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Re: Venza vs. Highlander [mary99]
by mary99
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Nov 18, 2008 (10:38 am)
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Replying to: mary99 (Nov 14, 2008 7:39 am)
About those "Toyota Associated Pet Products"... I've seen some pics now and they're just aftermarket items you can buy anywhere and stick in any car at all. It's the same stuff that's been available forever. So this is more of a marketing angle than anything new.
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- #276 of 1076
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Re: Venza vs. Highlander [mary99]
by tourguide
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Nov 18, 2008 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: mary99 (Nov 18, 2008 10:38 am)
I'm going to have to sit in this car and see if it meets our needs. If so, then I'm going to HAVE to be able to get it for slightly over invoice or it is probably not worth it for us. Other than a SLIGHT bump in fuel economy there is nothing here that is substantially more attractive than a Highlander. In fact it has less cargo room. They don't have memory seats, and no native iPod interface, no heated and cooled seats. I know they were trying to hit a price point, but come on - these are some key features in a modern vehicle.
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- #277 of 1076
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Re: Venza vs. Highlander [tourguide]
by joeblack1
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Nov 18, 2008 (4:38 pm)
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Replying to: tourguide (Nov 18, 2008 4:06 pm)
I agree. I am looking forward to at least sitting in one. Then, I plan to wait as well. I'm a patient man. I will want to see close to invoice as well on the I4. That may mean I will have to wait until late spring or early summer. As long as my old Suburban holds out. I do disagree a little about the Highlander. The one thing I personally didn't like about the Highlander is the foot well protrudes into the gas pedal area too much for me. I know this probably doesn't bother most people, but it is a biggie for me. I know the Rav4 is much better in this regard as it has a little space there. If it is a problem with this car, then it is off my list. Otherwise though, this car is everything I'm looking for. I really liked the Ford Edge aside from the gas mileage and the Interior styling. The Venza address both of those issues very nicely for me.
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- #278 of 1076
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Pricing
by higgledy
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Nov 20, 2008 (5:01 am)
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I like the exterior of the Venza but it is pricey and option pkgs are sky high.
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- #279 of 1076
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Re: Pricing [higgledy]
by player4
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Nov 20, 2008 (7:08 am)
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Replying to: higgledy (Nov 20, 2008 5:01 am)
I agree, option packages run the price up way high...
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- #280 of 1076
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Re: Pricing [player4]
by wstevec
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Nov 20, 2008 (8:40 am)
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Replying to: player4 (Nov 20, 2008 7:08 am)
Not to try to sell you, but you can special order and get what you want, rather than the default option packages you get on the Toyota site when you try to build one which start at $4500. Use the build on the Edmunds site instead which lets you order what you want. If I get a Venza, I plan on going with the Comfort Package (LS) which gives you leather interior including steering wheel and shift knob, wood interior, heated mirrors (needed for New England) and windshield de-icer (whatever that is??) all for $2100 (list) and $1689 (invoice) which you should be able to get for some price in the middle or lower. FYI: special orders will take from 6 to 8 weeks. Just my $.02 worth.
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- #281 of 1076
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Re: Pricing [wstevec]
by mary99
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Nov 20, 2008 (9:03 am)
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Replying to: wstevec (Nov 20, 2008 8:40 am)
Edmunds lists the Convenience Package as $860 MSRP. Toyota lists it as $1430. The Toyota site also lists it as the only option available on the FWD 4cyl.
Usually I see Edmunds display a nice array of options possibilities that don't really exist in reality.
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Re: Pricing [wstevec]
by roho1
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Nov 20, 2008 (9:06 am)
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Replying to: wstevec (Nov 20, 2008 8:40 am)
I'm not aware Toyota, especially in certain regions offers special orders.
see post #240
But then again kdhspyder(a Toyota employee) said if your nice enough to him he can get you most anything!
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- #283 of 1076
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Special Ordering
by player4
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Nov 20, 2008 (9:21 am)
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Yea but i wonder of you could still get a deal when you pre-order your Venza, just like the same kind of deal you would get if you bought one off the lot.
Wish you could even go pick it up from the plant,heck the plant is only 1 hr and 30 mins away from me, might as well.
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Re: Special Ordering [player4]
by mary99
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Nov 20, 2008 (10:17 am)
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Replying to: player4 (Nov 20, 2008 9:21 am)
Wouldn't it be nice if you could avoid that big destination charge by picking it up at the plant?
I see now that the Toyota configurator does say to inquire about special ordering other combinations of options. I never consider ordering because I don't want to pay MSRP. I think buying from dealer inventory down the road saves you thousands. But if you're an early adopter and planning on paying MSRP anyway, why not order I guess?
I wish Honda had a SmartKey. Is it possible to get something like that aftermarket?
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