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Replying to: pat (Sep 19, 2007 9:21 am) Thanks for you reply. I have posted it in that respective thread.
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Replying to: rustum (Sep 20, 2007 7:57 am)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Sep 23, 2007 3:44 pm) Thanks for your reply. I took the car to walmart battery section. He told me that battery and alternator are good. It might be starter. It is working fine for last 3-4 days. But once is a while i am not able to start at first go. |
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Hey all - Have not been posting (or reading) much, as per Astrol some pages back. I bought TWO new Hyundai Sonatas in 2000 - both with package 13. I just noticed this post, (below) and had to comment: #2720 of 2930 Re: '00 GLS problem solved [astrol] by roadpilot3 Dec 09, 2004 (8:57 am) Bookmark | Reply Replying to: astrol (Dec 08, 2004 10:34 pm) I had to replace the crank sensor also on 2000 gls Sonata at 60000 miles. A co worker with the same car also needed to have his replaced. Seems it happens quite often. I did the same on one vehicle - as that problem existed from day of delivery. And that same problem was never fully corrected. The other car had paint start to peel. While Hyundai is great for inexpensive transportation, my experience with Hyundai is that the long-term quality is simply NOT there: Hyundai is still a "disposable car." Or, symbolically, this:  Not, of course, for the first five years when the warranty covers everything except the radio, tires, and wipers. After pumping way-too-much money in keeping the Hyundais maintained, I purchased a 2007 Accord I-4 and a 2007 CRV I-4 FWD last month. More expensive than Hyundai, but the difference in build quality is quite evident. Which means, after 7 years, I say good-bye to this forum and go to Honda. Shame - I really loved my Sonatas at first. But that relationship soured with the endless, expensive repairs despite doing routine care religiously. Good luck to you all!
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My Sonata is the GLS Special Value trim. It has all the features of the LX (now Limited) with the exception of Leather seats and power driver seat. (The alloy wheels are also a different style from either the LX or GLS.) The MSRP late in the model year was the same, but there was about a $500 difference in dealer invoice. I've got to believe the Special Value, with all its extra features, has to be worth more as a used car than a standard GLS. Heated seats, homelink/auto dimming rear view mirror and auto climate control must surely add something to the used cars' value. Edmunds list of used car values does not differentiate between a GLS and a GLS Special Value. Why? |
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Replying to: sonatabean (Oct 16, 2007 7:48 am) Yes, Honda is better than Hyundai, especially back in 2000. Not that much better now, but still better. But the 2007 damn-near-anything will be far superior to your 2000 Hyunda is today, after 7 years of use. Had you bought a 2007 Sonata, you would have found the same thing is true. 7 years of use, and time make a lot of difference, no matter what brand you are buying, or switching for. Enjoy your Hondas - they'll make you happy for sure.
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Replying to: nvbanker (Nov 22, 2007 11:50 pm) 
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Replying to: hotrod54 (Dec 24, 2007 7:51 pm) So far, not one problem. I've even followed "dealer service" rather than manufacturer's spec as an added assurance. Yeah, I've probably wasted between $100 & $150 since April 2005. I try not to waste money, but if that was wasted, it not much in 32 months, especially if it keeps up the wonderful experience. Maybe I should get P'd off whenever the battery quits? Must be Hyundai's fault, right? 
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Replying to: bhmr59 (Dec 24, 2007 9:33 pm)  
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My Sonata EF (01/02, 162000 km) exhibit a very loud knocking noise when going over small bumps/road imperfections - and specially at low speed at citydriving (if i get to 50-60 km/h) almost nothing is heard. Comes from both front and end. Seems that at specially comes when down/up movements ex. over a pothole. Have had it checked several times, and they could not find something unusual. The dealer have suggested to have the shocks replaced. Can that be a solution - what about sway-bars? Have suggested Monroe - are they better that OEM? Also have a 3,3 NF, and it also had a little noise in the start, but now (52000km) nothing at all... |
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