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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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Replying to: obafunque1 (Oct 12, 2008 10:39 am) 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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Replying to: 9119911 (Oct 12, 2008 10:53 am) 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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I noticed in a recent Toyota ad that all of their product line was featured with the exception of the Avalon. I also read on this site a posting by someone within the past month the statement that Toyota has no plans for the Avalon past 2009. Is there anyone out there who might address this question with some reputable sources? Given the relative small volume of Avalon sales compared to the RAV-4, the Camry, and the Corrola etc., I can see why the Avalon might be considered a step-child to a product line that has bigger numbers to contend bring home the bacon Furthermore, it seems that after a shaky start in 2005 -06-07 with quality control issues, the kinks have pretty well been ironed out. That said, it would seem if that the Avalon could carry on for some years to come with no further changes to speak of. Comparing the 2005 to the 2009 model it is pretty clear that very little has changed (not necessarily a bad thing) As a matter of fact none of the automotive magazines even bother to review the 2009 Avalon as it is has pretty much been a repeat of the previous 3 years. So the question Toyota needs to answer is "Is it worth keeping arround?"
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Replying to: weavercity (Oct 13, 2008 6:00 pm) The business case has been done, and the conclusion at this time is, it's not worth keeping around, or at least not worth a redesign. They're going to replace it with a stretched version of the Camry, called a Camry XL. I can only speak for myself, who has loved the Avalon since 1999. A long Camry would not satisfy me. I would have to look for something else, and if I didn't want or couldn't afford a Lexus, I'd be left to look elsewhere. I mourn the loss of the Avalon tremendously, but they don't sell well, and Toyota can't make the mistakes GM makes, to continue to produce low volume models. |
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Replying to: jlsexton (Oct 12, 2008 12:47 pm) Cj ,
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Replying to: 9119911 (Oct 13, 2008 6:57 pm) Did you read all the way down. I wanted a larger car, tried to buy American, looked at Buicks, Lincolns, no Caddilacs as it would have been the DTS, I wanted a top of the line, it is my only vice, gave up drinking, smoking, chasing women and capping people. All the American cars were V8's, the car stores were only interested in their on lot sales, my Avalon, although purchased in 06 is probably an 07, it was built late, as they say change for no purpose is unnecessary as the Lincoln Town Car shows. Mine has had a couple of quirks, in my opinion due the to the keyless ignition which I could do without. Other than that it is a GREAT car. But on your advice I will try out a CTS in 2010, G-D willing. When & if it screws up I will most definitely address it. Good for you on the lemon law, would that be NYS's lemon law ? |
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I bought an 08 only because I got a great deal. I would have waited a few months for an 09. I love Avalons. I'm in Memphis for the week. Drove my TAcoma down here because the wife wanted to have wheels available. I sure missed the Avvy. |
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I've heard that the Avalon will be dropped after this generation...anyone know if this is true??? 
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