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CarGuru > Toyota > new Avalon 8 May 2005 05:40:44

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Ron 2 May 2005 19:21:58
 My wife is really making noise about the 06 Avalon.

She drives an 02 now but likes look of new ones. Anyone have one? Pro's & Con"s?

She does want sunroof.

I suggested she waits until next year so they fix bugs if any but she doesn't seem to think that is relevant. She does love the 02 so might wait.

Ron
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Ron 2 May 2005 20:13:45 permanent link ]
 I meant 05
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Bo 2 May 2005 21:10:20 permanent link ]
 My wife had a 2001 Avalon which she loved... She "Totaled It about a month ago and we have been looking around for a replacement vehicle... We both do NOT like the looks of the New Avalon... We drove one and it does not drive or handle as well as her old one did... Too big and long feeling and we did not like the dash...

While at the dealer a week ago, we saw a New Camry XLE which she drove and fell in love with... We bought it on the spot and she likes it better than her old Avalon...
You might try one out... Less money too...
Bob...

"ron" <randus3remove@pacb­ell.net> wrote in message news:qArde.11684$J1­2.1064@newssvr14.new­s.prodigy.com...
My wife is really making noise about the 06 Avalon.

She drives an 02 now but likes look of new ones. Anyone have one? Pro's & Con"s?

She does want sunroof.

I suggested she waits until next year so they fix bugs if any but she doesn't seem to think that is relevant. She does love the 02 so might wait.

Ron
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Bob H 3 May 2005 13:38:10 permanent link ]
 Ask for a 24-hour test drive before you commit.

"ron" <randus3remove@pacb­ell.net> wrote in message news:qArde.11684$J1­2.1064@newssvr14.new­s.prodigy.com...
My wife is really making noise about the 06 Avalon.

She drives an 02 now but likes look of new ones. Anyone have one? Pro's & Con"s?

She does want sunroof.

I suggested she waits until next year so they fix bugs if any but she doesn't seem to think that is relevant. She does love the 02 so might wait.

Ron
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Steve Henderson 5 May 2005 21:53:31 permanent link ]
 Bo wrote:> My wife had a 2001 Avalon which she loved... She "Totaled It about a > month ago and we have been looking around for a replacement vehicle... > We both do NOT like the looks of the New Avalon... We drove one and it > does not drive or handle as well as her old one did... Too big and long > feeling and we did not like the dash...>
While at the dealer a week ago, we saw a New Camry XLE which she drove > and fell in love with... We bought it on the spot and she likes it > better than her old Avalon...> You might try one out... Less money too...> Bob...>
"ron" <randus3remove@pacb­ell.net <mailto:randus3remo­ve@pacbell.net>> > wrote in message news:qArde.11684$J1­2.1064@newssvr14.new­s.prodigy.com...> My wife is really making noise about the 06 Avalon.>
She drives an 02 now but likes look of new ones. Anyone have one? > Pro's & Con"s?>
She does want sunroof.>
I suggested she waits until next year so they fix bugs if any but she > doesn't seem to think that is relevant. She does love the 02 so might wait.>
Ron

Rent a Camry (if you have to), and take it on a trip of over a couple of
hours. Do you still like the seats after that amount of time? For me,
my wife and my son, Camry seats are nowhere NEAR as comfortable as the
Avalon seats for longer drives (I have a 2002 Avalon and 2004 Camry).
It's too bad, too... I love the Camry except for that. BTW, I'm 5'9",
as is my wife, but my son is 6'1". I can't put my finger on exactly
what's wrong, but no amount of adjusting makes it right. I think it's
just too high in the front, under our knees for me... don't know about
my (taller) son. We just know they're not great.
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Just Me 5 May 2005 23:01:12 permanent link ]
 I just took delvery on a new '05 Avalon Limited, so my opnion maybe a
bit biased. I think the Avalon, especially the Limited trim level, is a
luxury class sedan at a bargain price. One of the best values around,
with some features not even available on the Lexus LS430. Plus ... it
is fast, with 280 hp. Also efficient, rated at 31 mpg highway. This is
an awsome car. You may have to wait to get a Limited, because they're
often sold before delivery. This car is larger and more refined than
the old Avalon. Reviews have been very positive ... and sales are
excellent. There are now four trim levels. TK

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C. E. White 6 May 2005 16:54:09 permanent link ]
 I suppose it is a nice car, but Toyota, "best value," and an
MSRP of over 30K just don't add up in my mind.

