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1078 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 1:50 PM
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Replying to: navguy1 (Sep 01, 2009 2:50 pm) |
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Replying to: navguy1 (Sep 01, 2009 2:50 pm) |
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I had been considering a Venza as opposed to a 2010 Outback but the reports of transmission problems and the 20" wheels have put me off. Why didn't they use smaller wheels and tires??? I do like the fact that you can get HID headlamps, however. Any thoughts?
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Just a note. Having the Venza on my short list I like to see them on the road. I just finished a 1300mile trip from NY to Florida and saw only one Venza on the highway and that was in the last hour. I'm wondering where they all are? Has the Venza become a soccer mom's car also? I probably saw more Camry's than anything, but a lot of Kia's and Suzuki's. By far the most prevalent non tractor trailer is a pick up truck.
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Replying to: roho1 (Sep 24, 2009 5:08 am) Personally, I like the fact that my Venza is a rare sight and it is one of the reasons I did not buy another Lexus RX350 - they were all over the place. I really can't say if the Venza is becoming a soccer moms' vehicle because I too haven't seen that many. But from reading about Venza owners on this and other forums there seems to be a very wide diversity among owners, from older empty-nesters (like me, I'm a grandfather) to families with kids to younger (and older) folks who are really into customizing their Venzas. And based upon the attention I have received from others, the Venza has an appeal that my Lexus RX never had. MD |
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Hi There, for VENZA 3.5L V6 AWD Can anyone tell their experience on the Down Hill Assist when Cruise control is set? Does it work on toyota venza? I have been driving in the Alleghenies and whdn on a down hill on a set speed on a cruise the vehicle doesn't maintain the speed set in by cruise it increases according to how steeply vehicle is going down. Is that normal? with my previous vehicle Mazda cx 7 AWD i never faced this problem? R u guys having the same issue....? am 
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Replying to: tictoctictoc (Sep 30, 2009 9:23 am) Other than a completely closed throttle plate the only thing CC is programmed to do to decay or hold speed when going downhill is retard the engine ignition timing. Think of it this way, what do you think might happen going downhill if the roadbed were icy and CC applied the brakes, or even worse, downshifted the transaxle (FWD..engine compression braking...NOT GOOD..!) without your knowing..?? The best you might hope for from the manufacturers is a CC "overspeed" warning/beeping.
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I am noticing a few more but it's fine with me that the population of them is not overloaded. Coming from a Camry XLE I can say that it is more spacious and a much different driving experience. It has the heavy feeling of a Lexus, but I like the price tag of the Venza better. I don't think this is a 'soccer-mom' vehicle...I think it appeals to many different lifestyles, just as the Camry does. We have two girls in college and a 10 year old, and it serves many purposes. The only thing I think it over-rated and could be improved is the back-up camera...its very small and hard to see in the daylight. |
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Replying to: wwest (Sep 30, 2009 5:21 pm) CC Set at 55 MPH Normal day Up Hill - When moving on a uphill the CC sets in and keeps the speed set at 55 MPH . Had i kept it on manual i would have pumped on the accelerator to keep the vehicle from climbing and maintain the speed at 55 MPH. so my question is While going downhill why the CC is not able to maintain the set speed at 55 MPH when going downhill the and keeping the throttle under control? My previous vehicle i never faced this problem.
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