Yup.. UL. That's why I've been all over it.. for under $19K it can't be beat. The suspension is completely fixed now, along with the other issues. I found two more items which I'll be bringing it back for


They normally pay private party KBB values on cars and then sell them for the retail value.

Condition        Value
 
   
Excellent
   $18,475
   
Good
   $17,625
   
Fair
   $16,175


So they probably got about $17K for it would be my guess...

Have you looked at any newer Avalons instead?  Something like a 06 for around
same price.    

The avalon is definitely a nice car, but a little more bland than i'd like.. not that the LS is "amazing", but it's definitely more exciting

First problem since purchase:

One (cant isolate which) speaker makes a crackling sound when the car is started; even with the radio off.

No BT The speaker that the navi/etc commands come through are the driver's side front, and it doesnt *seem* to be coming from there but it's hard to say. Right now it's just a minor annoyance, once i get some more warranty items chalked up i'll take it in and have them fix it.

PS: dont know that the audio test would necessarily help, because it only happens on vehicle start..


[Edit]

Something just occurred to me.. used the LS to jump start the GS a few days ago. I don't remember the LS having this issue before, but perhaps I just didn't notice it or it is a coincidence that it just started doing it?

Creepiest video ever..

I have actually downloaded and tried several different audio test CD's in the car. I was temporarily deaf for a few days, I think... the frequencies on some of the CD's are amazing!

Nah, even worse.. XM radio. Compression Much?

But in all seriousness, the audio CD's have a disclaimer with them basically saying "this can make you deaf".. also the way they make the speakers react; they suggest NOT skipping between tracks.