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BLKHILLSGUY · 08-29-2015, 04:36 AM

I'm so damn mad. My Avalon has been slow to start the past 2 days. Tonight, it wouldn't start at all. Thought maybe I left a light on but the headlights and everything work perfectly. Finally got it started. Drove it for 20 miles and parked it for 2 hrs and attempted the resort. Again, didn't want to start. Have to hold in the auto start button. I'm pulling an all nighter. Heading to Eastern S Dakota in the morning to get the Yaris. About 350 miles. I think the damn starter is going out. Perfect time to unload this car for the incredibly dependable Yaris. Now the other half is happy as hell that I'm unloading the 13 Avalon. It can't come soon enough. And I have always hated the push button start. So unnecessary. Simpler is always better. Less to go wrong. Maybe I'm old and set in my ways. Will be 40 near the end of the year. First push button car. Hope to keep the Yaris for years to come and avoid that feature in the future. All the new cars seem to have it, even the cheap cars. Ugggggh.

bronsin · 08-29-2015, 06:50 AM

Auto transmissions, power windows, chipped keys, remote start, remote lock and unlock, push button start and syphilis.

I have managed to avoid all but the first!

nookandcrannycar · 08-29-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

Now the other half is happy as hell that I'm unloading the 13 Avalon. It can't come soon enough.

Well, at least there is that bright side to your unfortunate troubles this morning.

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And I have always hated the push button start. So unnecessary. Simpler is always better. Less to go wrong.

nookandcrannycar · 08-29-2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

Auto transmissions, power windows, chipped keys, remote start, remote lock and unlock, push button start and syphilis.

I have managed to avoid all but the first!

Kalispel · 08-31-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

I'm so damn mad. My Avalon has been slow to start the past 2 days. Tonight, it wouldn't start at all. Thought maybe I left a light on but the headlights and everything work perfectly. Finally got it started. Drove it for 20 miles and parked it for 2 hrs and attempted the resort. Again, didn't want to start. Have to hold in the auto start button. I'm pulling an all nighter. Heading to Eastern S Dakota in the morning to get the Yaris. About 350 miles. I think the damn starter is going out. Perfect time to unload this car for the incredibly dependable Yaris. Now the other half is happy as hell that I'm unloading the 13 Avalon. It can't come soon enough. And I have always hated the push button start. So unnecessary. Simpler is always better. Less to go wrong. Maybe I'm old and set in my ways. Will be 40 near the end of the year. First push button car. Hope to keep the Yaris for years to come and avoid that feature in the future. All the new cars seem to have it, even the cheap cars. Ugggggh.

Did you manage to snag your blue streak metallic 2015 m/t Yaris SE this last weekend?

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BLKHILLSGUY · 09-01-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalispel

Did you manage to snag your blue streak metallic 2015 m/t Yaris SE this last weekend?

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I did. And I drove 400 miles back to my home with the car. Very pleased. Seats are incredibly comfortable. Everything feels incredible solid. Moved right along at 80 mph. It was like an old friend. The only thing that I need to get accustomed to is the lack of power. I drove the Avalon for quite awhile, and am used to the hitting the gas and moving quickly. Not so much with the Yaris. But I'll adjust fine.

BLKHILLSGUY · 09-01-2015, 10:17 PM

And a HUGE improvement over my 2011 Yaris. It feels much higher end. Higher quality interior. And I absolutely love the European designed looks of the car. The blue is great looking in person. A lot of compliments on the color.

BLKHILLSGUY · 09-01-2015, 10:18 PM

Only thing I'm not overly hot on is the low technology of the infotainment. It's incredibly basic.

Kalispel · 09-01-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

Only thing I'm not overly hot on is the low technology of the infotainment. It's incredibly basic.

To be honest, I would have preferred a non-touchscreen radio system like what I saw was in the 2012 Yaris Sedan or 2012-2014 Hatchback - minus the CD player even.

My 2000 4cyln m/t Accord wasn't any more peppy than my new Yaris, since they had similar weight-to-horsepower ratios, so it wasn't the same "shock" to me as I am sure that it was to you when you made the switch.

Did you like the clutch in the 2015 better than the 2011? I'm really liking it myself. Easygoing, smooth shifting across all five gears.

nookandcrannycar · 09-02-2015, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

I did. The only thing that I need to get accustomed to is the lack of power.

As I started to read this sentence, I thought it was going to end in......lack of an in dash cup holder

. While driving back from Florida in my '14, I kept reaching into empty air to put my coffee cups and diet soda cups down

. Thank goodness I never went as far as releasing a cup and have it drop and spill.

Kalispel · 09-02-2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

And a HUGE improvement over my 2011 Yaris. It feels much higher end. Higher quality interior. And I absolutely love the European designed looks of the car. The blue is great looking in person. A lot of compliments on the color.

Yeah, that blue streak metallic is a real

eye-catcher on the road. There is a 2009-2011 (I think) hatchback in that color around my area that just draws my eyes to it every time we pass each other on the road. I love my White SE, but it is certainly more low-key (at least color-wise) - especially here in sunstroke AZ, where at least half of the cars on the road seem to be white.

