Mary L 
2009 Toyota Venza Wagon 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
6 year owners update, costs, would buy again
 Awd and tow package kill mpg.Do Replace tires w Michelins in snow--makes a big difference. The tires also are stickier than the oem, so expect mpg to drop.Don't know why anyone would buy a car this large w 4 cyl...Just replaced 1 of 4 catalytic converters $1200. Brakes last year. 105K mi. Put 28000 on in first year--Total invested $3600, including spendy tires.Still like the car, usually I'm mad by the 3rd year.  Would buy another, also w tow package, except not keen on new car prices. Last year I test drove 30, yes 30,used vehicles, 40-100k mi, for offspring. Except for the Volvo, the only one that didn't vibrate, rattle, or rust was my venza. That reset my expectations for sure.  The interior is large enough for grown men, the surfaces are stain repellent-so fabric still looks great, even after schlepping a dog and a 9 yo.