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1078 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 1:50 PM
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Replying to: joeblack1 (Nov 10, 2008 4:40 pm) V4???? even the writers are dumb. |
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Replying to: joeblack1 (Nov 18, 2008 4:38 pm) In fact, in the new Car and Driver, one of the editors took his wife and three kids on a 1,300 mile trip and him and his family loved the car. I think it said that he averaged 24 mpg, and it looks so much more classy that the venza. And remember, consumer reports has Ford ahead in reliability than Toyota now.
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Replying to: joshuag (Nov 22, 2008 12:33 am) #1 Honda Pilot, #2 Toyota 4 runner, #3 Toyota Highlander.
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Replying to: rogeliov (Nov 21, 2008 11:03 pm) 
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Replying to: roho1 (Nov 22, 2008 5:12 am)
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Replying to: wstevec (Nov 22, 2008 7:58 am) |
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Wife is interested in going from her Avalon to Venza. Drove a loaded one today. $38K +. Nice car/crossover. She liked the drive, and ride was a bit less cushy than the Avalon, but she did not mind. Liked alot about the vehicle, except the cheap looking plastic matte finish wood. We had a hard time getting past that after the Avalon look. Also, that Aqua speedo frame...not to impressed. But, overall, a very handy vehicle, with good lines, smooth V-6 (like all Toyota 3.5's), easy access, great build quality from Kentucky, but the price seems rather steep once loaded. It will be a decent seller, but she is thinking about waiting until the prices fall (and they will), or looking more at a Camry at a great deal now.
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I have not been able to see one of these in the flesh yet, but I have a question for those that have. Do you think three car seats can fit in the back row? My wife is expecting twins and I have a 2 year old. I am looking at tree row vehicles (Traverse,CX9) but the Venza is a little smaller and better economy (and cheaper in I4 mode) so I would like to go with this if possible. Comments welcome.
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Replying to: guy1974 (Nov 22, 2008 6:09 pm) I would say absolutely no on the Traverse. We bought an 07 Acadia and the power steering went within the first 4 months. The transmission is not responsive, and the car lacks power especially when climbing hills. Will not have it much longer. For a 3-Row Crossover I would say the best buy is the CX-9, were looking at one before I got the Acadia, wish I got it instead. Also, the Audi Q7 is a rather nice truck, and will get your kids around safely. The car feels like a tank. I love Audi products, my 05 A6 is amazing. For a 5 Seater I would buy an Edge. Affordable, good reliability, nice handling, good amount of horsepower, and buying an American Made car helps our economy. I wouldn't buy the Venza because its on its first model year, and before our Acadia we had a Sienna and the run-flat tire censor didn't work, power sliding doors never closed completely either. Also, why give TOYOTA business? Don't make the same mistake we did! Good Luck |
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Replying to: joshuag (Nov 22, 2008 12:33 am) My wife took one look at the outside of that and said "What were they thinking!?". Since we are in agreement on that point - Flex is DOA at our house. Ford calls this a polarizing design and I guess that is one word for it. I think I've got a better word - UGLY. Ever see the Chevy Case movie Vacation? Remember the family truckster? Nothing else about the Flex could possibly redeem it after the design team wrecked havock with the exterior.
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