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2009 Toyota Venza

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Q: Why does my 2009 Toyota Venza not have a transmission fluid dip stick? Or where is it?
It’s not shown in the user’s manual, not in the pix or in the index.
Why would I want to check it? Xmission fluid is much less viscous than gear oil. LInks do happen. With a dip stick, I could check for a leak and refill until it could be fixed. Without it, a small leak will mean a new transmission for many $1,000’s. — or did I miss something?

A: its the transmission,that kind (even automatic)don’t have dip sticks,its special pump used to fill the tranny with fluid and it can not be checked,why would you want to check it anyways,see your owners man for the time period for replacement and follow it

Q: What’s de name of de song in de 2009 Toyota Venza commercial? De one that starts off wit a guitar theme?
It’s like, after the first half of the commercial- the words start coming in but i cant understand them, so I wood like to know the name of the song. I used slang in ma question to fit in all i wanted to ask, so, im not sum illeterate redneck =)

A: The song was composed by Jonathan Elias exclusively for this advertisement campaign. Sadly they won’t give the song out to anyone else.

Q: How much is the dealer (invoice) wholesale cost for a 2009 Toyota Venza base 4Cyl 4X2 in Canada?
Many thanks

A: One thing to understand is that wholesale price and invoice price are not necessarily the same thing.
The wholesale price will almost always be lower, even if by a little.
You have to figure in the holdback, which can even vary from vehicle to vehicle within the same make.

That being said, the Venza is a brand new vehicle and you may have a tough time getting a dealer down to invoice right now.

From what I have heard, to date, most people are getting them for between $500 and $1,000 over invoice.

The invoice price for the base Venza FWD 4-cyl is with an MSRP of $26,695 (including destination) is $24.226 (including destination).

There are many options on the Venza that can make that price go out of control very quickly.
Check out edmunds.com for more information, including pricing, options, etc.

Q: 2009 Nissan Rogue or 2009 Toyota Venza?
K im looking for a nice family SUV 2 adults 2 kids. Im looking at the 2009 Nissan Rogue SL AWD for 35,000 (aprox) and the 2009 Toyota Venza (base model). so which one is better and why?? the pros and cons??? thx in advance! :-)

A: The Venza is larger and more luxurious than the Rogue, and is offered with a V6 while the Rogue’s are all four cylinders. I’m not saying it’s a better car, but you are comparing two vehicles that are not direct competitors in the marketplace.

The Toyota that is closest to the Rogue in size and price (and the way they’re marketed) is the RAV4, not the Venza.

Q: how I know if the 2009 toyota venza is a crossover or a sedan?

A: It’s a Crossover. It’s built on a Sedan chassis and platform with the larger body type of an SUV.

It’s Toyota’s answer to the crossover market anyways.

It’s not truly a Sedan or a Crossover.

Q: With Lexus emblems instead of Toyota, 2009 Toyota Venza should be called the redisigned Lexus RX.?
The 09 Toyota Venza is due out late September. Consumer reports said its like a cross between the camry avalon and highlander. Honestly, Im really liking this car. At first I thought it was a fancy Station Wagon, but its growing on me fast.
CHECK OUT THESE LINKS:

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/toyota-venza-live/582938/full/

see the “lip” peering over the top the roof, black with white lights? + The antenna on the roof seem like they just had some left over parts or figured it would save money on developing new casts for the design.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/toyota-venza-live/582927/

Just throw some “L’s” on their and call it the redisgined RX.

Either way I am excited for it to arive in showrooms. It seems like it can go both ways. Im 24 years old, and not to sound conceeded, but a station wagon is not for me.

However, it looks hot now. I need to see it in the showrooms.

A: well lexus is a company under toyota so any similarities should be no surprise. but its a nice car. not for me tho

Q: Oil Specification for 2009 Toyota Venza – Will 10W-30 give longer engine life than 5W-20?
Toyota specifies 5W-20 or even 0W-20 for my new 4 cyl. Venza. These are about the viscosity of water. I suspect that these are specified to provide less friction at start-up and improve the (fleet) mileage numbers slightly. I also suspect that these very light oils do so at the expense of engine life and wear. What do you automotive engineers think about using 10w-30 in this vehicle for all oil changes, even if it means more difficult winter starting. I’ll bet that the other oils will result in drastically lowered engine life over the long term and I’d like to keep this car for 200,000 miles. No amateur guesses please.
Thanks for the answers folks. I am amazed by the blind acceptance of you guys of the specs. As an engineer myself, who has worked with auto manufacturers in the (distant) past, my suspicions that they are trading mileage numbers for engine life are not based on ignorance. It’s the sort of thing that is done every day. Like Microsoft trading an early release date for more software glitches. I do trust the manufacturers to competently design the product for maximum sales and profits, but not necessarily performance or life. The question I’m asking has been posed in some of the professional dealer magazines, and I was just wondering if anyone had any data to support or deny it, so far….nada.

