What do we think about Azeras?

"Jagvar" (Jagvar) 04/30/2014 at 11:34 • Filed to: None

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Not for a fun, hoonable weekend car. I mean as an A-to-B commuter car. Something comfy and capable for the drive to and from work. The interior seems nice in these (even in the previous generation), and they're !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! in the used marketplace. Anyone know whether they're at all reliable?

For Sweden > Jagvar 04/30/2014 at 11:36

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They're like Volvos, but cheaper!

Jagvar > For Sweden 04/30/2014 at 11:38

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Yes, I've also been tempted by the S80.

For Sweden > Jagvar 04/30/2014 at 11:39

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As you should, because straight six

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Jagvar 04/30/2014 at 11:40

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It's a Korean Avalon, so no thanks.

BrtStlnd > Jagvar 04/30/2014 at 11:41

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I think they're under appreciated for what they are. I'd certainly buy one over a Lincoln or Acura.

BrtStlnd > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/30/2014 at 11:45

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The Avalon is a very comfortable, large, reliable sedan with a great set of options for the price. That's not a bad thing.

505Turbeaux > Jagvar 04/30/2014 at 11:45

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save your maintenance money for the Phaeton...

Hermann > Jagvar 04/30/2014 at 11:52

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They have a Bangle butt.

Nibbles > Jagvar 04/30/2014 at 11:52

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Pretty dang reliable. Comfy, roomy, just awkward looking. Good buy, would suggest.

Jagvar > BrtStlnd 04/30/2014 at 11:54

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Yeah, I can understand the Camry hate (every one I've been in screams "rental car"), but the Avalon is actually a premium car. It's like a Lexus LS for way less money.

Tom McParland > Jagvar 04/30/2014 at 11:54

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I think the current generation ones are quite sharp and from what I have read from CR and other sources fairly trouble free.

BrtStlnd > Jagvar 04/30/2014 at 11:56

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It's a car I'd be very happy with my parents driving... yeah it's sort of a downgraded, FWD LS.

GTI MkVII > Jagvar 04/30/2014 at 11:58

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I'm sure they're nice, but I'd rather go for a 2004-2008 Acura TL. Awesome design, great engine, available as a manual (if you're looking for that). Looks spectacular, especially in Type S or A-SPEC trim.

hike > Jagvar 04/30/2014 at 12:06

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I guess they are okay, but I think the Avalon and Impala are better. I've never driven an Impala, but the Avalon, while not really exciting, is actually a pretty nice car. Comfortable inside, great ride, good on gas, and holy crap it's faster than you think. With that V6, it just takes off, and is so quiet you don't even notice it. So Azera, meh. I'd prefer an Avalon.

lasdla > Jagvar 05/02/2014 at 16:40

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Definitely buy a 3G (04-08) Acura TL over one of these if you can find one in the same price range (or even a TL Type S?!?)

Just as much luxury

Better Quality

More Reliable

One of the best manual transmissions (The auto isnt bad either)

Way, way, way, way, better community

More mod friendly

And most importantly.......

.... WAYWAYWAYWAYWAYWAY more fun to drive. This was back when Acura made cars for enthuiasts. One of the best blends of fun/luxury to date.

Just do it.

lasdla > BrtStlnd 05/02/2014 at 16:43

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You would buy one over this?

One of the best performance midlevel luxury sedans?!

OtizzyStarBai > Jagvar 05/06/2014 at 12:11

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no. no its really not. i mean its not a bad car. but its not anything like an LS. other than they're both stone quiet inside.

OtizzyStarBai > Jagvar 05/06/2014 at 12:12

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Cant comment on the Azera. but we've had zero problems with a 3.8 Gen Sedan, 3.8 Gen Coupe, and Sonata over the last 3-4 years. milege on each are approaching 50k.

Jagvar > OtizzyStarBai 05/06/2014 at 12:15

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My father's had both as company cars, and I found them pretty comparable. The Avalon's a hybrid, too, though I didn't find it particularly economical the week I got to play with it.

OtizzyStarBai > Jagvar 05/06/2014 at 12:36

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I mean I get what you're saying, big comfy toyotas are comparable. but v8 rwd, loaded to the gills with luxury features, longer warranty, lexus dealer experience etc... its nothing like a comparable avalon other than size, comfort, and i guess perhaps like quality of buttons/materials in cabin, and of course reliability. But to me a big floaty rwd v8 sedan is a very different animal than big floaty torque steer crazy FWD v6 extended length camry.