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2011 Toyota Avalon
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Re: 2005-10 VS 2011 [douglas1]
For those who own a 2011 this is great news. I've always wondered how this 2011 stacks up against earlier years. I traded a 2000 Avalon in on my 11. The steering on my 2000 was easier. It seems Toyota has change the steering method. Besides that I didn't own my 2000 long enough to compare. I had electrical problems with that car. Again thanks for sharing,
Toyota Avalon Limited vs Lexus ES 350
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Re: Lumps in 2011 Avalon seat [marco33]
Hi Marco, I was wondering what your out come was, sad how Toyota treats their customers - "Fill out the form". There IS a problem with the seat, I & you call it a defect; Toyota calls it "A Know Issue". I guess my dealer DID do me a favor. I advise you just get it fixed by a auto upholstery shop. As you correctly stated the material used for the ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Re: Very Uncomfortable seats 2011 Avalon [iamknott]
iamknott, Well, I now know the problem. The "lump" in my case (Avalon Limited) is a small rigid plastic air plenum that connects seat bottom to the flexible air hose coming from the blower motor for cooled seats. The plastic plenum is a "connector" ( somewhat similar to the end of a garden hose) that directs cool air into a hole in the seat bottom padding. There are built in air ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Limited vs Lexus ES 350
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Re: Lumps in 2011 Avalon seat [jimbavalon2011]
Jim, Sorry I have not posted in a while. We are still struggling with Toyota on this issue. They sent their rep- - very nice and professional - - but he was not very forthcoming with any information. He did his internet research and did say Toyota is "aware" of all these complaints, and that there is " alot out there" this issue. He also acknowledged the lumps that my wife ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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2011 Avalon--Wipers and other stuff.
Wiper blade problems continue...at 12,500 I complained, Toyota replaced blades...new ones were worse...so 4/4/2011...I took car in....had service manager sit in car...listen to noise the blades were making, it was raining at the time. He took car in shop and cleaned the windows, then drove it around...but noise was still there......service manager said "I'm going to have to do some research on this"......I'll keep you posted, I'll be a "son of ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Limited vs Lexus ES 350
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Re: Lumps in 2011 Avalon seat [jimbavalon2011]
Hello again Jim, Tried calling the contact (Thomas Barton) at Orland Park IL Toyota where you had your Avalon seat fixed. Unfortunately, he no longer works there.!!! I am trying to resolve your description of the fix ( added padding to your seat) vs what my dealership GM told me after they talked to Orland ( replaced with a Sequoia seat???). I am hoping to meet the factory rep this week ... Read More
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Re: Lumps in 2011 Avalon seat [jimbavalon2011]
Hello Jim, Bad news to report. My Toyota GM ( or service manager) called the Orland Park IL contacts you provided. The bottom line that I got back was that the fix that they did to your Avalon driver's was not "sanctioned" by Toyota. They told me they replaced your seat with a "Sequoia seat, but that was not a "Toyota-approved" solution from a warranty viewpoint. Can you comment? My dealership ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Re: Very Uncomfortable seats 2011 Avalon [nan48]
Hello Bill, Actually, it is good to hear a happy ending to your mattress story....gives me hope for my Avalon seat issue! I spoke to the GM at our Toyota dealership today....he was great and is trying, but he can only go so far. Toyota needs to weigh in. I am working through him to set up a meeting with the local Toyota factory rep....obviously, I am prepared for an uphill ... Read More
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Re: Very Uncomfortable seats 2011 Avalon [marco33]
Hello Marco, I never doubted that you find your Avalon's seat to be uncomfortable and my use of the word "perceived" was intentional because it means to become aware of something through the senses and, as they say, "Perception is reality." I should have gone on to state that people's perceptions vary; what one person finds uncomfortable, others are fine with. This is true of sofas, chairs, beds, and car seats. ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Limited vs Lexus ES 350
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Re: Lumps in 2011 Avalon seat [jimbavalon2011]
Hi Jim & Sylvester, Cathy's husband here, Marc. Cathy and I both feel that the passenger side also has an issue, but it is not nearly as severe or pronounced as the driver's seat. I am not sure why. Would have thought the seats are identical, but I have noticed one definite difference. Driver's has extended thigh support adjustment ( not sure what Toyota calls this) but passenger does not. You ... Read More
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Lumps in 2011 Avalon seat
Cathy & Sylvester, Please keep me informed of your out come(s). The pasenger seat seems not to have this problem (or as eventent), I don't know why, as I would thing it is a mirror image of the drivers seat. I feel the main fault of seat is it can't handle a weight over >200lb. Although this may not be called a safety issue, Toyota should advise dealers of this problem ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Re: Very Uncomfortable seats 2011 Avalon [iamknott]
