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#472 of 1076 Renault Vel Satis by mattvenick Dec 26, 2008 (8:49 pm)
So this is my first time back in North America since I graduated, and this looks a lot like Renault's Vel Satis. Am I alone?   The Vel Satis is a premium car that competes with Merc E-Class and others in Europe, it's a great car and popular among government officials (in France more specifically).   It's been around for 7 years, and has survived well on the merits of its uniqueness. Albeit, Renault is a very quirky company - that I really like for that reason - and it might not suit the very basic Toyota styling, but in my opinion this car has the potential to go FAR!
#473 of 1076 Re: Why Venza instead of Highlander? [qs933] by kharris Dec 27, 2008 (6:36 am)
Replying to: qs933 (Dec 25, 2008 8:54 pm) You are correct about the dimensions--they are vitrually identical in both length and width but not height--so I was surprised that two of the responses said that the Highlander was too big. While the Highlander is taller(it doesn't taper as you move to the back), it is actually shorter(approximately half an inch). Replies to this message: roho1 (Dec 27, 2008 8:05 am) kdhspyder (Dec 27, 2008 10:24 am)
#474 of 1076 Re: Why Venza instead of Highlander? [kharris] by roho1 Dec 27, 2008 (8:05 am)
Replying to: kharris (Dec 27, 2008 6:36 am) Hmm, I think if re read the responses you'll see that we were both Gen1 HL owners that were disappointed Toyota decided to bloat the size of the new Gen2 HL. I also commented I wasn't thrilled with the size of the Venza which is basically the same as the Gen2 HL. So I'm not clear why you are surprised.   The gen2 HL has become a 3 row boat but I'm sure will it appeal to some. I think there are better options out there however if you think you need 3 rows. The Venza is certainly an interesting vehicle but I'm glad I don't need to make a decision for another year since competing options are coming out like the 2010 Equinox and hopefully Honda will bring over the Accord Tourer. I'm sure there are others coming on the way. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Dec 27, 2008 10:24 am)
#475 of 1076 Re: Why Venza instead of Highlander? [roho1] by kdhspyder Dec 27, 2008 (10:24 am)
Replying to: roho1 (Dec 27, 2008 8:05 am) And in our case my wife specifically doesn't like the height and breadth of the new HL. Yes they are the same base dimensions but the Venza is 'smaller'. It feels smaller, it handles smaller and it's less money when the 4c option arrives.   The RAV is cute but too basic. The Highlander is very nice but too big. The Venza meets our needs better.
#476 of 1076 Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) by Firebird_EOU Dec 27, 2008 (5:45 pm)
(The Toyota Tire Pressure Monitor alerts the driver when tire pressure is critically low. For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge; do not rely solely on the monitor system.)   Does this mean Venza does not display each individual tire's pressure like in Highlander? I wish they included that feature! Replies to this message: macpro (Dec 27, 2008 6:15 pm)
#477 of 1076 Re: Direct Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) [Firebird_EOU] by macpro Dec 27, 2008 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: Firebird_EOU (Dec 27, 2008 5:45 pm) Unfortunately it only indicates if one or more tires are low, but not which one. Not sure how Toyota chooses what vehicles get individual tire pressure indicators vs just one indicator?
#478 of 1076 Venza Commercial by macpro Dec 28, 2008 (10:11 am)
Watching the Packers and Lions game and just saw a Venza commercial. Last Venza commercial I saw was during Monday night football on Dec 22nd.
#479 of 1076 Toyota Venza Availablity by CanStacker Dec 28, 2008 (2:02 pm)
Hi everyone,    Since Toyota has only built about 6500 Venzas, about 5 per dealer, and the fact that Georgetown is taking an extended holiday break, it would seem that incentives on the Venza may be little ways off. Also, since they launched it in December instead of January 2009, there will be a model year change later in 2009 ( before the current inventory is even close to one year old in actuality.    Thank you for this and other message boards on Edmunds. Replies to this message: microwaveguy (Dec 28, 2008 5:13 pm) CanStacker (Dec 28, 2008 8:53 pm) kdhspyder (Dec 29, 2008 8:18 am) microwaveguy (Dec 29, 2008 6:36 pm) and 4 more... mxscrkpr (Jan 16, 2009 9:24 pm) roho1 (Jan 17, 2009 3:19 am) kdhspyder (Jan 17, 2009 4:17 am) explorerx4 (Jan 18, 2009 8:36 pm) and 1 more... md_outback (Jan 19, 2009 10:33 am)
#480 of 1076 Re: Toyota Venza Availablity [CanStacker] by microwaveguy Dec 28, 2008 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: CanStacker (Dec 28, 2008 2:02 pm) Well I have been going back and forth via email with a local dealer on a v6 with the JBL and sunroof package. He just won't move off of the MSRP and since I am in no hurry I'll wait. Really like the car but just don't want to spent that much ....... Ok I am cheap. I am thinking that the rebates will get better in 2009 and the end of the year clearance will be the time that I can get one. Replies to this message: CanStacker (Dec 28, 2008 8:53 pm) kdhspyder (Dec 29, 2008 8:18 am) microwaveguy (Dec 29, 2008 6:36 pm) CanStacker (Dec 29, 2008 9:48 pm) and 3 more...
#481 of 1076 Re: Toyota Venza Availablity [microwaveguy] by CanStacker Dec 28, 2008 (8:53 pm)
Replying to: microwaveguy (Dec 28, 2008 5:13 pm) Hi Microwaveguy,   I did a little research since I've been looking for a replacement for my wife's RAV-4, and the Venza is on the list.   The largest Toyota dealer in the country ( Longo Toyota) only has 20 Venzas. Now while that may seem like alot of cars, this is a dealer that routinely has north of 2500 (Toyota only + Another 400 - 500 Lexus) cars in stock at all times. If Toyota or Lexus makes it, they have it (they are, I believe, the second largest Lexus dealer after JM Lexus in Florida).    I have typically seen between 1 and 5 units in other dealer inventories. ( Northern California)   Also, since they build it in Georgetown, they can control the flow of them, if sales don't take off, without a huge impact to the overall plant.   Frankly, the Venza almost seems like a purely incremental vehicle, using alot of existing parts, so the additional costs to develop and produce that vehicle are small compared to a totally new vehicle with a dedicated assembly plant ( i.e. Tundra )   But having said that, I would think you might start seeing some incentives (APR, Cash, etc..) in the spring, in the warmer weather states at least. They have a goal to sell about 70,000 units in the first 12 months.   Thanks, CanStacker

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