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Sedans Hyundai Azera Hyundai Azera vs. Toyota Camry
46 messages, Last post on Feb 26, 2007 at 5:27 AM
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I've read a lot about new Camry and saw it several times on the street, but never been inside of this car. The front design was a little bit strange to me but I already decided to buy a Camry and I took my wife and 2 kids together to Toyota dealer last Sunday. When I opened the door and looked inside, I'm so disappointed on the interior quality. This is not the Camry what I expected. I bought a Camry 10 years ago and the fabrics and the finish were so good at that time. 2007 Camry is acceptable on the outside design, but the inside finish is not the way it used to be. I can feel sharp edges on inside door handles. Cheap and flimsy temperature adjusting knobs and cheesy back seat cup holder made me not even want to test drive this Camry. Even my 11 years old kid said it's interior looked like a "Barbie Car." I was looking for another car and found a Hyundai Azera. I never thought I'm going to buy a "Hyundai" for my next car because of the name brand. But when I took a look Azera in and out, I'm so impressed by it's finish quality. All the touches that I saw on past Toyota is now on this car, Azera. Car seat materials, ceiling fabrics, spacious interior, and every meticulous switches/buttons are very satisfactory. I took a test drive and it was so quiet and powerful. I purchased Azera SE on Sunday night and I'm very happy with my decision. If Toyota made Azera and Hyundai made Camry, I would say Azera should be at least twice more expensive than Camry. Everything is changing. We will see it...
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Replying to: bhmr59 (May 16, 2006 5:38 pm) Yes, when I trade in 2-3 years I will take a hit for high mileage; It's a cost of doing business for me. As for trade in value, don't have a clue what it will be worth at trade time. The Azera us an unknown, the Camry brand has an excellent track record. While I don't know what it will be worth but I expect it to be considerably more than the Azera Mileage? most Hyundai boards & blogs indicate the cars aren't great on mileage. The camry engine has fewer cubic inches, weighs less and, with the 6 speed transmission, it loafs on the highway where I spend most of my time. the EPA rating, for what It's worth also rates it 4 mpg better; so, yes, I do expect better mileage from the Camry than the Azera.
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Replying to: cookoo (May 16, 2006 8:52 pm) |
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Replying to: bobgwtw (May 18, 2006 4:19 pm) One clarification: I meant to say that I didn't think the future resale value of an Azera 2 or 3 years from now could be projected based on the present resale value of a 2 or 3 year old XG350. If real world MPG is 4 mpg different, that's significant at your 60K per year!
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Replying to: bhmr59 (May 18, 2006 6:57 pm) I considered the Azera, but it was not out yet and the styling is reminiscent of a Buick. However, Hyundais have great value and warrantee coverage for the price. |
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I think you're comparing apples to elephants! The comparison is between Azera and Avalon. Compare Sonata to the Camry if you want equals. Oh wait, 5-star crash rating, 10 year warranty, side curtain airbags standard. Oh well, Toyota had a good run....
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I'm torn between the Azera Limited (with Ultimate) and the Camry XLE (with everything, including navi). I really like them both ... any guidance on purchase decision would help. Azera Limited with Ultimate - have quote of $26,000 plus tax & license - great warranty - lots of car for the money Camry XLE - have quote of $27,884 plus tax & license - 6 speed automatic - better mileage - navigation system - cheaper to insure (I checked with AAA) - probably better resale |
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Replying to: sundevils (May 19, 2006 12:23 pm) If you are concerned about resale value, fuel economy and long-term reliability then the XLE is probably a better choice. Yet still, if prestige is a lingering concern then you should move up the food chain to the Avalon LTD, albeit at a $3K premium. |
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Replying to: sundevils (May 19, 2006 12:23 pm) - have quote of $27,884 plus tax & license - 6 speed automatic - better mileage - navigation system - cheaper to insure (I checked with AAA) - probably better resale" Unless you need the Azera's extra interior room, your analysis has already determined your choice. Four+ years into the NAV system revolution, Hyundai has yet to offer them in North America, though Hyundai does offer them in other world markets. (Shows how we rate with Hyundai's product planners...) The new Camry is Toyota's roomiest yet - and slightly roomier in most interior dimensions than the Lexus ES350 built on the same platform. I own a 3 1/2 yr old Sonata with V6 & leather with just under 20,500 miles clocked. Kelly says it's worth about $8,000.00 in spotless condition as a trade-in, slightly more as a private sale (moderated under the assumption you can find a willing buyer with cash...). Hyundai is still suffering (unfairly according to some) from past reliability issues. Unfair or not, no car is worth more at trade-in time than someone else is willing to pay for it as a repurchase. Dealers protect themselves accordingly in the negotiating process. Finally anyone who'd encourage the choice of an Azera on the basis of Toyota's firm ride characteristics must have very sensitive buns. The Camry has always been regarded by the automotive press as a boulevard ride. The SE comes closest to sport pretensions in the Camry lineup. |
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Replying to: sundevils (May 19, 2006 12:23 pm)
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