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SO why is GM redisigning the Aztek in it's second year of production..?? I do not think this has been done to ANY car in over 30 years...!!
I too drive by a Pontiac dealer eyery day and I a see the same 10 Azteks on the lot...
It's simple the Aztek is a nightmare for GM, it has become a joke in the marketplace..even Edmunds calls it "Pumba the Talking Pig".
However, everyone in the deserves the right to purchase what they like..
REMEBER THE:
1.Pet Rock
2. The Yugo
3. AMC Pacer
4. Oh and the AMC Gremlin
See the Aztek does have some company...!
Your ANTI-Aztek buddy.
Perhaps since you know virtually nothing about the product you should spend your time on more worthwhile pursuits.
By the WAY: The AZTEK does not have an entire PAGE dedicated to PROBLEMS associated with the vehicle. If you want Problems go visit the BMW x.5 site. For twice the PRICE you get triple the PROBLEMS.
But you LOOK marvelous driving your Prestige vehicle that is all glitz ......and DEFECTIVE substance.
I'll take PUMBA. He is cute , dependable and loyal.
Signed,
Your AZTEK pal
You like lists...here are a number of products with broad appeal:
1. The BIG MAC (great food.. sure)
2. WWF Wrestling (great entertainment.. right)
3. The K Cars (great selling vehicle...want one)
4. WinStar (see the problems)
Styling remains your only valid CRITICISM of the product.
I was hot for the PT Cruiser but was scared away by the low rating it got for the driver in a front end collision. Still waiting on the ratings for the aztek before I make a final decision.
Who wants to be like everyone else........You know what they say about PIONEERS.
THEY GET THE BEST LAND.......JUST HAVE TO ENDURE THE ARROWS OF THE CHRONICALLY STYLISHLY OBSESSED.
Signed
your AZTEK pal
If I had one wish it would be for a 210 Hp engine for my BLACK BEAUTY. ( stop smiling tpgun)
The ENGINE performance to date has been very good and compared to the RAV 4 and CRV it has tons more jump. The new 4wd is supposed to be considerably lighter not dragging on the engine. The transmission and engine seem well matched and the vehicle does everything I need it to. Also surprisingly nimble......a few weeks ago I had to swerve to avoid XMAS tree that had fallen from snowbank and it had no real noticeable body roll.
I suggest you test drive the vehicle to feel comfortable. I'll say this to date I know of no dissatisfied customers.
signed
your AZTEK pal
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I saw a yellow Aztek yesterday, the first I've seen. This seems like the best color so far. Apparently they are very hard to find. Is this true??
Looking forward to seeing one.
Matero: I sent a copy of your NOTE to someone I met in one of the other rooms. He was real curious as to this problem. He actually wanted to talk to the RENTAL Cars operations manager.
Would you happen to have the name of the RENTAL CAR company and the location in Orlando? I'll pass it on to my buddy? Thanks in advance for your help.
your AZTEK pal
Does anyone know when the crash test scores will be out for the Aztek?
I saw my first used Aztek in the local paper for sale by a private party 3k miles, fully loaded, he was asking $16,900. I'll be buying slightly used if the crash tests are acceptable.
Greg
As for growing a Thick Skin?? The only IGNORANT people are probably right here in this room.
It seems as if people who own everything from Subaru's , Passit's, BMW have a compelling desire to waste their time by coming here and thrashing a vehicle that ...by all accounts is performing admireable for it's owners. They percieve the vehicle as "ugly" ...so like bullies in a school yard they feel they must go out of their way to kick??? Perhaps their time would be better spent on vehicles with real QUALITY issues (BMW x.5 or Ford Escape...but they don't because those vehicles look good)
Other then unsubstantiated claims that some rental units are having door handle issues......by the way not one owner has confirmed this fault.
Well , let us know when you take delivery of your YELLOW BEAUTY!!!
CONGRATS!!
signed
your AZTEK pal
I am really interested to hear feedback from those who own the AWD version.
