after a year or so of waiting, I finally bought a new Avalon, trying to get a discount on a 2014
I was debating the hybrid, since I simply wanted one, but I don't drive much, so saved the extra 5k
not a BMW or Lexus, but a very nice car
It comes with an anti theft system w/engine immobilizer. I'm considering adding a Lojack, since I plan on owning this car at least 10 years. Is there an GPS/tracking alternative to Lojack?
marc
How do you compare the new Avalon to your 2003? I rented one last year in Las Vegas and everyone in the family including me preferred my 2004 Avalon.
golferman,
it's too early for a decent review, since i've only driven it 10 miles! i'll need 6 months to a year to really tell
but, it's newer, shinier, leather seats, USB ports, built in alarm, telscoping steering wheel, gives MPG etc, trip information, etc
i think i'm going to like it, but i was really ready for a change after 11 years, new color, etc
it's interesting that i paid about 27-28k in 2003, and only 30k out the door, in 2014
marc
I just noticed my 2014 Avalon, [which still has less than 100 miles on it!]
uses Synthetic oil [0-20w, 0-30w, or something like that]
I'm not complaining, just interesting information...
marc
I tend to avoid synthetic oil or even those blends for older cars. Every time I've used them in the past my car developed oil leaks. Probably just a coincidence...
Can't speak for newer cars and synthetic oil, but I've heard if your car started out with that kind of oil you should stay with it. Probably old mechanics tales anyway...
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