I'm Cathy's husband, and I have a couple of reactions to your post. I'm 6'4' and 225 lbs. I can guarantee you that the discomfort I feel when I drive our new Avalon is not "perceived"; its real. The seat "bottoms out" after a while, and I can feel a "lump"....as though I had a thick wallet in my back right pocket (but I dont). I drive the car for an ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Limited vs Lexus ES 350
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Re: Lumps in 2011 Avalon seat [cathyouel]
I reply because I felt your pain (in butt). Your dealer may not be aware of this Avalon "factory KNOWN issue". Be insistent - the problem really exists. Ask your dealer to get Toyota Rep. involved. Both should contack Mr. Thomas Barton at Orland Toyota (Orland Park, IL.) 708-429-3900. The Toyota Rep for Orland Toyota is Mr. Melvin Maw. He should have done a report on this work and filed it ... Read More
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Re: Lumps in 2011 Avalon seat [jimbavalon2011]
This is great info and very timely! I am speaking to the dealership's GM today. He gave us another 2011 Avalon to try out for a couple of days to see if that car was any better. Guess what? It too had the exact same driver's side discomfort in the seat bottom. I am going to try to convince him to get the Toyota Rep involved. By any chance do you ... Read More
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Lumps in 2011 Avalon seat
Get your Toyota factory Rep. involved. They may try to blow you off. Your husband will be very happy with the fix. It was a custom fix that the Orland Park, IL. Toyota rep can explain to your area rep. They can talk. This is a "Known Issue" to Toyota. Once fixed you & husband will love it. Best Luck, jimbavalon2011
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Re: Avalon 2011 cooled driver seats issue feel lumps [jimbavalon2011]
Just bought a 2011 Avalon and my husband and I have noticed the exact same driver's seat discomfort!!! Frustrating! We did a LOT of research and test drives, and decided on Avalon as the rest of the car is gorgeous and exactly what we wanted! Did not know exactly what was causing the discomfort ( my husband especially notices it after driving 30 minutes or more, as he is 6'4" tall ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Very Uncomfortable seats 2011 Avalon
Hello Fellow Avalon Owners, I am writing to you to ask for a small –but very important--favor. We all have something in common: We all looked at various cars and decided that the Toyota Avalon was the car we wanted only to find out (too late) after buying it that the front seats were soooo uncomfortable during long rides (especially driver’s side!). Many of us (my husband and myself included) did ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Bluetooth
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Bluetooth and Caller ID problems
I need help! I recently purchased a 2011 Avalon with navigation. I successfully paired my Blackberry 8100 cell phone. I also successfully transfered over my contacts. The problem is the caller ID. My cell service carrier says that the FCC now requires all caller ID on cells to show the country code, which in the USA is the number 1 in front of the 10 phone number digits. My 1000 phone ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Limited vs Lexus ES 350
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Re: Avalon 2011 cooled driver seats issue feel lumps [snowypines]
Lumps in seat are real. This is a "Known Issue" to Toyota. It is not the cooling fan, the single fan is located center front by your crotch. After my consistent complaint the Toyota Rep meet me at dealer and dealer (I was present) took apart the drivers seat. The problem is the spring(s) are felt by anyone over approx. 200lb. Our weight compresses the foam to the point the bottom ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Sticker shock
The wiper blades on my 2011, almost from the gitgo, have skated across the windshield making a horrible noise until a hard rain and then they usually worked OK. Since we are about to leave for Florida I thought I'd replace them even though are only 7 months old. They must have had faulty rubber in them. I had a letter from Toyota reminding me of the 15000 mile service about ... Read More
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Re: MPG [nan48]
I did buy a 2000 Avalon at first. The steering in that car was easier than this 2011. THAT bugs me..... I love the easy steering, don't like sports car steering at all, no matter what I drive. That's one of the reasons I like Toyotas, among many others, the steering was always a bit easier, certainly easier than Honda. If they're going to tighter steering, they may force ME into ... Read More
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Re: misc 2011 Avalon probs [why_toyota]
Not sure Best Buy would exchange your TV either, unless you bought THEIR warranty plan for the product. Then they will, maybe.
Toyota Avalon Extended Warranty Questions
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Re: Extended Warranty for new 2011 Avalon [djc1]
Dennis, just review the posts in this topic for the past 2-3 months for your answer. There are several dealerships out there who are giving very good prices on extended warranties. The Midwest Toyota Super store in Hutchison, Kansas, is where I bought mine. Ask for Jerry.
