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Competition for the Azera from... KIA Amanti?

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#13 of 24 Re: It's usually best [pahefner01] by jruder

Sep 17, 2007 (8:42 pm)

Replying to: pahefner01 (Jun 07, 2007 6:33 pm)
Suntrup - Yes
St. Clair Automall - maybe not...be cautious
  
I own a 2006 amanti and had a strange "ticking" sound start up in my engine. I went to the St. Clair Kia and they told me that it was probably caused by the fact that Valvoline had changed my oil. "No...the ticking started BEFORE the oil change" -- Well, we still think that the oil change was the problem -- (insert strange look from me at this point....)
 
They changed my oil (I had all of about 100 miles on this oil change so far) and lo and behold it did not fix the problem (cylinder #1 misfiring....they put a additive in the oil to unstick something...)
 
Hmmmm says captain brilliant....that did not seem to fix it. You owe us for an oil change and filter anyway. By the way...your oil old looked good.
 
No kidding.
 
They told me that they would have to pull the heads but that KIA would probably not cover it under warranty because I did not buy it new (I did...it had about 5,000 miles on it and I was the first owner) -- "hmmmm I thought that you could not sell it as new after 250 miles" He states with a poker face that could land him on any texas holdem show on TV.
 
Wait...I only have 12,xxx miles on it now....what about at least the 50000 mile warranty?
 
Well....you have to have the oil changed at a Kia dealer...OK...you don't really HAVE too, but you really should or Kia may now honor the warranty...here...look over this new program we are offering for $1,500.00 where you pay for all your oil changes and maintaince up front....then you would KNOW your warranty would be good.
 
Visa or mastercard?
 
Loaner car??? what is that??? NOoooo we can RENT you a car however....
 
Would you like to put that on your credit card?
 
No thanks....went to suntrup.
 
Got a call this morning from Jill from suntrup (while driving a loaner pickup they provided for me)
 
Hello Joe....guess what? Your cylinder is out of round, Kia has authorized a new short block to be installed in your car. It will be ready later this week.
 
Thanks Jill
Thanks Kia
And most of all, thanks Suntrup for restoring my faith in dealers!
 
Ok...to be fair...the guy I dealt with at St. Clair WAS very nice. He just really seemed to have his hands tied from up above. I would have guessed it was Kia, except for my experience with Suntrup. I don't really know...take it for what it is worth.
 
I DO have the strange noise up front (the guy from St. Clair caught this noise and told me about the TSB for it - point him....)
 
Other than this I have loved this car so far and will certainly buy my next car from Suntrup.
 
Unless I can afford that mazarati by then...but we will have to wait and see if they have a Suntrup Mazarati dealership I guess!!!

#15 of 24 Amaniti styling by jruder

Sep 17, 2007 (9:07 pm)

OK....
  
Am I the only person to really REALLY like the amaniti styling?
  
I really like the front end of this car and I have gotten TONS of compliments from people on it.
  
"It looks like a Jaguar" is what I hear the most.
  
Please note that I am NOT comparing it to a Jaguar.
  
However, the styling is very classy in my opinion.
  
Azera? Except for the limited I think they look just like everybody elses car.
  
Anyone agree? Or do I stand alone on this?

#16 of 24 Re: Amaniti styling [jruder] by gamleged

Sep 18, 2007 (10:44 am)

Replying to: jruder (Sep 17, 2007 9:07 pm)
Back a couple of years ago I took a test drive in the Amanti and was duly impressed with the fit 'n finish and yes, I DO like the expressive front-end styling!
 
But I put off buying for another year and I read up on it and on a few other models. The reviewers were not at all kind to the 2005 Amanti, statements like "If you want to talk about a brand-new, 1956 Buick..." and "In a hard right turn, the driver can reach out his window and pick up a dime from the roadway!" Of course, my test drive was strictly residential and slow.
 
But in late 2006 I had visiting relatives who rented a 2006 Sonata, then had me drive them about in it... and in November I bought the Azera Limited (I also like it's front-end and wide-hipped rear end), and that's all there is to that.
 
And I took the test Azera out on the interstate and around exit and entrance ramps very briskly and tested the brakes (white-knuckled salesman beside me) before my decision to buy!...

#17 of 24 Re: Amaniti styling [jruder] by mikewellsesq

Sep 18, 2007 (6:22 pm)

Replying to: jruder (Sep 17, 2007 9:07 pm)
I love the 2007 Amanti's styling, that's why I bought one! It has a very handsome profile and the looks really do grow on you.

#18 of 24 Re: Amaniti styling [mikewellsesq] by floridabob1

Sep 20, 2007 (6:40 am)

Replying to: mikewellsesq (Sep 18, 2007 6:22 pm)
RE; 17
I was impressed with the 06 Amanti, but felt that it was very much underpowered. I have not driven the 07 to see how it feels.

#19 of 24 Re: Amaniti styling [floridabob1] by mikewellsesq

Sep 20, 2007 (5:12 pm)

Replying to: floridabob1 (Sep 20, 2007 6:40 am)
If you do try a test drive of the 2007, I think that you will be impressed at the greater power and torque in the new engine. There is a huge increase in HP and a 251 lb. reduction in the weight of the car (part of the savings comes from an aluminum block engine rather than the old iron block). The car has plenty of passing power and is quite peppy.

#20 of 24 Re: Amaniti styling [mikewellsesq] by gamleged

Sep 20, 2007 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: mikewellsesq (Sep 20, 2007 5:12 pm)
I believe I read somewhere that the Amanti is now using the same engine that's used in the Azera.
 
Amanti:
 
Type Sixty-degree six cylinder, aluminum block and aluminum heads
Valve gear DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Displacement 3,778 cc
Compression ratio 10.4:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 264 hp 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 260 lb.-ft. 4,500 rpm
 
Azera:
 
V6
Displacement (liters) 3.8
Horsepower rpm 2636000
Torque (lb.-ft) 2574500
Compression ratio 10.4:1
Valve train 24-valve DOHC w/ CVVT
 
Either the same engine, or Hyundai (which owns KIA) did a remarkable job in designing and building two different engines with identical specs!...

#21 of 24 Re: Amaniti styling [gamleged] by mikewellsesq

Sep 21, 2007 (6:01 pm)

Replying to: gamleged (Sep 20, 2007 5:38 pm)
Yes, the Azera, the Amanti, and the Sedona minivan share the same "Lambda" 3.8 engine.

#22 of 24 New Amanti looks by billh6

Feb 08, 2008 (3:04 pm)

I had a 2004 and traded for my 2007, due only to the bigger engine. I LOVE my '07, loaded, but I must say when I see a '04-'06 on the road I still do a double-take, especially the taillights. I'm not crazy about a TownCar, but that's what it looks like from the back now. I still love it. Any of you heard about possible changes in 2009?

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