A: thicker oil protects better but newer engines have closer tolerances and need thinner oil to lubricate properly, especially in cold weather. maybe 5-20 for the first 100 thousand miles and then 10-30?

Q: Did anybody have a problem with Toyota Venza with a sticking gas pedal?
Did anybody have a problem with Toyota Venza 2009/2010 with a sticking gas pedal? Is it a good car?

A: Like many Toyota models, there have been ‘unintended acceleration’ problems with this one. At this stage, how many model years the problem goes back has yet to be determined. The Japanese government censured Toyota in 2006 for not reporting and acting upon “loss of control incidents”.

Q: QUESTION ABOUT TOYOTA VENZA 2009?
I JUST WANTED TO ASK IF THE $33,500 PRICE FOR THE LIMITED EDITION IS FAIR ENOUGH. V6 AWD, THE ONLY THING NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE IS THE NAVIGATION SYTEM AND SUN ROOF WHICH I THINK I DON’T NEED. ALL OTHER STUFF ARE INCLUDED…. I HOPE I CAN GET YOUR OPENION ASAP… THANKS
ADD: TAX IS NOT INCLUDED WITH $33,500.00… I’ M FROM NEW JERSEY

A: I would have to say you should go with a ford edge. Right now there’s 3,000 cash back and you can get one with all the same stuff (V6, AWD) and even a few more amenities. Leather seats, heated seats, satellite radio (with 6 free months), 9 premium sony speakers, 18 inch chrome wheels, sync (with free 911 assist and vehicle diagnostics), cabin air filter, and Ford’s Advance-trac with roll stability control. All that for $31,925. The edge also has tons of awards to back it up. It is an IIHS top safety pick, the 3.5L V6 was named one of the 10 best engines in the world by ward’s automobile magazine, and it won J.D. Power’s APEAL award. So spending and extra 2000 bucks for a ho-hum car (and that ugly interior) doesn’t make sense.

Q: ………..Toyota Venza…………?
How is the new 2009 toyota venza. i’v just seen it on the road.
i’m planning to buy a new car.
what are the specs…mpg…pros/cons…
thx.

A: Very nice vehicle that is very well equipped. Basically all of the versatility of an SUV without the bloated size and doggy performance. I would equate it to an Avalon wagon although Toyota has told us that it is “not a wagon or a cross-over”. I’ve attached the link to the venza section of the Toyota website, but I would really recommend driving one to get the best personal evaluation yourself. Only drawback I’ve seen so far is that the v6 models are pretty pricy with the packages many have on them.

Hope this helps.

Ken

Q: Libs, who did Cash For Clunkers benefit more? Government Motors, or Toyota?
I spent my $4,600 boondoggle credit on a beautiful new 2009 Toyota Venza AWD wagon, that gets 23 MPG. Signing off after this to take my wife for a Sunday drive in the new car.

I paid cash for the car.

The Toyota dealership was packed with customers I had to wait to even get somebody to take my money. When I brought the car back for the first inspection sticker he said the Toyota/Scion/Lexus dealership only had 51 unsold cars left.

GM sales were down 22 percent after the government took it over.

New poll reveals most people opposed cash for clunkers law and have an unfavorable opinion of Government Motors.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/auto_industry/july_2009/most_oppose_cash_for_clunkers_but_many_willing_to_take_the_money_if_offered

A: We had a government program to get people into houses they cant afford we all know how that worked out. Now we have a program to get them into cars they cant afford so the stupidity continues. I predict in a year repos will be skyrocketing because people that drive clunkers rarely can afford a car payment especially with this job market. Also when the programs ends and no cars sell for months how is that going to help the auto industry very short sighted if you ask me.

Q: Used 2009 or 2010 Toyota Matrix or 2006 Camry?
I have been driving a 1994 Camry since 2000. It got me through college and some of my adulthood, but now its starting to show its age. Has 145,000 miles, leather seats are worn/torn, AC is done, and paint is fading/chipped. I lived in a small town so the only places I went were work, school, and around town. I moved after college into a big city and to get places, sometimes I have to drive over 20 miles so its taken a wear on the car.I live in the South and having AC in your car is a must. Its only May and its already crazy hot and it will only get hotter. I even avoid going to places I really want to go because of my worry of the car.

