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Re: Going to Buy New 2009 Avalon Next Week [ncee] by rpfingsten
Jan 02, 2009 (12:50 am)
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Replying to: ncee (Jan 01, 2009 4:17 am)

Ncee.... this may not apply to you but you mentioned no sun roof rattle, but you did notice a rattle in the dash. Does it sound like it's coming from the right side ( passenger ) side of the dash? That's what I first heard and thought the rattle was coming from the dash. After I got on the internet and started researching the rattle issues with the avalon, I found a post that someone left saying they heard a rattle on the right side of the dash ( or at least thought that was where the rattle was ) but actually it was from the sun roof. Well, the next time I heard the "dash" area rattle, I opened the visor on the sun roof and pressed lightly against the glass... sure enough, the rattle I thought I heard n the dash, stopped everytime I pressed against the sun roof... I suspect the reason it sounded like it was coming from the dash area is becuase the rattle sound was traveling down the A-pillars into the dash compartment. In any event that's how I discovered it was my sunroof. Dealer said something about sending it to a trim shop where they would have to drop the headliner but since the rattle goes away as soon as the car interior warms from the heater, I elected not to have it worked on. To the gentleman that said they lived in Oklahoma and doubted it would get cold enough for the rattle, well, I live in Louisiana and it gets cold enough here for the rattle so i'm sure it will be cold enough where you live. However since you have an 08 or 09, Toyota may have corrected the problem in the newer models... hope so for your sake... enjoy your Avy... they're very good cars, but hey, I've never owned a car that was perfect.
 
Roland
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Re: Going to Buy New 2009 Avalon Next Week [rpfingsten] by ncee
Jan 02, 2009 (5:02 am)
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Replying to: rpfingsten (Jan 02, 2009 12:50 am)

Right side and sometimes center. I will check the sunroof the next time it happens and see if it goes away. It will be nice to at least know what and where it's coming from.
 
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Re: FWD vs RWD [houdini1] by necro1234
Jan 02, 2009 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: houdini1 (Dec 30, 2008 7:32 pm)

Ye I've read/heard some "interesting" stories on the bad side of TC.
I've never had TC (I'm originally from South Africa) and heck, I haven't even had ABS before coming to the US.
We had to learn all the manual ways of pumping the brake and so forth (which I truly believe makes one a better driver than throwing them in something that "thinks" for you at 16)
Anyhow, the 07 XLS I got my grubby paws on has no TC, I've had a few wheel spins on icy roads and the car has had that situation where it wants to pull to the side as traction is lost on one wheel, but so far I've found the car to be very forgiving of getting into situations and pretty easy to get the Avalon out of them all.
 
So far so good my side *knock wood*
I've never had much experience in RWD though other than a Dodge Charger rental (which I loved the feel of, thing felt like a 10 ton tank sunk in the ground, felt VERY stable), I don't know that I personally would change to RWD just due to my inexperience with it in a climate that gets snow/ice.
 
Cheers guys
 
Sheldon
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Re: Going to Buy New 2009 Avalon Next Week [rpfingsten] by necro1234
Jan 02, 2009 (1:42 pm)
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Replying to: rpfingsten (Jan 01, 2009 3:53 am)

Thank you for that post.
I too have a 07 XLS and have also noticed a rattle at time that from your description sounds very much like mine, I have never suspected the sun roof though.
Next time I hear this I'll put pressure on it and see if it also is coming from there.
 
Thanks again
 
Sheldon
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Re: FWD vs RWD [necro1234] by houdini1
Jan 02, 2009 (2:25 pm)
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Replying to: necro1234 (Jan 02, 2009 1:36 pm)

Yes, I think you are right about learning to drive without tc. It should make you a better driver. I'll know to disengage tc next time in get in a fix like that ! The Avalon is a great car, enjoy, and welcome to the good ol' U.S.A. !
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2010 Avalon by bobgwtw
Apr 01, 2009 (4:23 pm)
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Visited my local dealer today & the sales Mgr. said there will be an all new 2010 Avalon in the showrooms
Sept/Oct of this year. No details on the car, yet; but he said his onfo is straight from Toyota USA.
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Re: 2010 Avalon [bobgwtw] by fin
Apr 01, 2009 (6:38 pm)
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Replying to: bobgwtw (Apr 01, 2009 4:23 pm)

On this board see post #23 dated Nov 16th... Japan always knows first as it's the home office where all major decisions are made. Only after the big decisions do the area people, like Toyota USA, get involved. My last discussion on this subject with the dealership connection did not provide anything new, just confirmed a different car...again. All spy pics welcome!
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Re: 2010 Avalon [wwest] by neil5
Apr 11, 2009 (2:16 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 18, 2008 7:56 am)

I have 2008 LTD and have 40+K miles and no problems quiet, great milage, lots of electronics, GPS least favorite, JBL and BU camera most favorite. I am happy owner.
would buy again
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2010/11 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid news by mffan310
May 03, 2009 (6:39 am)
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Well, I went to the Toyota dealer yesterday to ask when they were going to get in the new 2010 Prius (answer was late May/early June), and I also asked about other new non-Prius product launches, particularly hybrids.
 
Turns out that the head salesguy at the dealer had just talked with the TMS Chicago Region rep, who had told him about three new Toyotas (2010/11 4Runner, Avalon/Avalon Hybrid, and Sienna/Sienna Hybrid). All will be launching in the fall (they were originally going to launch on the auto show circuit, but cost cuts in the auto biz, including at Toyota, put a halt to the plans).
 
Anyway, here's a few details of the 2010/11 Avalon:
-One trim level, like Venza, with choice of packages. Toyota wants to make Avalon more affordable to appeal to younger buyers.
-Choice of 3.5L V6 for gas model or new Hybrid model with 3.5L V6 + 3G Hybrid Synergy Drive. (Hybrid should get lower-mid 30s MPG combined city/highway.)
-Many Lexus-like features, like Lane Keep Assist and Intelligent Park Assist, along with a roomier interior.
-Production starts at TMMK in the fall.
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Re: 2010/11 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid news [mffan310] by kenb757
May 27, 2009 (7:40 am)
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Replying to: mffan310 (May 03, 2009 6:39 am)

Love to get a US version of the Crown Majesta as the new Avalon:
 
http://toyota.jp/crownmajesta/exterior/garally/index.html
 
In any case, looking forward to seeing any spy pics of a new Avalon. Anybody seen anything around Toyota Sales in Torrance, CA? Western Ave. and 190th St.

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