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Looking into the warranty, the 10yr/100K powertrain does not apply to second or subsequent owners. Powertrain coverage reverts to the 5yr/60K mile warranty.
Hyundai's 5yr/60K mile warranty, per Hyundai, has some caveats:
Covers repair or replacement of any component manufactured or originally installed by Hyundai that is defective in material or factory workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
Following components covered for time and mileage limits indicated:
- Radio And Sound Systems (i.e. radio, cassette tape drive mechanism, and compact disc player): 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Paint: 3 years/ 36,000 miles
- Battery: 3 years / unlimited miles (100% covered 2 years / unlimited miles; after 2 years and within 3 years, 25% cost of battery and 100% labor cost covered)
- Air Conditioner Refrigerant Charge: 1 year / unlimited miles
- Adjustments: 1 year / 12,000 miles
- Wear Items: 1 year / 12,000 miles (e.g. belts, brake pads & linings, clutch linings, filters, wiper blades, bulbs, fuses)
The 5yr/60K mile warranty is still relatively comprehensive. It would be nice if the radio and sound system was also covered beyond the 3/36 limit, but you can't have everything :P
From what I have read online regarding Hyundai service, it is not the best. If you have all service done by the dealer you should be OK. If you like to do your own oil changes, I have read that Hyundai will balk if asked to cover any engine issues. Even people with all receipts for their non-dealer performed oil changes have had issues getting Hyundai to cover repairs under warranty. Honestly, potential dealer service is one of the things keeping me from going with the Hyundai. I have heard nightmares about my local Hyundai dealer (whom I would need to use for service.)
My Azera had 13,800 miles on it at purchase, and the price I paid was $20k, minus what I had determined was a pretty good deal on my trade-in, a 2000 Solara. I wanted a 4-door that is comfortable and fun to drive with all the most recent safety equipment (ESC and side impact air bags are very important to me). I originally went to the dealer to look at a 2005 Lexus GS, but determined that RWD wasn't what I wanted. The dealer asked if I'd driven the Azera as a FWD option. I said I hadn't but was familiar with the good reviews from Consumer Reports and other sources. I took a ride in an '09 and I was surprised how well I fit in the car (I'm 6'5") and also by the engine's power and the refinement of the cabin. I have to say... I was hooked.
But the '09 had nav, which I'm not a fan of, and I also have had good luck in the past with used cars, so the manager asked if I wanted to look at the car he was currently driving, an '08 limited with the ultimate package but no nav. He hadn't intended to sell the car... in fact I test drove it with all his stuff in there... but I was once again impressed by the ride and the features so he had a deal.
(I only made the deal after calling my wife and asking her to run the Edmunds numbers, which showed that this was looking like a pretty good deal. Also, the CarFax report turned out totally clean.)
I have to say I'm very happy with the experience overall, because I was really having trouble with the prospect of spending more like $30k on something like a Lexus or tricked-out Altima that had all the features I wanted. For $10k less, I have all the useful features of those cars, a great engine, and a longer bumper-to-bumper warranty than I would have had on either of those cars brand new! Not to mention those vendors hadn't offered me a great deal on the trade-in.
Now after looking on this forum a bit, I see that the Azera I purchased was made mere days before the "shock changeover" in Oct. 2007. Honestly before I read this stuff I was totally happy with the whole experience, but I find myself kind of suggestible and as a result I question whether the suspension in this car is going to be a problem. I haven't had any real concerns driving the car... no front suspension noise, no bottoming out on potholes or curbs, and my experience has been very pleasant. But the car seems a little "bumpier" than I am used to, even on fairly even roads (this is at lower speeds primarily--the car rides like a dream on the expressway and I had it near 85mph without even realizing it). Keep in mind, I was driving a ten-year-old car with the original shocks before this one, and that car had a definite level of floatiness about it.
So I'm trying to get a feeling from the community here, is some of what I'm reading just a case of a few people complaining? Should I seriously look into putting in a strut bar or maybe newer shocks at some point? Or should I just be happy with all the things I like about this car and give myself more time to get used to my "new" Azera's suspension?
In all honesty, I see why this car gets such great reviews from every professional source and at this point I would gladly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a combination of luxury, performance, and most importantly, value.
If it ain't broke - don't fix it. Seriously, we don't have any concerns with our '06 Azera suspension other than in very rutted pavement at low speeds where the car has trouble keeping the tires firmly planted. Check your tire pressure, we keep ours at 32/30 to maintain that sweet ride, anything higher can increase harshness.
Sounds like you got a good deal on a great car. Enjoy!
