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2010 Hyundai Veracruz

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Re: Backup Camera by ericgou
Apr 20, 2009 (10:43 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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Re: Backup Camera [ericgou] by acdii
Apr 20, 2009 (12:01 pm)
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Replying to: ericgou (Apr 20, 2009 10:43 am)

If the parents had taught their children to not play or run behind vehicles, do you think there would have less likely been a chance they were run over? The BUC is a crutch, that's all it is. I have little kids, and believe me, they go no where near cars in the driveway. I also make darn sure that if they are outside that they stay far away from the garage. A BUC is no excuse to ignore plain and simple common sense, and I feel that it being a must need is just another excuse to ignore proper teachings, discipline and situational awareness. A more prudent item is a back up alarm! If the kids hear it, they better know to look and leave, and that is something all parents must teach their kids.
 
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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When does the 09 Veracruz come out? by pinevalleyite
Apr 24, 2009 (8:55 am)
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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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Re: When does the 09 Veracruz come out? [pinevalleyite] by duayned
Apr 24, 2009 (5:54 pm)
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Replying to: pinevalleyite (Apr 24, 2009 8:55 am)

I've heard Hyundai was discontinuing the Veracruz, so PineValley, I hope you have everything in writing, to get your money back in case he can't "locate" the one you want.
(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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Re: When does the 09 Veracruz come out? [duayned] by steve_ HOST
Apr 24, 2009 (9:08 pm)
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Replying to: duayned (Apr 24, 2009 5:54 pm)

If this link works, there's at least one in San Diego, complete with VIN, which is a pretty good sign that it exists. I plugged the VIN into Carfax and it said it was an '09. I'm not making any guarantees though, lol. The dealer may know the VIN and could be trying to pre-sell one that's still on the boat somewhere.
 
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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Re: When does the 09 Veracruz come out? [steve_] by duayned
Apr 25, 2009 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 24, 2009 9:08 pm)

Nice work, Steve.
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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Re: When does the 09 Veracruz come out? [duayned] by steve_ HOST
Apr 25, 2009 (3:58 pm)
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Replying to: duayned (Apr 25, 2009 12:28 pm)

Yeah, sometimes the inventory feature does that to me too. Not sure if reloading a new browser session will help.
 
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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Re: When does the 09 Veracruz come out? [steve_] by jimbob1
Apr 27, 2009 (4:45 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 25, 2009 3:58 pm)

Fitzmall's 2009s are "on order".
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"on order"? by duayned
Apr 27, 2009 (8:34 am)
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And yet they had VIN's for these phantom 2009's listed in their inventory?
Still smells fishy to me, as the 2009 VC's remain sight unseen.
 
However, I can understand that if you're still trying to clear out inventory that's approaching two years old, you don't want to officially tell folks they are buying a discontinued model (if that's how it turns out).
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Re: "on order"? [duayned] by steve_ HOST
Apr 27, 2009 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: duayned (Apr 27, 2009 8:34 am)

I think it's time to start a pool to see who correctly predicts when the '09s really do appear in the showrooms.
 
I'll take May 14.

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