Camry Vs. Venza

[ledebuhr1]

For thoes that have driven both. what difference do you notice? which is quieter? has a better ride?
How are the blind spots on the rear side on the Venza?

[centennialman]

I suggest taking a test drive for yourself. No amount of internet posts can accuratly describe a first drive impression.

[GT-R]

I've driven both.

The Venza is nice, rides higher than the Camry, but I like the interior of the Camry better.

As for the power, the Camry V6 takes off quicker than the Venza V6, due to the bigger body, at least that's how I feel.

The Venza also has a reverse camera, but as for blind spots, you gotta get used to the car. I'm used to the Camry, so I have no problem with it.

I'm more into sedans, so Camry is my choice.

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

Venza > Gen 6, 6.5 Camry

Venza FTMFW!

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by Punks_Not_Dead5

Venza > Gen 6, 6.5 Camry

Venza FTMFW!

+1 Venza is much better looking than Gen6, 6.5 Camry.

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

My dads 'Trix lease is up in a year May, and i'm trying to talk him into a Venza, he really likes it, just a matter of price.

[Dna_splice]

i would get venza also...

i see alot of aftermarket possibilities

esp some mad VIP styling. heheh

also alot more roomy if you knowwadamean

[Yazovets]

The Venza is a very nice vehicle. Especially the fully loaded version with the V6 engine and the factory HID.

I have not driven one yet but I figure that it should drive like an LE V6 Camry minus about 15% performance due to added weight.

[Redline_Me]

I hate the way it looks. I saw it on TV and i thought it looked nice but then i saw it in person and hated it.

[GT-R]

Originally Posted by lammydi

+1 Venza is much better looking than Gen6, 6.5 Camry.

Oh come on!!! Gen6 Camry FTW!!!

[thrawnis]

FYI, to everyone considering a Venza, take a look at the Lexus RX350. When I compared the pricing with equivalent options, the Lexus was within $1k! I would much rather have the Lexus than a Toyota if for nothing else than the better quality of service at Lexus.

Venza = meh

I'm not a fan of SUV's so it doesn't appeal to my taste. I saw one at the dealership the other day while I was waiting on my oil change and it's big and ugly.

[njerald]

Originally Posted by pedron

Venza = meh

I'm not a fan of SUV's so it doesn't appeal to my taste. I saw one at the dealership the other day while I was waiting on my oil change and it's big and ugly.

Saw one today.

Dark Brown with all chrome front. Big and Ugly is right.

Looked like a custom Russian abortion,,,,,,,,,,,,

[johnnyzee]

Originally Posted by thrawnis

FYI, to everyone considering a Venza, take a look at the Lexus RX350. When I compared the pricing with equivalent options, the Lexus was within $1k! I would much rather have the Lexus than a Toyota if for nothing else than the better quality of service at Lexus.

i agree, venza's nice if you want to keep the cost low (4cyl, fewer options). Once you start stacking the upgrades +V6, you're in a whole other price class (Lexus, Infiniti, etc).

But, I'm a huge fan of the Venza, looks awesome and is priced right (for the 4cyl).

There's no comparison for camry to venza though, they're 2 different things completely.

[ASG14]

My Uncle's F150 is starting to shit the bed,and he;s going to go look at the Venza. My Aunt has the RX330.

My parents are thinking of getting the Venza when the '96 Camry wagon shits the bed.

Originally Posted by thrawnis

FYI, to everyone considering a Venza, take a look at the Lexus RX350. When I compared the pricing with equivalent options, the Lexus was within $1k! I would much rather have the Lexus than a Toyota if for nothing else than the better quality of service at Lexus.

WTF are you smoking? And service at the Lex dealer is better...yeah....I'll save my money and STILL take the Lex to the Toyota dealer for work.

VENZA
Base FWD 2.7L I4 Auto N/A $25,975
Base AWD 2.7L I4 Auto N/A $27,425
Base FWD 3.5L V6 Auto 22 mpg $27,800
Base AWD 3.5L V6 Auto 21 mpg $29,250

Base FWD 3.5L V6 Auto 20 mpg $37,700
Base AWD 3.5L V6 Auto 19 mpg $39,100

Originally Posted by pedron

Venza = meh

I'm not a fan of SUV's so it doesn't appeal to my taste. I saw one at the dealership the other day while I was waiting on my oil change and it's big and ugly.

It's not an SUV, it;s a crossover. It;s more of a Camry wagon then an SUV. It;s similiar dimensions to the RX350 and Highlander but a lot lower in height.