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Noone is saying they can't read the guages.
They are kind of cool but I think the they could be designed a lot better.
There are at least two ways to calculate top speed, both were used, both agreed within about 3 mph or so, you need to make assumptions. Individual cars and conditions may produce slightly different results. This also assumes all factory settings are left alone. "Performance" chips were not considered. Top speed occurs in gear IV in all models, gears V (and VI if you have it) are overdrives.
"Held the throttle down and the motor justs lays down and holds at 135 mph"
I had an 06 Avy and in one of my stupid moments took it close to that for a few seconds and it felt as if it had a lot more to give.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
Can't wait to take delivery and test it out.
I also just took posession of a 2011 Avalon, and have only driven 190 miles so far. The only issues so far relate to the radio. I have not been able to get the radio to acknowledge anything plugged into the USB port (Ipod or flash drive). I have never gotten the radio to show the USB option on the screen. I have discussed with Toyota internet service with no success. Suggest you have the dealer check yours when you take delivery.
If you don't mind me asking...how much boot did you have to pay...I paid $32,800 OTD without a trade in.
Figured the fix wouldn't be out until September.
Hell your 2005 wasn't even broken in:) Someone is going to love that trade-in.
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How can I override the disabling of features that Toyota has imposed?
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
I tried to sell my 2005 on Craigs List and had no takers or even any interest.
When I traded in my 2001 for the 2005 I had only 19000 on the 2001 : )
I was also having trouble getting my ipod touch to work in our new Avalon Ltd. What I found that I had to do was to go into ipod settings and change Bluetooth setting from 'off' to 'on'. Then I was able to play my tunes thru car sound system. Good luck.
Thanks for your post. I have experienced some inaccurate readings too, but not so often that I have done anything about it, other than to make a mental note to ask the dealer when I go in for some regular maintenance. If you hear any more about the availability of a fix, please post it.
I haven't taken delivery yet but will post some observations after I take delivery this weekend and let you know.
The default from the factory is set to do that but the info doesn't seem to be in the instruction manual.
I hope this helps.
On the downside, the compass doesn't seem to work correctly but apparently Toyota is working on a fix.
Love the car, overall.
Any one else here using gas without ethanol?
Some modern engines can run on E-85, that's 85% ethanol. The mileage is terrible compared to gasoline but the fuel is American made, a big plus. Always an interesting subject, alcohol and gasoline.... I use 10% ethanol in my '07 Limited, it runs fine, gets 28+ mpg on the interstate... enjoy your Avalon, love the new body panels !
Three weeks ago, (after a two-month wait) I bought a 2011 Buick Lacrosse CXS with 19" wheels and an incredible list of technology features including: Heads-up display, blind side alert system, back-up camera, Xenon HID, 384-watt 11 speaker DVD sound system, rear sunshade, adaptive suspension system, heated and cooled seats and navigation system integrated with OnStar.
The ride on the Buick with the 17” wheels is similar to the Avalon but with the 18" and 19" wheels road noise in the Buick is quite noticeable. Avalon owners like myself are conflicted. I like the superior handling, especially with the touring (read sport) package but hate the road noise that is transmitted to the cabin on highway stretches. However, for normal suburban and city driving the handling and ride of the Lacrosse is superior to the Avalon.
Although the Buick’s fit and finish is excellent it is not as refined as in the Avalon. The cup holders in Buick look cheap compared to Avalon but the perforated leather seats look and feel the same.
Be forewarned though that there are many blind spots in the Buick Lacrosse. The A and B pillars are too larger which obstructs visibility. Furthermore, the rear window is small and without the back-up camera parking is a challenge.
All in all the Lacrosse is a worthy competitor and a more modern interpretation of what a mid-size luxury sedan should be. The Avalon by comparison looks old and staid and perhaps will lose a lot of sales to the Buick.
When it comes to price, the Lacrosse is still in short supply so dealers are getting near MRSP. I paid $37,661 for the car with an MRSP of $38,250, less a $1,000 Toyota conquest incentive.
I hope this helps.
I travel all over the midwest, which is the middle of ethanol country, and I also travel in the south. I have yet to find a station that doesn't have 87 octane gas. This is what the Avalon calls for and there is not ethanol in it.
You can use ethanol but I've found it bring you mileage down about 2 mpg. I use it in the winter to avoid having to use any heat or something like that.
It is very difficult to find ethanol free gas anywhere, I live in the south and no retailer in town has ethanol free gas in any octane level. I understand there is one pump at the local distributor with pure 87 octane gas, but it is about .25/gal. higher.
Like you, I am convinced that ethanol (10%) will reduce mileage by 2-3 MPG.
http://www.pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=CO
I would guess that about 99% of the retailers in your area have ethanol content, just like the rest of the U.S.
Unleaded Gas - 87 octane
Super Unleaded Gas - 91 octane
10% Ethanol- 89 octane
We have a number of stations that sell E-85 which has 15% ethanol.
Maybe you can answer one of my first questions and tell me what you consider pure gas?
We also have a number of ethanol plants in operation around here that produce ethanol from the corn that we raise.
While traveling in the Texas to Arizona area there was some unleaded gas that was on 85 octane. This is the only place that I've ever ran into it.
The 10% (or greater) ethanol content gas is now playing havoc with the fuel systems of any engine that was not specifically manufactured for protection against moisture laden alcohol. Ethanol also reduces automobile gas mileage by 2-3%
I responded to your original post because I found it hard to believe that dealers are selling "pure gas" in the heart of a corn growing, ethanol manufacturing, section of the U.S. It would be like cutting off the hand that feeds them!
I've ran a hundred or so tanks, in three different cars and a pickup, rotating between unleaded and ethanol. It's been my experience that my mileage loses closer to 8% using ethanol.