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Replying to: marcogallo1986 (Jun 11, 2008 6:56 am) |
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Replying to: marcogallo1986 (Jun 11, 2008 6:56 am) there is spell check available for your post......... |
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I can buy a 2007 Azera with 15,887 miles on it (a Limited Edition) for $16,900 from a dealer. It is a one owner free carfax car, with a clean history. I passed because everyone I personally know (and trust) that has a Hyundai (three Sonatas and one Azera) has suspension noise problems, all described as a hollow feeling, with clanking and/or thunking sounds, while transversing rough pavement. Nothing bothers me more than squeaks, rattles or suspension noise. It's the one thing that more than anything else drains confidence in a product and sucks any notion of quality out of a vehicle's perception, no matter what else can be said about a vehicle. |
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By the way, I checked Consumer Reports, and every model year of the Azera is recommended with a 'better than average reliability' rating.
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Replying to: rotary (Jun 17, 2008 8:17 pm) Personally I don't agree with it and it conflicts with the individual systems "verdicts" on page 91. However, on page 91, they also rate the '07 as below average as a used car. They cannot go back and change their ratings from the 2007 issue. However, I asked them to explain how the 07 dropped from great to POS and they did not respond. They also state that the Azera is a "good value and performs well." Page 11. On page 34, they list it [2008] as a Quick Recommendation for sedans for being "roomy and having a good ride." They downgrade it for MPG, but it actually has the same overall MPG as their most highly recommended Infiniti M35 and G35 and better than the G35 AWD. Biased? Conflicting? Unintelligible? You bet, but there it is.
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I own a 2007 model and I am convinced it is the best car for the price. Compare size, content and quality, nothing beats it. I had no problems and gas mileage is in line with cars that size. |
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Replying to: carolinabob (Jun 19, 2008 1:34 pm)
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Replying to: andysam (Jun 19, 2008 2:35 pm) We have the 2007 Limited bought new off the showroom floor. It has almost 39,000 miles on it and we'd buy another. In fact I was thinking of looking for a used one for myself to drive and sell the 1996 Grand Am with 228,000 miles on it. We've had no problems and certainly none of the front clunking issues even on bumpy roads. We get 28 mpg going to LA and to Silver Springs, Nevada. Its a quiet car, good ride and great handling. I rotated the tires in my driveway and change my own oil. No issues here. Just wish it had Air Conditioned seats like the Lincoln Zephr we test drove and decided on the Azera instead, no regrets. I think CR is using incomplete data or making assumptions based on the few complaints they've heard about. The trunk is cavernous with an easy low sill access, back seats swing down, rear sunshade, sun visor extensions, door pockets that flip out to reach bottom easier. Heated seats, well lit dash, lots of shoulder room. I'm 5'7 and love the roominess. Kids come to town and we pile into the Azera. The sun roof has a sliding panel to completely block out the overhead sun. Its a very good car regardless of pricing or past reputation of the Hyundai. Vick |
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My wife and I went to a NJ Hyundai dealership to check out a 2009 Sonata Limited with nav but she fell in love with the 2008 Azera instead. The wood steering wheel, wood door handle (from inside the car), plus the inside layout and features look much better than the 2004 Mercedes E350 4Matic we just returned to the Mercedes dealership at the end of the least this month. My concern is that the 3.8 V6 engine, at 17 miles per gallon on city, is not gas efficient. Would anyone out there with recent purchase of a 2008 Azera share his/her buying experience, especially the pricing and driving after the purchase? Also, would it be a good idea to wait for the 2009 model to come out? Are there any improvements on the 2009 Azera over the 2008 car? Thanks a lot.
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Replying to: njalan (Jun 27, 2008 8:44 am) If mileage is real important, get the Sonata with the 4 banger, or the Azera with the 3.3 V-6, but the luxury levels of those will be less than the Azera Limited. Luck and fun with your shopping. |
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