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#220 of 4062 Re: Point of Origin....... [fdcapt2] by danf1 Sep 24, 2005 (5:02 am)
Replying to: fdcapt2 (Sep 23, 2005 11:22 pm) It will be built in Korea. The only models coming from Alabama are the Sonata and the new Santa Fe when it arrives. As far as build quality, I have no preference. I've dealt with Sonatas from both plants and they seem to be built to the same standard.
#221 of 4062 Waiting for Azera in Canada by dcpiper776 Sep 26, 2005 (6:50 am)
Expected available date in Canada is same as USA. I own a 1998 Avalon XLS...looked at a 2006 to replace, but much too expensive. A small item but the Avalon does not have a strip on the sides to protect from car door bangs... Hmmmmm ??? Most cars I looked at have it. Azera has lots of nice standard features that are options on many luxury cars. Does anyone know what the gas mileage will be ?? That would be a big factor with the ever increasing fuel prices. Have been a Toyota owner for the last 15 years with much satisfaction, but find they have become very independent and won't budge on the price, hence I'm looking forward to taking the new Azera for a test drive, the specs and warranties look great. Hope the price is right, I'll buy for sure if it lives up to my expectations.... I keep my cars a long time so not worried about re-sale value. From all reports I think the big Japanese makers will take notice. Of course only time will tell.
#222 of 4062 Where is the Azera by bwia Oct 04, 2005 (8:02 am)
It is October, where is the Azera and what is Hyundai doing doing to promote this "luxury" sedan?   Most auto makers usually make a big splash about a new entry but apparently Hyundai has embarked on a stealth strategy. What is the estimated MPG on this baby is it expected to be better than the Avalon? If so, it should be highlighted as a desirable feature. Anyways, I am tired of waiting and I am afraid that I am becoming indifferent as there is nothing to highten my anticipation. Replies to this message: lions1 (Oct 04, 2005 6:33 pm)
#223 of 4062 Re: Where is the Azera [bwia] by lions1 Oct 04, 2005 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: bwia (Oct 04, 2005 8:02 am) I called Hyundai Corporation, not the dealer, and they told me Azera will be available late December or January 2006. They had some problem receiving the cars in the USA.   lions1
#224 of 4062 Azera by 1racefan Oct 05, 2005 (4:32 am)
Don't get me wrong, by no means do I dislike Hyundai. My wife has an '02 Elantra, and it has been a great car. However, I question whether or not the US market is ready for a high $20,000s - almost $30,000 Hyundai. I have been really impressed with Hyundai's new vehicles, but I would have a hard time spending $27,000 plus on one (referring to one that is fully loaded). Replies to this message: topgear (Oct 05, 2005 9:37 am) 1racefan (Oct 05, 2005 9:44 am)
#225 of 4062 Re: Azera [1racefan] by topgear Oct 05, 2005 (9:37 am)
Replying to: 1racefan (Oct 05, 2005 4:32 am) It's already out there. It's called an Amanti by Kia. It's based on the XG 350. And if Kia can sell it, (and they are starting to sell well -with very high customer satisfaction -number 1 in JD Powers satisfaction!), Hyundais' should sell too because I think Hyundai is even better than Kia's are. (I know ...Hyundai owns Kia, but Hyundai has been the better quality company of the two). Kia, however, has caught up with Hyundai's help. It's just the public perception now that stands in the way.   I own a 2004 Amanti and love it. So, depending on the styling cues of the next generation Amanti which will be based on the Azera/Grandeur, I would not hesitate to be a Azera owner -if it ends up being the better looking one of the two.   I guess the bottom line of what I'm saying is -it will sell.   Pete Replies to this message: 1racefan (Oct 05, 2005 9:44 am)
#226 of 4062 Re: Azera [topgear] by 1racefan Oct 05, 2005 (9:44 am)
Replying to: topgear (Oct 05, 2005 9:37 am) "I guess the bottom line of what I'm saying is -it will sell."   I think that the Elantra and the Sonata are very competitive at their price points. However, when you start getting close to the $30K range, there are just too many good cars out there. The other thing that would concern me, is what will the $30K Azera be worth when the owner tries to trade it in after 2 years and 36K miles versus other cars in the market that retail for around the same price.   Regarding the Amanti - Of the folks I know that have them, they all seemed to have paid in the low $20s for them. My point is that if the Azera is priced close to $30K, and they don't intend to discount it heavily, how well will it sell?
#227 of 4062 Who says that Hyundai won't by iluvmysephia1 Oct 05, 2005 (3:15 pm)
offer rebates or discounts on the Azera? They probably will, yet I'm not so sure that's their best strategy. How about, like Honda with their Accord, Hyundai just sells their Azera's for $28,950, or whatever-have-you, and they don't offer rebates or large sales incentives? Hyundai and Kia are on the cusp of retaining their values now, and offering large reductions to sell them is not a good choice. After all, if you are into comparing cars these days for feature and build quality, Hyundai and Kia are outdoing a decent chunk of the car makers right now. If they're behind in something, like these i-Pod issues of late, they'll fix it in the next model year.   I don't think I'd let an issue with a car stereo stop me from buying the Kia or Hyundai or Scion or Toyota of my choice. Not even. But to each his own. It is true, busting into an integrated dash to put your stereo system of choice in is not a pretty forethought. Downright gritty to ponder...so I guess I see somebody's point...almost. I guess I'd think differently if I was in the i-Pod world right now. It would seem that there's always something that could be done to get the sound you want without gettting too drastic, an electronic plug-in here or a tweak to something else somewhere else. Drivetrains and bodystyles and things like that top issues with the stereo when I'm doing my car shopping, eh? Replies to this message: 1racefan (Oct 06, 2005 4:27 am)
#228 of 4062 Azera MPG by johnson5 Oct 05, 2005 (8:49 pm)
I called HYundai in the first of September. They said 3rd or 4 th weekof November. No the safe bet is January. I am not sure I want to buy with 3.8 Lit engine.As per motor tend the the expected mpg is 26.5 miles Hwy. If they offer with 3.5 lit engine of sonata probably I will.
#229 of 4062 Re: Who says that Hyundai won't [iluvmysephia1] by 1racefan Oct 06, 2005 (4:27 am)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Oct 05, 2005 3:15 pm) "Who says that Hyundai won't offer rebates or discounts on the Azera?"   Not me - I just question how well a close to $30K Hyundai would sell without them. Hey, let's face it - public perception carries a lot of weight in the car world. When you approach the $30K price on cars, there are a lot of good new cars out there to choose from. $30K is also CPO Lexus / Infiniti / Acura / BMW territory as well. Ask the average middle management guy on the street (that may not know a lot about cars) if he would rather spend $30K on a slightly used CPO Lexus, or a brand new Hyundai, and see what he says. Now get that same guy to actually go and look at an Azera, and he may change his answer. Hyundai just needs to do something to encourage this type of consumer to actually add the Azera to their shopping list, and take the time to go look at one.   I agree with you 100% with the rest of what you are saying. Hyundai/Kia are putting out some nice vehicles. My wife has an '02 Elantra with almost 70K miles on it. Car has been great - only a couple of minor warranty issues. Even when it had 50K miles on it, we had several friends ride in it and comment that it was nicer than some of the other competitor's cars (Civic, Corolla, etc...) that they had owned or driven. You and I - being car lovers (I assume) already know this. The challenge for Hyundai is getting the general public to recognize it as well. The Sonata was a huge step in this direction, but I truly question whether they are in a position to sell a close to $30K Hyundai at this point in the game without the rebates. But, if they do offer rebates, that is great for people like you and me that already recognize they put out great cars with a good warranty.

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