Toyota Avalon Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Extended Warranty for new 2011 Avalon
Anyone know what Toyota dealer is giving the best deal on a Toyota backed extended warranty? I need to purchase one for my new 2011 Avalon but my dealer wanted too much for the warranty. Dennis
Toyota Avalon Extended Warranty Questions
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Extended Warranty for new 2011 Avalon
I need to purchase a Toyota backed extended warranty for my new Avalon. What Toyota dealer is giving the best deal. My dealer wanted too much money for an extended warranty. Dennis
Toyota Avalon Navigation System
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Re: 2011 Avalon navigation issues [robsis]
I have a 2007 Avalon and therefore follow these forums. My Avalon does not have Nav. There have been many complaints about the older models Nav. systems. I wanted to buy a 2011 4Runner as we do some off roading. I had been using a Tom Tom for 3 years and it has limitations although it generally got me to where I wanted to go. The new Toyota models integrate the ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Re: misc 2011 Avalon probs [why_toyota]
When it comes to problems like this. A lot depends on the dealer. A lot of times you are pushed to the side, hoping your warranty will run out. Sometimes dealerships will take your problems seriously. Again a lot has to do with the dealer. You'll never get an exchange this I can assure you off. With all due respect, it's NOT like buying a TV at best buy. Once your ... Read More
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Re: misc 2011 Avalon probs [why_toyota]
I'm curious...what have they done so far to remedy your problems? Have they replaced the rear-view mirror compass assembly? Rewired the wiper stalk? Done nothing?
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misc 2011 Avalon probs
Bought a 2011 Avalon in mid-November '10. Since Day 1, the horn works intermittently, the compass is stuck on NE, intermittent wiper control is wired backwards, constant wipers cut off every once in a while. I don't get it -- if I bought a flatscreen TV at Best Buy that was defective, they'd just exchange it for another one. Why won't Toyota just exchange the defective car? I bought a new ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Navigation System
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Re: 2011 Avalon Nav System HELP [grandday]
have you tried this tutorial? http://www.toyota-eshowroom.com/partner/ToyotaNavPrius2010/prius_shell-NS.html
Toyota Avalon Limited vs Lexus ES 350
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Avalon 2011 cooled driver seats issue feel lumps
I recently purchased a 2011 Avalon Limited, soon I discovered the seat was very uncomfortable after 15-20 minutes of driving. I kept feeling lumps in my drivers seat. I brought it back to the dealer and they advised it was caused by the cooling fan(s) in the seat. That it is a known issue by Toyota and has NO FIX. I then drove a new Avalon (w/cooled seats) and it had ... Read More
Toyota Avalon 2008-2010
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Re: 2010 Avalon Timing Belt OR Timing Chain [ntassistant]
ntassistant, With the current oil and engine technology there is absolutely no reason to change your oil every 3K. The new 4.0L 6 cylinder on the Toyota FJC uses 0w20 synthetic and calls for a 10k oil change. I've seen oil analysis done at that mileage (we own one) with the oil spec'ing out quite robustly.I've seen rumors that Toyota was to go with the 0w20 on the 2011 Avy but ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Bad experience
I bought my 2011 Avalon on May 1, 2010 and one of the first thing I noticed was the compass that kept failing to work correctly. I was really concerned as I was going to be doing any major traveling until October. At my scheduled maintenance I mentioned this to my dealer and he told me that Toyota was aware of this problem and a fix should be out my the ... Read More
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Re: trunk [donb1]
1. Checked my glove box....place for a "trunk lock button" but not there. 2011 manual, doesn't speak to this issue. 2. Remote starter is an option 3. Door Edge Trim...$94.00....Toyato part number PT936-03110-10......This is a new item that Toyota part person found while looking for a "side molding" for my 2011 Avalon. 4. compasses...no recall on this issue, at this time. Mine works so no complaint here. 5. 6 speed automatic ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: 2011 Avalon - factory to dealer incentives [danhouston]
Reading the automotive trades it looks like Toyota is building and selling a lot of Avalons. I would be surprised if they offered any major incentives for a bit. Maybe by year end if things slow down. I picked up a Blizzard Pearl Limited and traded in a 2005 XLS with 77K miles TTOD was $23673 with the ugly floormats.
Headlight turn off when manually turning on
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post moved
Our 2011 Toyota Avalon discussion is the best place to get feedback from other owners, so I moved your post there.