What I really want is a Toyota Venza, but I’m on a budget and so I have to get what I can at a good price and an affordable note. I am glad and thankful that the Camry lasted me so long, but it would be nice to ride in something more modern and looks good.

I found a 2006 Camry at a good price that is affordable which has 56,000 miles on it. Camry’s are known for being reliable cars and the one I have has given me little trouble at all until now. Its a certified Toyota vehicle and I know it will be relaible, but I have been driving a Camry for 10 years and would like a change. I doubt if it would need major work if I were to get it, but I’m trying to avoid paying a lot of money for tune-ups and maintanence when I buy the car.

I like the way the newer Matrix look and am looking at one of them in the S or XRS model. I saw a good one for a tiny bit more than the 06 Camry with lower mileage (16,000). I hear Matrix are great on gas and at this point, I’m just looking for something that is good on gas, gets me from point A to point B in this big city, has A/C for the hot South, and where I can visit my hometown (about 2 1/2 hours from where I live) more. I was looking at Matrix S and XRS models because from my research the Base models don’t have the best horsepower and the S and XRS ride better. I plan to test drive a Matrix and see how I like it. I’m 6′0 tall and sat in one at a carshow and I seemed to have pretty good leg room.

What do you think would be the best choice?

A: I’d invest in the Camry just because of the problems Toyota’s facing with newer models speeding out of control.

Q: Toyota Venza (still waiting)?
Hello,

I have placed my order for Venza in late March and I have been waiting for 11 weeks now, yet I am not getting sufficient information about its production or any other details from the dealer. After many calls I made to the dealer, I received one page document titled Toyota Order and Vehicle Summary. This document only provided basic information such as Production Month (June), Source Plant (Kentucky), and Sales Contract Date (2009-05-06) which I find a little bit suspicious as I ordered mine in March not in May. I made another call to the dealer once again today wondering if the dealer has any new information on my Venza. He kept saying he does not have any updates to my status (as always) that he could provide to me other than the ones on the document he has sent to me about 3 weeks ago. If I am not mistaken, the contract between the dealer and me expires once the 90 days are over. Therefore, logically I should be getting my vehicle within 90 days and I feel that this is impossible since there are only 3 weeks left until the deadline when the dealer has no information whatsoever about its production up until this point. I am very unsatisfied with their service.

Is this normal? and should I be worried? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

A: Ok…something is not right here. Can you tell me what kind of Venza your ordered? Let me know the exact model, color, interior, and Equipment. The only reason I ask is because certain kinds are very hard to get. These are basically your Venza’s with Navigation or Sunroof…especially in White, Black, and Gray. However, It shouldn’t be taking this long to get in. Your car should have arrived 6-8 weeks after you ordered it…max. I have a feeling that they “sold you out”. Meaning: they sold your car to someone else. It’s possible that they even forgot to get you a car. If your dealer isn’t giving you any answers, I would check around to other Toyota dealers. I’m sure that they would be more than happy to get you a car in a more efficient time. And, I would be raising hell at your dealership. Why would they show you an order from from May when you ordered it in March?? They should be able to give you an approximate date of arrival. If they can’t do that, something is seriously wrong.

Q: Libs, do you call Cash For Clunkers a success because they spent the Taxpayers’ money so quickly?
Is that the way you have been conditioned?

I took One Term Barry’s $4,600 myself and have a brand now 2009 Toyota Venza AWD wagon sitting in my driveway that I bought yesterday.

But the Cash For Clunkers is still a boondoggle.
Sure if you hand people thousands of dollars of free money they will take it.

That does not make it a good idea, or a ’success’

Who’s Barry?
LMAO

A: No. Just because it is popular doesn’t mean it’s doing what it is meant to do. It is supposed to get people to change out their gas-guzzlers for more efficient cars. Its real purpose is to prop up Chrysler and GM for a while so that when they finally collapse and go out of business, it will have been far enough into the future so that it can’t be blamed on anyone in the present administration.

Q: WHAT CAR DO YOU THINK LOOK HOT?
2009 NISSAN MAXIMA OR
2009 TOYOTA VENZA

A: Neither.

You’re joking, right?

They’re ugly, large sedans.

There’s nothing hot at all about them.

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