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1076 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 8:29 AM
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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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| Drove the Venza. Very nice. Not a Lexus but manageable. I am seriously thinking of buying a fully loaded model. I am in the Seattle area. I found a dealer on the East coast that will sell me a fully loaded one at $700 over invoice but then I would have to have it shipped. Can anyone recommend a West coast dealer that is very aggressive with their pricing? | |
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Replying to: qs933 (Nov 28, 2008 3:20 pm) I doubt you will find a fully loaded MKX for $33K - that's probably a stripped vehicle that would be hard to come by on a dealer's lot. The low-ball pricing gets you to visit the dealer so they can sell you one for much more. A fully loaded Venza will list for about $38K and a similarly equipped MKX will list for $45K - $47K (it's difficult to get an exact feature-to-feature match). But up in that price range you should compare the MKX with a Lexus RX350 and other similar premium vehicles. 2009 RX350's are great bargains right now. If you still like the MKX, drive one and then immediately take a test drive in a Ford Edge and see which one is the better value. The MKX has a many add-on features but much of its content is identical to the Edge. Also consider value retention: Toyota/Lexus is a very solid company, even in today's economy. Where will Ford/Lincoln be 3 years from now? Will your local dealer still be in business? It's great to have so many choices.
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Replying to: bill (Nov 29, 2008 7:18 am) |
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Replying to: bill (Nov 29, 2008 7:18 am)
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