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#1261 of 1474 Re: Limited Prices in Southeastern Pennsylvania [lonnie4] by tjc78 May 20, 2007 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: lonnie4 (May 20, 2007 1:51 pm) There is some sort of forum for "real world trade in values" or something on those lines. However, in my opinion, it is going to be very difficult for you to get out of this vehicle. Wholesale value (what a dealer would give you) is probably around 11 - 12K with that mileage. You may get 14 - 15K if you sold it yourself, but that would still leave you "upside down" I am sure you can find a dealer willing to take it in trade and roll the difference into your other car payment, but, how much can you save? Even if you bought a 10K vehicle by the time you add 3 or 4K back in your going to be 370 - 400 a month anyway. You could always refinance this car for 5 years to lower your payment, however you'll still be paying for until its 10 years old with a lot of miles. Replies to this message: lonnie4 (May 21, 2007 12:39 pm)
#1262 of 1474 Re: Limited Prices in Southeastern Pennsylvania [tjc78] by lonnie4 May 21, 2007 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: tjc78 (May 20, 2007 3:36 pm) Thank you so much for replying. I had a day to think this over and realize I am stuck with this car. But I am grateful that it is a nice car to be stuck with. I just don't like the payments. I have learned a valuable lesson here. Have some money up front before buying a car if you want lower car payments. Plain and simple. Plus I bought it with too much mileage. BUt they kept telling me how many miles this car would be good for. We'll see. Before I bought the Avalon I had a Pontiac Bonneville that was the best. I traded it in because it had 100,000 miles on it. I should have held on to it for a year while saving money up. Oh well, whats done is done. Thanks.
#1263 of 1474 2007 Avalon Limited Price paid by swaroopdk Jun 13, 2007 (2:15 pm)
Hi, Got an offer for $36,300 OTD on 2007 Avalon with Laser Cruise and Navigation. Everything except the bluetooth(which i am told will be $700 extra) What do you feel about the price...This in CA... so includes about 10% in taxes Thanks- Dan Replies to this message: tpalmer1 (Jun 13, 2007 2:44 pm) swaroopdk (Jun 14, 2007 10:42 am) tpalmer1 (Jun 15, 2007 8:08 am)
#1264 of 1474 Re: 2007 Avalon Limited Price paid [swaroopdk] by tpalmer1 Jun 13, 2007 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: swaroopdk (Jun 13, 2007 2:15 pm) About this time last year, I purchased an identically-equipped Avalon Limited for $34,300 plus tax. So it sounds like you are buying at invoice or below after you figure in the taxes. It looks like a great deal. The MSRP is probably well over $38,000. Replies to this message: swaroopdk (Jun 14, 2007 10:42 am) tpalmer1 (Jun 15, 2007 8:08 am)
#1265 of 1474 Re: 2007 Avalon Limited Price paid [tpalmer1] by swaroopdk Jun 14, 2007 (10:42 am)
Replying to: tpalmer1 (Jun 13, 2007 2:44 pm) Thanks for your input palmer. Really appreciate it. How many miles have you put on your car and any problems?   Thanks-Swaroop Replies to this message: tpalmer1 (Jun 15, 2007 8:08 am)
#1266 of 1474 2007 Avalon Limited Price Paid by avalon2nd Jun 14, 2007 (5:56 pm)
Just priced up my 2007 Avalon Limited last Friday. Have about 600 miles on her and so far everything is good. Just went to Best Buy and had the cable installed for my nano and really enjoying the JBL with my music! Cost me just $155.00 for cable and installation. The dealer wimped out and would not install it.   Negotiated a good deal at 34K OTTD with laser control and VSC had molding applied to the doors. Bought her at Koons of Annapolis. Pretty much hassel free. Taking her on road trip through the Midwest so I'll update after we return Replies to this message: swaroopdk (Jun 14, 2007 8:37 pm) avalon2nd (Jul 23, 2007 5:27 pm)
#1267 of 1474 Re: 2007 Avalon Limited Price Paid [avalon2nd] by swaroopdk Jun 14, 2007 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: avalon2nd (Jun 14, 2007 5:56 pm) CONGRATULATIONS!!!   Does your have the Navigation too? And how much is the taxes up in your place.   Thanks
#1268 of 1474 Re: 2007 Avalon Limited Price paid [swaroopdk] by tpalmer1 Jun 15, 2007 (8:08 am)
Replying to: swaroopdk (Jun 14, 2007 10:42 am) Swaroop,   I've put over 23,000 miles so far. No complaints at all. I've figured out the navigation system, laser cruise, etc. The navigation system is fine, but I'd make some improvements to the system. The car rides great, gets 22 mpg around town and 29 on the highway (I measure each time I fill it up). I think it is comparable to any luxury car costing twice as much. It looks nice and rides very well. The laser cruise is an incredible feature that will save your bacon on highway driving. When engaged, the car will actually stop before it allows you to rear-end a car going too slow. It's great for long trips. The air-conditioned and heated seats, rear window shade and spacious back seats are nice touches.   The Limited has all pushbuttons for starting, truck, door locks, etc. I found out the hard way that there is a trunk lock switch in the glove box in an obscure location. Apparently, one of my boys was playing in the car and pressed the switch. I thought the trunk was stuck closed (no keyhole to open it), but learned of the trunk lock switch located in the glovebox after some troubleshooting. So, the only problem I thought I had with the car was really operator/child error. I've gotten so spoiled by the pushbuttons, that I don't like driving my other cars with keys.   I understand the Avalon is marketed towards older folks (I am 41 with two small children), so it did not have a few options that I really wanted, such as a DVD system, Ipod configuration and other such things. I added all of that aftermarket, along with a backup camera integrated into the navigation system, so I have it just like I want. I had a few glitches integrating the Ipod, backup camera and DVD player (in the headrests) to the navigation system screen, but finally got it all worked out. I figure I have the a poor man's Lexus at about 1/2 of the cost of the real thing.   I'm so happy with Toyota that I will probably buy my wife a new Toyota Sienna (minivan) similarly equipped. The Avalon is a great car; Toyota quality, value, and reliability. I have a Ford Expedition and Corvette that I enjoy, but I wish they had the quality and reliability of the Avalon.
#1269 of 1474 New 97 Limited by avalon2nd Jun 15, 2007 (7:25 pm)
My new Avalon does not have the NAV package we have a garmin that we received last Christmas as a gift. Read so much about issues with the nav package figured it wasn't worth the hassle.   This is my second Avalon my first is a '97 that is now our FL car and has close to 100K miles. We will us the 07 as our swing car my wife drive a Honda Accord with over 100K miles. I have owned 2 Q 45s and a J#) no more Nissans. Prefer Toyota and Honda over Nissan.
#1270 of 1474 07-08 by first_lesson Jun 24, 2007 (3:32 am)
Any ideas if it is a good time to buy 07 avalon, or is it better to wait till 08's come out...Will they offer any rebates on 07 models when the 08 models are out?   Thanks!

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