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In addition to the differences that tb88 mentioned, you also get standard on LX: 8. Power Driver's seat 9. Heated Front seats. |
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| I know freshness is very important in beer,bread,milk and other perishables, but cars too? The Sonata GLS with I4 and Sunroof I recently puchased had a manufactured date of Nov.30, 05. It was sitting at a dealers lot in Orlando before FitzMall located it for me and had it driven over to their dealership in Clearwater where I ended up happily adopting it. Most vehicles are first staged in large lots at assemply plants and later driven onto rail cars for shipping or trailers for truck delivery. Often there is 3 or more weeks from when the car is made till it gets dropped off at dealership, even longer sometimes with Holidays slowing the process. My Sonata was (sitting) for perhaps 2 and a half months before I purchased it but the only tell tale sign I noticed was it was filthy with dirt and pollen and the interior windows also had a film. Both conditions were easily washed away. I would suggest, if you find the Sonata your looking for with the trim level and options you need and last but not least in the colour of your preference, grap it regardless if the "Born on Date" is a couple of months earlier. Hyundia dealers Cannot order specific vehicles with particular options and colours. They must Pick from whats available in their next allotment or otherwise try to swap with another willing Hyundia Store. I have yet to find any mold or decay on my (almost 75 day ole new GLS) and no odd smelling fumes either. | |
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Replying to: suzannafl (Mar 25, 2006 8:03 am)  I too live in Florida (Pensacola) and I financed thru the HMFC to get their rebate, and within 2-3 weeks did a refi with my credit union, no problems at all. No penalty, nothing,in spite of the wording on the forms. Saved money, except for the paper costs which were minimal, and the interest charged, of course. All of this accomplished since Feb 9. Good luck on your decision.
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Replying to: lightfootfl (Mar 26, 2006 6:31 am) Guess they've been called down on it or something has happened to them.
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Replying to: mejoza (Mar 25, 2006 8:11 pm) Anyway, whats the going opinion on the warranty around here? I've seen a couple posts say don't get it.. but not much else. I'm thinking I may cancel it tomorrow.. 
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Replying to: suzannafl (Mar 25, 2006 6:30 pm) I havent noticed any odors and the Sonata is very comfortable to my back. But that is me, and if you are not comfortable in the car you will be unhappy as the years go by. As far as the ride goes, some folks in this forum are reporting a softer ride in the GLS version of the car with the 16in wheels vs. the 17in wheels on the LX. I own the LX version and like the feel of the ride so it works for me. Good Luck. |
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Replying to: suzannafl (Mar 26, 2006 6:56 am) I wish you the best. By the way, the ride etc is better in the GLS with the different tires, but I found the LX to be better for me. Thank is why it is always better to try them out yourself. |
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Replying to: miamixt (Mar 25, 2006 7:42 pm) Depending on the dealer, you can get extended test drives (keep it for overnight, etc.). Some manufacturers also promote extended test drives. In 1991, when I was considering a SAAB 9000, SAAB corporate offered extended test drives. I picked-up the car at the local dealer in Indiana on a Friday, drove the car to a family reunion in northern Michigan, and returned the car Monday afternoon. The total roundtrip mileage was just a bit over 700 miles. With your car's mileage, the more likely scenario is a dealer trade. This may explain the higher mileage on your car. A new car delivered to the dealership typically has less than 30 miles on the odometer. Of course, the possibility does exist your car was used for test drives by other prospective buyers.
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Replying to: coolblue2 (Mar 26, 2006 6:59 am) It is a matter of how comfortable you are without it! If you can sleep without it then don't spend the extra money... if it were $500 or less I would buy one may be, but not $1,000 +. What guarantee is there that you will still have the car in 5 years? What if it gets in an accident? stolen? I personally would not spend/finance the extra cost. |
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Replying to: w9cw (Mar 26, 2006 7:25 am) Nowadays they have to certify (on paper) the actual miles... |
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