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#1224 of 1645 Re: Milage Update [fin] by iamknott

Oct 06, 2011 (7:48 pm)

Replying to: fin (Sep 18, 2011 10:09 am)
I tested my 2011 over 50 miles on the interstate. The odometer was 2.8% shorter than the actual mileage (as indicated by mile posts). This is about the same as on my 2007 Avalon and similar to everyone else's reports.
 
Now I am curious as to why this situation exists. Certainly Toyota would be aware of it and is OK with it. For what reason? Is it just a little extra cushion in the customer's favor (1,800 miles on the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty) to avoid being called miserly, if they get challenged on a warranty claim denial?

#1225 of 1645 Re: Milage Update [nan48] by iamknott

Oct 06, 2011 (8:02 pm)

Replying to: nan48 (Sep 20, 2011 9:58 am)
Yesterday I took a 200 mile round trip on a flat to gently rolling interstate highway and got average mpg computer readings of 34+ in both directions, using cruise control, 70 mph (2000 rpm), no a/c, in perfect 70 degree weather with no wind, and just golf clubs and one piece of luggage in the trunk. Grooving to the tunes of the '50s and '60s courtesy of XM radio. The car is a real joy.

#1226 of 1645 Vertical Play Through Steering Column by southcentralks

Oct 09, 2011 (6:15 pm)

We have noticed an unpleasant sensation, through the steering wheel of our 2011 Avy Base model. My best description is it feels like the steering column is loose, not tighten up and has a little play of just a few CM. It seems to bottom out but recovers. My bride and I have noticed it is duplicated when we are turning, either left or right, and only when we hit the transversal street where there is an uneven height of the roadway. Sometimes this can be just the slight dip on residential streets where there is a concrete gutter 2 or 3 feet wide...more like a strip or swale of an inch or some before the asphalt meets it on the other side. Maybe its in the suspension? We are pleased with the car. overall performance, ride and features but we are just a little North of 15K on a full wrap warranty and it doesn't appear anytime else while driving and its beginning to bother me. Has anyone else had this situation? I don't seem to find any service bulletins...any comments?

#1227 of 1645 Re: Vertical Play Through Steering Column [southcentralks] by nan48

Oct 09, 2011 (6:36 pm)

Replying to: southcentralks (Oct 09, 2011 6:15 pm)
I have noticed some very SLIGHT movement in my Avalon I (LTD model). After adjusting the telescopic steering wheel, AFTER the adjustment I notice some very slight play. I adjusted it out.
 
Recently I adjusted the steering wheel back in. I haven't driven much since I did this but I think it's gone. I do not believe MY problem is with the front end but in the steering column.
 
My movement in the steering wheel was very slight. Not enough for my wife to notice. I'm the primary driver and maybe that's why. There is NO clucking noise, only a very slight movement.
 
I will keep you updated, since I did adjust the steering wheel to much further in. Hope this helps.

#1228 of 1645 Re: 2011 Avalon, ugly grill [nan48] by southcentralks

Oct 09, 2011 (6:33 pm)

Replying to: nan48 (Sep 24, 2011 5:07 pm)
Marketing REO FC properties nan48.
Whether I am in the office, at home or in the Avy I am on the laptop 70 to 75% % of the time. After 23 years of reporting to Clients on marketing their assets if I couldn't use my fingers now...I would have to retrench and get some voice activated software to type on the tablet. Back in the day it was Kodachrome, 1 day PhotoMat, Fedex and then fax machines came around...but that went the way of the internet and email over the past decade.
I can say I have had more compliments about the roominess of the back passenger area in this 2011 model and how comfortable the reclining back seats are than I could imagine. Which is good because it takes a little time writing the offers up with all that bank paperwork.

#1229 of 1645 Re: 2011 Avalon, ugly grill [southcentralks] by nan48

Oct 09, 2011 (6:41 pm)

Replying to: southcentralks (Oct 09, 2011 6:33 pm)
Thanks, I was just curious. I know hands are very important. My wife recently lost some function in her right hand. She is limited on what she can pick up.
 
I never thought her work would fire her because of this. She's a Chemist not a brick layer. We are in litigation over this. We have been for a few years now.

#1230 of 1645 Re: Vertical Play Through Steering Column [nan48] by nan48

Oct 13, 2011 (8:15 am)

Replying to: nan48 (Oct 09, 2011 6:36 pm)
I have noticed some very SLIGHT movement in my Avalon I (LTD model). After adjusting the telescopic steering wheel, AFTER the adjustment I notice some very slight play. I adjusted it out.
  
Recently I adjusted the steering wheel back in. I haven't driven much since I did this but I think it's gone. I do not believe MY problem is with the front end but in the steering column.
 
I have MUCH less movement after adjusting my steering wheel down closer to the dash. At times I still feel some slight movement. I am convinced that this movement is from my steering column and NOT my front end. I hope this helps. Next oil change I'll have them look at it. I'll keep you posted.

#1231 of 1645 Redesigned Avalon for 2013, probably available in fall of 2012 by marv15

Oct 16, 2011 (6:08 pm)

http://www.toyotaofmerrillville.com/page/custom/en/2013_Toyota_Avalon_Merrillvil- le

#1232 of 1645 Re: 2011 Avalon Limited [jaws11] by robin5

Oct 16, 2011 (10:55 pm)

Replying to: jaws11 (Oct 13, 2010 3:35 pm)
I ordered my remote start with the car and trust me, WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY!!!!! It almost never works and now I find the remotes don't even work for the panic without a few tries. The car simply doesn't recognize its own remotes until I'm right on top of it. MUCH worse than my Highlander. It took over eight months for them to admit there is a problem with the starter. I finally took the car home with a new EID computer for the started, but that wasn't the problem. After two absolutely scathing customer (dis)satisfaction reports to Toyota, they never even called to discuss it. I finally called them and insisted they check again. NOW they admit the remotes aren't recognized by the car. It's been there for almost a week and they still don't know what's wrong. They claim no other dealer has reported this problem. I reminded service that I complained for over eight months before they responded and that was only at my insistance. There could be problems all over the country that the dealers deny. They claim the remotes work every time up to 170 feet. When I make them show me, it doesn't work, BUT THEY STILL CLAIMED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. Now they admit it, but can't find out what's wrong. Ugggh!

#1233 of 1645 Re: remote starter [jaws11] by robin5

Oct 16, 2011 (11:02 pm)

Replying to: jaws11 (Nov 16, 2010 5:37 am)
I ordered my remote start with the car and trust me, WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY!!!!! It almost never works and now I find the remotes don't even work for the panic without a few tries. The car simply doesn't recognize its own remotes until I'm right on top of it. MUCH worse than my Highlander. It took over eight months for them to admit there is a problem with the starter. I finally took the car home with a new EID computer for the started, but that wasn't the problem. After two absolutely scathing customer (dis)satisfaction reports to Toyota, they never even called to discuss it. I finally called them and insisted they check again. NOW they admit the remotes aren't recognized by the car. It's been there for almost a week and they still don't know what's wrong. They claim no other dealer has reported this problem. I reminded service that I complained for over eight months before they responded and that was only at my insistance. There could be problems all over the country that the dealers deny. They claim the remotes work every time up to 170 feet. When I make them show me, it doesn't work, BUT THEY STILL CLAIMED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. Now they admit it, but can't find out what's wrong. Ugggh!

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