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Old 06-08-2008, 02:21 PM   #5 (permalink)
AMERICA 123
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Re: Drove New '08 Toyota Avalon Limited

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Originally Posted by roteague View Post
Persnally, I don't care how nice, luxurious or well built the Avalon or any Lexus is - they are all built by Toyota, without a doubt the most unethical company in the business, and a company I won't do business with under any circumstance.
YEP.

Also, Avalon has been and continues to rapidly fade from view - sales numbers, awards, and any kind of strong, favorable review.

This is an example of what happens when you overindulge in SUVs, Trucks, and hybrids simaultaneously ( Corporate form of megalomania - always starts after you throw out what little situational ethics you have left - like here ) - and hang the car product out to dry.

This also illustrates just one amazing aspect of Toyota these days.

They a take a product that they've been successful with to critical aclaim, unimprove it - and then leave it there to rot - with no relief in sight.
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In regards to the VOLT

With a typical annual driving pattern < totaling 11,390 miles - including three 450 mile trips and a bunch of 40 mile plus per days > and assuming you only charge <once > per overnight:
Vehicle ……………… Gallons per year
Volt ………………….. 37
Prius ………………… 228
30 MPG car ………… 380
20 MPG car ………… 570


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