Ed

Just Me wrote:>
I just took delvery on a new '05 Avalon Limited, so my opnion maybe a> bit biased. I think the Avalon, especially the Limited trim level, is a> luxury class sedan at a bargain price. One of the best values around,> with some features not even available on the Lexus LS430. Plus ... it> is fast, with 280 hp. Also efficient, rated at 31 mpg highway. This is> an awsome car. You may have to wait to get a Limited, because they're> often sold before delivery. This car is larger and more refined than> the old Avalon. Reviews have been very positive ... and sales are> excellent. There are now four trim levels. TK
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Guest 6 May 2005 18:11:11 permanent link ]
 The auto buff magazines are reaching the same conclusion about
Toyotas. Recently one did a comparison between the top six V6
mid sized cars. They rated the Camry number SIX. They rated all
six rather closely and although the Camry compared favorably and
a good car, they felt it was not worth the hugh difference in
price compared to the other five. The Camry was over $9,000 more
than the least expensive of the six and $5,000 more than the next
expensive. The least expensive was rated number three on their
list. When one considers their opinion was a comparison based
on MSRP, imagine the even greater difference in actual drive home
price in the market place.


mike hunt



"C. E. White" wrote:>
I suppose it is a nice car, but Toyota, "best value," and an> MSRP of over 30K just don't add up in my mind.>
Just Me wrote:> >
I just took delvery on a new '05 Avalon Limited, so my opnion maybe a> > bit biased. I think the Avalon, especially the Limited trim level, is a> > luxury class sedan at a bargain price. One of the best values around,> > with some features not even available on the Lexus LS430. Plus ... it> > is fast, with 280 hp. Also efficient, rated at 31 mpg highway. This is> > an awsome car. You may have to wait to get a Limited, because they're> > often sold before delivery. This car is larger and more refined than> > the old Avalon. Reviews have been very positive ... and sales are> > excellent. There are now four trim levels. TK
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Scott in Florida 6 May 2005 18:25:21 permanent link ]
 On Fri, 06 May 2005 10:11:11 -0400, MikeHunt@lycos.com wrote:
The auto buff magazines are reaching the same conclusion about>Toyotas. Recently one did a comparison between the top six V6>mid sized cars. They rated the Camry number SIX. They rated all>six rather closely and although the Camry compared favorably and>a good car, they felt it was not worth the hugh difference in>price compared to the other five. The Camry was over $9,000 more>than the least expensive of the six and $5,000 more than the next>expensive. The least expensive was rated number three on their>list. When one considers their opinion was a comparison based>on MSRP, imagine the even greater difference in actual drive home>price in the market place.>
mike hunt

A friend of mine had a BMW 325 and a Kia SUV (something or other...)

The Kia developed an engine problem that required an engine rebuild at
something like 60K miles. He dumped it.

There is a difference between Toyota and Kia....LOL

Ya get what you pay for.

My brother just bought a Toyota Camry XLE. He sold his Thunderbird
that developed an engine problem.

My bro keeps his cars as long as I do (till the wheels fall off). The
Camry will last a hell of a lot longer than his Ford Tbird...


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Guest 6 May 2005 19:53:40 permanent link ]
 What does that have to do with their article. One of my friends
owns a 1955 and a 1957 T-Bird.. I don't know of anyone that owns
an old Toyota. LOL


mike hunt



Scott in Florida wrote:>
On Fri, 06 May 2005 10:11:11 -0400, MikeHunt@lycos.com wrote:>
The auto buff magazines are reaching the same conclusion about> >Toyotas. Recently one did a comparison between the top six V6> >mid sized cars. They rated the Camry number SIX. They rated all> >six rather closely and although the Camry compared favorably and> >a good car, they felt it was not worth the hugh difference in> >price compared to the other five. The Camry was over $9,000 more> >than the least expensive of the six and $5,000 more than the next> >expensive. The least expensive was rated number three on their> >list. When one considers their opinion was a comparison based> >on MSRP, imagine the even greater difference in actual drive home> >price in the market place.> >
mike hunt>
A friend of mine had a BMW 325 and a Kia SUV (something or other...)>
The Kia developed an engine problem that required an engine rebuild at> something like 60K miles. He dumped it.>
There is a difference between Toyota and Kia....LOL>
Ya get what you pay for.>
My brother just bought a Toyota Camry XLE. He sold his Thunderbird> that developed an engine problem.>
My bro keeps his cars as long as I do (till the wheels fall off). The> Camry will last a hell of a lot longer than his Ford Tbird...>
--> Scott in Florida
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Ray O 6 May 2005 20:45:16 permanent link ]
 
<MikeHunt@lycos.com­> wrote in message news:427B9304.CEAAF­EDF@lycos.com...> What does that have to do with their article. One of my friends> owns a 1955 and a 1957 T-Bird.. I don't know of anyone that owns> an old Toyota. LOL>
mike hunt>

Toyota opened up business in the U.S. in 1957 and did not sell any
appreciable numbers until the mid 70's, mostly on the west coast.
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Guest 6 May 2005 23:45:34 permanent link ]
 Well one does not see any of those around either. What does ny
of that that have to do with the buff mag article that says
Toyota are overpriced LOL


