 I have owned many automobiles since 
the 1960's on. from a 67 deville 
convertible to this poorly built 
avalon. My wife drives a 2002 
chevrolet impala with 93000 on it and 
has had no problems. That is not the 
same case for my nearly new avalon. my 
transmission is slipping it seems,my 
radiator is leaking and because of 
that makes my car heat up after 15 
minutes or so of driving. the dealer 
claims that is normal at around this 
time. unexceptable... especially 
considering the price difference. they 
arent built in japan anymore and they 
are built with substandard parts. do 
yourself a favor and buy a cadillac or 
chevrolet.