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Re: Water sloshing around in door of '98 AVALON [toyotaken]
by limiteddriver
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Aug 28, 2006 (2:10 pm)
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Replying to: toyotaken (Jul 28, 2005 9:48 am)
Sounds great that the problem was solved, now remove plugs from other doors too.
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- #122 of 150
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Re: Water sloshing around in door of '98 AVALON [toyotaken]
by kre
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Nov 14, 2006 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: toyotaken (Jul 25, 2005 3:10 pm)
YES ! That's the ticket. For some reason they left the drain plugs in the doors. If you look along the bottom edge of the door there is a black plastic trim piece. At the front there is a small round plastic plug, remove it. Also another one at the other end of the trim. Just use a screw driver and it will pop out easily. When I pulled that plug about a quart of water drained out!
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New Avalon 07
by fadil
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Nov 14, 2006 (12:43 pm)
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Replying to: limiteddriver (Aug 28, 2006 2:10 pm)
I just bought a new Avalon 07 from Crown Toyota- Lawrence (Kansas). After several email messages and several phone calls the deal was reached. I went from Illinois on seven hour trip to Lawrence. To my great surprise, a young internet manager (whose name I can't mention here)made my buying experience a pleasurable adventure. No games, no tricks. I felt like I was buying a TV.I was very impressed with this young gentilmen service and treatment.
Good job, Crown Toyota.
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Re: New Avalon 07 [fadil]
by gohawaiian
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Nov 14, 2006 (12:51 pm)
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Replying to: fadil (Nov 14, 2006 12:43 pm)
Congratulations & enjoy your new car. I was interested in your post because others have recently mentioned that Crown Toyota in Lawrence, KS offers one of the best deals in the country on Toyota's extended warranty plan (typically for 75,000 or 100,000 miles and for 6 or 7 years duration). Did your salesman happen to give you any information on the cost of these plans for your Avalon?
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Re: Greetings [bobwiley]
by rogerdougcan
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Jan 02, 2007 (11:52 am)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Aug 11, 2006 8:32 am)
Hi Bob: I have read several of your posts in the Avalon discussion groups and feel very informed by your comments.
I just turned 50 and I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I traded in my 2006 Honda Ridgeline for a new Avalon, right before Christmas. This is my second Avalon, and it is a 2007 XLS Titanium Metallic with Navi, upgraded JBL stereo, traction control, rubber floor mats (front and back), trunk liner, mud flaps, 3M treatment for rock chips, extra undercoating and block heater. My previous Avalon was a 2000 XLS with all available options, except Navi. So far, I have not noticed significant differences between the two cars, except for the engine, which is more powerful but also quieter in the '07 version. The trunk seems a bit smaller in the '07, but I appreciate the practicality of a full-sized spare on an alloy wheel, which takes up some of the trunk space. I like the reclining back seats and flat back floor, which was a key feature for me for family trips with my two offensive lineman sons. The navigation system has taken some time to learn, and it is not user friendly. It often suggests busier, less efficient routes than what one would expect. I think I blew that call! I will be adding aftermarket Bluetooth and MP3 capability, but am holding off on the backup camera for now. I have read previous comments about the "floaty" ride, but when you drive on bad Canadian roads all year (potholes, frost heaving, tar strips, etc.), you appreciate the softer ride. I had no problems with traction on snow and ice in the past 2 weeks (kept tire pressures at 35-37PSI as recommended in another Edmunds forum). I may increase it to 40PSI after reading your posts.
I paid a little extra for a 5-year, 120,000 km extended warranty, but the dealer took $1,000 off as loyalty discount, added 3M treatment, protection package, rubber mats and trunk liner at cost and free oil changes for as long as I own the car, plus I negotiated a sweet deal on my trade-in.
I am interested in anyone's opinion on whether a moon roof deflector worth it? I haven't tried one before and an debating its practicality.
Also do you have any picture on what the body side moldings look like on the Avalon? I can't seem to find on the web.
BTW, the rubber mats are essential for drivers in snowy regions to keep the carpets clean.
