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#91 of 150 Tom33 by tom33 Sep 28, 2005 (4:09 pm)
I am Tom and we have 24 hours with a new Silver Pine Mica XLS with VSC, JBL upgrade. Love the sound system and love the color. Evidently not many Silver Pine Mica's are sold - even fewer in the Sienna. Had to travel to get a deal, and used half tank of gas to get the deal completed. Filled new XLS with 87 octane - hope that was ok. Haven't had time to read the manual thoroughly, but my intentions are good. Any recommendations about care and upkeep from other Avalon owners out there? Replies to this message: islandavy (Sep 30, 2005 10:05 pm)
#92 of 150 2006 Avalon XLS - and I LOVE IT! by jbossmin Sep 29, 2005 (1:08 pm)
I am Jason, 31 years old, and this is my second Avalon. I had a 2000 Avalon XL when it just came out in late 1999. I loved her, and she was beautiful. When my lease term was up, I caved and got a 2002 Sequoia XR5. While I did like the Sequoia - it just wasn't an Avalon. When the lease term ran up on the Sequoia, I went back to my true love.   She is a 2006 Avalon XLS, Silver Pine Mica, Ivory Leather, Upgraded JBL Stereo, and all the trimmings. I have had her for about 2 weeks now, and I look forward to the drive to and from work... Replies to this message: octim (Dec 16, 2005 12:58 pm) edicted (Dec 19, 2005 7:56 pm)
#93 of 150 Avalon Ltd.being born 10/3 by luckyme1 Sep 30, 2005 (7:22 am)
My name is Dennis, age 43. My wife and I will be married 25 years on 10/4/05, and a new Blizzard Pearl/Charcoal with everything but Nav. is being built for her on 10/3. This will be our second Avalon. We own a company that is a supplier to Toyota, so I may just get to see this car in person at the Georgetown plant while in production. Would that be cool? Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) is an amazing facility. The quality, engineering, and Team Dedication to produce the finest cars in America is alive and well there. We are proud to be a Toyota Business Partner, and enjoy a great relationship as a supplier to help build these cars. As mentioned in a previous post, anyone can arrange to have a tour of the Toyota Facilities. It is impressive. I tend to take it for granted, as I am there so much. All of you Avalon owners would enjoy seeing the birthplace of these great cars in Georgetown, Kentucky. Dennis Lexington, KY
#94 of 150 Re: Tom33 [tom33] by islandavy Sep 30, 2005 (10:05 pm)
Replying to: tom33 (Sep 28, 2005 4:09 pm) In So. FL, my dealer recommended regular gas. Have had my SPM since June 17 and using regular, I average 31.4 mpg. Just waxed a second time using Maguires products from Advance Auto. I have not seen another new Avy on the road since I got mine.   Island Avy
#95 of 150 Re: Greetings from North Atlanta [rosie19] by robertu Oct 01, 2005 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: rosie19 (Aug 24, 2005 3:45 pm) "So far all i've seen on this forum is kids! I'am 79, course down here we all live longer! The keyless thing-a-bob worries me."   Ol' Bill. I'm witch you, brother. Th'o that there thing-a bob in the dumper. What I wouldn't give to git back to crankin' em up from the radiator.   What part of TX you from? Hope old Rita was kind.   ROBERTU
#96 of 150 Hi, How do you do??? by dshahs Oct 04, 2005 (5:38 pm)
Hi, my name is Deven and I am 31. I dont have my 06 silver pine mica Avalon Limited yet but the deal is done and i should be receiving her by October 21st. I am excited about the car because this is my first toyota ever and i have heard great things about the Avalon and her tranquil manner. I put a premium on a quiet ride so i am sure i will love this car. I hope the Avy is treating everyone else here well and oh i am from Massachusetts.
#97 of 150 Greetings by 06ltd Oct 19, 2005 (10:36 pm)
I'm 59, a retired scientist, and live in Maryland. I just bought our second Avalon ('06 Limited) for my wife and I have mixed emotions. Lots of value for the money (lots of room, and everything but Sat Radio for $34,400 OTD), but I find it a bit staid (I'm 25 at heart) and not the handler my '02 BMW 330Ci is. While the mileage is good considering the HP & torque, it's certainly not a hybrid. We've had a '98 XLS since new (now with 112K) and it's had the rack and pinion replaced, as well as the front struts. The HVAC controller really should be replaced, too, but the system only quits once in a while and replacement is $1,000, and now there's a 5" crack in the windshield. The steering is much too spongy. It rattles, too. In sum, the car has been OK, but not great.   I considered many alternatives (of various types) before choosing the Limited; a BMW X-3, Accord Hybrid, Prius, Acura TL, RS-330 Hybrid. My wife refuses to drive any SUV on principle. In short, I chose the Limited because it splits a lot of differences, not because I'm passionate about it. It's reasonably powerful, efficient, roomy, comfortable, and elegant without being showy and overpriced. I hope it's more solid that the '98. If I could change anything about it, I'd put a hybrid drive system in it. I sure hope that's in the planning stages. I'd gladly trade the HP for the fuel efficiency.   This is a good board. Folks are quite helpful. Replies to this message: folklife (Nov 28, 2005 4:33 pm) plummer2 (Dec 04, 2005 10:02 am) joe369 (Dec 04, 2005 11:24 pm)
#98 of 150 Hi All by will16 Oct 30, 2005 (5:02 pm)
We purchased a 06 Avalon XL. I traded a Lexus RX 300 2002 with 80K miles, trouble free. However I wanted something with better mileage that was roomy and quiet. We just came back from Great Barrington MA. to CT. and the average MPG was 33.1 at 50 MPH. Driving at 70 MPH was giving 29 MPG. So far we hit a high of 35.1 MPG.   It is a big car and does not handle like a BMW, but it rides much better, always a trade off. I have a 01 Porsche Boxster S and when I want fun I jump in that.   My wife drives a Acura Legend 92 with 47K miles, the Avalon is luxury compared.   It only cost me $4000 to leave the Lexus and get a new car, and with 7 air bags, I feel I at least have more safety then before.   I'm a car nut, and have had a Ferrari, real Cobra, many Vets and Porsches, and read all the car mags.The Avalon is so close to Lexus, same switchgear, 3,5 engine and muched shared equipment. I thought is was very good value for the money. My daughter has 04 BMW 525 with electrical glitches, great handling, but not worth the money IMHO.   I have the car a month with 3200 miles and not a problem. I do my own oil changes and noticed they did away with the metal filter and went the way of Porsche and BMW with a paper element that slips into the engine.   Bill , CT. -- PS, Great board for info.
#99 of 150 Re: Greetings [06ltd] by folklife Nov 28, 2005 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: 06ltd (Oct 19, 2005 10:36 pm) Hi, I read your blog saying you had a 5" crack in the windshield. Did you know that driving with such a crack is illegal in most states, and that you must fix it ASAP. A big bounce in pothole or rut can crack the glass the rest of the way and become quite dangerous. Don't you have "Glass Breakage " insurance? In NY it is mandatory. Good luck. Replies to this message: plummer2 (Dec 04, 2005 10:02 am) joe369 (Dec 04, 2005 11:24 pm)
#100 of 150 Re: Greetings [folklife] by plummer2 Dec 04, 2005 (10:02 am)
Replying to: folklife (Nov 28, 2005 4:33 pm) I'm not sure what insurance company you deal with ( ), however, Glass Breakage insurance isn't mandatory. Although it is good to have. I live in NY. I just purchased my forth car. The last three were Avalons. '95, 2000, 2006. Replies to this message: joe369 (Dec 04, 2005 11:24 pm)

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