Hi all, new here. I introduced myself in the intro forum last night.
I've been looking into the Avalon as a possible new car purchase within the next year or so. I've always assumed the demographic for this car was someone 45+, however after browsing thru some of the threads, it would appear a younger crowd is attracted to this vehicle. Specifically the older models as the price for used models comes down.
Curious to see if we could start a quick poll on the age (or relative age if you'd rather not say exact) for owners of the 3rd gen specifically. Since I'm asking, I should provide my age as well...I'm 28(29-30 at time of possible ownership).
creativevision,
First, let me tell you that I am 76 years old. But I have always marched to my own drummer. Would suggest you do the same.
If you like the car, hell, buy it. Don't worry about what others your age or group likes or doesn't like. If you do, you will arrive at your December years being unhappy because you always lived to the desires of others and not your own.
And no, I haven't always bought what the others were doing. At 25 I drove a station wagon while my friends were all into the sport car thing. But when I took my family out, we had room for all of the kids. The others? didn't take their kids out because they didn't have the room.When the kids were up in age, we got a convertable because that is what we wanted at that time. Then we switched to Cadilacs and then M-B for the comfort on long drives. And the Avalon fits that bill. My wife compared it with the big Lexus, another M-B, and a Caddy. This is what she wanted and it suits us just fine. We had a Volvo S80, but the new ones were identical to the one we had so that let that out of the consideration.
Do your own thing and be happy with it. Something about you only live once. Or as Auntie Mame says, life is a banquet and most sons of bitches are starving to death.
Live man, live!
Trust me I definitely follow my heart and do what I feel is right for me when it comes to cars. I guess I did have some reserves about it though, at least enough to make me ask this question. BUt I love the look of the new Avalon, and everything it has to offer for the price is unbelievable. The only thing left to either fully convince me or comlpetely turn me off is how it rides and handles. I've always owned smaller vehicles with pretty sporty handling. So this being a larger vehicle may be awkward and beyond my comfort level...but then again I learned to love the small car at some point, why can't I do it again with this?
And to tie in with your comment about being 25 and having a station wagon...personally I like some of the wagons out there these days. Dare to be different I suppose, but with a young son and the hopefullness of another child in a few years, it makes perfect sense. Anything to keep me out of a minivan...
2007 maxima is going to work overr the avalon. The maxima was sort of in a niche in the market and when the avalon jumped in and took nissan by surprise. But now that the maxima is ready to go it will work over the avalon. Plus maximas are usually faster than the base mustang from the same year.
1. Read the original post and the subject of this thread. I don't exactly care about the Maxima and why you think it is better than the Avalon. I personally like the Avalon very much and look forward to learning more about it. Jsut curious as to the age fo owners.
2. I just sat in the Maxima at the Chicago Auto Show and let me tell you that is one crappy interior. Yikes, suede on the door panels had collected enough dust, dirt, hair, and other particles of clothing fabric...might as well come standard with a lint brush. Not to mention the itsy bitsy guage pods. I mean I've got perfect vision and all, but did Nissan want you to have to take your eyes off the road to read them?
Car looks nice and has plenty of pep I'll give it that, but again you have the wrong thread to be adding this commentary.
I raced my friends 03 mustang gt from 70-130, i got him by 2 cars. Mustangs are slow with the exception of the cobra and saleen. This is with the 20 inch wheels that i have on my car. Im not trying to put the maxima down just because i have an Avalon but i test drove the maxima, tl and gs300 the best buy in my opinion is the avalon. As far as acceleration is concern if you think your maxima (if you have one) have the upper end come see me. To answer creativevisions question, im 28 and i have an 05 avalon touring. I used to have an is300.
When I bought my 05 Tacoma in Dec. 04 the salesman told me I would end up buying a Toyota car for my wife. I told him I can't buy a car that doesn't have some serious get up & go (and at that time toyota had no cars with decent power). I looked at Infinities & Acuras. Too expensive! Looked at Chrysler & GM. CRAP! However, I ended up buying my wife a 05 Avalon XLS for our anniversary last year. Great car! Great gas mileage! Serious power! and oh yeah we're both 26.
18 year old here, bought the Avalon when I was 17 (last year). I think im the youngest Avalon owner in Australia. The Avalon here has an even worse 'retiree' reputation than in the US. Oh yeah i thought id add, the dealer i bought it off though I was buying it for my Grandfather
But for me it was a better car than its opposition for its price and the build quality cant be beat.
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Last edited by Grandpa_Spec; 03-14-2006 at 10:54 PM.
just wanted to let you know, the last time I read it somewhere, toyota's age pop was 64+ I believe, down from 67+ from the last gen of avalon. BUt i agree, the new avas look great and i def. think that the young crowd is attarctive to it. Sporty, pimp looking, acceleration and luxury all in one. Now you can zoom-zoom and ride on air.
I'm 23 but with a gen 1 ava (supercharged). I think I should be able to keep up with the gen 3 for a little bit.... heheh Now these gen 1 definitly doesn't have 'get up and go" appearance. lol
Just bought an 03 and it's the first 4 door / non-sports car I've ever owned. BTW, I'm 49. Although it took a while to get used to the much less solid/raw feel of the curves, the smooth ride, great featues and generasl feel of luxury supersede that. I love mine, and doubt I'll go back to a "sports" car again. Plus, it really turns a lot of heads. Enjoy it !!!
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