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#844 of 863 2008 Consumer Reports Buying Guide by scbob Nov 26, 2007 (9:26 am)
It's out and Azera did extremely well based on cars through 2006 model year. Replies to this message: scbob (Nov 29, 2007 11:32 am)
#845 of 863 Re: 2008 Consumer Reports Buying Guide [scbob] by scbob Nov 29, 2007 (11:32 am)
Replying to: scbob (Nov 26, 2007 9:26 am) The Jan. 2008 issue is also out and it shows Azera with an 83% owner satisfaction vs. 80% for Avalon in large cars. Only two vehicles in category to make the 80% minimum for owners being satisfied.   Sometimes it may be hard to believe in reading this and other forums that 83% of Azera owners would do it again. I know I would.    Santa Fe also made the list and it is first time for two Korean cars to be on the list.
#849 of 863 Posts moved by pat HOST Jul 06, 2008 (11:28 am)
Here's the link: mohull, "Toyota Avalon (Prior to 2005) Transmission Questions" #76, 6 Jul 2008 7:54 am.
#850 of 863 Re: Hyundai Azera (Genesis) vs Toyota Avalon by ncee Feb 05, 2009 (3:54 am)
Replying to: motownusa (Nov 15, 2005 5:20 pm) From what I'm reading - the Genesis is more what folks should be comparing the Avalon to.   I picked up a 2008 Avalon Touring model and love it (most of the time), but had the local Hyundai dealer made me the offer he did BEFRE I purchased the Avalon, I might have purchased it.   I didn't take it for a ride as it was more then I was willing to spend, but everything I see and read says it's a great car. About the only thing that might have caused me to think about it, was or is, re-sale value. Right now Toyota has it ALL over Hyundai in re-sale value. A 5 year old Toyota has a much higher re-sale value then a 5 year old Hyundai. I do expect that to change real soon with the new cars they are coming out with.   It's hard to use that as the only factor, but for me, it's the only factor I worry about.   I WILL be trying a Genesis out soon (as my Avalon is making much more noise underneath than I'd like), and I'm more likely to consider a Genesis then a 2009 Avalon … at this time.   Skip Replies to this message: gamleged (Feb 05, 2009 6:28 am) thegraduate (Feb 16, 2009 10:21 am) cobrazera (Feb 17, 2009 3:35 am) and 3 more... ms090870 (Aug 12, 2009 3:34 pm) cobrazera (Feb 08, 2009 2:32 pm)
#851 of 863 Re: Hyundai Azera (Genesis) vs Toyota Avalon [ncee] by gamleged Feb 05, 2009 (6:28 am)
Replying to: ncee (Feb 05, 2009 3:54 am) The Avalon is what I'd likely have bought in 2006, but Toyota wouldn't budge on the price (then) and when I test drove the Azera and talked price with the Hyundai dealer, I drove off in a new Azera Limited, six or seven thousand $s to the good.   Still happy as a clam with a tad under 35k miles, but I agree that it'll be years yet before the resale value is comparable with Toyota/Lexus/Honda/Accura. Fortunately for me, I keep a car "forever," 20 years with my 1977 Accord, 16 years with my 1990 Accord... Replies to this message: thegraduate (Feb 16, 2009 10:21 am) cobrazera (Feb 17, 2009 3:35 am) thegraduate (Feb 17, 2009 7:34 am) and 2 more... ms090870 (Aug 12, 2009 3:34 pm)
#852 of 863 Re: Hyundai Azera (Genesis) vs Toyota Avalon [ncee] by cobrazera Feb 08, 2009 (2:32 pm)
Replying to: ncee (Feb 05, 2009 3:54 am) In my mind, it would depend a lot on whether I have to drive in snow on a regular basis. FWD, as offered in the Avalon ( and Azera ) will be much better in the snow than the RWD Genesis. As far as resale value, yeah, used Toyotas fetch more money, but they also cost more in the first place than a comparable Hyundai.
#853 of 863 Re: Hyundai Azera (Genesis) vs Toyota Avalon [gamleged] by thegraduate Feb 16, 2009 (10:21 am)
Replying to: gamleged (Feb 05, 2009 6:28 am) I agree that it'll be years yet before the resale value is comparable with Toyota/Lexus/Honda/Accura. Fortunately for me, I keep a car "forever," 20 years with my 1977 Accord, 16 years with my 1990 Accord...   That's great, unless somebody totals your car. Hopefully you never experience that, but if you do, the amount you get from the insurance company might break your heart! I've seen it happen with my aunt who owned a Dodge, and got dirt in return when her vehicle was totaled. It was 11 years ago, but it was enough to make her go to a Honda for its resale (and the then-new CR-V ). She really took a bath with that Dodge and its poor resale. it was only 3 years old. Replies to this message: cobrazera (Feb 17, 2009 3:35 am) thegraduate (Feb 17, 2009 7:34 am) quietpro (Feb 28, 2009 10:57 am) and 1 more... ms090870 (Aug 12, 2009 3:34 pm)

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