5-speed Venue. What does Oppo think?

Kinja'd!!! "fhrblig" (fhrblig)
10/18/2020 at 17:20 • Filed to: None

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So, I keep running into this red Venue with a 5-speed.

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I don’t know why, but this thing keeps grabbing my attention. My husband really wants one, but he wants a gray one that’s completely loaded and with the CVT. As for me, while I don’t need a new vehicle, I could get this with a smaller payment. There is something about the Venue that just rings true with me.

What should I do?


DISCUSSION (29)


Kinja'd!!! dogisbadob > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 17:34

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I think it’s cool

Yeah it’s cool you can get a new crossover thing with manual yeah!

And every car now is fully loaded, unless you want a sunroof, but Webasto can help you out with that


Kinja'd!!! onlytwowheels > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 17:36

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Price seems good. Manual trans is a plus, except at resale and /or trade in. Ten year warrant y, good fuel economy and decent amount of space. Buy it if you like it.


Kinja'd!!! atfsgeoff > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 17:38

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That Venue is, in fact, a 6-speed manual.

Honestly, for $14k, you can’t go wrong. It’d be a fun yet highly usable daily.


Kinja'd!!! fhrblig > dogisbadob
10/18/2020 at 17:39

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I’d love a sunroof, but that means a CVT with a Venue. I know my husband liked the one he drove, but I never got a chance to drive it.


Kinja'd!!! fhrblig > atfsgeoff
10/18/2020 at 17:41

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LOL, typo.

My favorite body style is 5-door, and this is one. I don't have anything against my truck, but it is old. Having something with a warranty is appealing in my old age.


Kinja'd!!! RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 17:49

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The Venue is Hyundai Accent-based, so it’s basically a tall Accent. I like Accents, and am very upset they’ve killed it in Canada with the Venue as the replacement...but...as it’s Accent-based....I guess it wouldn’t be much different.

It’s one of the few small CUVs I actually like, and the fact that it comes with a manual still as an option is a big plus to me. The styling isn’t bad to my eyes either! :)


Kinja'd!!! Nauraushaun > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 17:53

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Getting a sunroof means you also must get a CVT!? What kind of hell world is this?!

It’s like saying you can have ice cream or chocolate topping but not both.


Kinja'd!!! dogisbadob > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 18:06

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That’s what Webasto is for :o)

Buy the manual Venue then get an aftermarket sunroof. The dealer probably knows someone that in stalls them, and they can even make the arrangements with the installer.


Kinja'd!!! Taylor Martin > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 18:14

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Dude, a newer model year car for used car price? A fun manual? A big trunk? A nice color? I’d do it. It’s no sportscar, nor is it 4WD/AWD (which may be the big turnoff), but if you’re just looking for an A to B car with decent gas mileage for a car of it s size and modern features, I see no faults with this option.


Kinja'd!!! smobgirl > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 18:21

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Drove an auto a couple weeks ago back to back with a Kona and I thought the Venue was more fun. A manual should theoretically be a good choice!


Kinja'd!!! CB > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 18:26

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Don’t buy it if it’s not for you. Get your husband to test drive it?


Kinja'd!!! Khalbali > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 18:35

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I actually really wanted one but never got to drive, a new car (even a venue) was just too far of a stretch for me. But my wife's kia rio has been great, I'm a Hyundai/genesis/kia/Mazda guy for sure.


Kinja'd!!! Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 19:03

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Clearly you need to buy it.


Kinja'd!!! Beefchips > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 19:11

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14k for any new car is a screaming deal. Love the red too! 


Kinja'd!!! fhrblig > Nauraushaun
10/18/2020 at 19:14

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It bugs me so much. The only option I ever want is a sunroof, and you always have to go through hoops for them.


Kinja'd!!! fhrblig > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/18/2020 at 19:14

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I really want to drive it. If it’s halfway decent off the line, I think I would pull the trigger.


Kinja'd!!! Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 19:30

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They're such a good deal brand new I se no reason not to. 


Kinja'd!!! RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 19:40

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I’ll be interested to hear your take if you at least go check it out and take it for a spin!


Kinja'd!!! Nauraushaun > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 20:06

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I totally get it. There seems to be a perception that nobody would want the sportier/faster/lighter option coupled with a sunroof. I say the opposite - those options are made for fun, a sunroof is too. If you think you’re measuring splits on public roads and need to save that extra 10kg, you’re kidding yourself. Particularly in a Venue!


Kinja'd!!! fhrblig > smobgirl
10/18/2020 at 20:20

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My husband drove them both. He really didn't like the Kona. I admit I was a bit surprised about that.


Kinja'd!!! fhrblig > CB
10/18/2020 at 20:21

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He won’t want a manual.

I don't know why, I just keep finding myself drawn to it. I really like the styling.


Kinja'd!!! fhrblig > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
10/18/2020 at 20:22

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I’m really tempted to. I’ll let you know, but it won’t be before Tuesday.


Kinja'd!!! nermal > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 20:50

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Have you considered spending twice as much and getting a new GTI?


Kinja'd!!! cberg > fhrblig
10/18/2020 at 21:16

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FWIW a manual GDI is probably ten times more reliable than the CVT at this price point.


Kinja'd!!! fhrblig > nermal
10/18/2020 at 21:30

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No, but I have considered spending 3 times as much on a V8 4x4 truck I don't need. Does that count?


Kinja'd!!! pip bip - choose Corrour > fhrblig
10/19/2020 at 04:55

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buy it


Kinja'd!!! RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > fhrblig
10/19/2020 at 15:14

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Keep us apprised! :D


Kinja'd!!! fhrblig > pip bip - choose Corrour
10/19/2020 at 15:20

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The biggest thing I’m afraid of is that it’ll be like the Cube was. That car was completely devoid of personality and I didn’t notice it right away. This Venue has similar horsepower numbers. 


Kinja'd!!! nermal > fhrblig
10/19/2020 at 18:09

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Seems reasonable!