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fightingillini · 04-27-2010, 04:16 PM

Hey All,

I just purchased my first Toyota last Friday....

A 2007 Avalon XLS, Silver Metallic over Light Gray Leather with 34,750 miles on it. The previous owner had the windows tinted and the spoiler that comes with the Touring put on there.

I love the car, its a SMOOOOOTH ride!

***humanoid*** · 04-27-2010, 04:45 PM

Welcome to the Nation!

Sounds like you picked up a winner there, good job!

***eyeball96*** · 04-27-2010, 04:51 PM

to Toyotanation!

I'd love to up grade to an Avalon for the wife! We love pics

***Kiwi-Corolla*** · 04-27-2010, 05:34 PM

Congratulations on your purchase! The Avalon sounds nice, great to hear that you're enjoying it.

***TrailDust*** · 04-27-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fightingillini

Hey All,

I just purchased my first Toyota last Friday....

A 2007 Avalon XLS, Silver Metallic over Light Gray Leather with 34,750 miles on it. The previous owner had the windows tinted and the spoiler that comes with the Touring put on there.

I love the car, its a SMOOOOOTH ride!

Welcome to Toyota Nation! I've got a lot of family that lives in greater St. Louis so I know the area very well. I really like the St. Peters/St. Charles area up between the rivers. Nice!

fightingillini · 04-28-2010, 08:51 AM

Thanks all!

eyeball96 - Once it stops raining in STL

and give her a bath, I'll post some pics!

Traildust - I live over by Mid Rivers Mall. If you're ever in town, let me know. We will have to

(or two or ten)!

***TrailDust*** · 04-28-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fightingillini

Thanks all!

eyeball96 - Once it stops raining in STL

and give her a bath, I'll post some pics!

Traildust - I live over by Mid Rivers Mall. If you're ever in town, let me know. We will have to

(or two or ten)!

Cool, I usually visit family once a year. Most of them live in Town & Country and Chesterfield, so they're pretty close-by.

***BLUEMEANIE*** · 04-28-2010, 01:51 PM

I'm in StL too (Brentwood)! Got my tC aligned by Craig at NTB by Mid Rivers Mall.

fightingillini · 04-28-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUEMEANIE

I'm in StL too (Brentwood)! Got my tC aligned by Craig at NTB by Mid Rivers Mall.

Nice! Mind me asking where you take your car(s) to get work done? I'm new(er) to the STL area and haven't found a mechanic/shop I like.

***BLUEMEANIE*** · 04-29-2010, 09:54 AM

Mine is still under warranty so I still go to the dealership. Once out of warranty I either do all my own work or take my cars to Big Bend Automotive. My in-laws have been going there since the 70's ... its in Maplewood tho, so its a good distance from you. My wifes Volvo goes to GLB at the recommendation of Big Bend Auto, simply because Big Bend doesn't deal with anything more than basic maintenance on European cars.

Depending on what you're in need of repair/modification wise, I have all the tools and more and am always willing to lend a hand. ...pending spousal time approval. lol.

fightingillini · 04-30-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUEMEANIE

Mine is still under warranty so I still go to the dealership. Once out of warranty I either do all my own work or take my cars to Big Bend Automotive. My in-laws have been going there since the 70's ... its in Maplewood tho, so its a good distance from you. My wifes Volvo goes to GLB at the recommendation of Big Bend Auto, simply because Big Bend doesn't deal with anything more than basic maintenance on European cars.

Depending on what you're in need of repair/modification wise, I have all the tools and more and am always willing to lend a hand. ...pending spousal time approval. lol.

Thanks man! I appreciate it. I'm mostly wondering for right now because I have a 2002 VW Jetta 1.8T that's throwing the P0171 - System too lean code. Supposedly I need new vac hoses, and the dealer wants to charge way too much for some cheap hoses. Thanks again!

***FlawedLegacy*** · 05-05-2010, 12:39 PM

Welcome, glad to see another StL member.
Bluemeanie is good the garrage, and as he said... pending wife lets me off the leashe, I am game to help, pending beer is involved

***BLUEMEANIE*** · 05-05-2010, 03:11 PM

^ Ass, gas or grass (or booze) no one rides for free!

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Originally Posted by fightingillini

Supposedly I need new vac hoses, and the dealer wants to charge way too much for some cheap hoses. Thanks again!

That I can do. Best way to approach it, if you don't already know which hose is the culprit, is to check for cracks and replace those hoses first then go from there. We'll just measure each hose and buy a spool or lengths in feet from Autozone. It'll save you a ton of cash.

Greg's right, beer makes friends and friends do favors like wrenching. lol.

Feel free to PM me if you wanna get together some time and wrench on the VDub. *flashes Das Auto gang sign*