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#41 of 14780 style by fndlyfmrflyr Dec 06, 2003 (10:02 am)
I guess I'm one of those styling dull thuds. Never have liked the rolling jelly bean style of of my 96 and find the current style even worse. Didn't keep me from buying then and it wouldn't now - as long as the car is quiet, roomy, has a great A/C, and gives outstanding comfort. For me, as long as a vehicle isn't too awful in my eyes, style isn't an issue unless I feel it is so bad that resale will suffer significantly (Aztek (sp) comes to mind).   Looks can attract and get us to the showroom, but once there substance becomes prime.   It would be nice be able to get an Avalon sport/performance version though. Maybe one with a supercharged engine or a Prius like electric assist, bigger sway bars, more wheel and tire... . Probably will not happen, but does not mean I wouldn't buy one again.
#42 of 14780 A styling dud from Toyota: by carguy58 Dec 06, 2003 (3:40 pm)
I just don't find anything about the new batch of Toyota's thats attractive. I mean one of Toyota's weaknesses has always been exterior styling with the exception of the Celica which is getting the ax in favor of a new Scion Coupe after the 04 model year. The RAV 4 also sharp but looking which might be getting the ax too. All I see form Toyota is them using nice interior materials's in their cars. Toyota is getting beaten badly in the younger buyers category by Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Mazda, and VW. Sales of the Celica to younger buyers were not enough too level out sales of their average age buyer. Their reliability edge is invisible now. Toyota is a company that might make mistakes twice with the same product and then cash in on a 3rd opportunity(looks at their entry's into the pick-up market: the T-100 was a flop and then the Tundra was a hit.) So maybe there is hope Toyota will find exterior styling wothy of bringing young buyers to showrooms. The Prius looks like a nice start: imagine that a Toyota that actually looks pretty cool.
#43 of 14780 Avalon Style by fin Dec 06, 2003 (7:10 pm)
Avalon has a core following due to several things, none of which relate to pure "beauty" as in the eyes of many. The car is smoothe, quiet, and has a big gas tank and rear seat. If Toyota wishes to change any of these basic features, they will gain, and lose, some buyers. Toyota makes the call and we watch. Avalon needs no performance extras. Wrong car, as built. It will be interesting to see if Toyota goes with the current type vehicle or changes Avalon to a "sport" image of some kind. As always, this board is a great place for spy pics and other links when available. Loved my '99XL and my loaded '03XL is flawless so far.... enjoy one today.
#44 of 14780 No debut at Detroit Auto Show by jeff186 Dec 20, 2003 (2:15 pm)
I just checked the official site of the North American International Auto Show and no, the '05 Av is not listed among the new vehicles to be introduced when the auto show is held next month. I'm beginning to wonder if the rumored '05 Av redesign is really gonna happen.
#45 of 14780 by coolguyky7 Dec 20, 2003 (7:39 pm)
Keep in mind, I don't think the 2000 Avalon was shown until it was available to buy.
#46 of 14780 next Avalon? by alpha01 Dec 22, 2003 (12:19 am)
Check out the "Crown Concept" on toyota.com under Vehicles---> Future Vehicles.   ~alpha
#47 of 14780 next by fndlyfmrflyr Dec 22, 2003 (1:08 am)
Hope the Crown Concept is the new Avalon.
#48 of 14780 re Crown Concept by rctennis3811 Dec 22, 2003 (2:03 am)
Doubt it. The Avalon is the Japanese Premio and the Toyota Crown was discontinued from the US in the late-80s or early-90s. The "CROWN CONCEPT" is currently on sale in Japan in the same model variants as before: CROWN ATHLETE, CROWN MAJESTA, CROWN ROYAL. The ATHLETE and ROYAL are is the new Crown (Athlete for sport, Royal for luxury) and the Majesta is being carried over.   If the Crown ever made it to US, it would probably a Lexus due to its high-luxury content. I wish it were the new GS!!
#49 of 14780 new GS! by alpha01 Dec 22, 2003 (7:20 am)
DONT SAY THAT. The GS is a sporting line, and the "Crown Concept" looks to be a boulavardier in the vain of the Avalon, LS, etc.   We'll have to see what winds up on our shores as the next Avalon.   ~alpha
#50 of 14780 by coolguyky7 Dec 22, 2003 (7:25 am)
The Crown Concept is most like the LS 430/Celsior. The Avalon was the same car as Japan's Toyota Pronard, which I believe has been discontinued.

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