Hyundai Azera 2006

Kirstie_H

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thegraduate

To each his own, my friend. I too am not a big fan of that finish, I prefer polished alloy as found on my Accord (EX).

As for the vinyl top, umm, its your money! :-) Just kidding with you.

Happy motoring in your new car, and congratulations!

thegrad

pwgilbert

ronneal

Just took delivery on my new AZERA. Really like the car, but would like to ask other owners if the Reverse Parking Aid Function of the Integrated Memory system functions properly. Mine doesn't tilt the mirrors down when backing up as described on page 1-23 of the owners manual.

snakeweasel

Mine doesn't tilt the mirrors down when backing up as described on page 1-23 of the owners manual.

Just a silly question but isn't that a completely useless option since everyone I know turns around and looks when they back up?

alpha01

Um, actually I would love to have this option were it available on cheap cars like my Sentra 2.5L, it would be A HUGE help in parallel parking, which is the only kind I do since I live in the city.

Something may be useless to you but very valuable to another.

pwgilbert

What octane rating does the Azera require? My Pilot says 87 unless towing then 91. Does that mean the newer engines can actually develop more power with a higher octane? That is against all the things I learned many years ago--if the engine didn't pre-detonate then paying more for a higher octane was a waste of money. The compression ratio (10.4:1) seems pretty high for 87? I think the Avalon recommends 91? I'm torn between the two cars but there are no local dealers and I am computer illiterate.

capttv01

I have an '04 XG350L with this tilt-down feature. (I realize you have a newer vehicle, but there may be some "carryover") It's controlled by a little "toggle" switch on the driver door near the "memory" buttons. Depending how you set it determines whether none, one or both mirrors tilt down.

inajoong

The dash looks a little plain to me in person--lots of tan plastic. Not terrible, but if I were to buy a car in this class I'd like something a little snazzier.

i feel the same way about the beige, but the black, i believe should be much much better, just because it'll accent the wood more. i haven't seen the black interior in person yet, but in photos they are light years better than the beige.

richwoods

Bell Road Hyundai in Phoenix, AZ is offering their Azeras at $38-$39,000!

Just had their salesman call me.

navigator89

Are you serious???

38-39K is way to much to pay for a Hyundai. This car isn't supposed to cost more than 31K.

For that kind of money you could buy something much faster and much better.

backy

The appropriate response to a call like that is:

HAHAHAHAHA! Thank you! That's the best laugh I've had in a long time!

averigejoe

Hahahahahahahahahahah! Hahahahahaha! Hahahahaah!

tinydog1

I read that in my owners manual as well, but they don't tilt down like it says. The ones on my XG do. Why would they include that in the manual and not povide the feature. It's not listed as optional or if equipped. As for pricing, a Limited w/premium package, $28,999, w/Ultimate package, $29,999 + $80 for sunroof deflector. If any dealer is marking them at over $2,000 above msrp I would call Hyundai customer service and let them know.

jbgraham

There are dealers in the Maryland area - Fitzmall (easy website to find) among others - who are selling the Azera for $300 above invoice. That's a more realistic price, and will probably go down later when initial demand settles down. And the mirrors...I find no reason for my driver's side mirror to dip. It only irritates me. But others may have found a reason for that to be a good thing. I understand though that when something is SUPPOSED to be there, it should be.

jaylin

Has any one got HMFC financing with Azera, and got the 1K incentive. Message # 577 seems to indicate it ("He said financing offered $1000 off".)If so at what interest rate?
Any other incentives.

rjribm

I didn't ask the finance rate. I was going to do my own financing. However, the sales manager was tyring to help me save $950 by taking the $1000 discount and paying the loan off in three months for a $50 penalty. ( minus what ever the additional monthly interest rate diff. for three months ) One would probalby still come out ahead.

rjribm

Tilt down? But powered folding mirrors.....

bobgwtw

bobgwtw

Got my first look at an Azera Limited yesterday. I've been looking forward to seeing and evaluating the car; and, overall, It's a bit of a disappointment.

I drive between 30,000 & 35,000 miles a year, so comfort, features and how a car drives are alll important to me.

First, fit & finish were very good. and it drives as well and as quiet as the Avalon. Ergonomics not bad except for the lack of ability to change stations via the steering wheel controls.

When I commented about the lack of satellite radio & Nav system they told me they would put them in - for $2935.00.

