay tuned to Autoblog for the official reveal pics of the 2013 Toyota Avalon
I just stopped by the local Toyota dealer, and he took a 2009 LS 460 AWD in trade with 67,000 miles on it:)
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I would explain this problem has been LOGGED into Toyota data banks. This is a knowned problem, especially were it rains a lot.