New hyundai azera
02-23-2006, 11:49 AM
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New hyundai azera
http://www.azeraforum.com/showthread...d=6&pid=7#pid7
Looks hot, ehh? That's not stock, but stock one is pretty good also. Roomy and good power.
Discuss Azera Here.
Looks hot, ehh? That's not stock, but stock one is pretty good also. Roomy and good power.
Discuss Azera Here.
02-23-2006, 02:09 PM
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That's not a bad looking car and hyundai has so far proved decent build quality. However, if I were to buy it, the first thing I would do is de-badge it! 
Sorry Hyundai, I don't mean to disrespect, but...I will anyway.
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02-23-2006, 02:14 PM
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Saw the Azera up close at the Portland Auto Show last month....damn fine car if you ask me, certainly beats other cars like the Avalon or even a Mercedes when you factor in the price (and I work for Daimler Chrysler too). Hyundai's made some huge strides over the last 10 years.
02-23-2006, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jisoo26
Saw the Azera up close at the Portland Auto Show last month....damn fine car if you ask me, certainly beats other cars like the Avalon or even a Mercedes when you factor in the price (and I work for Daimler Chrysler too). Hyundai's made some huge strides over the last 10 years.
02-23-2006, 02:26 PM
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I am extremely impressed with the interiors and build quality of the newest gen Azera and Sonata.
The only thing new purchasers probably worry about is resale value. Only time will tell whether that changes.
Korea will be one of the many reasons we are now headed into a deflationary period regarding new car prices.
The only thing new purchasers probably worry about is resale value. Only time will tell whether that changes.
Korea will be one of the many reasons we are now headed into a deflationary period regarding new car prices.
02-23-2006, 03:05 PM
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I noticed your name is Ji Soo. HA HA. A little conflict of interest?
I would think not all of them...I own/love an RX-8, not a Sonata
I've actually had a rather low opinion of Korean made cars up until a couple years ago when I noticed their quality and refinement was really picking up.Kia's quality has actually picked up significantly as well (though not to the extent of Hyundai). But I think that has more to do with Hyundai having a significant portion of ownership in Kia.
I read a couple articles a while back mentioning a trend in quality/reliability of cars forming in the last few years. Apparently Japanese/Korean cars are on top, followed by domestics, and the European models bringing up the rear (unfortunately this also includes Mercedes -_-)
02-23-2006, 03:26 PM
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I see your point about Europeans but I'll bet you black and Mexican people have a preference for black and mexican cars.
I wonder if there is a car manufacturer in Africa, not counting South Africa. I do believe there is a Mexican car maker in Japan called Nissan.
I wonder if there is a car manufacturer in Africa, not counting South Africa. I do believe there is a Mexican car maker in Japan called Nissan.
02-23-2006, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jisoo26
Does that mean people with European names have a preference for European cars? I would think not all of them...
I own/love an RX-8, not a Sonata I've actually had a rather low opinion of Korean made cars up until a couple years ago when I noticed their quality and refinement was really picking up.
Kia's quality has actually picked up significantly as well (though not to the extent of Hyundai). But I think that has more to do with Hyundai having a significant portion of ownership in Kia.
I read a couple articles a while back mentioning a trend in quality/reliability of cars forming in the last few years. Apparently Japanese/Korean cars are on top, followed by domestics, and the European models bringing up the rear (unfortunately this also includes Mercedes -_-)
I would think not all of them...I own/love an RX-8, not a Sonata
I've actually had a rather low opinion of Korean made cars up until a couple years ago when I noticed their quality and refinement was really picking up.Kia's quality has actually picked up significantly as well (though not to the extent of Hyundai). But I think that has more to do with Hyundai having a significant portion of ownership in Kia.
I read a couple articles a while back mentioning a trend in quality/reliability of cars forming in the last few years. Apparently Japanese/Korean cars are on top, followed by domestics, and the European models bringing up the rear (unfortunately this also includes Mercedes -_-)
02-23-2006, 03:52 PM
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Don't underestimate Kia's desire for building quality cars.