Toyota Avalon 2005-2007
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Re: steering problem [jlsexton]
Hi! Today I called Toyota to see if they have considered whether to cover the cost of this repair or offer some assistance, however the customer service rep said that there was no answer from the people who make the decision, Now I have a real dilema as I will have the Avalon in storage from Oct 25 to April 1 2011. I mentioned this to the claims guy who said ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Re: 2011 Avalon Limited [jaws11]
It shows the remote start as an available accessory here: http://www.toyota.com/avalon/accessories.html So, my guess is that your dealership is wrong. I would push back on them a little bit, email your sales person or service advisor that link and ask them if Toyota is wrong.
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2011 Avalon Body Side Molding
Wanted to add matching body side molding like I did with my 2006. But the local dealer said it was not availble for the 2011. So bought it on line from http://www.sportwing.com/toyota-chromeline-painted-body-side-molding.aspx. They will supply you with directions for the 2011 as the measurement is a little different than the 2005-2010. It looks good with a narrow chrome strip in the middle of the molding.
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Compass Update
I took my 2011 Avalon back to the dealer because the compass did not work. He had previously ordered a new unit and was going to install it. He called me this morning and told me that they had talked to Toyota headquarters and they said they were issuing a technical service bulletin for the issue and NOT to install the new one because that would not work either. He said ... Read More
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Re: Tires on your 2011 Avalon [twinb]
A little checking on the web shows the same stock number for aftermarket floor mats for the Avalon 2007-2011 (I didn't go back further). My guess is that OEM mats are the same for this generation Avalon. Toyota might have made some changes, but keeping the floor mats common would save a lot of money. Pairing the current options down to a couple of colors just saves more.
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Re: 2011 Avalon (body side moldings) [dworth]
I just got mine from a Toyota dealer somewhere in the southeast on eBay. They are the same as 2010 and actually the same as the ones I got for my 2005 Avalon. I got them for about $75.00 delivered. Do a search on eBay for 2011 Avalon body side molding. I haven't had time to mine on yet they the color is definitely correct. The dealer is Clearwater Toyota in ... Read More
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Re: Updates on 2011 Avalon [ncee]
I primarily drive a 2003 Toyota SR5 with extended cab. We don't do a lot of driving and this truck has 49 thousand miles on it. The 2011 Avalon gets better MPG if you can believe that? My MPG in the Toyota gets 19 - 24 MPG (never took a road trip in the truck). The truck has no pep, but I can almost guarantee it's the sharpest one around. We ... Read More
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Re: No recalls, 2011 Avalon [_bill_wa]
My dealer in Houston also knew nothing about a compass fix coming from Toyota. My compass continues to lock up at times and than starts working again when the engine is shut off and restarted. My dealer checked my compass and could find nothing wrong. Of course it was working the day I took it in.
Toyota Avalon Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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2011 Avalon - factory to dealer incentives
does anyone know what/how much the factory to dealer incentive is for 2011 avalons? or how to obtain that info.? i'd like to purchase and get a better estimate of the dealer's actual cost. currently, there's no incentives/rebates offered to customers. if none, i can still wait until the end of the yr., when it's hopeful that toyota may offer some cash rebate or 0% or low apr, etc. thanks in ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Front Seat Ventilators
I recently purchased a 2011 Avalon Limited in Houston with the front seat ventilators and heating. It states on page 352 in the Owner's Manual that the switches must be turned off when the engine is not running to prevent battery damage. I found this to be very unusual and extremely inconvenient if true. I asked the service manager at my Toyota dealer yesterday if this was accurate and he said ... Read More
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keys locked in trunk
I work at school and put my keys in my school bag since I lock my purse in the trunk. For the second time since I've had my car, I threw my lunch bag(with my key fob in it) in my trunk after school and got my purse out and slammed the trunk shut and immediately thought, "OH NO!!!" My husband had to drive 20 miles to bring me my extra ... Read More
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Re: discontinue 2011 [nan48]
