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Re: Toyota Venza Availablity [kdhspyder]
by microwaveguy
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Dec 29, 2008 (6:36 pm)
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Dec 29, 2008 8:18 am)
Well since I am in silicon valley I have 5 dealers within 15 miles of my home. All of the dealers have atleast 2 with one having 6 instock. LA has always been the place for a good car deal. I have a friend that made a deal over the internet for a car and flew down , signed the papers, drove home and saved over $1000 by doing that. Like I said , I am in no hurry. When I find someone ready to deal , I'll be a buyer.
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Re: Toyota Venza Availablity [microwaveguy]
by CanStacker
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Dec 29, 2008 (9:48 pm)
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Replying to: microwaveguy (Dec 29, 2008 6:36 pm)
I am in Norcal also and, in general, good deals can be found here. We just don"t have the megadealers, they have down south, that beat each other over the head every week trying to move the metal. It's a more orderly type of,one only,chaos.
Hey, it's Norcal!! We're used to paying more for everything!!
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Re: Toyota Venza Availablity [CanStacker]
by bill
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Dec 30, 2008 (12:43 pm)
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Replying to: CanStacker (Dec 29, 2008 9:48 pm)
I bought the first Venza a Seattle area dealer got in stock. It has every option except Rear Entertainment (not available with Panaromic Roof). With my trade I paid right at $2000 over invoice which was my offer price. They took it gladly. This is a buyer's market even with this new launch. On the East Coast Fitz Mall is selling Venzas for $700 over invoice. I would think someone could probably find a West Coast dealer that would do the same. I couldn't and I looked a little. But when the 4 cyclinder models begin to be delivered in January dealer inventory will most likely continue to stack up. There will be deals out there.
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Re: Toyota Venza Availablity [bill]
by briegel
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Dec 30, 2008 (1:12 pm)
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Replying to: bill (Dec 30, 2008 12:43 pm)
Congratulations! Which dealer did you get it from? Did you negotiate with any other area dealers?
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New York Times Review Jan 2, 2009
by macpro
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Jan 05, 2009 (6:23 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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One month review
by macpro
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Jan 05, 2009 (6:36 pm)
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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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Re: One month review [macpro]
by kdhspyder
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Jan 05, 2009 (9:03 pm)
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Replying to: macpro (Jan 05, 2009 6:36 pm)
(1) Yes this blockage is intentional in all Toyota's. But that's why they gave you the voice command options to overcome that blockage. The voice commands are a lot easier IMO in this Gen 4 Navi installation.
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Re: One month review [kdhspyder]
by macpro
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Jan 06, 2009 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Jan 05, 2009 9:03 pm)
I do like the voice commands and find they work extremely well, but what I was referring to, but didn't give a good example is when you receive a call, the phone number field is empty, unless you're stopped.
Although rather minor, I just wonder how they choose to leave some fields showing when driving and some field empty?
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Re: Toyota Venza Availablity [briegel]
by bill
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Jan 07, 2009 (6:53 am)
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Replying to: briegel (Dec 30, 2008 1:12 pm)
Sorry for the delay. I have been out of commission. Michaels Toyota. I contacted 6 or 7 dealers, all the way to So. Cal. At the time, most dealers were playing it close to the vest. I wanted a fully loaded Venza in one of two colors and when I found it I just went for it. No buyers remorse here. I am very happy. Good luck.
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Re: One month review [macpro]
by redrose1
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Jan 07, 2009 (7:21 am)
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Replying to: macpro (Jan 05, 2009 6:36 pm)
Thank you SO much for the update. We are very interested in this car and waiting for it to arrive in Canada.
How has it performed in the snow? Good AWD system? Do you feel safe and secure in it?
The other car we are considering is the Forester for its excellent AWD system, however, we believe the Venza is more upscale. As long as the Venza is good in the snow, we'll be happy!
Please let us know if it does well on wintry roads.
Thanks alot!
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