Buyer Decision: Azera or Amanti

Replying to: hldunb4 (Feb 24, 2007 12:50 pm)

Just to add to the mix, I have had my Azera Limited since August. It replaces an Acura TL. I test drove an Avalon, top of the line Camry, new TL, and drove a friends new Lexus ES. It is the most comfortable car we have ever owned and I've had a goodly number of cars over the years. It is a quality car with all the creature comforts you might want, with the exception of a built in GPS (which is just as well). Yes the suspension is somewhat noisy over washboard type of pavement but when you take this "baby" out on the open highway it has the manners of a "boulevard car". Remember this is not a stiff suspensioned sports sedan but neither is the Amanti. The Azera is a better quality and cannot be beat pricewise for what it offers. It offers an outstanding warranty and really for the money can't be beat. My wife has back problems and this is the first car, in years, that she is comfortable driving. Just for the record I drive a 2006 Sonata LX6 which I thoroughly enjoy, but take every opportunity to get behind the wheel of our Azera. I would strongly recommend the Limited model because the extra options are really outstanding.

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Replying to: drdonrs (Feb 24, 2007 3:59 pm)

I too must say this is the most comfortable car I've ever owned, but as I've owned only two cars since 1977 (a '77 Accord and a '90 Accord), you might not give me as much credence...

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Replying to: drdonrs (Feb 24, 2007 3:59 pm)

Thanks drdonrs,
 
I do a lot of highway driving to/from my job, so I can appreciate a "boulevard" type of ride.
 
Thanks for the comments.

Replying to: willie11 (Feb 26, 2007 7:55 am)

Thanks willie11,
 
That is good to hear. I would like to believe that the clunking is more of an anamoly than the norm. As well, Toyota tends to have a positive rating from most people I know, so you picking the Azera as a competitive choice (for the price) is a big boost in my book.
 
I think from the responses of most people that replied is that I can't lose going with the Azera.
 
I think my wife will have to get acclimated to a "Hyundai"
 
Thanks for your comments.

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Replying to: hldunb4 (Feb 27, 2007 11:47 am)

Ha,ha! That's exactly what my wife had to do. When I got the Sonata she kind of looked at it as a step down from our Acura TL's. I am way past having to impress anyone. When I was looking at cars to replace our 2nd TL she kept questioning me as to what I was going to get. "Not a Hyundai"! Well she wanted a white car so I bought the Azera in pearl white (really sharp looking) and parked it in the driveway. Her comment when she saw the Hyundai badge was "oh another Hyundai". I gave her the keys and told her to take it around the block. That was it. She loves the car and is over the Hyundai badge snobbery. When I do get to drive it I see people eyeing the car to see what it is. Not any in our area that I have seen. You'll love the car.
Don

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