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new owner 2013 Avalon Hybird

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by capt don, Jan 12, 2013.

  1. capt don

    capt don New Member

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    Juat put the first 118 miles on a 2013 avalon hybird xls. Mixed freeway and town in Phoenix, currently reading 42.6 mpg. It is really cool!
     
    #1 capt don, Jan 12, 2013
  2. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Awesome, keep the updates coming. Toyota hybrids normally get or exceed EPA estimates.
     
    #2 usbseawolf2000, Jan 12, 2013
  3. sfv41901

    sfv41901 Masta S

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    Welcome to the forum & congrats on ur new Avalon Hybrid
     
    #3 sfv41901, Jan 12, 2013
  4. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    Congrats! I would be curious to hear how close the trip computer in terms of mpg vs. manual calculations.
     
    #4 cwerdna, Jan 12, 2013
  5. cycledrum

    cycledrum PSOCSOASP

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    I didn't quite get to sit in the Avalon hybrid at the show, but noticed the 40 MPG rating. I'm sure it's pretty much exquisite, but I'm holding back a little because the BMW 535 i at the show was truly .... exquisite ( I may not appreciate its engine running all the time, but geez that car is OTH to behold)

    anyhow, congrats on the Avalon hybrid :)
     
    #5 cycledrum, Jan 12, 2013
  6. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    I'm no fan of BMW but I wonder if BMW EfficientDynamics : Auto Start Stop function will show up on more models, like the 5-series.

    I have test driven F30 (current gen) BMW 3-series w/the above auto-start stop system and the noises it makes upon restarting is comical to me. It's comical to hear it being emitted from other BMWs on the test drive route.
     
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