Gls Vs Ltd Options

[platering]

Hello, I'm on the hunt for an Azera 2008 or 2009 and this is my first posting. Good to be here. As an oldtimer who believes less is often more, what would I be missing if I opt for the GLS model beside raw power? Many thanks!

[tcarr925]

Hello, I'm on the hunt for an Azera 2008 or 2009 and this is my first posting. Good to be here. As an oldtimer who believes less is often more, what would I be missing if I opt for the GLS model beside raw power? Many thanks!

The gas mileage is better on the 3.3. The power is pretty good on the 3.3 too. I drove a 3.3 for a month. But drawbacks are many if you dont get an Ultimate. I took my GLS back and got a Limited. Instrument panel, Tire and rim size (Hey they are the only thing touching the road-never cheap out on tires) and the ability to have the seat retract when you take the key out of the ignition- (my favorite feature) (part of the memory seat feature.) Leather seats are really nice too. The folding mirrors are needed when parking in San Francisco. Electric tilt steering wheel- I use it every time I drive. I have a 2007 so they may have modified some of these features and what vehicle they come on since my 07. Compare its features to a Lexus. You will have all their features but you didn't spend all that money. And 10year/ 100K warranties are cool too. I would think a Sonata V6 and Azera GLS are similar except the Azera is a little bit bigger. The Azera Limited takes you to the next level. Get the gizmos and enjoy life.

[andyman32]

I'm fairly certain the 3.3 isn't available in the Azera after MY 2007... is it? Maybe I missed the boat!

[TheWidowsSon]

I'm fairly certain the 3.3 isn't available in the Azera after MY 2007... is it? Maybe I missed the boat!

I don't know about in the U.S. but in Canada where Platering is located the 2009 Azera only comes in one trim with the 3.8 - no options to add - no in-dash navigational system - no memory seats.

Still, it's a sweet ride. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif)

This post has been edited by TheWidowsSon: Jun 12 2009, 08:46 AM

[TLynn]

You'd be missing a lot less in the GLS if you get an '09 than an '08.

For '09, the GLS added two of the features that made the Limited a no-brainer choice: decent-looking and properly sized wheels, and the snazzy electro-luminescent gauges on the dash. The lack of these two are deal-breakers for me; without them, the pre-'09 non-Limiteds are ugly strippers.

Most GLS's in '09 have the leather/sunroof package. With it, they're visually almost indistinguishable from the Limited. I hate sunroofs, but without it the cloth Azera interior looks oodles cheaper.

The Limited, even without the Ultimate package, still has several features that the GLS lacks: 3.8 rather than 3.3 engine, power rear sunshade, in-dash CD changer with more power and more speakers, and maybe one or two others I'm spacing on. The Ultimate package widens that gap very considerably, with or without nav.