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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Toyota Venza Prices Paid and Buying Experience
419 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 11:22 AM
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I've had my Venza for 4 days and I feel like I bought a truck because of the very stiff suspension. The model I test drove, before I special ordered one with Nav, was a softer ride. Anyone know if there is a way to adjust the independent suspension for a softer ride? I checked the tire pressure and they were set to spec. I don't understand how the test model could be a smooth ride and mine (exact model plus Nav) feels like a truck. The rest of the car is very sweet, and I was able to score $2700 off MSRP...which seemed o.k. for a new model.
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| The Canadians were importing from the US when the dollars were at par. Given the exchange rate at > 1.25, I see a good reason from those who live close to the border to import from the north, especially when the Canadian MSRP is much more lower than the US. The fully loaded with NAV/JBL V6 AWD is only at less than CAD $40000. It works out to be only USD $32000. Just some thoughts for those who don't mind to put in some effort to get better deals. | |
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Replying to: mtg2 (Mar 01, 2009 5:12 pm) |
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| I am amazed at those east coast deals you are all getting. | |
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Bought a V6 FWD with Convenient Package and Premium Package 2 for around $33,800. Excellent service before and after buying the car. http://lustinetoyota.com/Results.asp?xmake=Toyota&NewUsed=0&Make=1&selModel=Venz- a They got this Auto4Life program as standard http://www.lustinetoyota.com/displayContent.asp?keywords=auto4life Drove the Venza from Washington DC to Chesapeake VA and back. Caught in the middle of a snowstorm on the way back. No need for AWD, FWD handled the snow very well. I read about the stiffness in suspension. I don't feel it at all. Car got Michelin tires. Get the Voice Activated Navigation. Great sound system. Overall, it it a great car. Got people along the road giving me thumbs up! |
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Bottom line--very pleased. I went cheap. V-6 in blizzard pearl, conv package and bumper protector, wheel locks, all weather mats, cargo net, splash guards and front window tint and mat package. MSRP was $30,450. Paid $27,500. I drove a 4 cyl highlander to test the engine. The 4 is powerful but not refined after driving the V-6. So no 4 cyl venza coming my way.. My guess is that real world gas savings will be 1-2 despite EPA estimates. We got 27.7 mpg on 100 mile trip home at 68 mph or so. Regular gas is a plus. Was surprise satellite radio standard even on non navi and non JBL model. Nice surprise.
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Replying to: soonercat (Mar 04, 2009 10:01 am) thanks
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Replying to: soonercat (Mar 04, 2009 10:01 am) Congrats. I may get the V-6 as well if the mileage spread is this small. What I'm really curious about is if the V-6 may even get better mileage than the I-4 at higher speeds like 75 (or even 80).
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Replying to: ecotrklvr (Mar 04, 2009 7:50 pm) Anything over 2.0 in the inline four is going to vibrate like crazy. Hence balance shafts which actually are power suckers. Consumer reports noted how the V-6 vs the inline 4 was so close on the RAV4 that if you have $1600 buy the V-6. Maybe Venza four will be civilized better...
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Replying to: minnu (Mar 04, 2009 7:42 pm) Only had two in stock and mine was the first one sold. from my dealings, I think reliable toyota in springfield, MO has more inventory and same pricing. I would never buy in OK due to gulf states add ons.. |
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