mike hunt



Ray O wrote:>
<MikeHunt@lycos.com­> wrote in message news:427B9304.CEAAF­EDF@lycos.com...> > What does that have to do with their article. One of my friends> > owns a 1955 and a 1957 T-Bird.. I don't know of anyone that owns> > an old Toyota. LOL> >
mike hunt> >
Toyota opened up business in the U.S. in 1957 and did not sell any> appreciable numbers until the mid 70's, mostly on the west coast.> --> Ray O> correct the return address punctuation to reply
The auto buff magazines are reaching the same conclusion about> >Toyotas. Recently one did a comparison between the top six V6> >mid sized cars. They rated the Camry number SIX. They rated all> >six rather closely and although the Camry compared favorably and> >a good car, they felt it was not worth the hugh difference in> >price compared to the other five. The Camry was over $9,000 more> >than the least expensive of the six and $5,000 more than the next> >expensive. The least expensive was rated number three on their> >list. When one considers their opinion was a comparison based> >on MSRP, imagine the even greater difference in actual drive home> >price in the market place.> >
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Scott in Florida 6 May 2005 23:55:11 permanent link ]
 On Fri, 06 May 2005 15:45:34 -0400, BigJohnson@mailcity­.com wrote:
Well one does not see any of those around either. What does ny>of that that have to do with the buff mag article that says>Toyota are overpriced LOL

If Toyotas are overpriced....why are people buying them?
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Ray O 7 May 2005 00:24:17 permanent link ]
 
<BigJohnson@mailcit­y.com> wrote in message
news:427BC95E.F857D­6EC@mailcity.com...>­ Well one does not see any of those around either.

You have to visit the west coast where the majority of them were sold.
You'll see plenty.

What does ny> of that that have to do with the buff mag article that says> Toyota are overpriced LOL>
mike hunt>

Nothing, which is as much as your post about your friend's '55 and '57
T-Birds have to do about the buff mag article. LOL


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Ray O
correct the return address punctuation to reply


Ray O wrote:>>
<MikeHunt@lycos.com­> wrote in message news:427B9304.CEAAF­EDF@lycos.com...>> > What does that have to do with their article. One of my friends>> > owns a 1955 and a 1957 T-Bird.. I don't know of anyone that owns>> > an old Toyota. LOL>> >
mike hunt>> >
Toyota opened up business in the U.S. in 1957 and did not sell any>> appreciable numbers until the mid 70's, mostly on the west coast.>> -->> Ray O>> correct the return address punctuation to reply>
The auto buff magazines are reaching the same conclusion about>> >Toyotas. Recently one did a comparison between the top six V6>> >mid sized cars. They rated the Camry number SIX. They rated all>> >six rather closely and although the Camry compared favorably and>> >a good car, they felt it was not worth the hugh difference in>> >price compared to the other five. The Camry was over $9,000 more>> >than the least expensive of the six and $5,000 more than the next>> >expensive. The least expensive was rated number three on their>> >list. When one considers their opinion was a comparison based>> >on MSRP, imagine the even greater difference in actual drive home>> >price in the market place.>> >


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Dizzy 7 May 2005 05:49:29 permanent link ]
 On Fri, 06 May 2005 15:45:34 -0400, some stupid top-posting,
nym-shifting troll, currently calling himself BigJohnson wrote:
Well one does not see any of those around either. What does ny>of that that have to do with the buff mag article that says>Toyota are overpriced LOL

My 7-year-old Supra is still worth 75% of what I paid for it new*,
while an equivalent Corvette is only worth half of what it cost. LOL

*according to kellybluebook.com.

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Liberals=Minority Party 7 May 2005 07:39:20 permanent link ]
 MikeHunt@lycos.com wrote:
What does that have to do with their article. One of my friends> owns a 1955 and a 1957 T-Bird.. I don't know of anyone that owns> an old Toyota. LOL>

Huh, because in all countries around the world, ie Austrailia, Africa,
Afghanistan I havent seen a single 55 or 57 Ford, but have seen gobs of
Toyotas.

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Guest 7 May 2005 22:00:22 permanent link ]
 That is understandable. Obviously even a pi$$ poor F&I guy could
sell you lots of smoke and mirrors options for thousand over
MSRP LOL


mike hunt



dizzy wrote:>
On Fri, 06 May 2005 15:45:34 -0400, some stupid top-posting,> nym-shifting troll, currently calling himself BigJohnson wrote:>
Well one does not see any of those around either. What does ny> >of that that have to do with the buff mag article that says> >Toyota are overpriced LOL>
My 7-year-old Supra is still worth 75% of what I paid for it new*,> while an equivalent Corvette is only worth half of what it cost. LOL>
*according to kellybluebook.com.
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Guest 7 May 2005 22:19:03 permanent link ]
 On blocks?


mike hunt



Liberals=Minority Party wrote:>
MikeHunt@lycos.com wrote:>
What does that have to do with their article. One of my friends> > owns a 1955 and a 1957 T-Bird.. I don't know of anyone that owns> > an old Toyota. LOL> >
Huh, because in all countries around the world, ie Austrailia, Africa,> Afghanistan I havent seen a single 55 or 57 Ford, but have seen gobs of> Toyotas.>
-->
The Second Amendment Is Americas "Original" Homeland Security!
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Liberals=Angry Losers! 8 May 2005 05:40:44 permanent link ]
 MajorDomo@mailcity.c­om wrote:
On blocks?>

Mike, you know better than that. Gop way out in the middle of nowhere in
Africa, you wont find a Ford! Toyota, being #2 in the world, second only
to GM is pretty popular.

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