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#225 of 1078 Re: toyota designed this before oil prices rose [dfreshdee] by otola Nov 06, 2008 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: dfreshdee (Nov 06, 2008 8:19 am) That's interesting, lowering height by 0.75" is the difference between a success and blowing it?   Whatever, to me the specs are ideal and I could not disagree with you more. I am very happy with the good ground clearance and the V6 won't have any trouble with the weight, considering the car is 400 pounds lighter than the Highlander and that car hums along just fine. I will most likely buy one - the first driving impressions are very good.You don't like it, fine, buy your minivan in 3 years. Replies to this message: berri (Nov 06, 2008 5:45 pm) joeblack1 (Nov 06, 2008 6:53 pm)
#226 of 1078 Re: toyota designed this before oil prices rose [otola] by berri Nov 06, 2008 (5:45 pm)
Replying to: otola (Nov 06, 2008 12:41 pm) I'm sure the Venza will be a nice vehicle like the Camry. What's with these high profile tires on Highlander and Venza? They may look cool, but the aspect ratio will likely give an inferior ride and poorer traction in wet or snowy conditions...and the replacement price will be a killer! Replies to this message: joeblack1 (Nov 06, 2008 6:53 pm)
#227 of 1078 Re: toyota designed this before oil prices rose [berri] by joeblack1 Nov 06, 2008 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: berri (Nov 06, 2008 5:45 pm) That is one thing I do not get. I don't care what kind of cross whatever Toyota wants to call this. That is more of a marketing problem for their highly paid PR people. I like the car a lot, but I don't like the large tires. It is one reason I am waiting for the I4. At least it will be 19" and hopefully slightly cheaper to replace and a slightly better ride than the 20's. I buy four snow tires every year too as we get a lot of snow where I live. BTW, that is why I actually like the high ground clearance. In my mind, 4wd and high ground clearance should go together as 4wd is beneficial in deep snow, but I believe of very limited value under any other conditions.   One thing I really like about the Venza is the rear leg room. Only the edge seems to come close in this regard for a 4wd vehicle that isn't a truck but has a hatch back. The only things I don't like about the edge are the Interior styling and the poor gas mileage. The Venza appears to take care of both of these rather nicely.
#228 of 1078 First drive available! by KarenS HOST Nov 07, 2008 (6:41 am)
Article Comments - 2009 Toyota Venza First Drive Replies to this message: roho1 (Nov 07, 2008 1:10 pm)
#229 of 1078 Disappointment by joeblack1 Nov 07, 2008 (9:09 am)
When I go to the Toyota configurator to price out a Venza, if I choose the four cylinder engine, none of the options appear to be available, not even leather seats. If that is the case, then I have lost interest. Replies to this message: md_outback (Nov 07, 2008 9:45 am) nippononly (Nov 07, 2008 2:54 pm) radiowave (Nov 07, 2008 5:32 pm) qs933 (Nov 08, 2008 12:22 am) radiowave (Nov 08, 2008 7:44 am) and 3 more...
#230 of 1078 Re: Disappointment [joeblack1] by md_outback Nov 07, 2008 (9:45 am)
Replying to: joeblack1 (Nov 07, 2008 9:09 am) Hey joeblack1, I think the configurator has only just been launched on the Toyota web site and it looks like they still have a few bugs in it. So I'd give it a few days to a week and try it again. It also could be that the initial cars are coming off the assembly line as either loaded V6s or low-optioned I-4s to show a low cost of entry - i.e. dealers will be able to advertise Venza's for under $30K. It may take several months to fill the pipeline with a wider variety of models with all options. I believe most automakers are now adding more content to their more fuel efficient models, where in the past they saved the bigger option packages (leather, nav, etc) for the pricier vehicles. High fuel prices are driving the change (then again, fuel prices have come down a long ways recently, so who knows).   MD   MD
#231 of 1078 Re: First drive available! [KarenS] by roho1 Nov 07, 2008 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Nov 07, 2008 6:41 am) The article's author claims the Venza is the product of almost seven years of deliberation and development work, Where did this come from? All I have read is that it didn't materialize until about 2 years ago. Which was claimed as a record in it's own right.
#232 of 1078 Re: Disappointment [joeblack1] by nippononly Nov 07, 2008 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: joeblack1 (Nov 07, 2008 9:09 am) The configurator won't work for 4-cylinder Venzas until they start to actually build Venzas. That will happen in the second half of January 2009.
#233 of 1078 Re: Disappointment [joeblack1] by radiowave Nov 07, 2008 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: joeblack1 (Nov 07, 2008 9:09 am) The configurator works for me. Plus, if you go to cars -> venza -> buying tools, you can download a brochure which includes all 4 cylinder information. Unfortunately, it looks like many options will not be available for the 4 cylinder including navigation and rear view safety camera. For me, navigation is a must have feature with kids who need to be taken to a bazillion different places every week. The only way to get navigation is with an $8,000 option package on the V6 and then you have to put up with bad gas mileage (and gas will be back to $4.00 a gallon next year). That's a bad marketing decision by Toyota. They'll have to have a hybrid (with full options) by mid next year or there will be LOTS of Venzas sitting around on lots. Replies to this message: qs933 (Nov 08, 2008 12:22 am) radiowave (Nov 08, 2008 7:44 am) kdhspyder (Nov 08, 2008 9:22 am) and 2 more...
#234 of 1078 nav by stickguy Nov 07, 2008 (6:53 pm)
Well, if that is all that's missing, for $300 these days you can get a real fancy Garmin. I wouldn't (personal opinion of course!) write off a particular car just because of that!   in general, factory navi is wildly overpriced, and worth basically zero on resale. Replies to this message: bilmat (Nov 07, 2008 11:11 pm)

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