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Replying to: qs933 (Nov 27, 2008 4:55 pm) It drives very good and handles well even when deliberating making sharper fast turns with the AWD. Good pickup too. It's quieter than the Highlander at all speeds and the transmission shifts smoother. The Limited Highlander is more floaty/bouncy. Venza more care like. I though the Venza seats slightly more comfortable. Cargo space depth and width is not much different but Highlander has more height. I prefer the Venza. Things Venza might not have available - can check brochure - no turn signal mirrors or puddle lamps. I was told tire pressure monitor system only lets you know if a tire is low, unlike other systems that give you actual PSI for ea. tire. The other thing I was told - seems like radio controls on steering wheel to change stations only lets you go up and down to to your 12 presets. To get to other stations, you still need to go to the unit in the dash. I'm wondering how others might compare the loaded Venza to a loaded Lincoln MKX. The Venza's gas mileage is a little better. Lincoln MRRP is more, but has good deals on it now. Any opinions comparing these two? I don't even think the Lincoln has turn signal mirrors, but I think it has puddle lamps and you can get articulating headlamps. Both offer those panaroma roofs. |
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Replying to: md_outback (Nov 27, 2008 7:38 am) |
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Replying to: seatoyotasales (Nov 27, 2008 11:22 am) 
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Replying to: carcom2 (Nov 28, 2008 1:28 pm) That's the way it works in the regular Highlander (and many other Toyotas) too. The Highlander Hybrid shows the actual measurements on the multi-info display; not sure why it couldn't be done on other Toyotas with a multi-info display other than cost. Same thing with the steering wheel audio controls. That's how it works on most other Toyotas. You can move between the presets (and switch between AM/FM1/FM2/CD/aux, etc.) from the steering wheel. I think holding down the steering wheel buttons does something else -- maybe scans from preset to preset. I prefer cycling through the presets any way -- much better than having to repeatedly push the buttons just to see what's on the other stations. I'm wondering how others might compare the loaded Venza to a loaded Lincoln MKX. I was thinking the same thing too after seeing an ad in the paper the newspaper this morning with a ~$33K price for an MKX (after employee pricing and incentives). The MKX looks more like a Lexus competitor with real wood, heated/cooled seats, 4-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, etc. Based on Lincoln's web site, it looks like it's missing the Smart Key and HIDs that are optional on the Venza. I'm guessing the interior materials are a step above both the Edge and the Venza, but that's just a guess. |
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Replying to: qs933 (Nov 28, 2008 3:20 pm)
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I got to drive one today. I have mixed impressions. I love the dash display, rice paper plastic, backup camera, and cloth upholstery. I didn't particularly love the exterior look or the huge console or the dog-usefulness. I guess I'm too young to care about the floor being even with the opening. This one was that gold/brown with SmartKey & electric liftgate but not much else in add-ons. He said they wanted $32k. To me it felt a bit big and heavy, with a hesitation at acceleration. Must be the CVT? The windshield was huge and offered great visibility. The back seat felt huge, with a ton of legroom. I liked the armrest with covered cupholders and the fact the back seats recline. Folded flat, you kind of had to push them down to get them flat. I think I might be back in the CR-V market. There's a lot I love about the Venza but the huge console gave me a claustrophobic feel. The console wouldn't hold a purse so that means reaching into the back seat with it when there's a passenger. I like in the CR-V there's no console at all and a lot of floor space to put a purse. I really wanted SmartKey but maybe some year soon they'll perfect the aftermarket, cell phone driven ones.
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Replying to: mary99 (Nov 28, 2008 5:44 pm)
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Replying to: blufz1 (Nov 28, 2008 6:36 pm) I did notice the next Prius due out in spring has a unique interior layout which looks perfect for purses. http://www.homotron.net/2008/10/new_2010_prius_photo_leaked.html
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Replying to: mary99 (Nov 28, 2008 9:29 pm) 2010 Honda Accord CUV - Spied Honda hasn't exactly been on fire in terms of styling -- the 2nd Gen Pilot and Acura's new TL could both be described as "controversial" at best.
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Replying to: rogeliov (Nov 28, 2008 4:18 pm) If it works the same as the 4Runner, holding down the mode button shuts the system off (and on). I checked -- holding down the up arrow or down arrow scans to next higher or lower station (doesn't have to be a preset). |
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