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Re: 05 Limited [doobre]
by jeffm5
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Jul 29, 2009 (4:45 pm)
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Replying to: doobre (Jul 25, 2009 10:47 pm)
My experience has been just the opposite of doobre. I have a 05 Limited I bought new. I'm pushing 70K trouble free miles. Great ride and very good MPG, especially on highway. (Close to 30 doing 65 mph.)
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- #14729 of 14780
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Re: 05 Limited [jeffm5]
by doobre
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Aug 09, 2009 (8:52 pm)
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Replying to: jeffm5 (Jul 29, 2009 4:45 pm)
yes well Jeff, if you had all the problems I have had with my avalon and the dealer says they can do nothing, either because they are "intermittent issues" or "the model sold in the middle east is not fixable as is the US model".. I think you'd be pissed too... and the arrogance of Toyota makes the situation worse...
this is my first and last Toyota..
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Re: 05 Limited [doobre]
by popsavalon
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Aug 10, 2009 (9:52 am)
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Replying to: doobre (Aug 09, 2009 8:52 pm)
Interesting comments, please explain "model sold in the middle east is not fixable as is the US model".
Sold where? What is different about the car? I thought all Avalons were made at the same place (Kentucky).
What sort of problems are you having?
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Re: 2006 Ivory Avalon Floor Mats [jamesewells]
by jlsexton
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Aug 10, 2009 (10:20 am)
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Replying to: jamesewells (Jul 23, 2009 11:24 am)
Good reason, sorry I usually get an email on an answer but not this time.
What do the weathertechs cost ?
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Re: 05 Limited [popsavalon]
by doobre
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Aug 10, 2009 (11:50 pm)
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Replying to: popsavalon (Aug 10, 2009 9:52 am)
popsavalon
I was told by the dealer here (Al Futtaim - they have the monopoly) in Dubai that the 2005 sold in the ME is not fixable by the TSB which was issued by TOYOTA for the 2005 tranmission US model.. this was from the UAE National Service Manager.. I don't believe them but ...... I think there is some other reason that they can not\will not fix it... some 'special' agreement between TMC and the local dealer here ?... but you are right it's made in the same factory in US..
If you do a search on these forums for "doobre" I am sure you will find many threads discussing my issues.. main issue has been [and still is] the crap transmission...
cheers doobre
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Re: 05 Limited [doobre]
by popsavalon
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Aug 11, 2009 (5:52 am)
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Replying to: doobre (Aug 10, 2009 11:50 pm)
Thanks for the reply. I hate to think about resolving problems associated with a "Japanese vehicle- mfg. in US- sold in Dubai". Sounds like the dealer is using this to his advantage to minimize service work.
The transmission issues for various Avalon models (my 07) have been fixable per the TSBs, and result in a very nice driving vehicle.
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Re: 05 Limited [doobre]
by jeffm5
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Aug 11, 2009 (8:43 am)
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Replying to: doobre (Aug 09, 2009 8:52 pm)
No doubt if I had the problems you have had I'd feel the same way. I am also disappointed that many complain of Toyota's attitude towards customers with problems. Is there a car manufacturer out there that really makes an effort to resolve problems fairly? That's why I hate to get back into the new car market. I think I'll run mine until they drop. Now that I think of it, I had a brake problem with my Subaru that was covered by warranty. They stepped right up and took care of it & I even got a loaner. However, I had shoddy work on other occasions with 2 Subaru dealerships.
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Re: 2006 Ivory Avalon Floor Mats [jamesewells]
by cathedral
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Aug 12, 2009 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: jamesewells (Jul 23, 2009 11:24 am)
Based on the useful suggestions, I decided to splurge on the Weathertech floormats. I spend about $170, and while that was way more than alternatives, it was worth it. They fit perfectly, look great, and will catch all the dirt, sand, snow, and water I'll track into my car. The color doesn't perfectly match the ivory interior, but they still match well enough. Thanks for the recommendation, and consider this my recommendation for these mats.
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Re: 2006 Ivory Avalon Floor Mats [cathedral]
by jlsexton
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Aug 12, 2009 (3:41 pm)
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Replying to: cathedral (Aug 12, 2009 12:34 pm)
Good luck, for me they would have to more than sit on the floor for $170. Any news on the 2010 Avalon, minus the rumors.
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Re: 2006 Ivory Avalon Floor Mats [jlsexton]
by pat HOST
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Aug 12, 2009 (5:58 pm)
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Replying to: jlsexton (Aug 12, 2009 3:41 pm)
Any news on the 2010 Avalon, minus the rumors.
Good place to pursue that: 2010 Toyota Avalon.
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