How often have you seen Toyota introduce a redesign on a model and then discontinue it the next year? Toyota has had a flagship luxury sedan in the US since 1977, starting with the Cressida and then migrating to the Avalon. It seems unlikely that they will abandon the strategy of a flagship luxury sedan after 33 years. In addition, sales of the Avalon have increased almost 50% over last year. ... Read More
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discontinue 2011
Well I read another site today that said Toyota MIGHT discontinue the Avalon for 2012. Usually the value of any Avalon will go down after this happens. HOWEVER sometimes the opposite is true. Being in the car business for years I've seen many models discontinue and the value go down. There are a few cases in which this didn't happen. 1996 Impala SS, value went to the roof, car was discontinue, ... Read More
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Re: 2011 ltd [patentable]
I am experiencing the same thing (film on windows) and it seems to be worse than on previous cars, or maybe I just notice it more on the Avalon because the rear window is so deep that I really have to stretch during the weekly cleaning. I blame it on two things: the seeming lack of exhaust vents near the rear window and Toyota's factory settings on the HVAC system which ... Read More
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Two year free maintenance
Bought my 2011 Avalon on may 27th and still have not received the coupons, or whatever I need to get the free maintenance I called the dealer several times , and the excuse has been that Toyota is just way behind and they would get back to me, which they have not done. Needless to say, I'm severely pissed, to put it mildly. It took forever to get the title, which ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Lease Questions
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Re: Car Man help Avalon limited [docmri]
Thanks Dan . I don't believe that Toyota is currently providing any lease support on the 2011 Avalon. As a result, if you were to lease one through Toyota Financial Services right now, you would have to use its standard lease program. TFS' current buy rate standard lease money factor is .00235 for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Tier I+" credit tier. TFS' current residual value for a 36 ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Re: Buick vs Avalon [bwia]
Thank you for the input on the Buick Lacrosse. I ofter wonder how these two cars rated against one another. I wholesale cars for years and learned a lot about resale value. I believe the Toyota will hold value better. When I was in the business over 15 years ago, then I can say for sure the Toyota would hold better value. However today, with today's market, I honestly can't say. ... Read More
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Re: Buick vs Avalon [nan48]
Has anyone out there drove that new Buick that suppose to compare to the Avalon? Three weeks ago, (after a two-month wait) I bought a 2011 Buick Lacrosse CXS with 19" wheels and an incredible list of technology features including: Heads-up display, blind side alert system, back-up camera, Xenon HID, 384-watt 11 speaker DVD sound system, rear sunshade, adaptive suspension system, heated and cooled seats and navigation system integrated with OnStar. ... Read More
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Limitations in 2011 Avalon navigation system
Just bought a 2011 Avalon and am very annoyed that so much functionality in the Navigation system is disabled when the car is in motion. Is the assumption that you need to pull over whenever you need to use the system? Is this another result of our lawsuit crazy society? I'll go back to my AAA travel books before I pull over every 5 minutes to use the navigation system. How ... Read More
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Re: New Avalon Next Week [douglas1]
Douglas1, I also just took posession of a 2011 Avalon, and have only driven 190 miles so far. The only issues so far relate to the radio. I have not been able to get the radio to acknowledge anything plugged into the USB port (Ipod or flash drive). I have never gotten the radio to show the USB option on the screen. I have discussed with Toyota internet service with no ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Lease Questions
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Car Man help Avalon limited
Car Man, While pricing out the ACura, Infiniti, Honda etc (with your help) for my wife the Toyota Avalon has showed up on my radar. Has all the features I wants as standard in its Avalon Limited. can you tell me the MF's and RV's of the Avalon Limited (2011) for 36/12 36/10 (if available) Thanks Dan (the car man fan)
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Re: 2011 Avalon Ipod Integration [fhf]
Did you place your radio in AUX mode? Not trying to insult you, just asking. Can you use the cord instead? A friend of mine has a Toyota Prius with the same equipment. It worked one day and stopped. She had the part replaced. I would test it with another iPod to ensure it is still working or working for that matter. Good luck.
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Re: 2011 Avalon Ipod Integration [fhf]
Not sure if Toyota is the same, however, on my 09 Genesis it requires a proprietary cable from Hyundai for the Ipod to function properly.
