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Re: Need Advice [tjc78]
by jlsexton
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Nov 20, 2009 (1:42 pm)
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Replying to: tjc78 (Nov 20, 2009 1:31 pm)
They call it a limited service campaign, no TSB number. My understanding is the Taurus is available in AWD, it is not cheap, I hoping they will still honor my Xplan, as in family & friends. Bought my wife's Mazda 3 that way at $500 below invoice, will keep my fingers crossed. Still have about 200 miles before the oil change, don't do a lot of driving as I'm retired, not like the 600 a week I used to do going to Manhattan.
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Re: Need Advice [jlsexton]
by tjc78
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Nov 20, 2009 (2:59 pm)
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Replying to: jlsexton (Nov 20, 2009 1:42 pm)
it is not cheap, I hoping they will still honor my Xplan, as in family & friends
In another forum here on Edmunds (stories from the sales frontlines) I read that the dealers were not taking Xplan on SHOs. I am sure that will change once the model has been out for a while.
Here is a link to the post on SFTSF
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VVTi
by spyder03
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Nov 21, 2009 (4:39 am)
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Had this recall done on my 2006 Avalon. Hose looks a little thicker than original. Still made out of a rubber material. Hopefully this solves the problem. Time will tell.
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Re: VVTi [spyder03]
by tjc78
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Nov 21, 2009 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: spyder03 (Nov 21, 2009 4:39 am)
So.. it looks as if Toyota is stepping up to the plate fixing the line that is causing quite a stir on the forums. Good PR move IMO. Now, anyone that paid for the replacement should seek some reimbursement.
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Re: VVTi [spyder03]
by popsavalon
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Nov 21, 2009 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: spyder03 (Nov 21, 2009 4:39 am)
Since the Lexus has always had the all metal line, and now Avalons past mid 2008 have the metal line (don't know the status of Camrys), it would be interesting to hear Toyota's explanation for why they are doing the recall with another rubber line.
I think it is a cheaper interim fix to get them past the mileage window for possible warranty claims from oil loss/engine damage.
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Re: VVTi [popsavalon]
by jlsexton
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Nov 21, 2009 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: popsavalon (Nov 21, 2009 6:48 am)
now Avalons past mid 2008 have the metal line.
I haven't looked at any newer Avalons, so I ask, is it the same V6 engine in the newer vehicles. If it is, I will request a metal hose replacement, not for myself but for the future owner or owners. In 40 months I only have about 16000 miles, at that rate I might have 21000 or so when I sell it, if I decide to do so next August.
The fact that Lexus has a metal hose and the newer Avalons do also would present a good case should it ever break and destroy one's engine, it is an admittance of a mistake and a stupid one at that. What could the actual cost difference be, $10 ?
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Re: VVTi [jlsexton]
by popsavalon
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Nov 21, 2009 (1:53 pm)
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Replying to: jlsexton (Nov 21, 2009 12:13 pm)
The engine is the same, 2GR-FE V6, but I think you hit the nail on the head. $10 x 1.5 million engines = $15 mil. It's all about the bottom line now. The customer is not number one with Toyota or anyone else these days.
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Re: VVTi [popsavalon]
by jlsexton
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Nov 21, 2009 (2:19 pm)
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Replying to: popsavalon (Nov 21, 2009 1:53 pm)
That probably is their thinking but had they installed it in the first place they would not be shelling out the money to the car stores for the recall, more inane judgement. I will try for the metal replacement armed with some knowledge from this blog, as to the Lexus & newer models having it. they will probably present some stupid argument as to it not fitting, I will counter with the newer model argument. I might have a leg up as I know these people, some from when they were kids, growing up with my son. Actually that's how I purchased my Avalon, I bypassed the sales guys & went to the sales manager, told him what I wanted to pay, he stated that would be his mothers price, I countered with, call me Mom.
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Love my 05 Avy
by jeffm5
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Nov 25, 2009 (4:12 pm)
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Count me among those who bought the 05 new and are well satisfied. 73,000 trouble free miles. Best car I've ever owned.
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Re: Love my 05 Avy [jeffm5]
by pcc49
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Nov 25, 2009 (4:53 pm)
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Replying to: jeffm5 (Nov 25, 2009 4:12 pm)
I have 85,000 on my 2006 Avalon limited. Two weeks ago, the hose "finally" broke. I took it to the dealer and of course they replaced the hose free. Prior to this incident, the car has been performing beautifully and I have no problem with it.
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