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Re: Looking for a good deal in central NJ [backy] by njalan
Jun 22, 2008 (12:03 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 22, 2008 11:09 am)

Thanks Backy, I just compared the Sonata and the Elantra and found out the Elantra is 3" narrower in width and 2.4" shorter in rear legroom. That alone would not bother me a lot. My problem is with my wife. She might not even want to take a look at the Sonata, let alone the Elantra. The next car is mostly for her because I just returned her 2004 Mercedes E320 4matic to the dealership. She wanted an S class, but would settle for another E class or Acura RL. I personally don't like Mercedes, especially the navigation (it was outdated before it came out). She said I would be pleased with the new navi on the S class but I refused to go for a gas drinking car just for the name and the navi.
 
I hope she would calm down and go with me to test drive a Sonata (the Azera is a V6 car and not considered). Right now I need help to get a dealership in the central Jersey area with good deal. Waiting until the later part of 2008 to get a better deal is certainly a good idea. Thanks again.
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Re: Looking for a good deal in central NJ [njalan] by backy
Jun 22, 2008 (12:20 pm)
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Replying to: njalan (Jun 22, 2008 12:03 pm)

Yes, if you regularly carry more than 2 adults over 6 feet tall in the back, the Elantra may be a little small for you. Make sure when you test drive the Sonata, you drive one that has the interior upgrade package (all but the base GLS have this). It looks a bit nicer. Of course she may like the Limited with its leather interior if she is used to leather in the E320.
 
P.S. The Elantra has almost exactly the same interior volume and trunk space as the 2004 E320.
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Re: 2009 Limited V6 with NAV [njalan] by fscot
Jun 22, 2008 (4:23 pm)
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Replying to: njalan (Jun 22, 2008 11:06 am)

Yes - OTD was $24230 (includes taxes, tags, doc fees). Stateline didn't offer lifetime oil changes, but they did give me a coupon for the first oil change free. Some folks may be able to get a better deal, but I felt I got a good deal without any effort or high pressure tactics. If you're in the market for a Hyundai check out the Stateline web site - they keep it current and that was how they hooked me into making a visit.
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Re: 2009 Limited V6 with NAV [fscot] by njalan
Jun 22, 2008 (4:45 pm)
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Replying to: fscot (Jun 22, 2008 4:23 pm)

Thanks fscot! But do you have any idea about the 2009 Limited L4 with Nav (or without Nav)? I try to save some money on gas only. I have nothing against the V6 at all. Any dealership in the Monmouth & Middlesex county area that offers good deal?
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Are these numbers correct by cosmo15
Jun 22, 2008 (5:19 pm)
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Guys after reading your many post about Towne Hyundai would the following be correct for a Sonata Limited 4 cyl
Invoice- $ 22423
Dest- $ 675
Total- $ 23098
Towne discount $1900
Man Rebate $1500
Total $ 19698 plus Tax and tags
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Re: Are these numbers correct [cosmo15] by bhmr59
Jun 22, 2008 (5:45 pm)
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Replying to: cosmo15 (Jun 22, 2008 5:19 pm)

Cosmo,
 
Your figures are correct except you have to add the doc fee, which was $189 the last I knew.
 
Also, if you want to add floor mats that would add $73. If you currently own a Hyundai, you would also get the $500 loyalty rebate.
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Re: Are these numbers correct [bhmr59] by njalan
Jun 22, 2008 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: bhmr59 (Jun 22, 2008 5:45 pm)

Hi bhmr59, Did you personally get that deal from Towne Hyundai in Denville, NJ? Or anyone out there actually got a similar deal in NJ? Thanks.
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Re: Are these numbers correct [njalan] by bhmr59
Jun 22, 2008 (7:27 pm)
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Replying to: njalan (Jun 22, 2008 6:08 pm)

We got the deal from Towne in Denville in Feb., '07. (In fact, I'm the one who started posting about Towne just after we bought.) For us it was a 100 mile drive, a little under 2 hours each way. The deal was set ahead of time, everything was ready. Only 1/2 hour or so at the dealership. So, with 200 miles of driving and less than 5 hours of time, we saved over $3000 on our purchase.
 
The formula is: the internet price (typically X below invoice), less current rebate(s), plus doc fee, plus tax & registration & title fees.
 
Some states do not charge sales tax on the amount of the rebate. Most states in the north east charge sales tax on the price of the car before rebate. The tax in most N.E. states is the dealer selling price, which would be the "X below invoice price."
 
I know of 8 cars Towne sold to CT residents (recommended by me and a friend) since 2/07 and the formula has been the same--doc fee in each case was $189.
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Re: Are these numbers correct [bhmr59] by njalan
Jun 22, 2008 (8:01 pm)
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Replying to: bhmr59 (Jun 22, 2008 7:27 pm)

That's exactly what I wanted to hear, bhmr59. Now let me put up some numbers and see if I get them right (all invoice price):
Limited L4 base: $22423
Navi: $1137
Mud Guards: $68
Cargo Net: $41
Destination: $675
Duc Fee: $189
Less Towne Discount: - $1900
Less Rebate: -$1500
Equal to: $21133 before NJ sales tax, tag and registration fee
How am I doing so far? Now I have to find out what item is taxable and what is not included in the sales tax computation, right?
 
Do you think the current deal ($1500 rebate plus $1900 discount below invoice) will end on 6/30 or will go into July as well? Backy suggested I can wait until later (near the year end) to get a better deal. Should I buy now or later? Thanks.
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Re: Are these numbers correct [njalan] by rotary
Jun 22, 2008 (11:13 pm)
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Replying to: njalan (Jun 22, 2008 8:01 pm)

Some of you will take this the wrong way, but when you can get a 4 banger Camry for around 17k, and an Accord for about a grand more (I'm talking real prices, after negotiations), don't you think paying anywhere near 20k for a 4 cylinder Sonata is too much?
 
I think those that know me by the context of all my posts know that I am not a Hyundai Basher; I like the Azera, and I am planning on test driving the Genesis when I can. I have, to be fair, been down on the Sonata because of resale value and suspension noise, that Hyundai either is unwilling or unable to fix (I am not sure if they resolved that problem in the 2009).
 
I really want to know why anyone would consider paying more for Sonata than a comparably equipped Camry or Accord?
 
Thanks.

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