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dudeman · 11-14-2010, 02:57 PM

Hello, I am a new owner of a 2006 Avalon XL. So far (since friday afternoon), the car has been a drem come true. After reading through the forum posts, I hope that I have made the right choice in vehicles. Anyway, I was wondering if I should pursue any of the TSB's on the Avalon? The VVTI has been replaced a year ago with the "improved" rubber hose; I am not experiencing any issue with the steering or any of its components; I am not frustrated with the transmission shifting; and I am not smelling any lingering sulpher smell. My vehicle is Toyota CPO and I have the 7 yr. 100,000 mile extended basic powertrain warranty. The vehicle currently has 56,200 miles on it. I would like to keep it for about 250,000 miles. I really like this car and I just hope that it likes me back!

billberry12 · 11-14-2010, 03:33 PM

I'd have a Toyota dealer run the VIN # to make sure all the updates and recalls had been performed, and if not, have them take care of it. Then drive it forever. Good choice in a car.

pmesfun · 11-14-2010, 04:21 PM

You can also go on toyota owner's website and enter you VIN number. It will give you all the records on your Avalon.

GoFaSSter · 11-14-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pmesfun

You can also go on toyota owner's website and enter you VIN number. It will give you all the records on your Avalon.

Thans for the advice. I just registered mine today.

grandpapa · 11-15-2010, 09:59 AM

as far as I know, RECALL works are free while TSBs are not.

boosted-fc3s · 11-15-2010, 10:09 AM

TSB's are only free if you're within the 3yr/36k. I don't know if CPO or any of the extended warranties cover that sort of stuff.

dudeman · 11-15-2010, 09:19 PM

Other than the VVTI oil line(s), what are the most likely potential problem areas of the 2006 model year avalon? I remember reading that there were 2-3 other trouble areas for oil leakage. Also, do I have until 80,000 miles to address the catalytic converter issue if I so choose? I am just nervous about spending so much on a vehicle, especially since there are some really wacky things that are going wrong with these cars. I always thought Toyotas were built for the long haul.

billberry12 · 11-15-2010, 09:22 PM

Just take it to the Toyota dealer nearest you, get all the recalls done, and chill out and drive. It's all good.

grandpapa · 11-16-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dudeman

Other than the VVTI oil line(s), what are the most likely potential problem areas of the 2006 model year avalon? I remember reading that there were 2-3 other trouble areas for oil leakage. Also, do I have until 80,000 miles to address the catalytic converter issue if I so choose? I am just nervous about spending so much on a vehicle, especially since there are some really wacky things that are going wrong with these cars. I always thought Toyotas were built for the long haul.

What issue do you have with the catalytic converter?

dudeman · 11-16-2010, 04:01 PM

Thanks for your replies, I am not having any problems with the car, I just read through the forums and kind of noticed some patterns of malfunction areas for these cars, that's all. This is a great site and I appreciate all of the comments and advice, thanks!

saabdriver59 · 11-19-2010, 12:14 PM

Try to relax and enjoy your new ride. you probably noticed the same thing I did, but it's the same for all special interest boards - the people posting here have varying opinions. Some things affect many cars, but a lot of this will not apply to you. I'd try to spell hypochondriac for an example, but I think I have a spelling problem.