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Sedans Toyota Avalon Acura TL vs. Toyota Avalon
221 messages, Last post on Jul 25, 2008 at 7:55 PM
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| The new 2005 Toyota Avalon has just entered the automotive fray and while it is a commodious and somewhat stately highway cruiser, it has a decidedly sporting side with a truly great 280 HP motor with 260 ft-lb. of torque which provide superb acceleration figures, not unlike those of the 2005 Acura TL. Both cars, the TL and the Avalon, purport to have premium audio systems, both are competent highway cruisers. It seems natural that there will be significant cross-shopping between the two makes and therefore worthy of debate here on this board. | |
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Replying to: priggly (Mar 13, 2005 11:36 pm)
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Replying to: ronn (Mar 14, 2005 5:57 am) The thing which I find so disparate between the two is the audio system. The Acura TL ELS 5.1 surround sound to my ear sounds significantly better than the DSP sound of the JBL Synthesis system in the Avalon. The 5.1 surround sound results in discreet sounds coming from all the speakers whereas the dignital signal processing is attempting to give that impression but falls short. Additionally, I found the quality of the Panasonic speakers in respect to depth, tonal balance and clarity superior to the JBL speakers including the paper cone subwoofer of the JBL system. |
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These are, IMHO, two different cars that may appeal to two different groups of buyers. The TL is smaller and is no where near as quiet as the Avalon. Having said that, I test drove the 2005 TL twice (I use to own a 2002 TL Type S - previous generation to the 05) and found that the newer TL had more road noise and a tougher or more firm ride than the Avalon. The TL is considered a near Luxury but, IMHO, the Avalon is so much more a better car in terms of comfort, ride, styling and speed. The TL, IMHO, has a better navigation system and also offers Blue Tooth technology (I do wish the Avalon offered Blue Tooth). Other than that, these are fine cars, so I suggest you take both out for long test drives and decide for yourself. Regards: Dan
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Replying to: dan41 (Mar 14, 2005 3:01 pm) But I doubt any potential TL buyer would seriously cross-shop the Avalon, because I think any TL owner cares at least a bit about having some style to go with the substance, and the Avalon continues its tradition of eye-watering styling. It is just a awful, awkward, gag-inducing excuse for modern automotive design. It is so bad it actually makes the Camry look decent.
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Replying to: dan41 (Mar 14, 2005 3:01 pm) The Avalon Navigation from what I understand is okay, but not up to Acura Standards. I am not sure if voice command works very well or not with the Avalon. Bluetooth is not available, but I have read about some after market kits. So, maybe it could be added. The roominess and elegance of the Avalon are pretty cool. Two great cars, a tough choice between the two.
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Replying to: bmwdoug (Mar 14, 2005 5:30 pm)
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Replying to: ronn (Mar 14, 2005 8:00 pm) To my ear, the Scheiner system in the TL sounds better, especially with DVD-A discs? |
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Replying to: priggly (Mar 14, 2005 9:43 pm) |
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Replying to: igiban (Mar 14, 2005 10:30 pm) http://www.audioworld.com/news/0403/15.acura.els.audio.challenge.shtml
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