We got snow overnight in the Chicago suburbs, and the Azera got me to work this morning like it was on rails. The ESC didn't kick in once, and it didn't have to... though I did try to push it a bit on turns. I felt totally in control--even on what in the past had been some questionable parts of the ride for me (including a steep hill that likes to collect slush and ice at the bottom).
I've seen the Azera referred to as a "sleeper" for Hyundai; as in not a lot of people will seek it out, but once they drive one they see the value the car offers. That's exactly how I feel about the car. Everyone who's seen it has been impressed by the level of luxury offered... and that's before I mention what I paid for it.
Gas mileage around town ( 18-20) is not that great but on the highway can;t complain about 26-28 mpg overall. Rarely do you see another one on the highway.
Enjoy!
Hyundai has replaced my shocks twice, but the improvement only lasted less than 1,000 miles with each new set.
Good luck with yours because I think it is more than just the shocks. Some people don't mind it and on 60% of roads, I don't either. Unfortunately, it is the 40% that I drive most often that I have problems.
As I did in my Jetta diesel, I'm planning on siphoning out the oil through the oil tube and changing the oil cartridge thus never bothering the oil plug or dreaded aluminum washer.
My ? is how hard is it to get to the oil filter canister to unscrew it to change the inner cartridge. Can it be done reaching from the top down or is this an under the car job?
Also, how much oil will it take with a complete change including the cartridge? I plan on using Mobil One 5w-30.
Thanks,
M. Karns
Oil capacity for the Azera is officially listed at 5.7 qts.
I would still advice you to not do the siphoning method. Why go through that??
As far as the panel down by the accelerator...I pulled mine out (on the passenger side though) and broke the tab. It still stays in place, but the reason I did it was some change had slipped down behind where the ashtray is, so I was fishing for the change and pulled the panel a little too hard.
You'd need OEM Azera remotes to work. They need to be programmed specifically for your car. They may have to order new OEM set for you.
As an advice, don't let them try too many times without first hearing from Hyundai Tech support or without NEW OEM remote set. The ECU might think that somebody is trying to steal the car & may shut down or go into Limp-Home mode & you'd have another mess on your hand.
You may need to go to a more competent dealer.
a second, then comes right back - on CDs that play right on any other car stereo or computer. Arghh.
Do the 09s have Automatic volume controls? (As in, changes the volume depending on the speed?)
Now when I take it in, they won't be able to reproduce it, but such a goofy
symptom means it will fail sooner or later, so maybe I should still take it in,
even though it's fixed by pressing fast forward once....
It is 3/36 on audio.
If any questions re: problems/concerns, take the car in and have dealer prepare a work order. Also make sure you agree with what he says and what he said you said before you accept it. This is especially true of any dealings with the Hyundai District Service guy.
:P
My '06 Azera Limited Ultimate has14k miles on it..it stays in the garage covered. Lumbar support(3rd motor plastic gears) and pinstriping was peeling....all covered.
no squeaks/clunks/or funny noises from the suspension and I've done some high speed driving (120+mph) with it.
The Audi is doing great, I'm about to change the front rotors on it myself. The place I took it for state inspection over torqued the lug nuts on it when he put the wheels back on and warped the rotors. Since I can't prove it to him, I have to take that one on the chin. Luckily...the rotors are only gonna cost me about $130 for two.
Yeah...with the mileage you have, EVERYTHING is practically covered. LOL
You've only pushed yours to 120 mph? I had the pleasure of getting mine up to a hair under 140. However, that was with the 20" wheels on, not the OEM wheels. The fastest I've driven on OEM wheels is maybe 110 mph.
If I recall, the issue was a rubber "stopper" not being in place to depress the hood pin for the alarm system and it allows the battery to drain.
See you there!
The hood switch is on the passenger side, just in front and to the left of the coolant overflow bottle, and there should be a rubber bumper up on the hood that engagages the switch when the hood is closed. You might try to open the hood, hold down the switch manually and try your remote lock to see if the situation is resolved, then fix accordingly.
You'll want to get this resolved quickly, as, if the alarm is continually (and unsuccessfully) seeking engagement, it will drain the car battery in a day or two if you aren't driving daily, as you've already seen!...
Dealer sez everything checks out--the drain on the battery is very small, within specs. I asked what could be doing this. I got a honest answer: "I donno." Maybe it is the battery, maybe I should get an Interstate as someone suggested.
Could it be that it just doesn't hold a charge more than a few days? Anyway, I think I'll get it tested one more time before going to an Interstate.