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#14702 of 14711 Bad Oil Leak Day for 06 Touring by sbman Apr 28, 2009 (6:32 pm)
As I walked the driveway this morning, I noticed a trail of oil up the driveway and right into the garage. When I looked at the floor under my 2006 Touring, I saw about a quart of oil on the floor. Had to tow it in and the dealer replaced the oil pipe sub assembly and gaskets under warranty.   With only 35k miles, I guess I joined the others who have posted issues with major oil leaks with Avalons. Even found a video on You-Tube showing the problem. Amazing that the oil light never came on, even this AM when I had to move the car for the tow truck.
#14703 of 14711 trading up 2001 to 2007 Avalon advice by bteye May 03, 2009 (9:00 am)
Hi everyone! first time to this forum for me and I would appreciate any advice. My wife wants me to get a newer car to be used for my 2 kids at college. we have a 2001 Avalon with 60K miles on it and it is a wonderful car. she just wants something more reliable for the kids. I am not set on another Avalon but a 2007 with 37K miles is falling into my lap, which should have been well maintained.  my questions are 1. any problems with a 2007 Avalon, major service issues coming up? 2. any idea reasonable price given our economy, is it better just go and buy a new one? 3. only option I really want is NAV, but impression from this forum is that Avalon NAV is not that good and maybe should just get a portable plug in. All my new cars have Nav (honda and acura) and we had terrible incident when someone broke our Sienna windshield and stole our GPS, we had to drive with our window open on Labor Day weekend. Any suggestions which GPS to get? 4. any idea what a 2007 Avalon with 37 K is worth, range in prices, don't even know what it has except it has sunroof, multi cd, cruise, but no NAV; dark gray/light gray interior, trade in and car max, not interested in private sales; I've been burned before! 5. any idea what my 2001 silver Avalon with 60K is worth, trade in or car max   thanks so much for your help!!!! Replies to this message: sbman (May 03, 2009 12:00 pm) jlsexton (May 03, 2009 12:39 pm) fin (May 03, 2009 1:02 pm) tjc78 (May 04, 2009 4:28 am)
#14704 of 14711 Re: trading up 2001 to 2007 Avalon advice [bteye] by sbman May 03, 2009 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: bteye (May 03, 2009 9:00 am) I have a 06. Potential problems with steering wheel noise- (minor fix with lubrication by dealer) and replacing oil line (larger cost).   I would use the Edmunds and NADA prices as guides and then look at what local vehicles are selling for on Vehix and Autotrader.   Good luck!
#14705 of 14711 Re: trading up 2001 to 2007 Avalon advice [bteye] by jlsexton May 03, 2009 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: bteye (May 03, 2009 9:00 am) 60,000 on a 2001, if you have taken care of it you should get 150,000 or more so why is it not reliable ?   I have a late model 06 (built in July), I've had none of the problems on the forum but have had a couple of quirks with the keyless starting syetem, as in not starting, acting like it was started, dash lit, headlights on in garage. So far a couple of re-starts, shut it off, it immediately re-started, this happened twice when the engine was hot. Me, I'd keep the 01, I like Toyota, my Camry was great, this has as stated some quirks, I will look at an all wheel drive Acura TL in 2010. As far as GPS if you actually need one, get a Garmin, Consumers rates it best. Until Toyota has a decent one I would go after market. Great car my Avalon, rides great gets really good mileage on Mobil, bad on Sunoco, so I put up with the quirks.
#14706 of 14711 Re: trading up 2001 to 2007 Avalon advice [bteye] by fin May 03, 2009 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: bteye (May 03, 2009 9:00 am) My '07 Limited w/Nav has been perfect to 38k miles. This is my third Avalon, owned one of each generation, all fine cars. I would agree with both posts #704 and #705 above. You should have a good car now but if the '07 is priced right for what is offered, OK, go for it. You don't need the factory Nav, it is not that good compared to the competition. Hope this helps....
#14708 of 14711 Re: trading up 2001 to 2007 Avalon advice [bteye] by tjc78 May 04, 2009 (4:28 am)
Replying to: bteye (May 03, 2009 9:00 am) I'll chime in here too... I have an '06 XLS. Car has had two problems in 36K, one was the steering column clicking, and a failed O2 sensor. Other than that it has been a great ride. Overall MPG for me was around 21-22 but that is all city or gridlock highway. 30MPG is more than doable at 65. Expect 28 or so at 75-80. I also have owned an '03 and can tell you the '06 is superior in just about everyway. My '06 is just about ready to come off lease and if it wasn't for the Hyundai Genesis I would be leasing another Avalon.   As for pricing on the '07 you are looking at, like others said, check all the online guides (KBB, Edmunds, etc) and make an offer based on that. Of course with the economy the way it is you can probably go for the low end when making an offer.
#14709 of 14711 Which best Tire for Avalon 06 limited by nidal Jun 26, 2009 (1:10 pm)
It is time to change my Toyo tires on my Avalon 06 Limited. I have 3 choices Bridgestgone, Yokohama & Dunlop in addition to Toyo. Any one can advice which to choose from experience . the highest price is Bridgeston and the lowesr is Dunlop. Thanks Replies to this message: fin (Jun 26, 2009 1:47 pm) jlsexton (Jun 27, 2009 12:58 pm)
#14710 of 14711 Re: Which best Tire for Avalon 06 limited [nidal] by fin Jun 26, 2009 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: nidal (Jun 26, 2009 1:10 pm) A one set limited experience with Dunlop was not good. Toyo is a great tire for performance but the ride is firmer than most and you get a little more road noise, we have used them on both an Avalon and v6 Accord. No experience with the other two brands. My '07 Limited actually has N filled Nexen tires on it, great ride and performance at half the price of Michelins, the tire guy recommended them. Also, my driving is in GA/FL, there is little snow or ice so if that type of weather is a factor it might affect your decision.   Others will probably reply about the Bridgestone and Yoko brands... Good luck.
#14711 of 14711 Re: Which best Tire for Avalon 06 limited [nidal] by jlsexton Jun 27, 2009 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: nidal (Jun 26, 2009 1:10 pm) And I would have to disagree about the Dunlops. I live in NY, had 2 sets on my Camry (previous car) got good mileage 54,000, & good traction in bad weather.   Rotated then every 10,000 miles. Buy a AAA rated tire, my Avalon limited has Michelin, quiet, good in bad weather, only 13,000 on them so far, can't comment on mileage.

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