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Replying to: ray_h1 (Apr 15, 2006 7:13 am) The only resetting of the "Adaptive" shifting is to reenter the current settings if the transmission is replaced. Why one would want to do this is beyond me. The Hyundai computer tool can't accomplish this task
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Replying to: bwia (Apr 15, 2006 7:18 am) Not sure I understand why, unless you are so conscious of the brand-status that you would rather drive a different name that you think projects a different image for yourself? 1.) I have not seen an unfavorable review from ANY source...Every reviewer (knowledgeable car people who do this for a living) have heaped varying degrees of praise and have ESPECIALLY noted that the car is anything but "too expensive". The Wall Street Journal mentioned about $5,000-$7,000 if I recall, as the value excess. 2.) I have not seen one purchaser amongst ALL of the ones who have posted on this forum and have posted almost 100 reviews, indicate they have had ANY serious problem with the car during the first 1,000-4,000 miles. Truly amazing. 3.) The feature set found on the Limited Ultimate, which includes such nice touches as: rain-sense windshield wipers, light-sense headlight control, true driver/passenger A/C-heat individual settings with rear-passenger outlets, high-quality air filter, rear window automatic sunshade, 310 watt (read carefully--310 watt) Infinity Stereo with 6 disc in-dash CD, plays MP3 discs and reads codes, stereo cassette, full-size spare (thank you!), fold-down rear seats with huge 16 cu ft. trunk to boot (bad pun), power side mirror retractors, real leather seats with nice stitching, memory settings for power seat, electric tilt/telescope steering column and sideview mirrors, expensive Gentex rearview mirror with electronic compass and homelink built in, eyeglass holder, only car in its class with electric tilt/telescope steering wheel and EZ-out programming; electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, all airbags and side gear, cruise control, active-restraint headrests, 0-60 in around 6.5 seconds, 5 year 60k bumper-bumper warranty, sunroof/moonroof, ergonomically-pleasant (as the WSJ also emphasized...nice car to spend a lot of time in!!), good looking, huge interior space with giant back seat and legroom..... I can understand if you just don't like Hyundai, don't like "foreign" cars, don't like the styling...but when you say it is "too expensive" I don't understand what you are talking about. Car can be bought out the door as above for $27,500 approx. If depreciation has you worried, and you don't intend to own the car more than 4-5 years (at which time you will overcome depreciation for an Avalon with difference in price) then you can lease the car....but TOO EXPENSIVE??? NO WAY JOSE |
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Replying to: frazee (Apr 15, 2006 10:19 pm) Obviously, Azera owners must find a way to justify shelling out $27-$28K for a $20,000 car. But in no way is the Azera an entry luxury sedan. |
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Replying to: bwia (Apr 16, 2006 4:27 am) Obviously you have not been inside or driven an Azera. |
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Replying to: bwia (Apr 16, 2006 4:27 am) 
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Replying to: bwia (Apr 16, 2006 4:27 am) I don't think any of us in here REALLY care what car you end up with, but whatever it is, enjoy it! You might want to spend some time in the rooms of those cars you do like instead of in one of which you think is so bad for the money. Just curious though, if you had to spend ONLY $22,000 to $30,000 for a new large luxurious powerful car with lots of up-to-date features, on what WOULD you spend it? (and not a Sonata LX since it is available for SO much less $) |
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Replying to: bwia (Apr 16, 2006 4:27 am)  Interesting perspective. In our extended family, we have a Lexus 450, Lexus 330 and a Hyundai Azera. When we're all together and it's time for all of us to go out, guess which vehicle everybody wants to take? Yep, the Azera. Sure, one reason might be that the Azera is the "newest" vehicle of the bunch and it's still a "novelty." But, everyone is very impressed with the looks, the finish and the ride of the Azera -- And these comments are coming from Lexus owners. I have had no major problems with the Azera and it's certainly a step above my previous VW Passat. I very much look forward to driving and even find excuses to take a spin. However, with that said, there are a few items that bother me a little. One is the uncertainty of the crash data (#1 on my list). Another is the rather poorer than expected gas mileage. I drive about 70% city and I'm averaging around 17-18. With my Passat V6, I averaged about 22. And the other issue is with the transmission which I'm still uncomfortable with. None of my "issues" have to do with a mechanical problem. They are just overall issues for me and the Azera. With my month with the Azera, I can declare that it's the best car I ever owned and a "step up" over my Passat. But I respect other viewpoints. If somebody feels the Azera is a step down over a Camry, then so be it. Everybody has different needs and expectations. However, the "professional" testers of vehicles have been very impressed with the Azera and would certainly differ with that opinion.
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Replying to: bwia (Apr 16, 2006 4:27 am) Are you kidding, you think getting a Azera is moving up from Chevy or Saturn?? nah i dont think, the Impala can run circles around the Azera. the Azera as a nice car, but a little overpriced 20 to 25k is more reasonable, you can get a 300 Touring for tha kind of money, never thougt id see the day where Hyundai would be asking 30k for a car. i do agree with you about the Azera not beign a entry lux car.
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Replying to: ricwhite (Apr 16, 2006 11:16 am) "When the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (www.iihs.org) crash-tested a 1996 Hyundai Sonata some years ago, the car did poorly. The passenger compartment buckled, and the crash dummy's head almost hit the windshield pillar. A few years later, the IIHS crash tested a 1999 Sonata, a new generation of the car. This time, the Sonata did better overall, but the Insurance Institute rated the car's front-crash performance "marginal," because the car's structure didn't do enough to protect the dummy's legs, and the metal around the passenger compartment -- the "safety cage" -- showed signs of considerable buckling. Last night the Insurance Institute released a test of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, a redesigned car being assembled at a new Hyundai factory in Alabama. This time, the Institute tested the car twice. In the first test, the seat flopped back and forth during the crash because the seatbelt got tangled in the seat-adjustment lever. Hyundai engineers redesigned the lever, AND RECALLED ALL CARS MADE BEFORE Aug. 1, 2005 to fix the old design. The Institute retested the car, and gave it a good front-crash rating. Video shows how the new Sonata's front end crumpled from the force of hitting a barrier at 40 miles per hour. But the cage around the dummy driver – framed by the driver's side window -- looks almost intact. The new Sonata also did better on side-impact tests, improving to "acceptable" from the "poor" rating handed to the previous-generation car. One reason: The new Sonata has standard side-curtain airbags for the front and rear seats, and standard side airbags to protect the torso. The Sonata is one of the few cars with a base price below $20,000 to offer standard side-curtain airbags" |
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I wonder if anybody experienced this problem. I had the limited ultimate for 2 weeks, and kinda suspected that my tranny has a hesitation issue. Every time when I tried to shift from R to D, I felt a half second delay before I could drive forward. Also, when using the manual shift, there was a delay of 0.5 sec as well during 2-1 down shift. Up-shift on the other hand, was smooth. TSB said cars made before 2/13/06 had the 1-2 delay problem, while mine was made in Mar. I could also feel the steering vibrating slightly when stopped & in gear with no A/C on. I don't know if this is normal. I am planning to have the dealer checked out the car soon. Any advise/experiences ar most appreciated!
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