Toyota Halts Sales of Popular Models - Accelerator Stuck Problem Recall
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Re: You are direct and to the point gagrice... [houdini1]
All the nay-sers have sunk into their holes again. Now they are back to comparing Avalon to Camary. However saw the 2011 Avalon nice but not worth trading in my 2009 for it. Toyota has kept price Limited close to 2009 while giving few more features
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Re: Puddle Lamps [adholtman]
I just purchased a 2011 Avalon. My Puddle Lamps seem to work intermittently. I can't find anything in Owners Man. In fact, when you look in index under "foot lamps" it sends you to a page that has absolutely nothing to do with Puddle Lamps. Apparently Toyota doesn't have anyone proofread their manuals---bad news!! Tom
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Help, billforgrace@yahoo.com
I am about to purchase a 2011 Avalon. I am trading my 2000 XLS in and giving 28,200.00 to boot. My 2000 Avalon has 108 thousand miles on it. This is a big step for me. I only owned the 2000 for a few weeks and I simply LOVE the car. HOWEVER, my wife wanted a new one and now, guess what. I'm looking. The dealer did NOT offer me as ... Read More
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Re: Edmunds 2011 Avalon review, not glowing 7.3? [ncee]
That may be it. But the 7.3 is the average of the editors' opinions; the guys who plunk down the cash give it a 9.5. http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/avalon/2011/consumerreview.html
Toyota Avalon Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: 2011 Avalon [iamknott]
Well, thanks for your input. I'm not in the habit of purchasing a car every year. I normally pay them off or keep them for years. I thought I would get a good buy on this due to Toyota's miseries and the fact that the interest rate had gone down. I think the other mistake I made was not going to my credit union first. These folks were aggressive. You can ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Re: Avalon 2011 base [twinb]
It'd actually be better and help others find the info if you just posted in our Toyota Avalon Prices Paid and Buying Experience thread instead of starting a new one. That's what that discussion is for!
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Re: Avalon 2011 base [ldang78728]
Around here there are some things to take into consideration: - How's business been? - How many cars on the lot? - Sales tax shouldn't come into play when talking price - Is the model popular? - Is the unit they have in stock, a popular color? - How bad do you want it? - How close is the next Toyota Dealer, and what ere they selling this car for? Start ... Read More
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Re: 2011 Avalon Limited Toyota Extra Care [jwillin]
Wood grain in the Lexus is so perfectly done/finished/flawless that it looks plastic. You have to wait about 10+ years and it begins to show cracks.
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Re: 2011 Avalon Limited Toyota Extra Care [fhimes]
I just purchased a 2011 Avalon LTD. It is a fantastic car. It drives like a dream. I mean you can barely feel a bump in the road. It is one great driving car. You will love to drive it. Not much of a change to the 2009. The salesman told me about all the curves and tiers of the interior and the beauty of the exterior, but that may be ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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2011 Limited -nav- floor mats
Bought at Koons Toyota of Annapolis MD. The reason was they had the model and color I wanted in stock, Cypress Pearl. They asked what would it take to make the deal, and I said "10% off of list and a REASONABLE trade for my 2008 Avalon Limited". They had no problem with the 10%, but we had to arm wrestle about the trade. Eventually I got the 'reasonable' figure for ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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2011 Avalon Limited Toyota Extra Care
I just purchased a 2011 Avalon Limited from a Toyota dealer in Houston TX who quoted me $1317 to purchase the Toyota Extra Care Platinum 7 years 75000 miles with $0 deductible warranty.. By sheer luck I noticed on these forums everyone was saying the place to buy it is at the Midwest Toyota dealership in Hutchinson Kansas. I confirmed with the Toyota corp people that it is honored by any ... Read More
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Re: 2011 Avalon Sun Visors [bob819]
Just figured it out. When you move the visor to the window position, you can then pull the visor further towards the rear of the car along the visor arm - the visor doesn't extend - it moves. Incorrect description by Toyota IMO. My 2000 Avalan had inserts in the visor that pulled out and made the visor wider - a true defintion of extended visors. Oh well...at least I know ... Read More
Toyota Avalon 2004 and earlier
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Re: How urgent is it to change the camshaft drivebelt? [njavalonguy]
Key words: non-interference engines Don't gamble with an interference engine. We are also pushing 90k on our 03, but we travel to Arizona. Would hate to snap it enroute. On the other hand, ours is in a nice garage most of the time and not out in a hot parking lot or -20 below. Pampered little thing in that regard, but I have heard a rumor that it may run at ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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floor mats: true or false?
I just read the 2 reviews in the "Learn More" section on the right side of this page: http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/avalon/2011/consumerreview.html The first reviewer says the mats in all the new Avalons are black. For those of you who've bought the car, is this true?
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Just Me
I used to post on this board some years back when I purchased ,I believe the 2005 Avalon. I owned the very first one Toyota made as well. I think that was in 98. I recently traded in my 2008 yesterday and purchased the Avalon 2011. It is the best of all of them that I've owned. (I definitely like the changes inside on the dash as well as the suttle ... Read More
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New to Toyota
Just purchased a 2011 Avalon Limited. The last 2 cars I've owned were DTS Cadillacs. The Avalon may not ride quite as good but I enjoy driving it more. I look at the Avalon before I bought my first DTS but for some reason I passed. I really like the looks of them and am quite happy.
