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Re: Toyota discontinuing Avalon [tex44]
by captain2
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Feb 12, 2007 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: tex44 (Feb 12, 2007 3:14 am)
I guess my question would be replace it with what? The Avalon an established name that sells well and certainly contributes to Toyota's bottom line. From the FWIW dept., my early 05 now has 44k on it, runs wonderfully, and I would buy another one in a NY minute - despite the protestions of some of the posters here.
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Re: Toyota discontinuing Avalon [captain2]
by nimimi
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Feb 12, 2007 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: captain2 (Feb 12, 2007 8:52 am)
. . . and I can say the same about my '06.
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Re: Toyota discontinuing Avalon [tex44]
by tjc78
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Feb 12, 2007 (9:22 am)
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Replying to: tex44 (Feb 12, 2007 3:14 am)
Would make no sense to drop the Av. It's a money maker that now shares many of its parts with other vehicles in the lineup. My '06 has been perfect in the 11 months I have had it, and although not as quiet as my '03, its better in every other way.
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Re: Toyota discontinuing Avalon [9119911]
by gws
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Feb 12, 2007 (9:41 am)
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Replying to: 9119911 (Feb 12, 2007 8:42 am)
I own a 2005 Avalon XLS that is going to a family member. I have bought a 2007 XLS to replace it. In my experience, the Avalon is unrivalled at anywhere near the same price.
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Re: Toyota discontinuing Avalon [gws]
by wwest
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Feb 12, 2007 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: gws (Feb 12, 2007 9:41 am)
If it were to actually happen I would expect to see a Toyota version of the RWD or AWD GS300. That would be a GOOD choice.
An Avalon chasis and body style with a GS300 drivetrain.
Consolidation of cost/effort.
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Re: Toyota discontinuing Avalon [9119911]
by jlsexton
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Feb 12, 2007 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: 9119911 (Feb 12, 2007 8:42 am)
I keep hearing about tranny hesitation. I've owned cars since I was 14, I've owned a lot of cars, different vehicles and trannies operate differently, so what do all of the people who are complaining compare their Avalon trannies to and what is the problem. My 06 Limited is not the same as my 99 Camry, BUT they are completely different vehicles and trannies. In my opinion the Avalon is BETTER than the Beemer and C & E class Benz, not as luxurious as the Benz but as comfortable as both and way bigger than the Beemer 3 series, just my opinion and no it is not perfect and their color choices and interior matches suck but in life one must compromise.
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Re: Toyota discontinuing Avalon [wwest]
by captain2
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Feb 12, 2007 (12:40 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Feb 12, 2007 10:48 am)
the GS is, of course, much too small. If they stretched things a little then point taken, a Toyota LS350 would be an easy sell given that the new LSs are getting over $70k, a situation that would likely hit Lexus square in the pocketbook.
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Re: Toyota discontinuing Avalon [captain2]
by tjc78
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Feb 12, 2007 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: captain2 (Feb 12, 2007 12:40 pm)
Yes, but we can dream about a RWD Avalon. Can't we?
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Re: Toyota discontinuing Avalon [jlsexton]
by bobwiley
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Feb 12, 2007 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: jlsexton (Feb 12, 2007 11:57 am)
jlsexton: I also have an 06 Limited. I have also experienced the the "quirky" tranny syndrome. It DOES happen--so--I've just accepted that fact and now when approaching a Yield or Stop sign, i slide over the gear shift and manually shift to 1st. Then, once I take-off--and since i started this procedure I've never had any hesitation/lurching from the tranny. Once going, I slide the gear shift back to the auto position. I've been driving almost 50 years and I know when a tranny ain't working right and the Avy tranny ain't working like any other automatic. My previous 2000 F-150, wife's current 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd and our 2001 Vette don't require their automatic transmission to be "manually" shifted in order to prevent hesitation/lurching. I ask that you try this: Find a Yield sign in your area where you can approach the Yield sign, gently apply the brakes, leaving the tranny in "D" and then hoping the coast is clear, press the accelerator as you would normally to proceed on. This also assumes you'll use your right foot for both braking and accelerating. I can "guarantee" you if I went out right now and did the porcedure--my RPM's would shoot up to over 3,000 and then the car would lurch forward. Love the Avalon--but--a car with an MSRP nearing $40K should have an automatic that's automatic! Too many people have complained for it not to be an inherent problem. if you don't have the "quirky" tranny--I'm happy for ya!! I just hope it never raises it's ugly head at the most inoportune time--for safety's sake!
Bob
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Re: Toyota discontinuing Avalon [bobwiley]
by limiteddriver
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Feb 12, 2007 (1:59 pm)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Feb 12, 2007 1:44 pm)
The problem is with your transmission or the way you put your foot on the accelerator NOT with every Avalon. Mine doesn't do it and I've tried every suggestion on this forum to make it hesitate and it doesn't. Sorry you're having a problem.
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