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50george · 10-29-2007, 05:55 PM

does the avalon have the same v6 engine and transmission as the se v6?if so why dont i hear of any of the cold knock start problem and

transmission issues with that vehicle that i am seeing with the 2007 camry?

JSM1284 · 10-29-2007, 06:02 PM

Transmission is different in the Avalon.

akira751 · 10-29-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 50george

does the avalon have the same v6 engine and transmission as the se v6?if so why dont i hear of any of the cold knock start problem and

transmission issues with that vehicle that i am seeing with the 2007 camry?

What cold knock issue?? 20k on my V6 and no issues.

IPDaily · 10-29-2007, 06:10 PM

the avalon has a 5-speed automatic, doesn't it?

akira751 · 10-29-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by IPDaily

the avalon has a 5-speed automatic, doesn't it?

Nope the 08 Avalon's have the same trans as the Camry.

JSM1284 · 10-29-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by akira751

Nope the 08 Avalon's have the same trans as the Camry.

I was unaware they switched to the 6-speed for 08. 07's are the 5-speed though.

akira751 · 10-29-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JSM1284

I was unaware they switched to the 6-speed for 08. 07's are the 5-speed though.

Yep 07 are 5speed and they added blue tooth and they plug an mp3 player in now.

daveart · 10-29-2007, 07:43 PM

there is a problem with some v6 trannys,but only some,they would replace it under warrenty if you have this problem

geoff5093 · 10-29-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JSM1284

Transmission is different in the Avalon.

Are you sure? The last I heard it uses the same 6-speed transmission as the Camry.

akira751 · 10-29-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by geoff5093

Are you sure? The last I heard it uses the same 6-speed transmission as the Camry.

They have the 6 speed

t3knoman · 10-29-2007, 10:31 PM

AWD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats right, the only thing that is missing is an all wheel drive version.

I know some dont like it, but i think that would make the camry perfect for me because in nyc we have those strange winters where its like blizzard for a day or two.
I know this would probably make luxury.

Calgary · 10-29-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 50george

does the avalon have the same v6 engine and transmission as the se v6?if so why dont i hear of any of the cold knock start problem and

transmission issues with that vehicle that i am seeing with the 2007 camry?

My se V6 has a cold knock which disappears when the engine warms up. Most noticeable when engine under load, ie in gear and accelerating. I would sure like to get it fixed but dealer says Toyota working on it? Is that the problem you have?

50george · 10-30-2007, 05:58 PM

i can hear a slight knock until it warms up then it goes away.no problems with the transmission though.20000

miles so far on it.

onsknht · 10-31-2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by akira751

What cold knock issue?? 20k on my V6 and no issues.

I got video of my Camry and my TL, both at sub 40 degree start up and similarly shot in the same spot in the same garage with the same camera...

Sorry but the Camry sounds like a clapped-out-dodge pickup truck on startup!!!

Not to worry though, EVERY Toyota engine I've owned (4cyl ESPECIALLY), V6 and even the venerable 4.7 V8 all sounded as if there was a metal stamping factory under the hood... They all ran without a hitch and had and kept good power for many miles... You just have to ignore the knocking and tapping and other noises while the engine is running in close proximity to a wall. Like stuck in traffic on the left lane or at the McDonald's drive-through, either turn up the music or roll up the window.

akira751 · 10-31-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by onsknht

I got video of my Camry and my TL, both at sub 40 degree start up and similarly shot in the same spot in the same garage with the same camera...

Sorry but the Camry sounds like a clapped-out-dodge pickup truck on startup!!!

Not to worry though, EVERY Toyota engine I've owned (4cyl ESPECIALLY), V6 and even the venerable 4.7 V8 all sounded as if there was a metal stamping factory under the hood... They all ran without a hitch and had and kept good power for many miles... You just have to ignore the knocking and tapping and other noises while the engine is running in close proximity to a wall. Like stuck in traffic on the left lane or at the McDonald's drive-through, either turn up the music or roll up the window.

Not you again.