Yhis, along with the dealers $1000. ADP sticker, makes for a 33,000. azera limited with the premium package. Not a very attractive deal when you can buy the Avalon XLS with It's better trade value for the same or less.

rudikamp

May I take your order for an Avalon XLS ?

bhmr59

Forget the $1,000 ADP. Go to another dealer or check Fitzmall (it could be worth the cost of a trip). It seems to really come down to whether or not you think satellite radio & Nav are worth $3000. My opinion is "Heck, NO."

Fitzmall is showing Azera's at $300 over invoice + $99 dealer fee. You can get an Azera Limited with ULT package for about $28,000. So, if you can move your arm about a foot to change radio stations and can be satisfied without satellite & Nav, you can save about $5,000

gschultz3

The MSRP on a simularly equipped Avalon is close to $36,000. The $2900.00 for a Nav and radio is on the high side if it is just a Nav ...... I assume it's a better radio, DVD player and setup for a backup camera???? The Avalon is a good car (I have one, LTD with Nav and etc)but you should still save money MSRP verus MSRP.

snakeweasel

I have to agree with you, I saw my first one this weekend and was mildly disappointed with the car. While it was roomy (with the front seat all the way back I felt comfortable in the back), the interior to me just seemed so so. If it were priced 10% or so less I might consider it, but not at the current price levels. If I stay with Hyundai it looks like I will get the Sonata.

backy

Wait a few months, it will be 10% or less than where it is today. Hyundai can't sustain full MSRP on the Azera while it offers $4000-5000+ off the Sonata.

snakeweasel

If they continue to sell them at MSRP that won't happen. If sales start to drop they might.

bluesman3

I have to agree with you on the radio controls, that's one big thing I noticed. The other thing that bothered me was lack of a remote start, although that could be added I like the idea of a factory system.

I'm in the same boat on miles per year, thus the improvded fuel economy of the Toyota 3.5 V6 is a factor. I could buy a Lexus ES 350, have better resale value and fuel economy. Overall value isn't far off on a Toyota/Lexus vs. Azera when those two factors are in play....

backy

We'll see what happens. IMO not many people will be willing to pay $10k more for an Azera than for a loaded Sonata LX.

snakeweasel

You could very well be right, I would go for the Sonata, even if it were a $5,000 difference.

keithl

The motor will not develop more horsepower. When towing the load ont he engine is much hiher thuse the likelihood that the engine will detonate (ping) is much higher so using the higher Octane will will allow the engine to work at peak performance. Most modern engines have knock sensors in them so under load if the engine begind to knock/ping it will retard the timing whihc will lower cut in to the engines ability to devleop low end torque, which when towing is severly needed. So they are basically saying add higher Octane to prevent the engine from knicking and retarding the timing.

floridabob1

Too bad that Hyundai is not offering the toys that are available in Korea ie; smart keys, directionals on side view mirrors, nav system, chrome interior door handles etc.
Does anyone know if any of these features can be added on as aftermarket items?
I have an order in for a Limited with Ultra Package in Sage with Beige interior.
None are available in FL.
Has anyone seen this combo at a dealer?

johnson5

Azera looks smaller than what it really is.
The seats are comfortable and the plastic is little too much.Rides well.The MSRP on the Ltd model with sun roof and infinity sound system is 239300$.
It is good car but I will wait for another 3 (three_months . Hopefully some incentives will be available by then.
Some improvements such as interior, seats etc may be available for the next year model of sonata.But for Azera Ltd to pay more than 25 K is probably little too much considering resale value.

snakeweasel

The MSRP on the Ltd model with sun roof and infinity sound system is 239300$.

239300? Wow thats expensive, my house wasn't that much :P

backy

I finally got the MT COTY issue (had trouble finding it) and read their positive review on the Azera. But I was amazed at their overall opinion of the car. Not only was it one of their ten COTY finalists, it was in the top three, out of 28 cars! That means it topped, for example, the Avalon, which was not a finalist. And I noted the theme of the entire COTY article was how the Korean manufacturers, Hyundai and Kia, are moving up in the autoworld. Who would have thunk a couple of years ago that any Hyundai would be serious competition for the MT COTY award.

(Feel free to post replies such as "Yeah, but MT named the Volare et. al. COTY too!" now.)

snakeweasel

(Feel free to post replies such as "Yeah, but MT named the Volare et. al. COTY too!" now.)

Oh you mean cars like:

Chevrolet Corvair

Chevrolet Vega and

Renault Alliance ?

backy

It just demonstrates what a pitiful slop of cars came out of Detroit all those years ago when there were two COTYs--one for American cars, one for foreign cars.

