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09-29-09, 05:05 PM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NJ
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What Edmunds.com says
The 2009 Toyota Venza is a new breed of vehicle, mixing crossover SUV attributes with a wagon. We think many families will find it to be pleasantly useful transportation.
Pros
Spacious interior, powerful and efficient engines, pleasant driving demeanor, comfy ride, innovative interior storage.
Cons
No third-row seat, can't tow or haul as much as other crossovers, dull driving experience
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09-30-09, 08:02 AM
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Lexus Champion
2003 Lexus GS
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joeb427
What Edmunds.com says
Cons
No third-row seat, can't tow or haul as much as other crossovers, dull driving experience
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Not sure that I really agree here.
1) If you need a third row seat then please buy something else since MOST CUVs have them. Toyota, in fact, has three midsize-ish offerings with a 3rd row, not to mention Honda, Ford, and all the rest.
2) Uhhh....for the average buyer I think the tow rating is probably fine.
3) Edmunds is the first I have seen to note a dull driving experience. Every other review has been very positive about the Venza's road manners.
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09-29-09, 05:11 PM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Northern California
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I still think the front grille is kind of odd, but i like the rear/side profile. I first saw the venza last year at Northstar on snow verts and i thought it looked great. Also, Im starting to see a lot of Venza's on the street, so toyota is doing something right.
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09-29-09, 05:26 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SJ Bay Area
Posts: 1,041
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Probably the best family car out right now. Too bad I ain't a family man...
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"Have you ever noticed? Anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a moron." - George Carlin
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09-29-09, 09:04 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New York
Posts: 1,172
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It's the only Toyota I would consider other than a 4Runner.
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09-29-09, 09:29 PM
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Pole Position
1995 Lexus SC
My Garage
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Indiana
Posts: 295
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Every time the fiance and I are out, we make sure to drive by the Toyota dealer to look at one. We freaking love this car. I like the wagon look, she likes that it's kinda tall. I haven't gotten to sit in one yet, but it looks really nice.
Though, if I were in the market for a wagon, I'd pick up a used V70R... T-T-T-turboooo 
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10-01-09, 02:40 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
1999 Lexus GS
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: "On the Nightshift"
Posts: 9,658
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I lke the Venza as well.. Saw one a few weeks ago at the olive garden and its a spitting image of the RX IMO.. maybe even a little bigger.. I like the style and body lines on the car..  Toyota.. 
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09-29-09, 11:05 PM
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NELOC Mod
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: MD
Posts: 4,179
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Venza lover also checking in here. Got to drive one recently. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked the car.
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09-29-09, 11:19 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
1993 Lexus LS
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 8,117
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yea the Venza looks amazing..i stare at it everytime it passes by.
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09-30-09, 07:54 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: MD
Posts: 918
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yup, i like this car in and out.. prob white one..
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09-30-09, 08:01 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,463
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Your post is right on! Amen.
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09-30-09, 06:03 PM
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Lead Lap
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: IL
Posts: 478
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The car looks great and I would buy a V6 Venza with no hesitation
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09-30-09, 06:14 PM
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Lexus Fanatic
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Las Vegas!
Posts: 7,265
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I like everything about it minus the grill, well, that's when aftermarket parts come in handy. Maybe Tom's or TRD will have grills for it soon.
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09-30-09, 08:08 PM
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Driver
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 116
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ya i really like them too. my father just bought one and it reminds me a lot of a lexus.
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09-30-09, 08:30 PM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NorCal
Posts: 3,043
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I see one in the Sunset Bronze Mica color almost everyday and ALWAYS do a doubletake. I can't speak on the interior but I like the exterior looks for sure.
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