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Seat belt tension
Went shopping for 2011 Avalon with my wife yesterday. Dealer only had one in stock. Passenger side seat belt had strong, uncomfortable take-up tension. No problem with driver side. Called Toyota and was told this could not be adjusted. Has anyone else encountered this problem with their autos? hnelsen
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2011 vs. 2007
Last week, I took delivery of an ’11 Base Avalon with Synthesis radio and heated seats. As such, it is equipped much the same as my previous ’07 XLS. So far, I love it. The ride is even better than the XLS and that one was very good. The ’11 is also quieter. I noticed that Toyota has dampened the sound of the turn signal indicator to the point that, if ... Read More
Toyota Halts Sales of Popular Models - Accelerator Stuck Problem Recall
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Re: should i buy 2011 camry LE. [obyone]
Pochiraju, true statement by obyone. There has been UA (unintended, or UNEXPLAINED acceleration) in some Toyota vehicles. Toyota has variously fixed floor mats (probably corrected owner stupidity), carpet (smoke and mirrors), and the accelerator pedal (bad design or more smoke and mirrors, the jury is probably still out on this item). Toyota has been guilty of ignoring, denying, stonewalling, etc., most of the major problems that have occured in their cars ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Lease Questions
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Lease inspection and tire wear
The three-year lease on my 2007 Avalon is ending and I am in the process of negotiating a lease on a 2011. According to the dealer's quote, the monthly payments on a four-year lease would be about $40 lower than those on a three-year lease. That sounded attractive, but I wondered whether (four years from now) the leasing company would make any allowance on the end-of-lease inspection for the additional tire ... Read More
Toyota Avalon Navigation System
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2011 Avalon Radio
There are thousands of pictures of the 2011 Avalon on the web. Every one show a picture of the navigation screen ... not one of them show a picture of the radio without the navigation. Evidentally Toyota is pushing the navigation system ... which is a little fancier than in the past, but still has all the problems they always had from what I can see so far. The 2011 with ... Read More
2011 Toyota Avalon
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Re: 2011 CD slot [rotterdam6]
If you look here: http://www.toyota.com/avalon/interior-360.html and on the 2nd image for the base model, it shows the radio and there appears to be a slot above the LCD for loading CD's.
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Re: 2011 Avalon TV Ad [carlupi]
Lentz, Carter, and the Suits strike again. First they go on nationwide media saying, with straight faces, customers' safety and Toyota's reliability are their main concerns. Now the Avy commercial destined to be the meat for late night talk show jokes. The fellas have learned nothing from the GM decades long fiasco. I sent an email to Jimbo telling him these things and asking him if Toy's customers are really as ... Read More
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2011 Avalon TV Ad
I just saw the new TV commercial for the 2011 Avalon. Boring, cheesy! Even the retirement home crowd will be turned off and put to sleep by this ad. Once again, Toyota undermines one of the best products it has in its fleet.
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Re: 2011 Avalon price [ncee]
It was a 2010 Toyota Avalon Limited (loaded) with Nav, 8 way passenger, special paint, laser cruise, floormats and wheel locks . Yes the over 7000.00 reduction and rebates were great. Unfortunately the sales tax (8.25%) and then registration (nearly 500.00!) etc takes a big bite out of that "savings". Don't you just love the government :-) ?