I am curious in finding answers to the following:
-what kind of mileage they are experiencing?
-can you tell when the rear wheels are active?
-has anyone tried to remove the spare tire?
-any gripes about the awd?
Thanks!!
Greg
Osaita,
A 210 hp engine would be real nice, but then again more horse power is always nice. The Aztek is by no means under-powered like a CRV or RAV 4. If the horse power is really that big of an issue remember you could probably get another 15 horse power out of the engine just by putting a high quality aftermarket exhaust on.
Here is the link for the for the NHTSA crash ratings for the Aztek. The frontal crash ratings are supposed to come out later this month.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/testing/ncap
I will be going to the Auto show here in Toronto and I'll check out the 4WD. But sorry ....I cannot answer your questions regarding the 4WD.
CRASH TEST: 5 Star rating for frontal side impact 3 Star rating for rear side impact.
Frontal results are due out this month.
signed
your AZTEK pal
Gas mileage fluctuates wildly between city and freeway driving. Average gas mileage
in the city is terrible, about 16 mpg. Freeway mileage is much better, about 21.5 mpg.
I have no idea whether the AWD has ever kicked-in. If it has, I couldn't tell. I really
need to drive it in the snow. I have never tried to remove the spare tire because I have
the roll-out tray, and it would be a major pain just to get to it. But then again that's
what AAA and OnStar Roadside Assistance is for. Did you know that a one year subscription to OnStar
Safety and Security plan is included when you buy an Aztek equipped with OnStar? All in all I have
no complaints about the car so far.
It's no bimmer, but then again Kissfan wouldn't know that because he has never owned one.
Sorry Kiss, but you have to stop bashing the X-5 a car you know nothing about.
Remember how upset you get when people bash the Aztek because they no nothing about it?
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
What I do know about the x.5 is that there is an entire BOARD on Edmunds dedicated to a discussion of the problems associated with this particular luxury "finely" engineered vehicle that is twice the price of AZTEK.
I do agree.......I only know what CUSTOMERS are saying.
195 posts to be exact.
I STAND corrected John.
Signed
your AZTEK pal
However, those owners possess about 10% of the non-rental Azteks sold to date.
I still find it funny how bent out of shape koolguy and others get when they are reminded that everyone laughs at their car.
P.S Sorry I didn't capitalize every OTHER word.
Also, the problems you speak of, are not nearly as widespread as you would like
everyone to think. What's more the dealerships seem to be having great
success fixing most of them. Moreover, a 3.0 X-5 is about $10,000 more than a
loaded Aztek here in the US, and worth every penny.
Hey, the Aztek is a great car for my wife and kids, but I wouldn't be caught driving one.
Your Aztek owning, bimmer lovn' friend
juancho : While I would love to buy a $30-40K truck or SUV, the fact is I can't come close to being able to afford that. "Worth every penny"... maybe to someone who can afford and extra $10-15 K. Most people can't.
Any more news (or photos) concerning the restyle?
Honestly, after driving by the dealer and looking at the Aztek about 15 times, I like the looks a lot. Still want to see the small modifications though before I do anything.
Also, since I've been looking at the Aztek I notice minivans more now, and (this is a little embarrassing) some of them look sporty. This Mazda one I saw today looked kinda *cringe*.....good. Ahem. Anyone else dare to admit to such a confession?
If juancho1 ".... wont be caught driving one...", but his wife and kids can be *caught* in one, it is even more interesting !!!
Say, kissfan, do you not have a job to do, instead of this one-man Aztek crusade, answering word-for-word every *negative* Aztek comment about your Aztek car ? If one were to scan this topic for all of your posts, I bet there must be one in every 10 or so posts; that would make you out with close to 100 posts on the Aztek...That is a lot of posts for one single individual...
Man, you do love your Aztek and if we've heard it once, we have heard it a zillion times already... Rest your *voice* will ya ? It ain't worth you haemoraging over something so trivial as a car. C'mon, that cannot be all you care about, is it ?
