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Replying to: stoneybroke (Sep 15, 2009 4:49 pm) The seats with all those sewn pieces of leather, just hit my legs and ass wrong, and after an hour or so driving, my right leg will start getting numb and sore. When possible I use cruise control, and move my leg(s) around. I have purchased a massaging seat cushion, and that's nice (not great, but better). I just tried out a 2006 S-500 mercedes, and YES it was nice, but not enough better to trade-in the Avalon. Of all (47 plus) cars I've owned over the years, I can say, these are the worst seats, and my Park Avenues had the best seats. Big ass lounge type seats, that where VERY comfortable even after driving straight thru from Maine to Florida non-stop (12 times over the years). I have had several other cars that seemed comfortable as well … so some of this might be - I'm getting old - nope, I don't think so:) I must admit, I'm a bit disappointed that Toyota isn't making a new model this year, I was looking forward to seeing (and trading in my 08) towards a new car. I guess I still might, if the seats are more comfortable then this car. Oh, I drive about 35,000 - 40,000 miles a year - salesman:) I'm heading out Monday for another trip and should put on about 4,500 - 6,000 miles by the time I get back (2 week trip this time). It will be interesting to watch the fuel mileage this time, as I'll have 3 passengers (with a trunk full of luggage) most of the trip. My mileage has seemed to have gone down since my last check-up. They said there was an up they preformed and it should shift better now, which it does, but at the cost of fuel mileage, not sure I like the trade-off. In any case, I'll check back in when I return, and let you all know how the trip went, and what my passengers think of the car. Oh, the trip will take me from Maine to the Blue Ridge Mountains, then on to New Bern, NC, then on to St. Peter, Florida, then back to New Bern, then on to PA, then back to maine (with a ton of stops in-between). Skip |
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OK: just had two simultaneous problems. Sadly I'm out of warranty. Here are the questions: 1) tire pressure sensor went out. Over $200 to fix. How common have you folks found this to be? 2) Headlights are intermittently going off. Usually the left, but occasionally the right, and on a couple of exciting occasions, both simultaneously. Dealer says "it's probably the bulbs going bad", which I find unlikely, and am not willing to go there, especially at $800! (These are the autoleveling HID headlights on my '08 Liimited). Any other ideas on what could do this, or is this a case of bulb failure? If so, is this early (car is about 2.75 years old). Thanks. |
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Wow, can't say as I'll be looking forward to the day I'll be paying these fees:( How many miles on the car? Rough roads or nice smooth roads? My 2008 (Touring Edition) is 11 months old with 31,000 miles on it, and I'm wondering how long before I have these issues. Skip
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Replying to: ncee (Nov 23, 2009 8:44 am) Most mileage is highway, with the usual suburban stuff on weekends. No rural roads or NYC grade potholes. Yeah, the bulb price is outrageous. Might be something else, but suspect that too will be a ton of $$. Oh well, so much for "ultrareliable Toyota" (I've had my share of minor and somewhat more major issues). |
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Replying to: mlingga (Nov 23, 2009 8:12 am) Then a statement. Dealer's comment of "bulbs going bad" after random occurances of lights going off and then coming back on would prompt me to look for a dealer/service tech who could spell "find the real problem". You are obviously dealing with folks who don't have a clue about some of the new technology.
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Replying to: popsavalon (Nov 23, 2009 5:37 pm) As for the headlights, I agree, it's absurd to suggest that random outages affecting either light could be the $800 bulbs going out. I may have to search Atlanta for a more competent service source. |
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bought used 2008 avalon( 38000 mi.) not sure if motor oil in it is conventional or synthetic what should I do at next oil change
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Replying to: whetherson (Nov 23, 2009 6:22 pm)
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I have 2008 Avalon and need new tires. I live in PA so snow / wet traction is important. Any suggestions? My current tires are the OED - Turanza El400. Thanks ...
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I went down this road last year, and purchased some very nice, very quite, very expensive tires … Bridgestone Blizzak, that SUCK in the snow. they might be better for you, depending on how much snow you get in your area. These ARE wonderful tires if you like quite (which I do), these ARE a great tire, if you want a smooth ride (which I do), but they don't work very good at all in deep snow. Here is a great site for tire information: - http://www.tirerack.com |
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