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Steering Column TSB by retired7
Oct 10, 2008 (9:10 am)
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Replying to: algee (Sep 09, 2008 3:40 am)

FYI: I recently had the steering column TSB done on my LTD. Clicking noise was just starting and dealer agreed and did TSB. On the way home, I noticed the steering wheel was orientated 10 degrees to the right in order to go straight down the highway. Took it back and they fixed it immediately (they were off one tooth on the steering gear when reassembling)
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Re: What are they thinking???? [wwest] by jlsexton
Oct 10, 2008 (10:08 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Oct 10, 2008 7:19 am)

But enough are beginning to care/know that it's now making a difference in the thinking of automotive manufacturers. Meaning just WHAT ?
 
Lets face it Americans are a great people, just don't ask them who their representatives are or why their voting for whom. So in that vein does anyone really think the average Jane or Joe really knows what RWD or FWD is. Most people don't know where the dipstick is or what it is, never mind the drive train of their vehicle.
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Re: Report on any high mileage issues [mackabee] by jlsexton
Oct 10, 2008 (10:47 am)
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Replying to: mackabee (Aug 10, 2008 4:15 pm)

Posted this, no replies, figured you might have the answers..............
 
Has anyone had luck changing the locking procedure on the doors. I tried to change it to the 12 miles per hour from the place in drive one lockup with no luck.
  
Also, I usually drain one gallon of antifreeze every 2 years and refresh it with new but where the heck does one fill the radiator, is it under the plastic canopy or somewhere else. What I see is a horizontal not vertical protuberance as in, I presume, a filler neck..
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Re: What are they thinking???? [wwest] by captain2
Oct 10, 2008 (11:36 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Oct 10, 2008 7:19 am)

those that do care or know would be those just like nimini that understand that in certain seasons and in certain parts of the country, that same 'average driver' I'm talking about is only going to understand that the FWD car gets him where he wants to go while that 'superior' RWD sedan won't! Travel a snow covered road this winter and note the numbers of cars stuck and/or abandoned on the side of the roads - a disportionate number of 'superior' RWD cars!
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Re: What are they thinking???? [captain2] by jlsexton
Oct 10, 2008 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: captain2 (Oct 10, 2008 11:36 am)

I travelled for years prior to my first FWD through every snowfall the Northeast threw at me. I had cars with positraction and studded snows and went through it all. RWD is most certainly a superior drive system, the weight is more balanced over the vehicle rather than concentrated on the front tires. That said FWD is here to stay, it probably costs less to manufacture but the true driving cars, which I could care less about (high test), like the Beemers still prefer to use it.
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RWD vs FWD in Snow by retired7
Oct 10, 2008 (9:00 pm)
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Replying to: captain2 (Oct 10, 2008 11:36 am)

Something to be said for having the engine weight over the drive wheel for max traction. My old 1300 VW had engine in rear over drive wheel and it was hard to stick in the snow. Of course the manual transmission and it being underpowered (50 hp) had something to do with it!
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Re: RWD vs FWD in Snow [retired7] by jlsexton
Oct 11, 2008 (11:29 am)
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Replying to: retired7 (Oct 10, 2008 9:00 pm)

True, good snow traction for the 2 or 3 times you might need it, also for extra strut wear, front tire wear, hitting potholes, some cars, oversteering and last but not least, increased brake wear. But I still like my Avalon, at least till July 2010 and then we'll see if I replace it with another one or something a little more manuverable in my garage.
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Buying an Avalon? by obafunque1
Oct 12, 2008 (10:39 am)
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To all gurus of this forum: I am a very busy person and do not have the time to read all posted issues. To make my point clear: I love the Avalon, I had a 2000 XLS and sold it because of problems with Oxygen sensors. I would like to get a used one preferably 2005 or newer but I don't have enough money for a new one. What it will be your recommendation? I am presently looking for a low mileage one probably
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Re: Buying an Avalon? [obafunque1] by 9119911
Oct 12, 2008 (10:53 am)
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Replying to: obafunque1 (Oct 12, 2008 10:39 am)

From an ex Avalon owner (2006)
 
I have a 2008 Cadillac CTS with 8,000 mi. for sale, and it will put the Avalon to shame (reason for selling, I am 71 years old and have developed bad hips, wife is 68 and has developed bad knees) The cost is far less than you will pay for an Avalon and there's no taxes.This car was Motor Trend's, car of the year.
 
Cj
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Re: Buying an Avalon? [9119911] by jlsexton
Oct 12, 2008 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: 9119911 (Oct 12, 2008 10:53 am)

If the price is right I might buy it for a spare, should fit it the trunk.
 
Comparing apple's & oranges, the Avalon is a large comfortable touring vehicle, my wife with her knee problem constanly comments how COMFORTABLE she is with all the room. Perhaps you should go back to a larger car that glides not bounces. A sports sedan was not built for comfort having had a 3 series Beemer, a Starion etc. As my wife says, bigger is better. Just busting about the trunk thing.

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