My parents recently bought an 05 Kia Amanti, and let me tell you that thing is VERY nice. Nearly every piece of material in that car is of high quality. I seriously can't find much of anything quality-wise that would make you think it's cheap. If I had to complain, the mileage sucks more than the RX-8, head unit interface could be better, and it tries to rip off the styling of every luxury make you can think of.
There are a multitude of features that you would find only on higher-end cars. 4 windows auto up/down, moonroof, dual climate zones, mercedes-style seat adjustments/memory, great sound system, to name a few. Not too shabby for $26,000. Damn Kia should pay me for this stuff.
My parents recently bought an 05 Kia Amanti, and let me tell you that thing is VERY nice. Nearly every piece of material in that car is of high quality. I seriously can't find much of anything quality-wise that would make you think it's cheap. If I had to complain, the mileage sucks more than the RX-8, head unit interface could be better, and it tries to rip off the styling of every luxury make you can think of.
There are a multitude of features that you would find only on higher-end cars. 4 windows auto up/down, moonroof, dual climate zones, mercedes-style seat adjustments/memory, great sound system, to name a few. Not too shabby for $26,000. Damn Kia should pay me for this stuff.
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02-23-2006, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by lshu
Don't underestimate Kia's desire for building quality cars.
My parents recently bought an 05 Kia Amanti, and let me tell you that thing is VERY nice. Nearly every piece of material in that car is of high quality. I seriously can't find much of anything quality-wise that would make you think it's cheap. If I had to complain, the mileage sucks more than the RX-8, head unit interface could be better, and it tries to rip off the styling of every luxury make you can think of.
There are a multitude of features that you would find only on higher-end cars. 4 windows auto up/down, moonroof, dual climate zones, mercedes-style seat adjustments/memory, great sound system, to name a few. Not too shabby for $26,000. Damn Kia should pay me for this stuff.
My parents recently bought an 05 Kia Amanti, and let me tell you that thing is VERY nice. Nearly every piece of material in that car is of high quality. I seriously can't find much of anything quality-wise that would make you think it's cheap. If I had to complain, the mileage sucks more than the RX-8, head unit interface could be better, and it tries to rip off the styling of every luxury make you can think of.
There are a multitude of features that you would find only on higher-end cars. 4 windows auto up/down, moonroof, dual climate zones, mercedes-style seat adjustments/memory, great sound system, to name a few. Not too shabby for $26,000. Damn Kia should pay me for this stuff.
02-23-2006, 04:18 PM
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im not that impressed by it. looks like a 99 - 2000 design in terms of styling.
i think the koreans no doubt pack a nice value and quality seems to be improving.
but just cause you can get a nice burger at a restaurant doesn't make it a classy one. that's their biggest challenge, just perception.
i think the koreans no doubt pack a nice value and quality seems to be improving.
but just cause you can get a nice burger at a restaurant doesn't make it a classy one. that's their biggest challenge, just perception.
02-23-2006, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Cooder
Now you're beginning to lose credibility.
Don't get me wrong, I was skeptical at first too, but was surprised at the quality of the materials and the attention to detail Kia put into this car.
02-23-2006, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lshu
have you ever sat inside an Amanti? I thought not. I suggest you go sit in one if you do not believe me. If I blindfolded random people, sat them inside, and told them it was the new Lexus ES330, it would fool many.
Don't get me wrong, I was skeptical at first too, but was surprised at the quality of the materials and the attention to detail Kia put into this car.
Don't get me wrong, I was skeptical at first too, but was surprised at the quality of the materials and the attention to detail Kia put into this car.
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02-23-2006, 04:28 PM
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Just noticed that it's got Accord 4-door (pre-refresh) tail lights too. I doubt I'll ever buy a Korean car if their styling keeps looking like a mishmash of other, more popular cars.
02-23-2006, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Cooder
Yes I have. It's ****. Very very similar to a lot of American car interiors. At least one step below the new Sonata and Azera interiors.
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i was dissapointed because I thought Hyundai was going to bring this over instead:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=106903
can't wait to see without camoflouge
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=106903
can't wait to see without camoflouge