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1076 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 8:29 AM
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Just test drove a Venza V6 AWD which was really new and had only 16 Km on it. Felt that the engine was bit lagging and not very responsive when I pedalled, and it was not as quiet as a 2009 Highlander I test drove a few weeks back. Any ideas ? Is it because the engine has not been "break-in"ed or the design of the overall tranny of Venza is not as good as the HL because they should be the same engine ? Is it because of the electric power steering that is new to the Venza that makes the feel different? Any one has similar experience ? Also found there is no SNOW mode or Downhill Assist buttons as found in HL. I know those are really useful in snow and ice road conditions. Seems like Venza handles that automatically and does not leave much manual control to the driver. Any comments on pros and cons about that ? |
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A reporter from a large finance magazine is looking to speak to Toyota Venza owners. If you are interested in speaking with the reporter, please respond to ctalati edmunds.com with your daytime contact information by Wednesday, January 14, 2009.
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Does anyone know if you will be able to get the 6 cylinder model with the 19 inch wheels instead of the 20 inch?
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Replying to: howie305 (Jan 09, 2009 10:51 am) |
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Toyota makes a Camry wagon/hatchback and gives it a new name? I thought wagons and hatchbacks didn't sell well anymore.
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Replying to: exit123 (Jan 14, 2009 9:24 am) 
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Replying to: CanStacker (Dec 28, 2008 2:02 pm) My take on availability is that Toyota may be protecting a design they feel is valuable. I noticed the complete lack of advertising and believe it's related to the deflated auto industry. Do any of you think Toyota just may be concerned that a really good design/vehicle could be lost in a sinking idustry? It occurred to me that it might be in their interest to sell a few on word of mouth here and there and then really show-boat the thing when things start to turn around a little. Perhaps? |
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Replying to: mxscrkpr (Jan 16, 2009 9:24 pm) Anyway on availability, there were some good posts a few pages back on it. The last Venza produced was on 12/17 and then the line was shut down. Not sure if production is back up, maybe someone here can comment. They only produced 6300 Venzas in Nov/Dec. So there are basically none available I would say. I'm glad their not advertising a vehicle that is not available. Why spend marketing money when they can sell the few they have now? Maybe they are waiting for the 4 cyl model sometime in the spring (Apr?) to promote which is what the majority of buyers want I think. |
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Replying to: mxscrkpr (Jan 16, 2009 9:24 pm) Cost cost cost. In this environment that makes sense. However the I4 won't be ready to ship until next month. In the meanwhile the stores are getting one per month, all V6's and almost all loaded. There's really no reason to spend a lot of advertising money to bring custmers into the store simply to get brochures. I'd expect that in February when there is more supply that more promotions might be seen. However...the Venza will never be a high volume item at most stores. The expectation is that at tops they will sell 75000 units. There are 1250 dealerships in the US so each store on average should get 30 per year!!! Thus each should have in stock 2-3 per month. However big stores will have 4-5 and even like Longo Toyota a many as 20-30. That means that the normal local store for most markets will have 1 or 2 .... or none.
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I have seen 4 or 5 (all the same) commercials this month, all during sporting events.
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