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What are some things to watch for when buying a low mleage used Sonata ? Leaning toward an 05 at this point. Frankly, the used ones seem to good to be true, for the money. Lots and lots available with under 30,000 miles. What's the catch ?
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Replying to: carolinacar (Feb 11, 2007 7:28 am) The '07s are more expensive (MSRP) than the '05s. In '05 the trim lines were GL, GLS, GLS-SV and LX. The '07 trim lines are GLS, SE and Limited. The present GLS should be compared to the '05 GL. Although the '07 includes ABS, stability control, traction control, electronic brake distribution and side curtain air bags. The '05 GLS offered ABS as an option. It has side front seat air bags, but not side curtain air bags, which protect the head in a T-Bone accident. Why the number of '05s on the lot? Could be people traded them for the '06 or '07 to get the newer body style, larger, more powerful engine and added safety features. Or, they may have been rental cars. The newer body style has larger interior and trunk space. In fact, the new Elantra, while available only as a 4 cyl engine, is about the same interior and trunk space as the '05 Sonata. You should be able to get a new Elantra Limited with auto/trans for under $17,000. Check them also at www.hyundaiusa.com My '05 Sonata has been a fantastic car. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. |
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Replying to: carolinacar (Feb 11, 2007 7:28 am)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Aug 19, 2007 12:44 pm)
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Replying to: rustum (Aug 25, 2007 9:01 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Aug 25, 2007 9:23 pm) Thanks for your reply. Recently took it to hyndai service station. Did some battery checking. He said everything is ok. He suggested me to replace timing belt and valve clean up. Is it ok to do this after some time. Currently it has 67K. I am planning to drive this for 6 more months and go for upgrade. Is it ok to go for long drive without doing timing belt change and valve clean up. Please advice me. |
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Hi Nvbanker, Is it necessary to change timing belt during 60k serice. Is it ok to do this in next 90k service.
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Replying to: rustum (Aug 25, 2007 9:46 pm) |
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rustum, The owner's manual for the 2000 Sonata says to replace the timing belt at 60,000 miles. Since you already have over 67,000 miles on your car, I would recommend getting it changed ASAP. If the belt should break, the likely result would be major engine damage due to the engine being an interference engine.
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Replying to: rhduke00 (Aug 26, 2007 7:20 am) Is it mandatory to change the belt. I would like to use this car for next 6 months and upgrade?
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