The 2006 field of 28 was a mite stronger.

johnson5

Azera Ltd with sunroof and infinity is 29300.$
23900is my typo error

delta4

It's amazing isn't it? Just less than five years ago Hyundai was only beginning to see traction in regaining what market share they had lost due to formerly producing crappy products. Now fast forward into the future-present and they are producing cars like Azera which from all the reviews I have read from M/T, C&D, and various other online publications have commented on how comparable this car is to Lexus quality.

Given the amount of progress they have made it wouldn't surprise me to see the 'Circle H' making the COY in the foreseeable future.

own3hyundais

Is there a hold on all US delivery to customers of Azera's based on an issue with the tires maintaining air pressure?

My understanding is that you cannot leave the lot with your new Azera until the issue is resolved by Hyundai America.

jlflemmons

AMC Pacer. 'nuff said.

own3hyundais

my question is not quite correct.

the issue is that the Azera has vibrations when driving and the hope is that different tires will remedy the problem.

any thoughts?

carbrat

Test drove the Limited (no ultimate package) 2 weeks ago-it is a blast ! Fast as can be and great acceleration in the mid range of speed...does not have GPS available but I was told that XM is available...dealer had only the one in (black) which doesn't do a thing for me...disappointed that no red or deep maroon colors will be available, but the dealer will get me a nice gold plating package for outside trim which, when combined with subtle gold pin stripping, should make the beige color a real classy looking car.....inside very confortable in all seats, but did notice that the drivers seat seemed short (Actual seat, front to rear)compared to the Ford 500 - not uncomfortable, mind you, but notacible nonetheless - the car is very quiet at all speeds and, fully gussied up at $30,000, will be my choice when they get more to choose from (my color, etc)for gps, I'll either go with Garmin, Tom Tom or one of the others...

danf1

You heard right. Hyundai is replacing all of the tires on Azeras. They didn't get too specific as to why, but we can't sell one until new tires are installed.

bhmr59

Drove in my '05 Sonata with a friend to a dealer Saturday to check out the Azera. He's thinking of dumping his Merc Mountaineer lease 18 months early.

He test drove the Azera and was real impressed with power and handling as well as the over quality & looks of the Azera. I thought the car was great also. As the passenger I thought the ride in the Limited with Ultima package was a little harder than my Sonata, maybe due to the low profile tires. This car had "everything" except NAV and satellite (neither of which interest me). MSRP was $30,075.

In checking Fitzmall, a fully loaded Sonata LX can be bought for about $7400 less than a fully loaded Azera Limited based on current pricing with rebates...maybe $8400 less as I don't recall if Azera has owner loyalty rebate.

The Azera will have more features, has more power and is a bit larger in the cabin & trunk. But I suggested if he gets serious about buying that he test drive both the Sonata & Azera to decide if the Azera is worth $7400 to $8400 more to him. Some may think so, some may not. It's just like comparing any model to another within the same brand of car.

averigejoe

I've discovered over the years that when you go out to test drive cars you should always take your trusty air pressure gauge with you.
The pressure in tires on new cars might be anywhere between 25 and 45 lbs/sq.inch. Insist on the door plaque numbers before you test drive it.
As little as 5 lbs can make a very noticeable difference in feel.

iluvmysephia1

actually, wouldn't it behoove dealers to make sure that their new cars available for test driving be the correct tire pressure? Why should people have to bring along their own tire pressure guage?

Yet, it would probably be a good idea to do just that because then you'll know you're getting the manufacturer's true "feel" for their own car that they want to project to you, the potential buyer. Good tip!

inajoong

But I suggested if he gets serious about buying that he test drive both the Sonata & Azera to decide if the Azera is worth $7400 to $8400 more to him.

I'd wait a few months for the discounts/incentives to kick in.
Then it should definetly be worth it.

tinydog1

Where exactly did this info on the tires come from? I called my dealer and Hyundai customer service and they know nothing about it. They both promised to research it and let me know.

richwoods

38-39 is what I was told. Went to look at it but there was no sticker and/or dealers added options.

We talked about the "desert Protection pakage" - basically the car prep and wax which dealers add on to the price. Part of what Hyundai pays the dealers to prep the car.

Then Scotchgard was mentioned - yeah Scotchgard on a leather package. That's about it - wonder if they were going to add rustproofing and anti-corrosion rustproofing also.

Bad dealer - lots of better business complaints - around 45 and a number of lawsuits.

They pulled the spot delivery scam on me 6 years ago. :mad:

richwoods

I don't think selling above msrp is anything Hyundai would do anything about.

If someone is foolish enough to pay it well let em.

Like when the PT cruisers came out and people were paying 3K above list - and they were selling like hotcakes.