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Re: XL Came in Two Weeks Early [ronharv] by tinatina
May 02, 2005 (6:01 am)
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Replying to: ronharv (May 01, 2005 8:58 am)

Congrats. on your purchase. Your car's interior is grey, right? I just noticed on the Toyota website that there are 2 fabric choices, grey and beige. I would go with the grey personally. Ronharv, I also liked the pictures of the vehicle from the other person that posts here. Did you see it?
 
Anyway, I'm still waiting towards the end of this month if I pull the trigger at all.
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Re: Avalon Delivery Checklist [havalongavalon] by njny
May 02, 2005 (7:04 am)
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Replying to: havalongavalon (Apr 29, 2005 11:26 pm)

Havalongavalon,
Here's another issue to mention that I have experienced, as well as read about on this message board. On my 05 Avalon Limited...
There seems to be a squeak on or about where the right passenger side of the dashboard meets the windshield. In the early morning when I first get in the vehicle it's cooler outside and I do not notice any squeaks from that area on the commute to work.
I park my car in a garage for the day and once I get underway for the commute home and hit a few bumps it starts squeaking.
I assume it must be due to the expansion of the dash from being cooler in the am and warmer in the evening after sitting in a warm garage all day.
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XL Tires by ronharv
May 02, 2005 (7:13 am)
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Replying to: ronharv (May 01, 2005 8:58 am)

For the tiny band of '05 XL owners, I've got a tire query: What brand of 16" tires came with your car (they vary around the country), and what is Toyota's recommended tire pressure? From what I've been reading about tires, the manufacturer's recommended tire pressure for a given vehicle remains the same regardless of tire brand, as long tire size remains consistent. That'd mean all XL's would have 29 PSI recommended (as with my Bridgestone Potenza RE92's), regardless of tire brand. (And I must say that 29 PSI delivers even a smoother ride than the several pounds more that issued from the dealership.) My puzzlement derives from the fact that different tires are built differently, so the one-PSI-fits-all reasoning doesn't seem exactly logical. (My calls to tire outlets have produced little more than a "We use 35 PSI on all tires regardless.") I consider this a fairly important question because tires have so much to do with ride quality, noise, safety in weather, handling, and braking.
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XL with the JBL stereo option? by mexcar
May 02, 2005 (7:29 am)
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That really would be a great option; I'm hoping to find out that they added that option too. I'd also like leather wrapped steering wheel on this. Otherwise, if the darker gray fabric looks nice (anyone seen this who could offer an opinion?), the XL seems great to me.
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MotorWeek 05 Avalon Review... by njny
May 02, 2005 (7:34 am)
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http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2435.shtml
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Re: XL with the JBL stereo option? [mexcar] by ryandse
May 02, 2005 (10:37 am)
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Replying to: mexcar (May 02, 2005 7:29 am)

That really would be a great option; I'm hoping to find out that they added that option too. I'd also like leather wrapped steering wheel on this. Otherwise, if the darker gray fabric looks nice (anyone seen this who could offer an opinion?), the XL seems great to me.
 
Honestly, I think you would be hard-pressed to get either of these options on the XL trim, especially given the price-break that you get with the XL. But, given I have actually seen both the Limited and the XL, I have to say that the XL is quite nice. Even though I prefer the leather seats (feel free to call me a snob), the cloth seats are quite comfy. One thing that dissapointed me a little is that even though the XL seats are adjustable but they aren't power adjustable. At any rate, If you are happy with what the XL provides, I say go for it. Of course if you really want the JBL Stereo option and leather wrapped steering you could always go for the Touring.
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Re: From an atypical potential future Avalon-owner [ryandse] by avalonfan
May 02, 2005 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: ryandse (May 01, 2005 2:52 pm)

You live in San Jose and plan on taking your Avalon on a trip DOWN to Oregon?
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2005 Avalon - wife loving it!!! by novapetro
May 02, 2005 (1:18 pm)
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We ordered a 2005 XLS with the JBL upgrade, rear spoiler and floor mats. Everything else was standard. Ordered it in Blizzard White Pearl with Titanium Gray leather. Beautiful car. Came in with 4.6 miles on the odometer. This is my wife's retirement car. She absolutely loves it! Everything she wanted. And this comes from a woman who sold her 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. I haven't driven the car (she keeps insisting that I drive it, but this is her car). I'll move it long enough to put Mobil1 5W-30 and WIX filter on it when it is time. Should last her a long time - since work is only 1, that's right, 1 mile away. I'm very happy for her. Got some really thick clear plastic floor mats to protect the carpeted floor mats. Overall, a good choice - even though we didn't get a discount.
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Re: improving fuel economy [havalongavalon] by mackabee
May 02, 2005 (1:19 pm)
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Replying to: havalongavalon (May 01, 2005 8:35 pm)

havalongavalon, I'm glad you finally saw the light! pun intended. But really, how much gas would you save by doing what you were doing? I know gas prices are going up but be thankful you're not in Europe where they pay twice plus what we pay for a gallon of gas. Besides, if I had the money to buy a new Avalon I would not be concerned with the price of gas. Enjoy your car and treat it well, it will give you lots of years of driving pleasure.
                       
                     Mackabee

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