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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 09, 2009 9:42 am) |
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is Toyotas answer to the Nissan Murano and Ford Edge. I think it looks better than both of them. It could in some ways be a competitor to the Outback or Volvo XC70 as well, but I'm not sure how many of those buyers will be takers to the Venza
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Replying to: anythngbutgm (Feb 09, 2009 9:54 am) I guess they figured they have that segment served here by the Sienna and Highlander. The Zio looks far more conservative IMHO: 
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 09, 2009 10:06 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Feb 09, 2009 10:09 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 09, 2009 10:10 am)  The busy US Venza grille isn't cool in a weird way, it's just busy. Toyota tried to be cool once, RWD cars and all. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 09, 2009 10:06 am) There are a few neat styling touches on the Venza that I think sets it apart from the Nissan or the Ford. Most notably the rear with the Volvo-esque tailight treatment and the contouring on the hatch. And the Grill, while a bit overdone I think it works with the overall design and is inlike anything else out there. I might even go so far as to call the Venza styling "Bold" or even "Daring" (Ducks behind computer screen) I also like the cockpit dash layout and the interior has a really rich look to it in higher trim levels. I think it's classier than the new Highlander even. I mean, the Venza isn't rolling excitment, but it has a bit more style than more recent models. I'd like to think that this is at least a sign that Toyota is going to add a bit more styling to the budget on future models.
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Replying to: anythngbutgm (Feb 09, 2009 10:19 am) |
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| ...black VW CC sedan going north on Oxford Avenue near Magee in NE Philly. | |
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I visited a few dealers today with a friend. He wanted to see the CC. He was impressed with it, but mentioned he'd never pay 36K for a 4cyl car. That one was loaded save for the engine, and the dealer still had the nerve to put a $999 ADM on it in this economy. Idiots. They also had a barebones version. It's a pretty elegant car all in all, and an interior that's exceptional looking even for VW. Stopped by the BMW dealer, they had a smattering of lowline 1 series coupes, kind of odd to see them not loaded up. Audi dealer had a loaded RS4 with some kind of titanium trim package that looked pretty mean. They also had a CPO 07 S6 and S8 side by side...those can't be common. Another dealer carries some odd makes, had a trio of Spykers in the showroom, including a convertible - never seen one of those before.
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