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Replying to: captain2 (Feb 08, 2008 7:46 am) The 2007 Strategic Value Award for "Larger Cars" went to the Azera, not the Avalon. Of course, the Azera also won the 2006 award, as well. link title But to each his own, both are good cars and good values. Obviously, the captain is brand oriented, nothing wrong with that. It's his money to spend.
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Replying to: allmet33 (Feb 08, 2008 7:09 am)  Just so you know I have no dog in this fight, I've owned 3 Accords, an Acura RL, TL, 2 Camry, and 2 Avalon. When I bought my TL in 2006 I did a comparison of the Azera and I was very impressed. It's a fine car and I nearly bought one. The only reason that I didn't was the fact that it was a first year model, I had excellent history w/ my RL, and not having any Hyundai experience to draw from. Now two years later I am really excited to see the Genesis in person. This looks like one great car that I would be happy to own. I really like the styling of the Genesis. The resale issue is a legitimate question, but the resale will come with time as more people begin to buy the vehicles and have first hand experience. The reality is that as the resale goes up, the list/selling price will go up too. The trick is to buy new right as the brand starts to trend up. I think that we may be getting close to the tipping point for Hyundai over the next several years. Enjoy your Azera. |
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Replying to: captain2 (Feb 08, 2008 7:46 am) Once again, you fail to understand the resale value thing. That's okay, you've gotta one track mind, so I understand the problem here. The point of the whole resale thing that I was making...the Azera owner doesn't lose that much more in value when compared to the Avalon owner. Simple, cut and dry. I guess a better way to put it...the percentage of depreciation is close. So...technically, you're right...the Avalon will be worth more, however...in order to do so, it had to cost more intially. You wouldn't be saying that if both the Avalon and Azera were priced the same, and that would really be the only way you might understand what I've been trying to say all along. |
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Replying to: jaymagic (Feb 08, 2008 8:32 am) If you value "to get the most for less money" then Azera is the best value in the group. On the other hand, if the value is "to have the superior (numero uno) car without paying too much premium" then Avalon will win hands down. |
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Replying to: louiswei (Feb 08, 2008 9:16 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Feb 08, 2008 9:48 am)
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Replying to: joe97 (Feb 08, 2008 10:11 am) And if gadgets/$ is what floats your boat then Genesis should be a great option.
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Replying to: louiswei (Feb 08, 2008 9:16 am)
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Replying to: louiswei (Feb 08, 2008 10:15 am) 'gadgets' (even though people seem to want them) - would be the last thing I would do if I were Hyundai - trying to shed this 'Korean' car image. The more complicated the Genesis is with needless gimcracks the less reliable it will logically be. Believe the Germans (among others), technology is a double edge sword. So, therefore, manufacture a simple, straight forward and well-built car and then maybe more people will change their attitudes, and sooner or later some other brand can become the butt of all those car jokes.
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Replying to: alexstore (Feb 08, 2008 12:19 pm) I seem to remember the 05 Max I looked at had reclining rear seats - like the Avalon I ended up in - the seats are/were an option?
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