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Also, is there an alarm that lets you know the headlights are on if you leave them on after you turn the car off?
I put the coins in the ashtray, but they rattle!!
Considering the XLS - live in upper midwest, travel 40k/yr, 80% interstate, 70-80mph, want to get 150-200K out of car. Getting old so comfort #1, dependability #2, gas mileage #3, some snow, so fwd #4.
How comfortable is driving - 200-500mi/day?
Real world milage is?
With good maintanance, will it live to 150-200K?
Thanks!
I'm 76 inches tall; my wife is 64 inches tall; we both drive our 2001 XLS with the gauges at max brightness. Neither one of us has ever experienced any windshield gauge reflections. So reflections are not a universal problem with Avalon drivers. Perhaps it only affects drivers who are suggestible. ;-)
Feedback is greatly appreciated!
I've never had a car with so many electronic features (i.e. heated seats, power seats, on-board computer/dash...).
Not sure if the extra $1495 is worth ot or not.
~alpha
Do any of you guys have an idea what interior features will become standard for the XL? Ones I'd most like to see would be the remote keyless entry, auto climate control, AC power outlet, and a mpg tracker that doesn't reset itself each time.
I've read where there's been rebates on the Avalon - do they do that a specific time of the year?
Lastly, I noticed Carsdirect.com has a purchase price of $200 under invoice for the 2002 XL right now. Will the 2003's be at a premium for the first 2-3 months? Do you think a 2003 XL/XLS can be gotten near invoice Oct-Dec of 2003?
The ride is floaty which makes for comfortable cruising on highways. However, we were very surprised by the Avalons immediate response when taking turns. It doesn't feel like a boat, more like a Camry.
The interior room is incredible. We have a 2 years old and he can't touch the back of the front seats anymore. The seats are on the firm side yet comfortable, they should hold up over time. The Avalon is well insulated and road noise is not a problem. Combine the quite interior with the JBL stereo and you have your own private concert hall.
No rattles or dash reflection problems. The leather is just a notch below Lexus, but should stand the test of time. I do recommend getting the wood dash kit if you get the leather with the XL, it completes the look.
As far as price goes, I managed to get our Avalon for a few hundred over invoice in the exact specification I wanted. I dealt directly with the Sales Manager over the internet and this may have contributed to the flawless transaction.
I was considering the Infiniti I30/35, Lexus ES300, Acura TL and the new Camry. I'm glad I bought the Avalon and considering the '02 packages are cheaper than last year, you can't go wrong. Thanks for all the info from previous members.
The car comes equipped with the following options:
LP- Leather Package & CD radio
CF- Carpeted floor mats
N1 - Auto dimming mirror.
Is this a fair price or not. For what it is worth, the Edmund TMV price without the mirror and floormats is $26228.
LJK
The Avalon I purchased had the same specs as yours, plus the wood dash. I would recommend considering the Wood Dash kit, it's pricey at $306 (invoice), but it's real wood and really completes the looks. The plain black plastic dash doesn't do the leather justice in the Avalon IMO.
Does anyone know if Toyota sells it separately now?
"The top five cities in "Car Smarts" in terms of haggling and vehicle knowledge were (in order):
01. Detroit
02. Los Angeles
03. Princeton, New Jersey
04. Chicago
05. Boise, Idaho
Lagging the field in the bottom five spots were:
96. New Orleans
97. Miami
98. Seattle
99. Washington, DC
100. Portland, Oregon
The "Car Smarts Index" is determined from an analysis of new-vehicle prices in each city, actual transaction prices, typical discounts, the amount of haggling shoppers perform, depth of vehicle knowledge, and use of the Internet for collecting vehicle information."
Source: CNW Marketing Research
I only experienced the dash glare on the windshield when the low fuel light came on, but other than that I didn't any glare on the windshield. In fact I had comletely forgotten to look for it when the low fuel light did come on and then I noticed it in the windshield. Although in my vehicle I generally NEVER let it got below a 1/4 tank anyway.
BUT... here is my delema... in Canada the dealer won't budge from the price quoted. He looked it up on www.access.toyota.ca and said "There is your price!" and wouldn't budge. Anybody have any advice. It's $43,000 CDN here and I'd like to get him down just a couple thousand.
Any advice!
Thanks,
Kelly
I was researching for my brother-in-law who is considering the XLS. The dealer cost price is $40,577 not including taxes, pdi etc. This # comes from the APA. How good the price you were quoted depends on what the legitimate profit should be. Edmunds and Consumer Reports has some suggestions on this.
Good-luck
just threw 4 new Michelin Pilot XGT H4's on her, and she seems to be very pleased with them.
can't believe i paid under $10K (from a dealer) for what seems to be (knock on wood) such a solid vehicle.
have never bought used before, so here's hoping all goes as well as possible.
Avalon owners, can i reasonably expect 150000 or 200000 miles? thanks.
I hear that some import cars will not discount as much as US made cars. I've been in sales for many years & have been fortunate enough to make good deals on my previous purchases. I always work with the dealer from their ACTUAL cost. I can usually buy at no more than $400.00 over dealer cost. That means getting into their hold back. Has anyone made this kind of a deal on an Avalon?
Thanks
1998 Avalon XLS,
Power everything, heated leather seats, power moonroof, AM/FM CD Tape, and traction control. One owner according to CarFax 27,000 miles. Car looks good except for scratches on one door.
Purchase will be subject to an inspection by the local toytoa dealer.
LJK
Didn't know any dealers were in this forum. But since you are, YOU DA MAN. So tell me what is a great deal on an Avalon. I know every deal is different. I know some people will almost pay sticker price. But what are the very best deals you see on an Avalon? Could you give me an idea from say dealer invoice? Don't worry I'm nowhere near Virgina so I wouldn't use the info against you.
Thanks
KingSachmo
Below is what I found .
Carmax had a Black car with Ivory cloth seats , add'l options were Premium wheels,night/comp mirror,carpet mats,wood grain dash, list was $28,850 going out the door for $24,795.
Before my wife and I went up to Wisconsin , we test drove a Pearl red one in Illinois. Car had all above except wood grain dash. I showed the Illinois dealer the Carmax print out, Dealer came back to me (after checking out if deal was legit with options) with an out the door price of $25,290. They even had a better financing option of 6% through Toyota.
We bought the car from the Illinois dealer , because my wife did not want to drive 200 + miles round trip. We saved the $500 on this car with financing, total savings of $2M !
I had more ammunition with the Consumer Reports car pricing report , cost of $12 was well worth it. The report shows what dealer hold back is too , with all incentives if any. If you can get a deal close to this one , go for it !!!
... Irv Miller, an executive with TMS ... said Toyota will go ahead with the third brand but the official announcement is being pushed back into the spring because it has to address several issues ... a name for the new brand, ... discuss the final plans with dealers. Miller also said the new brand won't take over any existing products. It will have its own portfolio, which should appeal to buyers of all ages, he said.
I noticed last night on the freeway that it's pretty loud cruising at 65mph with the moonroof open.
He said the rears were ok....
Yes, it's mostly highway mileage, but still, what a car! Enjoy yours. This one has been a great one.
Search for "Costfinder"
I got more than 10% off
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I got one quote of $30,344, but that is several hundred dollars over the TMV and close to $1,000 over invoice.
Tankfrank
I hope this helps.