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I'm sorry but the I killed my kid because I didn't have a backup camera is just plain ignorance.
I like Ford's idea much better, a driver alert system that detects if there are objects behind and to the sides of the vehicle. much simpler, much more practical, and so much better because the driver isn't fixated on a tiny screen inside the vehicle where they wont see anything coming at them from the sides. The VC can detect if a person is behind it, happens all the time when my dumb dog runs behind it when I'm backing. The moron plays tag with the car.
(Never, ever, EVER take a salesperson's word for ANY promise -- especially if you're handing over any money upfront. Write a note of understanding of what you expect and have the Sales Mgr. initial it.)
The good news is that they are still trying to get rid of the 2008's and man, you can get a really great deal on one. Rest assured, if there is such a thing as a 2009, it's not going to be very different/better than the 2008.
And don't forget, Hyundai has the best combo warranty of any carmaker, which will apply even if they stop making your model.
If it makes you feel any better, one guy recently posted on this forum that he was at the NY auto show and spoke to Hyundai rep. who said the 2009 Veracruz "is just now being released to dealers."
The guy did not say he saw one at the show himself, but maybe he did.
Frankly, I won't believe that until I see it with my own eyes.
CUVs are kinda hot right now, and gas prices are low, so doesn't it seem strange Hyundai has not been marketing the Veracruz -- which has gotten good reviews from most places.
Notice you don't see any prominently featured in your local newspaper ads or on the TV "Hyundai Assurance" ads?.
No magazine ads about the "all new 2009 Veracruz coming 'soon"?
And who waits this late in the model year to bring in 09's? It's almost time for the 2010's, for goodness sake!
If anyone has proof the 2009 exists at a dealership, I'd love to see and I'll happily shut up.
When I plugged in "90210" for the zip in the View inventory feature here, four '09 Veracruzes showed up.
There are none within 200 miles of me.
So far, I can't get the link to work ("We're sorry, we were unable to load the information you requested.")
But I'll certainly take your word for it (with the caveats you mentioned yourself), and we'll see if the rollout makes it all the way from the Pacific to the Atlantic! lol
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Anyway, the one in SD is at Kearny Mesa. Fly out and make a nice vacation out of it.
(I won't mention that FitzMall in MD has a couple too).
Still smells fishy to me, as the 2009 VC's remain sight unseen.
However, I can understand that if you're still trying to clear out inventory that's approaching two years old, you don't want to officially tell folks they are buying a discontinued model (if that's how it turns out).
I'll take May 14.
Too bad, it's too little, too late. I've already bought a Mazda CX-9, and most others I know are getting either that or the Chevy Traverse.
Good luck, Hyundai.
I will say the GLS version's price is nice, and, man, anyone who doesn't mind getting a 2008 can really get an amazing deal.
I'd be very curious to hear just what -- if any -- other differences there are in the new 2009's?
I mean, it makes you wonder why they held off so long? :confuse:
My guess is that since they are basically the same vehicle -- no major changes -- then it was simply a sales tactics to try to get as many of the overripe 2008's sold off as possible before flooding dealers with more of the same thing, only stamped with a 2009 model year. :surprise:
My first thought was the wheel alignment and balance, got both of them taken care of but the problem persists. Any thought??
I own a 2008 Veracruz Limited 2 WD with about 400 miles on the car. Enjoy the car immensely other than the steering wheel vibrates over 70 Mph. The dealer inspected the drive shaft, etc (they are OK, verified by independent mechanic) and concluded the symptomps originated from the tires and wheels. The tires and wheels have been re-balanced 4 times by Hyundai, Firestone and Les Schwab, including using the Road Force Tire Balancing System.
My local Hyundai service manager is very suspicious about the wheel upgrades that come with the car. Hyundai calls it "chrome clad alloy wheel", basically it is a fancy chrome cover welded/fused into alloy wheel. He is requesting Hyundai to provide either new sets of the standard Limited alloy wheels or new sets of the "upgraded wheels" so they can be installed to my car, test theam and see if the problem goes away. As of today, the rep refused to authorize the request but did not provide other alternatives.
Anyway, I am sure the steering wheel vibration is not normal and I'll continue to press the issue till Hyjndai fixes it.
It'll be nice to have fellow owners share their experiences with the car
Thank you
Also, it does not need to be the same model Veracruz to do this test, it can be a base, or an AWD, all that is being tested are the rims, and the rims between a base, to high end AWD are all the same bolt pattern.
Edit: One more thing. When they mount the wheels to the car, are they using a torque wrench, or impact with torque tubes? You would be surprised how big a difference it can make when properly torqued over quickly torqued. Before going any further, get this question answered and if they used torque tubes on an Impact, have them retorque using a calibrated torque wrench, or find some other place that will do it. Some rims, especially after market fancy rims, if not torqued with a calibrated torque wrench can exhibit vibration issues due to the rim warping. On a balancer, the method used to secure it is usually a cone that presses with equal force against the rim, so they balance true, but if the rotor that the rim attaches to is not perfectly flat, and the wheel isn't torqued properly, it can cause a vibration such as you are experiencing. It could be a rotor causing this too.
On tap:
New colors: Ultra Silver, Black Noir Pearl, Driftwood Metallic, Carbon Steel Mist, and Sahara Bronze.
New standard features on the GLS: power driver seat, backup warning system, cooled storage, leather steering wheel and shift knob, auto headlights, fog lamps, and roof rack side rails.
New standard features. :shades:
If they find one at another dealer though, expect to pay something to get it to them.
i believe the color Sahara Bronze. which i like a great deal is only available on the limited model. now im back to square one, as i cannot afford a limited.
just releasing some steam.
Rich :confuse: :confuse: ">
To perform the reset, access the front fuse box and locate the fuse for the "audio". This 15 amp fuse sits along side another 15 amp fuse (maybe for lighting) inside a yellow bracket. This fuse/bracket is located on the lower left side of the fuse box.
Pull the fuses and bracket together out of the slots. They should retract and stop. It didn't completely pull away from the fuse box. It seems that it was designed this way for this purpose.
Wait about 30 seconds and replace the bracket holding the fuses. The XM radio worked fine after that. Good luck.