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Toyota Venza Prices Paid and Buying Experience

422 messages,  Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM

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Re: Already Frustrated! [qs933] by roho1
Jul 07, 2009 (2:26 am)
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Replying to: qs933 (Jul 06, 2009 10:20 pm)

Not sure why your grilling me, if you aren't defending Toyota.
 
But I think Toyota should clean up it's own mess.
 
Did you read the article posted here in Motor Trend?
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Re: Venza - Good Dealerships in CT & How much you paid for it? [ravelsben] by svofan2
Jul 07, 2009 (4:46 am)
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Replying to: ravelsben (Jul 06, 2009 12:10 pm)

Ravelsben, unfortunately your expirience is not unique, some dealers in some areas do have that attitude and it appears that it works for them. Don't forget that once the cars are in the dealers hands they own it and Toyota has sold that unit (to a dealer and not you) and if they don't sell it is the dealers problem.
Yu have to keep shopping and if it's needed to travel to get your (fair) price so be it. A savings of a few thousand dollars will make me travel some distance and still put money in my pocket, but each his or her own...good luck keep trying different places and I hope you succed..
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Question by lisa4labz
Jul 07, 2009 (7:17 pm)
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The dealer located a Venza we wanted but it doesn't have the JBL audio system which I would have liked. Its in the building stage and was told adding it would be tough and might delay it even longer (scheduled to be completed July 27th) so I guess I'm stuck with the standard audio. I'm not too savy when it comes to car stereo things but is there any aftermarket system that may sound similar to the JBL or is it even worth trying to upgrade?
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Re: Question [lisa4labz] by qs933
Jul 07, 2009 (7:36 pm)
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Replying to: lisa4labz (Jul 07, 2009 7:17 pm)

One other feature that comes with the JBL system is Bluetooth integration for your phone. As more areas outlaw driving while holding a cell phone (which you shouldn't be doing anyway...), the integrated Bluetooth for receiving and placing calls is pretty slick. Sure, you could buy an add-on, 3rd party Bluetooth car kit, but the ones I've seen are clunky relative to the factory integrated approach.
 
If I were in a similar situation (and you may have a huge reason to get the car sooner than later), I'd strongly consider delaying it to get the car that I really want. After I listened to the JBL (and also because I wanted Bluetooth), I kept it on my list of options that I wanted (moonroof was a 'nice-to-have' -- and I ultimately didn't get it).
 
With the right amount of money, you could have an after-market system way better than the JBL. But, if you're like me, you probably just want something better than the stock system.
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Overall Ratings for the '09 Venza - Positive? by emjay1
Jul 08, 2009 (10:30 am)
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I'm seriously considering the purchase of a new Toyota Venza, leaving behind my -05 Nissan Murano. The Venza styling and price look really good - at least on "paper". Any advice, other than caution negotiating with a dealership? What about the car itself?
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Re: Overall Ratings for the '09 Venza - Positive? [emjay1] by sherb2000
Jul 12, 2009 (4:20 am)
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Replying to: emjay1 (Jul 08, 2009 10:30 am)

emjay1
 
I am doing the exact same deal. 05 Murano for Venza. I hope folks respond. I am almost ready to go. What makes you want the Venza? I would choose Toyota over Nissan any day. Gone are the Nissan/Datsun days of high quality.
 
While the Venza nor Toyata are flawless, my 11-year-old Corolla is still running just fine.
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Re: Venza - Good Dealerships in CT & How much you paid for it? [ravelsben] by free2run
Jul 12, 2009 (5:52 am)
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Replying to: ravelsben (Jul 06, 2009 12:10 pm)

I bought my Venza in Westport, CT. Have you tried there? They were willing to negotiate.
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Any new Venza deals.... by walktofast
Jul 15, 2009 (2:38 am)
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still searching for the next car. Working on a deal for a Mazda CX9 but think it will just be out of reach. Going to drive a Venza and Highlander this am.
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prepackaged options by laurie77479
Jul 16, 2009 (5:19 am)
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I am looking to buy a 2009 Toyota Venza w a moon roof, leather seats, smart key but the quotes are all for the upgraded radio,camera,floor mats & other options that I just don't' need or can afford.
They claim because I want the moon roof the cars come prepackaged & you can't pick & choose options,is this true? By the way, is the standard radio of good quality or should I bite the bullet on that option & just get it??
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Re: prepackaged options [laurie77479] by lisa4labz
Jul 16, 2009 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: laurie77479 (Jul 16, 2009 5:19 am)

If you can choose the upgraded stereo it is well worth it. I'm hoping the quality of the regular one is ok because my package order wouldn't allow me to upgrade but it also includes the bluetooth technology. I might just order that and have them install it at the dealership and I'm still disappointed that I can't get the JBL.
I think they are building certain colors with certain features and thats it for now, probably trying not to mass produce them.

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