Toyota: Avalon News
11-23-2004, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by sipark
I just think tan+wood don't mix well with silver plastic trims..
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11-23-2004, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 95gt
Did you miss that gigantic screen in the car 
Has the temp info on it. I am sure that can also be used for navigation. The camry has nav so don't think it is an issue.
Little too much gray plastic (sort of G35 esk). looks ripe for the scratching
Has the temp info on it. I am sure that can also be used for navigation. The camry has nav so don't think it is an issue. Little too much gray plastic (sort of G35 esk). looks ripe for the scratching
11-23-2004, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
Either that, or it's hidden under the dash door.
11-23-2004, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ccheung
It's a nice car but it's still too boring! They gotta do something with the image!
11-23-2004, 01:13 PM
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Toyota has done quite well using the Avalon to take over the market from American automakers. It was designed specifically back then to compete with the Crown Victoria, LeSabre, etc. Again, don't get me wrong. It is a nice car but something is missing.
11-23-2004, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ccheung
Toyota has done quite well using the Avalon to take over the market from American automakers. It was designed specifically back then to compete with the Crown Victoria, LeSabre, etc. Again, don't get me wrong. It is a nice car but something is missing.
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11-23-2004, 03:18 PM
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How many Buick Park Avenues have anyone seen with a hand parking brake??
I wonder if the pics of the body are early drawings for the final look.
I hope it is an early drawing. If not then Toyota is following the updated trend they have with Lexus.
I wonder if the pics of the body are early drawings for the final look.
I hope it is an early drawing. If not then Toyota is following the updated trend they have with Lexus.
11-23-2004, 04:39 PM
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I am sure I missed some threads about this Avalon earlier, is it FWD, RWD or AWD? 280hp on the front doesn't sound right to me. And its a world-wide model right?
11-23-2004, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by vwong
Not feeling the wood/silver plastic combo. And definitely not feeling the foot brake. 
I hate foot brake in a car. Foot brake in a truck or van is fine, but not in a car.
I hate foot brake in a car. Foot brake in a truck or van is fine, but not in a car.
11-23-2004, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MSZ
I am sure I missed some threads about this Avalon earlier, is it FWD, RWD or AWD? 280hp on the front doesn't sound right to me. And its a world-wide model right?
11-23-2004, 05:07 PM
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"dual vvt-i", where vvt-i is used on both the intake and exaust cams. anything special? I mean Honda and Nissan can get more HP and Torque out of their 3.5L engines.
11-23-2004, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Precision Crafted
How many Buick Park Avenues have anyone seen with a hand parking brake??
Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
it's in the RL...
I was just saying that I don't like foot brake in cars. That's my preference.
11-24-2004, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by vwong
I never said I like the new RL.
I was just saying that I don't like foot brake in cars. That's my preference.
I was just saying that I don't like foot brake in cars. That's my preference.
not as easy to pull it to induce a slide
11-24-2004, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
ah ha...
not as easy to pull it to induce a slide
not as easy to pull it to induce a slide
picky lads, aren't we...
I think the look is plain Jane, but since it's marketed to the Buick crowd, why wouldn't you go conservative?
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11-24-2004, 01:32 AM
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Hmm.. I like it more than I thought I would (I saw some AWFUL sketches of the supposed next gen Avalon)
The interior is nice EXCEPT for that godawful cheap plastic middle. Just like the Solara..
The interior is nice EXCEPT for that godawful cheap plastic middle. Just like the Solara..
11-24-2004, 08:51 PM
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12-10-2004, 01:09 PM
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It looks real nice from the side pics. It reminds me of the new GS's profile, though the C-pillar is as pulled back.
12-10-2004, 01:36 PM
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A lot of cars are recently looking too similar.. It looks like a mix of 5 series, GS, Maxima, RL and a few other cars thrown in for good measure.
12-10-2004, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
A lot of cars are recently looking too similar.. It looks like a mix of 5 series, GS, Maxima, RL and a few other cars thrown in for good measure.
When I first saw the rear 3/4 glass and rear window (wish is very short, like the Maxima), I thought Maxima instantly. The whole roof curves like the maxima, also. The trunk is lifted from the 7-series /RL. The profile greenhouse glass breaks downward severly at the rear, creating a profile shape reminiscent to the Accord. Interesting, everyone going to dual chrome tip exhausts. I wonder if it'll remain FWD. 
