Thinking of Buying a 2010 Avalon Limited - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Joeyz · 02-25-2010, 05:27 AM

Ok I need your input on prices. Here's what I want. 2010 Limited , Nav, laser, pwr pass seat, Blizzard pearl with black int. I've got a few quotes already. The best so far is 34.5k before the rebate. Any thoughts??

***Tom in Tacoma*** · 02-25-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Joeyz

Ok I need your input on prices. Here's what I want. 2010 Limited , Nav, laser, pwr pass seat, Blizzard pearl with black int. I've got a few quotes already. The best so far is 34.5k before the rebate. Any thoughts??

That's a pretty good price. I paid 34,600 for mine and that was three years ago.

If you're looking to save a little more - consider going without the laser cruise. I personally don't like it and never use it. It is often too abrubt in braking (without the brake lights!) and way to abrubt in accelerating back up to the set speed once the 'obstacle' is no longer being sensed (as in you've changed lanes). Just my opinion - others swear by laser cruise.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out!

Joeyz · 03-03-2010, 04:23 AM

Thanks Tom. I took your advice. I picked up my Avalon last night. No Nav, No Laser Cruise. Just a few other goodies like, Pwr Pass seat, Flr/Trk Mats, Spoiler, body moldings, remote start. Blizzard Pearl Limited W/ Black int. out the door...$35K.
I really Love this car. The HID headlights are awesome! Not too bright.. just right. Happy to FINALLY be in the drivers seat....................................

hghflyrjd1 · 03-03-2010, 07:06 AM

Put up some photos also put it on cardomain.com check me out hghflyrjd1...Good choice the Nav sucks anyway and the laser isnt all that.

***Tom in Tacoma*** · 03-03-2010, 10:01 AM

Congrats! Don't worry - the grin will wear away in a week or two and you can go back to drinking beverages without dribbling all over yourself.

hghflyrjd1 · 03-03-2010, 10:32 AM

oh yea its a great car my only problem is...MY GRIN IS STILL THERE......

Joeyz · 03-03-2010, 11:07 AM

Didn't sleep much last night. I woke up every hour. I was just too wound up from selling my Durango and buying the Avalon. Both took place yesterday. I found myself peeking out the window several times during the night at my new ride and saying "Ohh Baby" . That White Pearl just looks so cool in the moonlight!
Quicky question. I saw a White Pearl Avalon somewhere on the web with a stainless rocker molding trim that I thought looked cool. At first, I thought it might have been an 06 or 07. But I haven't seen any more like it. I know there's cheesey chrome moulding out there. This though...looked like stainless and was very classy. Just some thoughts.....

messerchmidt · 03-09-2010, 12:16 AM

I would wait for the 2011 redesign before buying

hghflyrjd1 · 03-09-2010, 12:24 AM

Ive only seeen some on ebay not sure the quality but its say about less then a 1/2 inch in width.Theres a guy a on Cardomain that has one i think its a 2007 that he had that whole lower molding done in chrome i ve also seen a few on there with that thin stuff too.

messerchmidt · 03-09-2010, 12:27 AM

http://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehic...adbrochure.pdf

new design above, looks better. wait for it

hghflyrjd1 · 03-09-2010, 12:42 AM

Your Very Critical.Not sold on that new design.No perferated BLACK leather.Only thing Ied like is the LED type taillights and that backup camera on the mirror.

messerchmidt · 03-09-2010, 01:09 AM

well wait and see before you buy a 2010. At worst, you have to wait awhile. You will get the 2010 cheaper when the 2011 face lift is out.

I still have the original 2006 xls (pre-08 facelift) and love it. However, if I myself were to buy another one I would go for the 2011 so its different than what I have now (even though I have nothing to complain about)

Have you considered the lexus es350 instead if you do not need the extra room of the avalon?

hghflyrjd1 · 03-09-2010, 01:14 AM

I be leave most have seen this info a week or two ago so he has seen the 2011 before his decision was made there just inst enough of a change to spend that much more UNLESS like us we have already had this Current Gen.

messerchmidt · 03-09-2010, 01:17 AM

well, do what you like. i would wait just for the fact that as soon as the new one hits the current one will be cheaper by the tune of 3 or 4 thousand most likely. do whatever you like of course.

***84Cressida*** · 03-09-2010, 01:33 AM

My grandparents bought a 2010 Avalon Limited 2 days ago. They love the car. It's a sweet ride. The 2011 is not much different and I believe won't have as generous deals on it as the 2010 does.