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Replying to: burl (Jun 08, 2007 9:43 am) |
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Replying to: zebra5 (Jun 13, 2007 7:26 pm) That might mean that the ABS firmware is being modified such that ABS will not activate unless VSC indicates a need. Or it could also mean the engine/transaxle control firmware is being revised to mostly eliminate the 1-2 second delay/hesitation some are experiencing. Currently if you fully lift the gas pedal the transaxle will quickly upshift to alleviate the potential for loss of directional control or ABS interference due to engine compression braking should the roadbed happen be slippery. Most of those upshifts could be eliminated, safely eliminated, if they only happened below 35F or if VSC and/or TC has activated recently, or ABS inappropriately, say during the current drive cycle. And it wouldn't hurt to have a light, indication, that the transaxle is in "upshift", "safe", mode. Or maybe even a pushbutton wherein the driver could "command" upshift mode...?
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Replying to: wwest (Jun 14, 2007 8:03 am) Honestly, I don't think that any of your generic conjectures about a possible "braking system upgrade" is relevant to the 2005+ Avalon. As owner of a 2005 for 2 1/4 years now, my guess is that it could involve something as simple as reducing the pedal effort required to activate the brakes. The fairly high brake pedal effort contrasts with very low effort needed to advance the gas pedal, and this I believe is a reason for the performance predictability issues that some drivers have had. A reduction of the brake pedal resistance to half, together with an increase in gas pedal resistance to double in the 2008 Avalon, in my view would bring these two functions more in line and cure some drivers' performance issues. I guess we'll soon find out what they actually will do to the Avalon brakes...
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Replying to: havalongavalon (Jun 14, 2007 11:39 am) I have three words for Toyota on what the '08 Avalon needs: touchscreen, touchscreen, touchscreen. Otherwise, how do you explain to your customers that your flagship vehicle doesn't offer a NAV system as nice as the model one level down on the totem pole does (Camry)? As for standard equipment, if Toyota is going to make improvements to the base model it needs to get back to the basics: improve the feel/responsiveness of the steering wheel (faulty welding there prompted a recall) and the quality of the ride (the Maxima rides better on similar low profile tires). The Avalon already outperforms most everything in its class in power and fuel efficiency. Now Toyota needs to make it *feel* more luxurious, and in my opinion those two areas plus the NAV system are the best ways to do it. |
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\ Change reads as "Brakeing system upgrade (larger rear brake rotors W/High frictional force brake pads) And I just Noticed : "Optional JBL AM/FM CD changer 12 speakers, Cassette Deleted...........SAT CAPABLE BLUE TOOTH .....Touring & XLS..........Standard (limited) Sorry Burl |
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Thanks for the info blackdog4 and burl. My question about the possible availability of a 6 speed AT in the '08 Avalon concerns a possible increase in highway fuel efficiency of the Avy if it gets the 6 speed AT. My guess is that it could increase highway fuel efficiency by 2-4 mpg w/6 vs 5 speed AT, everything else being equal. What do you all think? Thanks J
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Replying to: ushy66 (Jun 14, 2007 7:51 pm) |
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you would think, would be high on Toyota's todo list for Avalon. The joystick is, honestly, not a joy. I love our '07 Limited, but the current navigation control leaves much to be desired. After using it for few times, I occasionally wonder, why did they choose to carry over from the '04 Avalon the not so friendly joystick system in the new Avalon - but put the super easy to use touchscreen system in the new Camry? But I have given Toyota the benefit of the doubt they will eventually bring Avy up to date with their other models. I am sure they are hard at work correcting this faux pas and will soon deliver on the promise of "Toyota, Moving Forward"!  So, for now, what I find interesting is imagining how will they redesign the interior to accomodate a touchscreen nav! Will they go with the stack console used in Camry and Lexus; can they put a touchscreen in the current layout; will touchscreen have to wait on a redesign of Avalon?!!! 
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| I am currently driving a Chrysler 300C but am planning on purchasing a 2008 Avalon Limited in a couple months. In reading the fine print in the brocure I noticed that it said if you have a pace maker or defibrillator you need to use caution. They suggested immobilizing the Smart Start. Does anyone have more info on this or how to do it? | |
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