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Replying to: houdini1 (May 31, 2009 8:17 am) US Calendar Year Sales 2000 --104,078 2001 --83,005 2002 --69,029 2003 --50,911 2004 --36,460 2005 --95,318 2006 --88,938 2007 --72,945 2008 --42,790 |
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It will be interesting to see what 2009 brings for sales. It's not just the aging of a model now, it's also the economy, other models and simply do folks need a new car? Many of us, currently have a new enough model, and those that don't, may not have a job, or don't know how much longer they will have a job. Folks are getting much harder to talk into a new car, when they one they have is just fine, or in MANY cases, they are up-side down on the value vs the trade-in or even selling out right price. I know I paid just months earlier, a price for my Avalon, that at the time was very good ($6.000.00 under invoice), yet now as a trade-in it's worth even less then that by several thousand dollars ; this is to much, for even me to deal with. I say "Even me" because - if I want something I just buy it:) Now I'll wait and see what the next model has to offer, and if I WANT it, I'll deal with the money issues and be ok with it. Heck I'm looking into trading for a 2 or 3 year old Lexus LS 430, and we'll be taking a beating - of sorts. The bottom line here is this. The automotive industry wants folks to pay a new car, but folks just can't keep doing this every other year, and if folks keep their cars for 5 or more years, which is what they are saying folks are doing, then the industry will have to look at making cars for 2 years, then taking a year off or something weird like that. But I digress … 
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Replying to: houdini1 (May 31, 2009 8:17 am) In '05 the platform was heavily revised ("all new" according to Yota) for the then new Avalon. The '07 Camry then got the shortened version and the 2GR motor from the Avalon. So as of right now the Camry and Avalon (and Highlander, ES, RX, RAV, Sienna) are all on the same basic platform and engines. |
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Replying to: ncee (Dec 10, 2008 3:20 am)
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Replying to: jemanner (Jun 06, 2009 5:54 am)
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Replying to: jemanner (Jun 06, 2009 6:37 pm) They confirmed that a 2010 Avalon will be produced, although they would not share when production of the 2010 vehicle would begin. I inferred from their comments that no significant design changes would be introduced for the 2010 model year. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc. did indicate that the 2009 Avalon continues to be produced. They also confirmed that it is still possible to factory order a 2009 Avalon should you care to do so. |
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The Avalon needs a major update or redesign in order to effectively compete with the forthcoming Ford Taurus and Buick Lacrosse, which should both be outstanding cars for the money. The Taurus seems to have more sporty pretensions and its close relationship to the Lincoln MKS is more than obvious. The Lacrosse seems to be more luxury oriented. Both cars in the low $30ks, well equipped. I don't think the 2010 Avalon will be competitive without a major redesign.
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Replying to: kenb757 (Jul 10, 2009 2:09 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Jul 11, 2009 8:04 am) Hell no! Make it RWD, six - eight inches longer than the GS, and throw in the direct injected version of the the 2GR. Now were talking! |
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Why would you want to redesign the Avalon from an honest 30 MPG, regular fuel, very roomy and comfortable sedan, with more than adequate performance into a more costly vehicle with the same features as a half dozen other Lexus, BMW, etc. platforms. I have no desire to spend an additional 10K on a vehicle like this.
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