The Aztek is a good car for what it does. It is new enough that it would take sometime before most owners can have enough stat on their vehicle. until then, it is wise to keep your fingers crossed and not tout this vehicle as spotless or faultless.... It is only a matter of time ....
easy does it now posters... love it or hate it, the Aztek is here to stay. Nah. Who am I kidding ?, maybe 2002 will spell the Aztek doom with a better selling Rendevous, the Aztek will be history soon ! Remember, GM is already slowing production of the Aztek to accomodate the demand for the Buick. It is only a matter of time before this vehicle is HISTORY. (:-))
In an unrelated note, if you're seriously thinking of buying an Aztek, you should consider looking in your local classifieds because you can get an almost new Aztek for THOUSANDS less than retail. You should also check out "Cars.com"... you can enter the car you're looking for and your zip-code and they'll list used models abvailable with pictures, details and prices. Here's one example: At Kitahara Pontiac Buick GMC in Fresno, CA you can buy a white 2001 Aztek with only 182 MILES for (and this is the ASKING price...) $16,999. Even if you assume the car has NO options... the original Retail was $21,995. You'd be saving a minimum of $5,000. Take a look around before you buy a new one. You could save a LOT of money if you don't mind buying "slightly used".
Stephen (not a rocket scientist)
Toronto auto show starts tomorrow.
Stephen
They claim the reason for the Aztek's sales disaster is not the styling but the price.
So, they announce a redesign with no pricing changes.
If it wasn't so sad it would be funny.
Daytona 500 Pace Car!!!
I love this little Aztek. PMD. Supercharge the engine in mine too please!!
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Aztek Sets Pace at the Daytona 500
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I'll keep you guys posted... Kissfan, one of the major reasons that the quality of this thing is so good, is that its made in Mexico, those people make little money, the management holds axes over their heads, and there is a line outside the door of the plant three blocks long of people waiting for a job. I've been in there, and the people are VERY willing to bend over backwards to do whatever you ask. The finesse operations have to be seen to be believed. You'd never get that kind of extra work in US plants, nor should you have to. As for the design, it is 7-8 years old, so most of the bugs were worked out long ago in the other U-Vans, It BETTER build well, if you know what I mean.
I haven't seen more sloppily assembled cars in years.
I am one of those people who will NOT drive a minivan or a stationwagon. But the previous posts are correct the price is too high. If GM is monitoring any of this (as they should) lower the price and I bet your sales would improve.
http://www.rideanddrive.com/autoshow/detroit-99/pontiac-aztek-concept.html
Why in world didn't GM just put the concept car into production? it looks so much better.
I certainly appreciated your thoughts about the reasons for the QUALITY build of the AZTEK.
Your REASONED analysis is appreciated and certainly counter balances some of the drivel we tolerate here.
Come back and visit.
signed your AZTEK pal
PS: Great Car
1) People frequently laugh at, and have "Bizarre" reactions to the Aztek. But, since it's free, he doesn't care
2) People with small hands can snap the door handles off.
3) "Check Engine" light coming on in a new car isn't a good thing.
4) It's a 8 year old design.
5) Starving, frightened people paid $5 per day in a third world country make excellent craftsmen.
Private note to GM drone: Maybe if they administered beatings on the assembly line GM could improve quality even more!
The big event for us is the pre-race festivities. Everybody who comes to our party will get a kid's dart gun, you know, the kind with those suction-cup darts. Every guest's darts will be color-coded. The big event will be "Shoot the Aztek Pace Car" as it does laps around the track. The more hits, the more points you get. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
We have a 60" giant screen so there will be ample opportunity for folks to score. If by coincidence the Aztek spins out when your dart hits the screen/car, you'll get the $1000 bonus prize!
Hope to see you here!
EVEN a FREE Aztek is NOT appreciated BY A GM
Manager.....!!
SIGNED
YOUR ANTI-AZTEK FAN