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#438 of 1078 saw one today and am now moving on to something else by herdingdog1 Dec 06, 2008 (2:11 pm)
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?
#439 of 1078 Re: 6th gen nav [Firebird_EOU] by kdhspyder Dec 06, 2008 (3:14 pm)
Replying to: Firebird_EOU (Dec 05, 2008 3:07 pm) In the Toyota systems, everyone of them, you will not be able to enter phone numbers or navi info on the screen while the vehicle is moving. All the vehicles are that way.   OTOH you can speak the info into the system and it actually takes less time and is easier. Smart on their part. Replies to this message: macpro (Dec 06, 2008 6:25 pm)
#440 of 1078 Re: 6th gen nav [kdhspyder] by macpro Dec 06, 2008 (6:25 pm)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Dec 06, 2008 3:14 pm) Earlier today I tried the dial by number, dial by name (uses my iPhone address book) voice commands and they worked very well.
#441 of 1078 Cargo area fold completely flat? by jwag2 Dec 07, 2008 (4:24 pm)
One question is whether cargo area with rear seats folded down is completely flat. I am thinking in venza just seat backs go down, so cargo area rises a little over rear seats. Can anyone confirm this?   Have been awaiting the Venza as my camry wagon ('93 --228k) would like to take a rest.... In my wagon, seat bottoms pull up and then seat backs go down, making cargo area very flat (which is very convenient). Thanks for any help. Replies to this message: ghtrap (Dec 07, 2008 5:05 pm) jwag2 (Dec 07, 2008 8:39 pm) qs933 (Dec 09, 2008 12:24 am) macpro (Dec 09, 2008 5:24 am)
#442 of 1078 Re: Cargo area fold completely flat? [jwag2] by ghtrap Dec 07, 2008 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: jwag2 (Dec 07, 2008 4:24 pm) The seat bottoms do not fold forward and out of the way for the seat backs to fold perfectly flat. It's reasonably flat - much more so than the Highlander - but there is a slight incline and about a 1" rise from the cargo floor behind the rear seat. There is a plastic flap that folds down with the seat to make that transition smoother. There is an intrusion on both sides from the suspension towers into the cargo area that constricts the width to about 39" in that area. Wider behind and in front of the towers. Replies to this message: jwag2 (Dec 07, 2008 8:39 pm)
#443 of 1078 Re: Cargo area fold completely flat? [ghtrap] by jwag2 Dec 07, 2008 (8:39 pm)
Replying to: ghtrap (Dec 07, 2008 5:05 pm) Appreciate the info. Seems it also may be a little narrower in width than in the wagon in its cargo area too.
#444 of 1078 General Impressions by hierax Dec 08, 2008 (11:36 am)
Sat in a couple V6 units at the Auto show in Boston on Saturday.   My initial impression was that front center console area is huge. I'm very much used to open spaces in the front seat , and that took some getting used to. At first I found it claustrophobic based upon what I'm used to. If I had to describe it, I'd akin the Venza to more of an Avalon wagon than anything else. It's aimed (imo) at carry 4 -5 passengers very comfortably - I liked the seats.   Driving positon was hard to judge as the power seats were not on - so I couldn't adjust things. The displays etc looked very accessible - and I would save further comment until driving, but overall I'd say it's an extrememly comfy car - it remains to be seen whether I'll be able to find a cost effective combination for purchase next summer/fall when my wallet rubber hits the road.   Based upon what I read - I'd like about 4k ish in add ons , but I haven't been able to 'build' one with the 4 (or even 6) cylinder makeup. I'm looking at premium package 1 (see press releases) but it seems impossible to find w/o the roof, speaker upgrades etc. I hope Toyata starts to produce some lower , non-'stripped' versions of the car by next fall.
#445 of 1078 future competitor with accord tourer wagon? by jwag2 Dec 08, 2008 (3:09 pm)
for those of us who have been holding to our now older camry wagons, there may be a competitor out there at some point with accord wagon known as tourer. apparently on sale in japan and europe. jalopnik.com/364125/european-honda-accord-sedan-and-wagon   hope it is okay to mention this here. have been awaiting venza for a while. not quite exactly a camry wagon. wish gas mileage was better -- my 15 yo wagon also with straight 4 looks just a tad better than venza straight 4's gas mileage.   they have one venza in stock at one of our local dealers in Raleigh NC Replies to this message: toyotaken (Dec 09, 2008 10:26 am)
#446 of 1078 Venza off my list by toledo73 Dec 08, 2008 (3:49 pm)
Finally got to look at and sit in the Venza. It must be because of my long torso because I found the lower lumbar support non existent. Tried to "inflate" the lower area with no relief. My 08 CRv is much more comfortable. Lots of lower back support. Good luck to all of you that choose the Venza.
#447 of 1078 Re: Cargo area fold completely flat? [jwag2] by qs933 Dec 09, 2008 (12:24 am)
Replying to: jwag2 (Dec 07, 2008 4:24 pm) I am thinking in venza just seat backs go down, so cargo area rises a little over rear seats. Can anyone confirm this?   There is a picture on Toyota's site in the Venza's photo section (select Interior) of the seats folded down. Looks pretty flat to me, but pictures can be deceiving. Replies to this message: macpro (Dec 09, 2008 5:24 am)

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