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Re: Auto show [twinb]
I walked in my dealer showroom and met with the manager from whom our company purchased 3 previous vehicles over the last six years. I had a copy of Saturdays newspaper with all the competing toyota dealers offers. He gave me 3,000 of list price, then added tax and then gave me another 3,000 of that number,and that is the final deal. That was all done approx March 10 or so, ... Read More
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Re: 2011 Avalon price [jim3]
I bought my 2010 two weeks ago. They gave me $3,000 off list, added the tax, then gave me another $3,000 off that price. I could not pass it up. I think there was a period at the beginning of March when the heat was on Toyota because of the brakes,etc, and they came up with all these discounts and within two weeks time sucked down a lot of inventory and ... Read More
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Re: Love my '11 [bergamini]
Can you now enter a destination or use the bluetooth phone features while underway or do you still need to stop the vehicle to input this data into the Nav System? If Toyota is continuing to limit the functionality of the 2011 Avalon Nav system while the vehicle is underway, that is a serious problem from my perspective. Any insight you can share on the Nav system's limitations would be greatly ... Read More
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Re: Love my 2010 and the $6,000 discount
Before I bought my 2010, I went to the Cleveland Auto show and sat in the 2011. I did not like the way they changed the interior styling and flow. The 2010 has great interior lines. In the 2011 they trashed all that by simply putting a square box to the right of the steering wheel. That isn't style, it simply makes things easier for the engineer. Glad you like your ... Read More
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Re: Done! [bergamini]
Yes I did pick up the 2010 Avalon Ltd on Saturday! Mine has the light gray interior too. You will like the light gray in your 2011, I'm sure. So far so good.......the smart key seems pretty easy to get accustomed to. My husband is 6'3" and thinks the headroom is quite good. Love the upgrades since our last Avalon (1999!)...so missing out on some of the features in the 2011 ... Read More
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Re: Auto show [iamknott]
I will say it one more time, I actually sat in the front and back seat of the 2011 Avalon at the Cleveland, Ohio auto show in February. Even though the 2011 brochure says the headroom is the same, I am telling you they have decreased it front and back. Now for a person like me that is 6'3 1/2" tall and I have a brother 6'5", that is important and ... Read More
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'10 vs '11
I'm surprised that some of you are still talking about the '10 models. Here in the mile high city there are hardly any tens left, I've only seen two in dealers' websites. I see the '11 Ltd comes with 17" wheels standard rather than 18", 5 spoke diamond finish rather than 6 on the base model. Details details details. Personally I don't want a nav system, and I don't especially like ... Read More
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March 2010 Promos
I thought I would add one more thing about the Promos that end April 5...and how they were explained to me. 1. 3000.00 discount applies only to 2010 models...and you must sign all documentation for purchase by April 5. 2. The 2-year Maint. Plan promo includes all 2010 Avalon models (you show proof of registration of your current Toyota vehicle...picky about the fact that address must match drivers license. Something to ... Read More
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Re: '11 Pricing and Availability [twinb]
For me, it's not what they are selling for, it will be how much will they be giving for trade-ins? Everything I'm hearing and reading say's Toyotas are taking one hell of a hit on trade-in, something that won't settle very well with me. I'm guessing, IF Toyota can prove that the NEW ones don't have ANY (major) problems, and they give GREAT trade-in value for use Toyotas, they may be ... Read More
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Re: Did they drop Laser Cruise? [bergamini]
Hi.. Glad to help.... They have dropped the optional Laser Cruise for the 2011 Avalon. Not sure why. It may just be a marketing thing...few ordered?......keeping the loaded Avalon at a lower price point? Who knows. The only other feature I see they might have dropped is the "acoustic noise- reducing front windshield" that was featured in the 2010 Avalon Ltd. I have no idea how much difference the windshield makes... ... Read More
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Re: Did they drop Laser Cruise? [bergamini]
I noticed the laser cruise was missing too. I wonder why? As for the price, its seems fair for a brand new model coming out. I would think though with the current postion Toyota is in, better deals could be had after the 2011 is out for a few months. As for the headroom issue, I have to believe the previous poster sat in a car where the power seats were ... Read More
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Re: Lowered the headroom in the 2011 Avalon [manatoc5]
Thanks for the prompt response! Yes, I have seen all the new photos online. It still isn't the same as seeing the car in person. The reason I asked about the woodgrain is because the photos make it look like the more satin finish (like in the new 2011 Toyotas like the Sienna). The woodgrain finish in the 2010 is decidedly glossy and different looking than these other 2011s'. Is the ... Read More
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Re: Lowered the headroom in the 2011 Avalon [cmb08]
1. You can go to nada.com or kbb.com and pull up pictures of the 2010 and perhaps 2011, you can also go to toyota.com and under the left side, they have new vehicles coming, click that tab and you will get some interior pictures of the 2011 to compare to the 2010. The whole design of the dash and front area has changed significantly, in my opinion. The wood grain is ... Read More
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Re: Lowered the headroom in the 2011 Avalon [iamknott]
Thanks for the heads up (no pun intended) LOL I have been waffling back and forth re;: 2010 vs. 2011. This may be deciding factor. My husband is 6'3". There are no 2011's around to see first..and the 2010s are in short supply. Since you saw the 2011 in person...can I ask a few questions? Re: changes...that you can't tell without seeing in person... 1. Did they change the faux woodgrain? ... Read More
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Lowered the headroom in the 2011 Avalon
I sat in the 2011 Avalon at the Cleveland Auto show. The have lowered the headroom at least an inch and half in front and three inches in the back seat. I wanted to sit in one before I made a decision to buy a 2010 or a 2011 Avalon. Yesterday I bought one of the last nice 2010 Avalon Limited on my local dealers lot for $6,000 off list price ... Read More
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