Roger
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Re: Greetings [rogerdougcan]
by bobwiley
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Jan 02, 2007 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: rogerdougcan (Jan 02, 2007 11:52 am)
Hi Roger----love Canada--go to Saskatchewan, Lac La Ronge and Besnard Lake fishing every June!! So I don't forget--DO NOT inflate your tiores to 40 PSI---35 PSI is perfect--I talked to our local Michelin dealer and he said--in no case go above 37PSI. Ride at 35 PSI is fine and MPG improves! i have the body side moldings and they look GREAT--better yet--they WORK!! I don't have any pics. They do not detract from the lines of the car. I also have the pin stripes and color keyed door edge guards. Love our 06 Limited---a big Lexus at 1/2 the price! I do not have nor do i feel I need the moon roof deflector--I want the breeze! I also had the dealer install side window deflectors--they allow you to have the window cracked w.o having the wind blowing right in your face. Did you get a Toyota Extended Warranty? I got the 7 year 75K Mile "0" Deductible Bumper-to Bumper Warranty for $695 from www.toyotaofgreenfield.com (413) 773 5455 (Troy)--I also understand there's a dealer in Kansas who also "discounts" the warranty--and --they ARE a Toyota warranty. I know the reference to the Kansas dealer is somewhere in the Posts--just not sure where--maybe someone will read this and remember. I do agree about the Nav System--it is a JOKE and I know Toyota has taken a lot of heat ovber its user unfriendliness! I love the ride and crypt quietness--test drove an infiniti G35--thought I was in an Army 2 1/2 ton truck! All the best Roger and I hope you enjoy your Avalon as well as we do! Happy New Year!
Bob
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Re: Greetings [bobwiley]
by rogerdougcan
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Jan 02, 2007 (5:13 pm)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Jan 02, 2007 3:56 pm)
Hi Bob: Thanks for the update on the tire pressure. I will stay at 35PSI. I think I am going to check out the body side moldings, pin stripes and door edge guards at my dealer, since I am concerned about door dings and rock chips. It is funny my salesman never mentioned those last 2 options, but he did mention the body side moldings. I did get the Toyota extended warranty for 5 years and 120,000 km, which includes roadside assistance. It was available through my dealer and not too much more, about $500. Too bad about the Navi, but everything can't be perfect, right? I also checked out the Infiniti G35 and the Lexus ES350, but did not like either car. There are many used Infinitis for sale in my area, which usually means something is up with the car. On the flip side, there are hardly ever any used Avalons for sale in this area. I think we made a good choice. I also fished in the Lac La Ronge area many years ago and had a blast. In 2005 I fished for salmon and halibut at a floating fishing lodge in the north end of the Queen Charlotte Islands, off the west coast and caught my limit. Cheers, Roger.
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Re: Greetings [rogerdougcan]
by tjc78
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Jan 02, 2007 (6:49 pm)
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Replying to: rogerdougcan (Jan 02, 2007 11:52 am)
"So far, I have not noticed significant differences between the two cars, except for the engine, which is more powerful but also quieter in the '07 version"
Definately more powerful, but I swear that the 3.0 in my '03 was quieter than the 3.5 in my '06.
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- #129 of 150
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Re: Greetings [rogerdougcan]
by bobwiley
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Jan 02, 2007 (7:34 pm)
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Replying to: rogerdougcan (Jan 02, 2007 5:13 pm)
Roger---my body side moldings were $150 and door edge guards $65. My son, 40 years old loves the Infinit G35---said that's what he's going for when he trades-in his Maxima. You'll have to get over to Lac La Ronge again--great walleyes and lake trout! I use my Nav sparingly and I told my dealer it $2,900 and the Remote Start, $499 we a TOTAl waste of $$$ I LOVE the Laser Cruise---it works PERFECTLY!! I keep my tires at 35 PSI and I checkk them every 2 weeks. Also have Michelins on wife's Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd and same PSI in them. I wish the front end had more protection--too many "little" rock chips on a car with only 7,800 miles and not a year old until the 26th of this month. All the best and I'll watch for you the Forum! I'm retired Air Force and Air Force Civil Service--spent 13 years in England spread over 1969-1973. 1988-1993 and 1999-2002--loved it! Cheers!!
Bob
Bob
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Re: Greetings [tjc78]
by rogerdougcan
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Jan 03, 2007 (9:53 am)
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Replying to: tjc78 (Jan 02, 2007 6:49 pm)
Hi tjc78: What I remember of the 2000 Avalon XLS engine was that it was super quiet in the lower RPMs, but howled when I punched it to merge on to a freeway, say above 5500 RPMs. It could be the higher HP and torque in the new 3.5 engine means the power is available at lower RPMs, so less noise.
Roger
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