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6609 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 1:06 PM
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Purchased my '04 Sonata GLS back in July and now have 8000 totally trouble free miles on it. I could not be happier with my choice. As critical and picky I am about cars, it's to Hyundai's credit that I picked this car above all others for my needs. Being a "car guy", I have visions of Porsches, Lambo's, and Ferrari's dancing in my head, but more practical visions dance in my checkbook. So, for the $16,700 I paid, I'm convinced there's NO competition for this car at this price point. NONE. NADA. Everyone seems to compare it to Camrys and Accords, but those cars are WAY more money, like 8k more! The Sonata competes more with the likes of Civic, Corolla, Focus, etc. i.e. a 4-cyl Mazda 6 stickers for 20 grand here...no comparison in fit, finish, content, materials, warranty, etc. from any of these. Got the Celedon green with beige interior, sunroof, no ABS or traction control. I can't understand the criticism in the car mags for the Sonata V-6 being down on power! Compared to what?, something with over 200hp?, of course! Where are you going to use more? I think it's a great engine/tranny combination as-is. I wish I could've waited for the SV package with the heated seats for the same price, though.
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Replying to: kirb (Dec 12, 2004 9:13 pm)
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Replying to: sonatakid (Dec 14, 2004 6:58 pm) You'll get a better response if you post without your CAPS LOCK on - it sure makes your message hard to read. kirstie_h Roving Host & Future Vehicles Host |
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"Appearance Package" is a synonym for, "Screw the customer for whatever he's too stupid to see through." My dealer had a supplementary sticker that added ~$1,500.00 as a "Local Marketing Adjustment" - same Bovine Stuff by another name. I simply advised my salesman that crap comes off the table before we even go inside to begin the real negotiations. An hour and a half later I drove my new car off the lot for a total out-the-door price (inclusive of taxes and license) of $2,500.00 less than the original Hyundai sticker price before taxes and license. Those tape pinstripes your dealer told you (in a fatherly way no less - sounds like the shyster ought to be nominated for an Oscar...) cost him $700.00? Sheesh, get real. You can buy the dual-stripe self-adhesive rolls at Pep Boys - enough to do both sides of the car - for under $10.00. Took me about thirty minutes to prep the areas and apply 'em. Nothing else other than a single edge razor blade was required. (This isn't rocket science.) That was just two days shy of two years ago to the day. Car and pinstriping both doing fine.
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| My $16700 price was after rebate but before state sales tax. My dealer uses NO supplemental sticker or fees or charges to inflate their profit margin. So, I paid roughly $4000 less than the factory sticker on this car. | |
| Looked at and sat in a new Buick Lacrosse recently (not to buy), it had way less leg room in the back than the Sonata,what a shock! and for 28K!!!This is the replacement for the Regal. Also looked at a new Malibu Maxx...nice back seat, but 26 THOU!!!! NO WAY. Also looked at a new Pontiac G-6...22 thousand for plastic wheel covers, no sunroof, and a CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP interior,,you'd better love black plastic. If this car has alloys, sunroof,(still without leather), the price goes to 26K on the sticker. Oh Please! GM can't be serious? | |
BY the way, I've been getting about 22-24mpg to and from work, and 28mpg on the highway at a 65 to 80mph cruise....effortlessly. You gotta love this car. This 2.7 engine really wakes -up around 3500. Most of the time around town, the engine is at 2000 to 2500rpm's for me, not anywhere near its sweet zone.
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Replying to: kirb (Dec 15, 2004 8:22 am) Yeah, I've noticed that, too - a definite nudge in the lower back. I've had passengers comment that they didn't know Hyundai used variable valve timing in the 2.7. One of my friends said I was nuts when I told 'im the 2.7 doesn't have variable valve timing. Life can be sweet. |
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Replying to: ray h (Dec 15, 2004 6:57 am) |
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| I watched a TV commercial saying Hyundai is offering $4000 rebate or 0% APR. Does anyone take advantage? Any experience to share? Thanks. | |
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