Need help deciding on a newer avalon - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

massiveian · 06-11-2011, 04:27 PM

Hey Im sort of in the market for a newer car and im coming here hoping for some help.
I currently own a 2004 avalon xls with 125,000 miles on it
There is really nothing wrong with the car except it needs a new u joint in the steering shaft, it gets really tight when its cold out.
Other than that the car runs beautifully, no noises or shaking.
I have found a couple of newer Avalons locally and im wondering which one you think is a better deal

2007 Avalon Limited w/ navi
22k miles
Private owner, no warrenty
$17,999

2008 Avalon Limited no nav
34k miles
Dealer CPO, 1 year bumper to bumper warranty, 7 year 100,000 miles powertrain
$23,999

I have driven both avalons and they are both near flawless
Would you pick one of these or wait a bit?

The other 2 cars I have looked at was a 2011 optima SX, which was really nice, but I dont know the reliability of them being a new designed car
And the other was a 2008 gs 350. Both of these cars are $29,999

Thanks for the help. Also if there is another car you can think of that would be appreciated as well. im 22 years old single no kids, but i like a larger luxury car

boosted-fc3s · 06-11-2011, 04:30 PM

Oem nav is worthless

massiveian · 06-11-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by boosted-fc3s

Oem nav is worthless

Ya thats what iv been hearing. How is the nav on the 11 Avalon?

boosted-fc3s · 06-11-2011, 04:37 PM

I'm sure its just as bad. For my money I'd go for the 07 since its much cheaper.

billberry12 · 06-11-2011, 06:34 PM

+1 on going with the '07

CTB727 · 06-11-2011, 06:55 PM

I'd go for the GS350

Minus (-) · 06-12-2011, 07:04 AM

Take the 08...less recalls......has a aux plug....and u have a warranty

okplaya · 06-12-2011, 10:56 AM

How important is price? For 30k you can get an '11 Avalon. If not new, then slightly used.

riceqx2 · 06-12-2011, 02:29 PM

I'd be checking to see which year cars have a 'Traction Control' OFF button if you think the car will ever see snow.

avalon35 · 06-12-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by riceqx2

I'd be checking to see which year cars have a 'Traction Control' OFF button if you think the car will ever see snow.

What's the issue with traction control and snow? Other cars have this to help with snow. Is the avalon goofy?

pmesfun · 06-13-2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ctb727

i'd go for the gs350 :d

+1

riceqx2 · 06-13-2011, 05:29 AM

Traction Control is beneficial, but it can prevent a car from climbing an inclined driveway in snow because it prevents any and all wheel slip by cutting the engine power and/or applying the brake. Most cars have an 'OFF' button to disable the Traction Control. In some years of the Avalon there is no way to disable it and drivers can't make it out of a snow covered parking lot. The '11 Avalon allows it to be turned off.

grandpapa · 06-13-2011, 11:02 AM

single, no kid, -> GS350

massiveian · 06-13-2011, 03:22 PM

I would love to get the gs350!!
My limit is right around 32k so i could get an 11 Avalon but I would want a limited with all the extras. I wish the Avalon had an AWD option.

CTB727 · 06-13-2011, 07:32 PM

$32k would probably get you a base model Avalon. I don't know how prices are now, but a year ago they were very expensive. Fully loaded Limited was $42 OTD and the dealer wouldn't budge. Base Avalon was around $35-36k.

You mentioned that there was an '08 GS350 for $29k. I'd definitely get that.