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944 messages, Last post on Oct 27, 2009 at 5:51 AM
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I was at the NY auto show and spoke to Hyundai rep. The 2009 Veracruz which is just now being released to dealers, does not and will not have a backup camera. To me this is an essential safety feature and deal breaker. The rep said that numerous people visiting the show have the same reaction. It is surprising that a company that seems to be so aware of upgrading their product, and is being very successful at it, would leave off such a major improvement.
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Replying to: ericgou (Apr 20, 2009 2:35 am) |
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Having known 3 kids run over by their parents, one died, who would not have been seen on side view mirrors, I feel very strongly about the camera. I do agree that you must still be vigilant and remember that it only takes a second for something peripheral to wander into the back view. My opinion.
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Replying to: ericgou (Apr 20, 2009 10:43 am) I'm sorry but the I killed my kid because I didn't have a backup camera is just plain ignorance. I like Ford's idea much better, a driver alert system that detects if there are objects behind and to the sides of the vehicle. much simpler, much more practical, and so much better because the driver isn't fixated on a tiny screen inside the vehicle where they wont see anything coming at them from the sides. The VC can detect if a person is behind it, happens all the time when my dumb dog runs behind it when I'm backing. The moron plays tag with the car. |
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Does anyone know when the 09 Veracruz comes out? Just put a deposit on an 08 (due to the $4K cashback) at a dealer who is supposed to "locate" the exact vehicle for me. Worried that if they don't find one and the deal is off - how long till 09?
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Replying to: pinevalleyite (Apr 24, 2009 8:55 am) (Never, ever, EVER take a salesperson's word for ANY promise -- especially if you're handing over any money upfront. Write a note of understanding of what you expect and have the Sales Mgr. initial it.) The good news is that they are still trying to get rid of the 2008's and man, you can get a really great deal on one. Rest assured, if there is such a thing as a 2009, it's not going to be very different/better than the 2008. And don't forget, Hyundai has the best combo warranty of any carmaker, which will apply even if they stop making your model. If it makes you feel any better, one guy recently posted on this forum that he was at the NY auto show and spoke to Hyundai rep. who said the 2009 Veracruz "is just now being released to dealers." The guy did not say he saw one at the show himself, but maybe he did. Frankly, I won't believe that until I see it with my own eyes. CUVs are kinda hot right now, and gas prices are low, so doesn't it seem strange Hyundai has not been marketing the Veracruz -- which has gotten good reviews from most places. Notice you don't see any prominently featured in your local newspaper ads or on the TV "Hyundai Assurance" ads?. No magazine ads about the "all new 2009 Veracruz coming 'soon"? And who waits this late in the model year to bring in 09's? It's almost time for the 2010's, for goodness sake! If anyone has proof the 2009 exists at a dealership, I'd love to see and I'll happily shut up.
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Replying to: duayned (Apr 24, 2009 5:54 pm) When I plugged in "90210" for the zip in the View inventory feature here, four '09 Veracruzes showed up. There are none within 200 miles of me.
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 24, 2009 9:08 pm) So far, I can't get the link to work ("We're sorry, we were unable to load the information you requested.") But I'll certainly take your word for it (with the caveats you mentioned yourself), and we'll see if the rollout makes it all the way from the Pacific to the Atlantic! lol .
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Replying to: duayned (Apr 25, 2009 12:28 pm) Anyway, the one in SD is at Kearny Mesa. Fly out and make a nice vacation out of it.  (I won't mention that FitzMall in MD has a couple too).
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 25, 2009 3:58 pm) |
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