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Kalispel · 09-02-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

I did. And I drove 400 miles back to my home with the car. Very pleased. Seats are incredibly comfortable. Everything feels incredible solid. Moved right along at 80 mph. It was like an old friend. The only thing that I need to get accustomed to is the lack of power. I drove the Avalon for quite awhile, and am used to the hitting the gas and moving quickly. Not so much with the Yaris. But I'll adjust fine.

w00t! - You almost caught me in odometer mileage already.

I don't think that I've even driven over 70mph yet.

I'm only on the highway for a few miles every morning (and evening) when I zip down a few exits in the right-hand 'slow lane' at 60-65mph. Everywhere else, it's no more than 50mph.

Told you that I was a pokey driver.

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Kar98 · 09-02-2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

Only thing I'm not overly hot on is the low technology of the infotainment. It's incredibly basic.

What are you missing? For me, no GPS and no manual = no care. But that just might be Gulfstates Toyota.

BLKHILLSGUY · 09-05-2015, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalispel

To be honest, I would have preferred a non-touchscreen radio system like what I saw was in the 2012 Yaris Sedan or 2012-2014 Hatchback - minus the CD player even.

My 2000 4cyln m/t Accord wasn't any more peppy than my new Yaris, since they had similar weight-to-horsepower ratios, so it wasn't the same "shock" to me as I am sure that it was to you when you made the switch.

Did you like the clutch in the 2015 better than the 2011? I'm really liking it myself. Easygoing, smooth shifting across all five gears.

Am definitely enjoying the clutch. Huge improvement in my opinion. I'm getting used to the power ratio now too. And those orange lights at night aren't bad at all. I rather like them. Even the infotainment center is growing on me. I'm very happy.

Kalispel · 09-05-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

Am definitely enjoying the clutch. Huge improvement in my opinion. I'm getting used to the power ratio now too. And those orange lights at night aren't bad at all. I rather like them. Even the infotainment center is growing on me. I'm very happy.

Good to hear!

I don't hate my orange dash/console lighting or anything - it's just not my first choice in dash/console color lighting, especially on the climate control and main power window knob.

Minor nitpicking aside, very happy 2015 SE owner here also!

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nookandcrannycar · 09-08-2015, 06:51 PM

BLKHILLSGUY and Kalispel, were your SEs assembled in France or in Japan?

(I know all of the Ls and LEs for the 2015 Model Year for the U.S. and Canada are being assembled in France, but I seem to remember that someone posted that some or all of the SEs for the U.S. and Canada = assembled in Japan

).

Kalispel · 09-08-2015, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

BLKHILLSGUY and Kalispel, were your SEs assembled in France or in Japan?

(I know all of the Ls and LEs for the 2015 Model Year for the U.S. and Canada are being assembled in France, but I seem to remember that someone posted that some or all of the SEs for the U.S. and Canada = assembled in Japan

).

I'm pretty sure my door label said FRANCE. I will double check it after work.

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BLKHILLSGUY · 09-08-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalispel

I'm pretty sure my door label said FRANCE. I will double check it after work.

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It's definitely France. That's what my VIN and door label said.

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08-29-2015, 04:36 AM	#19
BLKHILLSGUY Drives: 2011 3dr LB Polar White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 344	I'm so damn mad. My Avalon has been slow to start the past 2 days. Tonight, it wouldn't start at all. Thought maybe I left a light on but the headlights and everything work perfectly. Finally got it started. Drove it for 20 miles and parked it for 2 hrs and attempted the resort. Again, didn't want to start. Have to hold in the auto start button. I'm pulling an all nighter. Heading to Eastern S Dakota in the morning to get the Yaris. About 350 miles. I think the damn starter is going out. Perfect time to unload this car for the incredibly dependable Yaris. Now the other half is happy as hell that I'm unloading the 13 Avalon. It can't come soon enough. And I have always hated the push button start. So unnecessary. Simpler is always better. Less to go wrong. Maybe I'm old and set in my ways. Will be 40 near the end of the year. First push button car. Hope to keep the Yaris for years to come and avoid that feature in the future. All the new cars seem to have it, even the cheap cars. Ugggggh.

09-01-2015, 10:17 PM	#25
BLKHILLSGUY Drives: 2011 3dr LB Polar White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 344	And a HUGE improvement over my 2011 Yaris. It feels much higher end. Higher quality interior. And I absolutely love the European designed looks of the car. The blue is great looking in person. A lot of compliments on the color.

09-01-2015, 10:18 PM	#26
BLKHILLSGUY Drives: 2011 3dr LB Polar White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 344	Only thing I'm not overly hot on is the low technology of the infotainment. It's incredibly basic.

09-08-2015, 06:51 PM	#34
nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	BLKHILLSGUY and Kalispel, were your SEs assembled in France or in Japan? (I know all of the Ls and LEs for the 2015 Model Year for the U.S. and Canada are being assembled in France, but I seem to remember that someone posted that some or all of the SEs for the U.S. and Canada = assembled in Japan ).