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Post by billhammond on Jan 23, 2017 14:26:27 GMT -5
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Post by Doug on Jan 23, 2017 14:59:54 GMT -5
No current experience but from back when cars were cars not cell phones on wheels I had good experiences with Toyotas. I thought they were better made than Datsuns of the same era.
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Post by theevan on Jan 23, 2017 15:13:06 GMT -5
Nice car. Uncommonly stylish for a Toyota. Isn't it an overgrown Camry? They command high resale value, even for a 'yota.
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Post by dradtke on Jan 23, 2017 16:14:28 GMT -5
We've had a number of Toyotas over the years and always been happy. Never heard of the Venza, though.
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Post by theevan on Jan 23, 2017 16:55:23 GMT -5
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Post by Dub on Jan 23, 2017 19:03:20 GMT -5
I've owned Toyatas for over thirty years and have become a fan. Almost nothing ever goes wrong with them. Quality is high, price reasonable, and they are quite economical to own compared to other brands.
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Post by epaul on Jan 23, 2017 19:14:55 GMT -5
You will gain room and some snow clearance with the Venza over the Fusion. You will give up some gas mileage, pep, and sportiness. You will sit up a little higher. You will need a little more room to park. If you get in an accident, your chances of getting out of it in good or ok shape will be better.
The Venza is a Camry station wagon. You will be able to compare cars, inch for inch, spec for spec, with Russell and his Outback (if you race, you will beat him, unless it is in deep snow, then he might do a little better).
I like station wagons. I need the room with two kids and two dogs and a wife that likes to haul stuff home from Menards and IKEA. I doubt I will ever buy another sedan (with a trunk). SUV, station wagon, hatchback...thems the cars for me.
Is a station wagon the car for you? You got some thinking to do. Give it a test drive. Pay attention to seat adjustments and sightlines.
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Post by Village Idiot on Jan 23, 2017 20:31:20 GMT -5
They still make station wagons?
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Post by Doug on Jan 23, 2017 20:35:27 GMT -5
They still make station wagons? Well they raised the ground clearance and gave then 4x4 and called them SUVs. Until the latest batches that started looking like cow pies like the sedans. |
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Post by Village Idiot on Jan 23, 2017 20:43:43 GMT -5
Those aren't station wagons. This is a station wagon:  At least the one I grew up in. My folks kept that thing until about 1995. |
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Post by Doug on Jan 23, 2017 20:49:14 GMT -5
Yep that's a station wagon. My dad's was  But they all grew out of something like  |
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Post by jdd2 on Jan 23, 2017 20:59:14 GMT -5
Called Toyota Harrier here, googling that might bring up some alt info.
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Post by Marshall on Jan 24, 2017 9:10:43 GMT -5
Well, I'd hurry up. The text below the picture says; 173 people viewing this car.
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Post by majorminor on Jan 24, 2017 9:44:07 GMT -5
Seems more practical than that other one you posted a pic of. You can get ALL your guitars in it at once! And it's big enough to live in down by the river if it comes down to it.
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Post by billhammond on Jan 24, 2017 9:48:36 GMT -5
Also likely to give an owner a heart attack when it's time to buy tires. My Altima has 17-inch wheels -- imagine what it costs to buy a set of NINETEEN-inch tires.
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Post by david on Jan 24, 2017 16:41:56 GMT -5
From Edmunds' review:
The Edmunds "C" rating earned by the 2015 Toyota Venza shows just how competitive the midsize crossover segment has become. A few years ago, the Venza was one of our favorites, winning plaudits for its carlike feel and generous standard equipment. Fast-forward to the present, though, and the Venza's star has dimmed a bit, thanks largely to lackluster four-cylinder fuel economy and a lack of some of the latest safety features. These weaknesses aren't new, but now they're being exploited by fresher rivals that generally have more to offer.
That's not to say that the Toyota Venza is suddenly uncompetitive. On the contrary, its confident V6 engine continues to be a class leader, and its technology offerings have been streamlined for 2015 with a 6.1-inch touchscreen that includes enhanced infotainment features and a rearview camera. As ever, we like how the rear seatbacks fold easily at the pull of a lever to open up a large cargo bay, and passenger space is ample in both seating rows. Moreover, the Venza's tall doors and low step-in height make it a great fit for mobility-challenged shoppers.
But if you're looking for a two-row crossover in this price range, there are others we'd recommend first. Chief among them is the all-new 2015 Subaru Outback, which beats the four-cylinder Venza by a whopping 7 mpg on the highway, provides relatively upscale interior appointments and even throws in one-touch folding rear seatbacks to match the Toyota. Other fresh faces are the redesigned 2015 Ford Edge and the 2015 Nissan Murano, two more conventional crossovers that bring cutting-edge styling and technology to the segment. The Venza still has some things going for it, particularly with that excellent V6 under the hood, but overall it's past its prime by current standards.
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Post by drlj on Jan 24, 2017 17:43:12 GMT -5
Isn't Venza what Starbucks calls a medium?
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Post by Marty on Jan 24, 2017 17:55:37 GMT -5
They still make station wagons?  |
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Post by epaul on Jan 24, 2017 19:08:28 GMT -5
My concern would be that a Venza with the four would be pretty doggy. But, a test drive would tell the tale.
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Post by epaul on Jan 24, 2017 19:17:45 GMT -5
I don't care for the new Outbacks with the four and the CV tranny either. Good mileage, but doggy. If you tromp on the pedal, it is fast enough to get by, but I like the easy, instant power a V6 will offer with a tap the pedal, I don't like flooring the pedal and then waiting for turbo to kick in and a slippery transmission to downshift.
(I love driving the Sorrento. 290 V6 horses with instant torque at an easy touch. No scream, wait, or lag, just zoom!)
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