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Re: New used '97 XLS [fin]
by gpciii
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Aug 18, 2008 (6:05 am)
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Replying to: fin (Aug 17, 2008 7:43 pm)
Thanks for the encouragement on the 07 Avalon. Bought our first one, a new 07, mid-model. After several Camrys, this is the worst and most expensive car we've had. Sunroof track had to be replaced because of rattling noise in cold weather. Dash rattles too. Electronic transmission shifting, the way it's programmed, is less than stellar, not smooth and reving up in down shifting and during accelerating after down shifting. Gas mileage fair but not as good as expected for combined driving. Lots of cars out there with more and better quality for less money. Will be our last one. Wish we'd bought another Camry. Not a one went back to the dealer for a warranty issue. And drove them into the 150-160K range and still were great running and sold for good $.
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Re: New used '97 XLS [gpciii]
by tjc78
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Aug 18, 2008 (6:50 am)
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Replying to: gpciii (Aug 18, 2008 6:05 am)
not smooth and reving up in down shifting and during accelerating after down shifting.
huh??? When downshifting the RPM's should increase 
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Re: New used '97 XLS [gpciii]
by amauhry
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Aug 19, 2008 (6:39 am)
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Replying to: gpciii (Aug 18, 2008 6:05 am)
For what it costs, the Avalon is a great car. Lots of complaints are based on “cosmetic” issues only. Rattling of dashboard/console components is due to the material used in their fabrication; it shrinks tremendously during the dry winter hence affecting components clearances (everything expands in the summer due to heat and humidity; in winter, the opposite is also true due to cold and dryness). The same happens with the moonroof. I doubt the tracks are ever replaced (that means the entire sliding roof housing has to go for no valid reason). Filling some gaps within that structure and relative to the car’s roof should solve the problem effectively.
The real avy meat should be its mechanical/electrical performance; the heavy-duty stuff that makes my wheels spins efficiently. And the 2GR-FE is a hell of an engine within its class. Many other issues for which complaints have been made, an avid, up-to-date do-it-yourselfer can fix them (including the many minor issues of the Nav system).
Amaury
’08 Limited
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Re: New used '97 XLS [fin]
by luv2shop
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Dec 04, 2008 (7:34 pm)
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Replying to: fin (Aug 17, 2008 7:43 pm)
I have an 07 Limited also, currently at the dealership for the 3rd time in the last year. I don't think Toyota cared about the suspension issues with the first generation Avalons since my 07 has the same problem with rattling. I just got a call today to come and pick up my car, they can't figure out where the rattle is coming from. The noise is so aggravating and embarrassing that I won't let anyone else ride in it. If this issue isn't resolved by the time the warranty expires, this will be my 3rd and my last Toyota.
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Re: New used '97 XLS [luv2shop]
by gpciii
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Dec 05, 2008 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: luv2shop (Dec 04, 2008 7:34 pm)
Well, join the club. For what the pricing is or was on the 07 Avalon, there shouldn't be all the aggrevating rattles and noises, and needs to replace sunroof tracks and modify poorly designed features. Most of us who by the Avalon are expecting the quality we've had in the past in a Toyota and peformance, comfort, and no continuous trips back to the dealer. It's cold weather now and the dash rattles and noises in my 07 XLS are back. I'm over trying to analyze them and wasting time shuttling the car back and forth to the dealer. And, the electronic setup on the transmission shifiting is a joke. All this just reminds me of my resolve to not buy another Toyota, at least an Avalon. The extra money spent over other options I looked at was a waste. gpciii
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Re: Clacking Noise [lsi]
by drt2
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Dec 08, 2008 (3:51 pm)
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Replying to: lsi (Oct 02, 2007 9:07 am)
I have a 2000 Avalon that just started making the clanking sound when backing up. Nothing going forward. And the noise sounds like its on the passenger side only.
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trunk noise
by carollee3
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Jun 06, 2009 (9:24 am)
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My 97 Avalon has a trunk noise that I can not figure out. It sounds like the hinge is bad or maybe a strut. Has anyone experieced this and can offer a fix.
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"Jingle" in back seat area
by jond
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Jun 20, 2009 (10:07 am)
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I have a 2006 Avalon limited and it has developer a "jingle" or "clinking" noise in the back seat area of the car. Sounds like it is near the top side of the rear seat. Dealer has been unable to find and fix although they have tried several times. Anyone have anything similar and what was it?
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Re: Noise in right rear 05 Avalon [jimpal]
by dallas14
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Sep 11, 2009 (2:15 pm)
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Replying to: jimpal (Aug 28, 2006 5:44 pm)
I also have this noise making right turns and going over bumps, sounds like someone cracking there knuckles but I have a 2008 Solara. The dealer replaced the sunroof track but still makes the noise. Did your noise ever get fixed?
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Re: "Jingle" in back seat area [jond]
by 06avalonratl
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Sep 21, 2009 (9:10 am)
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Replying to: jond (Jun 20, 2009 10:07 am)
One of the many rattles in the 06. My wife found this one when we were travelling. She took a nap in the back seat and heard it. Found the headliner was rattling at the rear. Stuffed a sock up in between the headliner and roof and it stopped... now if I could only get her to nap under the dash...
I'll never own another Toyota...
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