Toyota Venza for car?

Brianna · 30 Oct 2011, 10:54 pm

Okay so, I'm 14 and me and my mom are already looking at cars that I can get for my first one when I'm 16, (the price of cars in this year will be cheaper in 2 years obviously) and she said I need a Toyota brand. Is a Toyota Venza good ? If not, what should I get? *I will be getting a job to pay for my gas and insurance so I'm not just some spoiled little brat. Haha*

Sheepborg · 30 Oct 2011, 11:10 pm

No venzas are big and ugly

I personally drive a 2005 toyota matrix xr and i love it. It is a smaller sporty hatchback that also gets good gas mileage.

It makes for a good first car since it is light and small, that makes it easy to handle and easy to park. Plus it has lots of space since it is a hatchback.

I would suggest though, not getting an xr or getting a newer xrs. My XR is a little bit jerky on the throttle if you are not used to it (so that is not good to have for a new driver but is no big deal) Also the xr has lots of road noise. It is fun for town, but on the highway the noise is a real pain sometimes.

Whatever you get, make it not a venza.

PS. if you dont want a hatch, the corolla is the closet match to the matrix, but i recommend a hatch

kenny · 30 Oct 2011, 11:25 pm

If you do not need a wagon then there are better cars out there. Look at into the Scion series like the tC, xB, xA, Corolla, Matrix, or Camry. Most likely you didn't need something that big.

Those 19" or 18" tires ain't cheap to replace.

jimanddottaylor · 30 Oct 2011, 11:39 pm

Your Mom may be looking for a car for herself now and for you to use later. The Venza is a great car (crossover) and you should consider yourself spoiled. But the car will be good