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Replying to: CanStacker (Dec 28, 2008 2:02 pm)
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Replying to: microwaveguy (Dec 28, 2008 5:13 pm) 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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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 ============================================================ ( Note: I just checked and the year end inventory, not including Lexus, stood at 1300 new cars. Must be reducing it a little to get in sync with sales run rates.) ============================================================ |
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Replying to: microwaveguy (Dec 28, 2008 5:13 pm) As production ramps up and the 4 cyl models begin to arrive I'd expect only a very very very limited availability of V6 loaded versions. But even with that consider what Toyota's planned expectations are for this vehicle. At tops.. in a normal 15 million unit market ( 2009 is expected to be in the 10 million unit range ) the Venza was forseen to be a supplemental vehicle selling about 75000 units. With about 1250 stores in the US that averages out to about 60 per store per year....or 5 per month. But as in most businesses 20% of the stores do 80% of the business. Huge retailers like Longo in LA are 10 times larger than your local store. They will get 10 times the volume of an average store. Ditto Laurel Carmax in MD the #2 store in the US. Most local retailers will get one or two Venza's a month even at full supply. But that's all predicated on a booming automarket with full production. This year is likely to be the worst year in our lifetimes as regards to sales, and thus production/availability. I'd expect most stores to have one on hand at any one time. Sell that one and it's gone.
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Dec 29, 2008 8:18 am)
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Replying to: microwaveguy (Dec 29, 2008 6:36 pm) Hey, it's Norcal!! We're used to paying more for everything!!
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Replying to: CanStacker (Dec 29, 2008 9:48 pm)
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Replying to: bill (Dec 30, 2008 12:43 pm)
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A NEWBORN could have reached high school in the time — almost 14 years — it took Toyota to get the concept behind the 2009 Venza into dealerships. But Toyota customers seeking a fresh-feeling blend of style, comfort and practicality may find it was worth the wait. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/04/automobiles/autoreviews/04AUTO.html?_r=1 |
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It's been just over a month since we purchased our Venza and I thought I would share some thoughts. We purchased it on December 5th and have had a lot of snow during the past month. We are very pleased with it. The seats are comfortable, the ride is smooth and the power is more than adequate (OK, you can never have too much power, but for everyday driving, it's really good). The two things that frustrates me at times are: (1) The limited use of the Nav Screen while driving. I'm referring to all Toyota and Lexus vehicles where many features are locked-out or blank when driving. (2) Could have much better iPod integration that could be controlled from the steerring wheeling. Other than that, it's been great!
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