I wound up getting a Sonata, but I really wanted the Azera. Is there a difference? They make it out like the Azera is more refinded/luxury type than Sonata. Is it a smoother ride? Are you satisfied with your Azera?
2007-12-10 02:42:29 · 4 answers · asked by Fox 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
I bought a new 2006 Azera Limited with Ultimate Package in January 2007 and now have 11,000 miles on it. I love the car, its very roomy and comfortable with plenty of power and features. It was a great value (I paid $25300, $7K below the invoice...good thing considering how much they depreciate the 1st 2-3 years) with more safety features then most cars at this price point. The Azera has some beautiful luxury features inside and out that make it a standout car regardless of price.
As for the Sonata, I'm sure if you had a fully loaded model there would be very little difference, of course the price would then only be a couple thousand difference too. I've never met an unsatisfied Sonata owner, but didn't test drive it myself. I have 2 kids in car seats and after owning a 2000 Maxima like a roomy car, so I went for the best Hyundai had. I hope you don't feel like you settled for the Sonata, if you do its going to be a long 5 years waiting to pay it off.
2007-12-13 06:24:58 · answer #1 · answered by beavanjb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I own neither, but I have driven both. Frankly, I thought that the Sonata was, for the money, the better buy. I found the Azera a little over-priced for what it was. Too many finishing details, including interior door handles and the gas door finished in plastic instead of metal to really be considered a "luxury" car. Also, it was my impression that the Sonata cornered a little better. The Azera has a noticable nose-heaviness and tends to wallow in turns and nose-dive in hard braking.
Don't get me wrong. I generally liked the car, but given its premium price, I did not feel it quite met my expectations.
2007-12-10 11:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by anonymourati 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have, or maybe I should say my wife has the Azera Limited. Must say it is the best car we have ever had and I have had Cadillac, Chevy, Toyota, Ford, among other brands.
The Azera is more refined/lustrous than the Sonata. We looked at several cars (other brands) before buying this one.
2007-12-10 10:51:49 · answer #3 · answered by Really ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NOT TO SOUND DISRESPECTFUL BUT HYUNDAI VEHICLES ARE NOT VERY RELIABLE PLUS THEY COST AN ARM AND A LEG TO REPAIR.
2007-12-10 11:31:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