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1078 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 1:50 PM
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It doesn't look like the I4 will be offered with 4WD and leather in many locations. I plugged in lots of zip codes all over the country and finally found Minnesota as unique in offering this combination. The other unfortunate thing is that you have to buy lots of other options along with it. I'm thinking now that I might as well get a newer Chevrolet Equinox used, with about 50% depreciation, and invest the rest of the money.
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Replying to: joeblack1 (Dec 04, 2008 6:37 pm) |
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Finaly test drove a Venza today. My dealer had a Blizzard White FWD V6 w/ Premium Package #2, pana roof, navi, and floor mats with a sticker of just north of $35K. Pretty pricey for a wagon/CUV, but about as loaded as you could get in a FWD. Interior was very upscale. Front seats were wonderful. Nice stitching and piping in the leather. Much of the leather seating surface had a nice grainy texture to it - as opposed to simply smooth as in a Highlander. Some of the professional reviewers who complained about the lack of side thigh support must have wanted this car to perform quick side maneuvers like a sports car. I liked the flatter thigh bolstering. Made the seat feel much wider than most and my rather large thighs didn't feel like the bolstering was digging into the side of my thighs. The car is the perfect height for easy entering and exiting. Console is simply enormous. I had early doubts about the transmission shift lever positioning, but it really fell into position just fine. I took it on a 30 mile test drive and felt it drove silky smooth. I like the drive height. I don't think it needs the 20" wheels and low profile tires. They did make a bit of chatter on anything but the smoothest of roads. Other than that, I didn't experience any undue road or wind noise. All the power you'll need and very smooth 6 speed tranny. The engine and tranny work very well together with almost unnoticable downshifts. I don't want navi, but do want the JBL ($1,090) for the better radio, Bluetooth, and XM. By the way, the XM reciever is included in this package. Just initiate the subscription and go. On this Toyota vehicle (with JBL) you don't have to pay the dealer an additional $400 or so for the XM receiver to be installed. About time, Toyota! I don't really need the pana roof for $1,050 - I like a moon/sun roof but it's not worth $1,050 to me. However, my salesman said that with a fairly loaded Venza they will ALL have the pana roof because it's easier on the production line that way. Sounds like if I want a fairly loaded Venza but without the pana roof, a special order would be necessary. He said that would easily be 3-6 months leadtime. So, I guess if I spring on a Venza, Toyota will get into my pocketbook for the additional $1,050. Nice vehicle but a little pricey. As loaded as most of the early ones will be the price gets into Highlander territory. I may wait and try out the I4 version earlier next year (almost $2,000 less). Then again, I like the available power of the very smooth V6. Time will tell. I like it!
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Replying to: ghtrap (Dec 05, 2008 2:50 pm) |
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Replying to: macpro (Dec 03, 2008 5:18 am)
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Replying to: Firebird_EOU (Dec 05, 2008 3:07 pm) We own a Lexus with Nav that has the same limitations when driving. I'm not sure why seeing the phone number would be a "problem" when driving. You can see the name, but you're not sure if they are calling from home, work, cell, etc. On a positive note, my entire iPhone address book synced. Very cool! |
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I'm still waiting for Venza in several colors to arrive at local dealer, so I haven't test driven yet. Does anyone know, if you want to order specific color and option/accessories configuration, do you have to pay MSRP or will dealers discount at all? I have 4 dealers in driving distance from home.
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Replying to: scoop82 (Dec 06, 2008 9:09 am) |
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My local dealer so I went to look at it (V6 white - premium 2). It is a nice vehicle and the 20s look good. Inside though it is small. This is not a travel vehicle for families. The usable cargo space is limited by the intrusion of the wheel wells into the trunk area. This is par for the course, but in the Venza it takes away a noticable amount of room with the slope of the rear hatch. Toyota says there is 30 cubic feet back here (lots of scattered figures floating around on this) but you'd be pressed to get more than overnight bags in the trunk area for a trip with a family of four - unless you are the kind of person who doesn't mind packing it to the roof. I think this would be a great vehicle for empty nesters. Two people, who most of the time will have the rear seats down for adequate cargo area, but who occasionally need to put them up to transport another couple. I can see how it was designed with this in mind. It will not however meet our needs as a family of four. |
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| We are looking to replace my wife's Chrysler 2001 town and country AWD and I had hoped this was the answer. It isn't! Liked everything about it right up to the time I measured the distance between the wheel wells in the back. It measured about 40.5" which will not let two dog crates fit between them. The T&C is 48" but most everything else is at least 43 or 44. Since crates are 22" each and we need two side by side it will not work. Bummer! anyway the console between the front seats is huge and that was the other "critical" issue coming from a mini-van. Too bad but on to the next answer? | |
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