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#2932 of 2947 '05 Sonata GLS Special Value trim by bhmr59 Nov 16, 2007 (7:02 pm)
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?
#2933 of 2947 Re: Departure of 2000 GLS w/ pkg 16 [sonatabean] by nvbanker Nov 22, 2007 (11:50 pm)
Replying to: sonatabean (Oct 16, 2007 7:48 am) FWIW, this is a common phenomenon, though usually applied with American cars. Buyer has "old" Ford/Hyundai, whatever.....it was great for the first 5 years, then started to need repairs - trades for another entirely different brand, and brand new car, and shaaazzzaaam! The new car is so much better than the old worn out one! Build quality is so far superior in the 07 Honda than the 2000 Hyundai! Think so? Wonder why?   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. Replies to this message: hotrod54 (Dec 24, 2007 7:51 pm) bhmr59 (Dec 24, 2007 9:33 pm) hotrod54 (Dec 25, 2007 4:08 pm)
#2934 of 2947 Re: Departure of 2000 GLS w/ pkg 16 [nvbanker] by hotrod54 Dec 24, 2007 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Nov 22, 2007 11:50 pm) people like that crack me up...7 years down the road he'll be saying goodbye to the Honda forum...I guess he hasn't figured out that anything mechanical can break down or wear out...yes, even "legendary" Honda's and even crapotas. Replies to this message: bhmr59 (Dec 24, 2007 9:33 pm) hotrod54 (Dec 25, 2007 4:08 pm)
#2935 of 2947 Re: Departure of 2000 GLS w/ pkg 16 [hotrod54] by bhmr59 Dec 24, 2007 (9:33 pm)
Replying to: hotrod54 (Dec 24, 2007 7:51 pm) Yeah, that makes me laugh (sarcastically). That line of thinking means that my '05 will suddenly turn into junk in a little over 4 years.   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? Replies to this message: hotrod54 (Dec 25, 2007 4:08 pm)
#2936 of 2947 Re: Departure of 2000 GLS w/ pkg 16 [bhmr59] by hotrod54 Dec 25, 2007 (4:08 pm)
Replying to: bhmr59 (Dec 24, 2007 9:33 pm) Ya know, here's a simple test...drive by any dealer's service department and it will usually be full...and they are not all people getting regular scheduled maintenance. By the way, as stated in early posts of mine, I put 332,000 on my 03 with only routine maint. and what I would call normal wear and tear repairs (steering rack, wheel bearings) until the last day I had the car...tranny failed...but I was going to get a new one anyway. I now have 112,400 on my 07 limited, with no out of pocket repairs other then bulbs so far, even still has original brakes. Got the car on 11/14/06. A few small warranty items...all taken care of with no problem
#2937 of 2947 Knocking Noise On 2001/2002 2,7 Sonata EF A/T by hdsit Feb 26, 2008 (5:00 am)
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...
#2938 of 2947 2002 Sonata by kellewis May 28, 2008 (7:47 pm)
Last year (2007) I purchased a 2002 sonata.. it had 6k on ( orginal miles)... 3 months after owning it had to replace the O2 sensor, 3 months after that the altanator to the tune of 500.00.. now.. I once again find myself replacing the 02 sensor.. Is there a reason why these go bad? Because the car was still under Manufacture warranty when I purchased it.. I was not concerned.. but now 800.00 later.. and I have only owned the car for 12 months.. is the sensor something that continually goes in these cars.. I cannot afford to 250. every few months for a sensor.. in this car no matter how much Iove.. gee the thing isn't even broke in yet.. it only has 14k on.. so I am asking is this normal for these car? and what will happen if i run it without getting the 02 sensor fixed?
#2939 of 2947 2002 2,7 V6 Timing Belt shift at Hyundai dealer by hdsit Jun 10, 2008 (12:15 pm)
Had my timing belt changed and 180000km serviced at the same time. - also changed 2 tensioners for the timing belt Brakes disassembled and greased, ventilatorbelt changed cabinfilter - 2 Pcs??? - as far as i know there is only one... Engine oil and filter changed. Sparks not changed, neither air-filter (uses k&n) 9 hours in labour - it seems like they have added, hmm... some extra hours, as far as i can see. How long time should it take? Ordinary 180000 km service - max 2 hours Timing belt 7 hours? Any comments...
#2940 of 2947 Interior unusually hot in the summer? by sonlx Jun 11, 2008 (5:19 am)
Hello Everyone, I just wanted to get some feedback and see if anyone has had this issue. I currently own a 2003 Sonata lx with beige interior, leather seats. The Car is awesome in every way but i was wondering if anyone has noticed that the vehicle interior gets extremely hot in the summer. I have owned several other different cars but none got as hot inside as this one. Please let me know. Replies to this message: tenpin288 (Jun 11, 2008 6:21 am) sonlx (Jun 12, 2008 11:08 am) mtnman1 (Jun 12, 2008 11:39 am)
#2941 of 2947 Re: Interior unusually hot in the summer? [sonlx] by tenpin288 Jun 11, 2008 (6:21 am)
Replying to: sonlx (Jun 11, 2008 5:19 am) We own a 2004 Sonata LX that is pearl white exterior and black leather interior. It's my wife's daily driver for the last 4 years and she has never complained about it being too hot in the summer. She was a little concerned about that when we bought it, but now says any new car she gets will have a leather interior and be a dark color (her preference). Replies to this message: sonlx (Jun 12, 2008 11:08 am) mtnman1 (Jun 12, 2008 11:39 am)

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