[GaryQ]

My first Toyota and I'm no spring chicken. 2013 Limited Attitude Black Canadian version w/premium package. 172K KM... so under 108K Miles. Made in the same plant in KY just some minor differences and only 2 trim versions XLE and Limited were made for Canada, Limited had the premium package available as a factory option. The radar cruise is SO COOL!

 

[GaryQ]

New member here!!! purchased a 2013 Limited - with 109K km only. And Oh!! I am from Toronto, Canada
Will be adding some tasteful mods to my whip once few electrical gremlins get taken cared of by the dealer.

HI and Welcome the forum. Care to elaborate on what your electrical gremlins are?

 

[GaryQ]

Hope they fix it all and soon for you.

 

[GaryQ]

You're welcome. Hope you enjoy it.
Me it was love at first sight, then came the test drive and on my B-day to boot! SOLD!
I'm finally taking mine for it's first "just for the fun of it" road trip Tuesday. Drive out west on the TransCanada. See how far I can go without my back giving me problems (aiming for the SK border, but like the Bob Segar song "Roll me away" there's no telling where I'll wind up) No stopping unless necessary. Might even try out the sports mode and the paddle shifters for fun. I'm itching for a trip back east. It's not the rocky Mountains but I miss the winding hills where I used to live in Quebec. The roads are flat and straight here. Not the same fun at all. I think my Black Beauty is going to cost me a fortune in gas going nowhere specific for no reason at all except the fun of going for a drive!

 

[GaryQ]

I think you will be plesently surprised just how well the Gen 4 Limited V6 does everything well as highway cruiser. The only negative might be the seating comfort. A pad, a blanket ,or a pillow, might be a good take along just in case. Have fun Gary. This is what your Avalon was made for.

Thanks @Shortstop2014!! I had a safe drive and a real blast. After my stops in Winnipeg I Left phone in ignore mode, popped my USB stick in and set it to Bob Seger's Greatest hits cranked the volume up and hit the TransCanada Wetbound. although the song "Roll me Away" says "I could go East, I'm could go West, it was all up to me to decide"... Going West was the smart direction at this time of year. Last thing I wanted was driving back with the sun right in my face. Wound up in Brandon MB. and needed a bladder drain big time and had some McJunk. Then headed back. Rear sun shade came in handy then half way back I got night time driving and really love the auto everything, (leveling headlights, high beams, auto darkening rear view and side view mirrors) but the best is definitely the auto darkening side view mirrors!

I checked my phone when I stopped in Brandon my rear end needed a break and saw your post and thought: Gee thanks for the seat tip after the fact. LMAO Definitely no where near the gen 3 seats comfort but definitely better than a Rockin 'Rolla! it'd be OK if I hadn't lost so much weight these past years! my "natural bottom cushion" don't got much padding left! The Gumout Regane started improving my fuel consumption and fuel sender quirks. There's a couple Traffic lights where you slow to 80km/hr then back up to 110. and was lucky to get most of them red. I was in eco mode and i had fun a few times nailing a take off but full throttle acceleration is insane the front is not heavy enough and the rest were a mile back in no time even at way less than full throttle. Definitely has the acceleration when you need it or just want it. No stutter or hesitation whatsoever. Beautiful sunny day to boot over 50F.

P.S. Watch out for the POTHOLES. More so with the 18 inch wheels.

They're a rare thing here since there's only one freeze thaw cycle. Once the ground freezes up that's it till spring. The major highways have a concrete slab as a base probably a foot if not more thick with a little asphalt layer. BUT when they do the roads then take a concrete saw and literally cut expansion joints across the road about every 2nd doted line and fill them with some rubber sealer. When they are worn it's smooth but when they need to be redone or like yesterday have recently been redone they fill em up a bit higher so it's like riding 4 basketballs... tock a tock a tock. So no pothole slalom fun.

 

[GaryQ]

Welcome are you 100% sure the drain hose aint blocked at all. It's a pretty nice home for critters and sometimes cleaning only lushes the srap up and bloack more.

Good luck finding it. Let us know and post some pics of your new ride

 

[GaryQ]

How about some close-up views of your "little circles" on your mirrors to reduce wind noise. (Please)

 

[GaryQ]

Thanks, I had to open that image in a new tab and zoom 500% to actually see them. I don't recall mine whistling. I get an annoying wind noise that sounds like when a tarp flaps in a burst of wind. Sitting one one side it seems to come from the other side and vice versa. I think not finding it annoys me more than the noise.

 

[GaryQ]

Bob is now here, first sedan in 34 years. This may be my only post, as I know everything about everything already ( I will confess I made a mistake one time). I dig for information before asking questions. I have a 2014 Avalon Hybrid. Thank you.

Well "hec" Bob, you should be posting a lot, with all that knowledge! Most of us have been driving for too long and forget (old timer's disease) or too young and ask some pretty silly questions. We try and avoid RTFM and/or snide and mean comments. Although some "get" exactly what they were looking for.

Welcome to the jungle. There's a place to post pics but we're slackers ( rebels) on some rules so you can post pics of your battery on wheels here too

 

[GaryQ]

Shout out from Savannah GA. Just sold my 2018 Highlander XLE (34k miles) for a ungodly amount of money.
Almost bought a Camary, but I've always loved and wanted an Avalon. I stumbled across a 2018 (which I am so glad I did because it still has the 6-speed... That was the main reason for selling the 8-speed Highlander, ask me about it somewhere else.) with 30k miles. She's Blizzard Pearl, clean as a whistle, and a joy to drive.

Shout out From "Southern, Manitoba
Welcome to the forum and to the Gen 4 Avy gang.
Avalon membership here has a cost though.... Ya got to post some pics (mildew on PPF under a door handle just doesn't quite make the cut!

 

[GaryQ]

I was going to get an updated pic, the windows tinted now, but there ya go.

Looks nice. Updated pics are always welcome... "Look what I did or got done to my ride"

 

[GaryQ]

When you have never been in a gen 3 I guess the gen 4 ride is OK. The look makeover definitely is a plus. Night and day. But from personal experience riding in an 07 limited the comfort and silent drive puts my 2013 Limited to shame except for looks.

 

[GaryQ]

Hey there everyone. I've lurked here for a while as I have had my Avalon for a little over two years now, it's an absolutely great car. I'm a little on the younger side for Avalon owners as I'm in my mid twenties, but I hope this car takes me the long haul (further than my Subaru did, at least...). Cheers.

That's kind of like an inverted middle age crisis thing you got going on there. Kudos for coming out of the closet and admitting you're driving a "Pappy Mobile"

The reason for the redesign starting with the 4th Gen was to attract younger drivers. I guess it worked a bit.

 

[GaryQ]

Hello, I am a new member a couple of hours old. I currently own a 2014 Avalon Limited V-6 and I am looking forward to posting my questions and researching previous discussions that may have my answers waiting. Thanks

Pictures?

 

[GaryQ]

Welcome to the Gen 4 Avalon gang

I also have a 2013 TAL. (Canadian Edition. With premium package). Never understood why made in same plant that the Canadian and US versions would be different in some aspects. Especially for such a low sales volume.

Mine only has 181K KM (112,500 Miles) A few minor issues like all used cars but in 2 1/2 years she's been reliable. not hard on gas for a car that size, And she's definitely not a slouch, she can boot when needed (or wanted, for fun).