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Replying to: popsavalon (Aug 10, 2009 9:52 am) 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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Replying to: doobre (Aug 10, 2009 11:50 pm) 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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Replying to: doobre (Aug 09, 2009 8:52 pm) |
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Replying to: jamesewells (Jul 23, 2009 11:24 am)
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Replying to: cathedral (Aug 12, 2009 12:34 pm)
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Replying to: jlsexton (Aug 12, 2009 3:41 pm) Good place to pursue that: 2010 Toyota Avalon. 
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We have a 2003 Avalon and have upgraded the suspension with Energy sway bar bushings and KYB GR2 struts which transformed the car. (see posts in previous 04 and earlier and Suspension forums) I really like the car now with it's BMW like handling, but it now has 80k on it and I can probably still get a decent price for it. The other choice is to just keep it. We have been put off by the size of the 05+ Avalons and weren't impressed with the lack of 'fun factor' in ones that we drove. But I have a size question for those of you that traded up from the previous generation. What were your early impressions of the new design? Did it feel a lot larger? How did the driving experience compare. I expect that the suspension was more taut, but was it as enjoyable to drive or just feel like a nice riding big car? With ES 350's coming off lease, I'm considering one as we really don't need the extra size of the Avalon. I would probably upgrade the suspension on that for a sportier feel too. |
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Replying to: 55396 (Aug 30, 2009 6:17 pm) Regarding the ES, if you don't need the extra room the Avalon offers the ES may be for you. Take note though, that it rides very soft and isolated from the road. This doesn't sound like your cup of tea. In the end they are both great cars. My '06 Avalon only had an O2 sensor problem in the time I owned it (3 yrs 35K). I have a Hyundai Genesis now and while its a great car I miss my Avalon.
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Replying to: tjc78 (Aug 31, 2009 4:10 am)
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Replying to: jlsexton (Aug 31, 2009 8:18 am) Anyway, its a good car, handles much better than the Avalon at the expense of ride quality, but is quieter than the Avalon. Very similar interior dimensions to the Avalon too, although the Av is a little bigger in the back seat. All in all I do like the car, but I have to say everytime I drive it I miss my Avalon. IMO the Avalon is still the best large car on the road for those looking for a roomy highway cruiser. |
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