Futureshite - The Toyota Avalon

[gtd2000]

Well this I suppose is placed somewhere between a Camry and a Lexus..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interior is very reminiscient of the Lexus range:

 

 

 

 

I liked this little detail - just a regular looking mirror until you stick the car in reverse...

 

 

Here's some Yanky shite that was behind the car:

 

[RoadworkUK]

I'd much rather have the Oldsmobile than the Toyota.

 

That centre console stack, with it's early 90's Panasonic Midi-system HVAC graphics is laughable. The rapid journey to shite status is inevitable.

[Spiny Norman]

I quite like that, in fact I like it more than I like any Lexus. Looks like a cross between a Cadillac CTS and a 7 series.

 

Is it just me or are Lexuses (Lexi?) the least appealing of all the posh barges? Every one I've ever been in has just felt so "Datsun-y" inside. I know they're supposed to be "OMG Jap = reliable" and all that but much as I tried I just couldn't bring myself to want one.

 

Anyway, is that Toymota on sale here?

[gtd2000]

I'd much rather have the Oldsmobile than the Toyota.

 

That centre console stack, with it's early 90's Panasonic Midi-system HVAC graphics is laughable. The rapid journey to shite status is inevitable.

 

Yeah, I have to admit I disliked the stereo arrangement - sounded fantastic with great bass etc. but half the time you couldn't read the display due to reflected light and the right hand button/rotary control was too far away from the drivers seat to safely change the settings on the satellite radio.

[gtd2000]

I quite like that, in fact I like it more than I like any Lexus. Looks like a cross between a Cadillac CTS and a 7 series.

 

Is it just me or are Lexuses (Lexi?) the least appealing of all the posh barges? Every one I've ever been in has just felt so "Datsun-y" inside. I know they're supposed to be "OMG Jap = reliable" and all that but much as I tried I just couldn't bring myself to want one.

 

Anyway, is that Toymota on sale here?

 

I was a very smooth comfortable ride...

 

I think the Avalon is the Toyota "Buick" for the Seniors.

[maxpower]

just looks like a beemer with toyota badges

 

i do like it though

[Lord Sterling]

I used to see LOADS of these in Kuwait, I think ole' fella Sterling was going to buy one but never did. They look nice, I wouldnt mind trying one.

 

GR8 4 ERHABE/HAGWALAH/2LEEL DRIFTERzzz.

[Pete-M]

 

That's 'orrible.

[vulgalour]

That's the first car I've seen with cankles.

[Madman Of The People]

I quite like that, in fact I like it more than I like any Lexus. Looks like a cross between a Cadillac CTS and a 7 series.

 

Is it just me or are Lexuses (Lexi?) the least appealing of all the posh barges? Every one I've ever been in has just felt so "Datsun-y" inside. I know they're supposed to be "OMG Jap = reliable" and all that but much as I tried I just couldn't bring myself to want one.

 

Anyway, is that Toymota on sale here?

 

I was a very smooth comfortable ride...

 

I think the Avalon is the Toyota "Buick" for the Seniors.

 

 

Spot on. Even the TV ads for it are designed to appeal to old people.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o3Yic8eV7I

[gtd2000]

Pretty grim advert that

 

After watching I noticed this review:

 

[Ross_K]

Looks like a poor man's BMW 5 series...

 

[Negative Creep]

Looks like a poor man's BMW 5 series...

 

 

 

I think the Toyota is the nicer looking of the two

[Ross_K]

Yeah, I'd drive the Toyota out of that pair too.

 

I wonder if 5 series drivers go around wondering why nobody'll let them out of side roads, or why everyone gives them the gesture?

[Split_Pin]

Looks a bit like a Phaeton from the side but without the nice proportions and proper sized wheels.

 

As said, instant shite credentials, I like the look of it