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#38 of 47 Was considering a Venza but not now! by priggly Sep 23, 2009 (10:38 pm)
I had been considering a Venza as opposed to a 2010 Outback but the reports of transmission problems and the 20" wheels have put me off.   Why didn't they use smaller wheels and tires???   I do like the fact that you can get HID headlamps, however. Replies to this message: md_outback (Sep 24, 2009 6:06 am)
#39 of 47 Re: Was considering a Venza but not now! [priggly] by md_outback Sep 24, 2009 (6:06 am)
Replying to: priggly (Sep 23, 2009 10:38 pm) You should test drive both the Venza I-4 and V-6 and decide for yourself if the wheel size is a reason to look elsewhere. Ride quality is a very subjective thing, so you should really experience it for yourself. My wife's Lexus IS has 17" wheels and rides much more firmly than my Venza with 20-inchers. But it is designed that way. And don't listen to folks who say that the 20" tires are extremely expensive to replace - the Tirerack lists several 20" tires ranging from under $100 to over $200, but there is a reasonable selection. The choices for the I-4's 19" tires, on the other hand, are very limited. I have had more than 5000 trouble free miles from my Venza and I'm very happy with it - and my previous vehicle was a Lexus RX350. Most of the "transmission problems" I've read about are related to the hill-assist feature that may sometimes slightly delay the activation of Reverse or Drive. Once you know it exists, it's no big deal, but it is not really a problem.
#40 of 47 Re: Noises & rattles [halwick] by mervas Oct 11, 2009 (5:56 am)
Replying to: halwick (Aug 20, 2009 12:24 pm) I lease a Venza 4 cyl, AWD, great ride, great comfort, so many standard features comparing to other brands I have a little over 1k miles.....BUT ENGINE SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL...ESPECIALLY IN THE MORNING...SO ANNOYING ....I see that I'm not the only one with this problem. Is this a general complaint for all 4 Cyl? Beside that noise I love the car. Replies to this message: halwick (Oct 16, 2009 1:39 pm)
#41 of 47 Re: Noises & rattles [mervas] by halwick Oct 16, 2009 (1:39 pm)
Replying to: mervas (Oct 11, 2009 5:56 am) I got used to it, even though I don't like it. Let's me know the engine is indeed running. The engine block and pistons are all aluminum and the clatter is piston slap. As the engine warms up, the pistons expands and the slap quiets down. I've talked to a couple of dealer technicians at different dealerships and they say it's "normal". Now if the slap continues while the engine is fully warmed up, that's a different story.
#43 of 47 ANY QUEBEC OWNERS by bobquebec Oct 18, 2009 (4:55 am)
Hi from Laval,Quebec Please let me know your general impressions on your cars. If you like the car, are you glad you purchased the car...etc.. Can you suggest a good dealer, where you purchased your car. I would like to purchase the car in 2010.   Thanks for your help Best Regards Robert
#44 of 47 computer reading for CURRENT AVERAGE MPG by myspringer Oct 20, 2009 (3:32 pm)
I just bought a new 2009 Venza AWD V6 with Touring package 10 days ago. The computer reading for the current average MPG jumps all over the place 6 mpg 25, 42 90 etc. all within a couple of miles There is not problem with the computer showing average MPG.   I went back to the dealer and took out one from the lot and it does the same thing. My car was built Sept 24/09. Knowing this problem, Toyota should of have this fixed by now!!!! Anyone else having this problem. Replies to this message: islandvan (Oct 21, 2009 3:56 pm)
#45 of 47 Computer Reading for CURRENT AVERAGE MPG by michiganmike1 Oct 21, 2009 (4:13 am)
I do not believe this is a defect. The current average mpg you refer to is essentially an instanteous reading extrapolating mpg to provide current fuel consumption. This will vary widely based on whether you are accelerating hard or coasting or somewhere in between. The primary use of this feature is to enable the driver to monitor current fuel consumption and modify driving habits to improve fuel economy. If you want to see the display of average mpg over a period of time this can also be selected on the multi-information display as you noted. Replies to this message: myspringer (Oct 21, 2009 5:00 pm)
#46 of 47 Re: computer reading for CURRENT AVERAGE MPG [myspringer] by islandvan Oct 21, 2009 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: myspringer (Oct 20, 2009 3:32 pm) i know this is obvious but make sure you are on average mpg and not instant mpg. on instant it jumps all over for me as well depending on how i accelerate.   if you are on average i would ask the dealer to inspect it.   good luck
#47 of 47 Re: Computer Reading for CURRENT AVERAGE MPG [michiganmike1] by myspringer Oct 21, 2009 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: michiganmike1 (Oct 21, 2009 4:13 am) Yes, but it should not bounce all over the place if I am on a flat road travelling 30 mph. It goes from 5 mpg 26 18 39 54 85 all within a mile distance on a flat road and AT THE SAME SPEED.   THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IN SOME OF THE HIGHLANDERS.   tHANKS,   bOB

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