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Re: price dropped in 2-3 days! [tchescat2000]
by miffed
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Apr 18, 2009 (8:13 pm)
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Replying to: tchescat2000 (Apr 07, 2009 6:23 pm)
this is what I think. I think Hyundai sucks. I think the dealers suck especially the Hyundai dealer in Council Bluffs IA I purchased a 2009 Hyundai last August it had 2000 miles on it the only reason I bought it was because it was the color I wanted and the interior color I wanted. I asked about the mileage on it and they said it was from a dealer trade and a couple of test drives. I asked if what a demo or a service vehicle i was told no. The mileage was no big deal until my xm radio went out after 2 weeks and I called Hyunda CS they told me I was not the original owner you see the car was sold in June to someone else so the CS told me I was only getting the 5-60 I called the dealer and they told me that they talked to the Hyundai territory manager and they change their records to give me the 10-100. So I contacted the attorney general in IA and made a complaint. So what the territory manager did was go in and change so I am now the original owner of the car since june of 2009. I took it in the shorts like a previous post said "I would rather not pay the price for a Honda or Toyota" think again mr cheapo the truth of the matter is my Sonata that I paid 16000 for is now worth 9800 in 8 months i went to 12 dealers in 5 cities. They all hit me with in 300 dollars of that figure. I hope Hyundai goes out of business and I hope the dealer goes bankrupt. As far as the people on this blog BUYER BE WARE PS the AG did nothing for me. Since they changed all the records. I guess in IA it's ok to screw the consumer in the eyes of the state government. Buy a Hyundai and save a buck. Guess what Hyundai is selling Sonatas at 13 to 14 grand and they are flooding the market. To those of you who do not understand economics that means like the gentleman who purchased his sonata for 14400 and now they have cut the price to 13500 that he did nothing but lose a 900 dollars in a couple of weeks.
But the truth be known he really lost $5,000 as soon as he took possession of it. Believe m Honda and Toyota that doesn't happen you may pay more but you get a better car that is a asset not a liability. Hyundai hope you go broke. the TM for Hyundai I hope you get fired for your dishonesty may you rot in hell. 
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Under $10,000 Sonata
by theroyalmike
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Apr 19, 2009 (9:56 am)
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Under $10,000 Sonata, I have read posts on this board about Hyundai dealers selling for 10,000 or below, can any one point me in the right direction. I want two for a taxi business; I will import myself into Canada. Warranty not important as will not cover Taxi use any way, any colour other then red or black, 4 cylinder auto paying cash. Looking for best deal for two.
Within 1000 miles Washington state preferred will pay a small finders fee $200 each if any one can set the deal up for me delivery anytime next 3 months, may consider used ay right price.
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- #6136 of 6609
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Re: Under $10,000 Sonata [theroyalmike]
by backy
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Apr 19, 2009 (10:16 am)
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Replying to: theroyalmike (Apr 19, 2009 9:56 am)
First, you won't find a new Sonata under $10k, and there have been no posts here about a new Sonata under $10k. It's pretty easy to find used Sonatas under $10k on the Web. For example, you can use the used car finder here at Edmunds.com or some other site like cars.com or vehix.com to search for Sonatas under $10,000 within 1000 miles of Washington state. As an example, I just did a search within 500 miles of Seattle (98101 zip) and found 70 Sonatas under $10k at cars.com. These included Sonatas in the 2006-8 years. These sites have photos and info on powertrain so it's easy to find a car that meets your requirements. Good luck.
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- #6137 of 6609
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Re: price dropped in 2-3 days! [miffed]
by abagri
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Apr 19, 2009 (11:26 am)
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Replying to: miffed (Apr 18, 2009 8:13 pm)
wow... looks to me like you could've saved yourself a lot of angst with a little homework. Fact 1: Any new car - including Honda / Toyota, depreciates 10%-15% in value as soon as it is driven off the lot. Fact 2: Japanese cars hold their value better than Hyundais. This is well known, so please don't blame Hyundai for your lack of knowledge.
Also it seems you got shafted by a crooked dealer, but after some follow up, you got the 10-100 warranty you wanted.
So I'm really not sure what your point is here.
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- #6138 of 6609
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Re: price dropped in 2-3 days! [abagri]
by miffed
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Apr 19, 2009 (5:31 pm)
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Replying to: abagri (Apr 19, 2009 11:26 am)
It's not that I didn't do my homework and yes the dealer was not honest. But I think the thing that makes it so dishonest is the way Hyundai territory manager treated me. Changing the date of the sale of the vehicle after the original owner purchased it in June of 2009 and then changing the Hyundai records to show I was the original owner in August of 2009 is crimininal. So I guess trusting a car company to do the right thing is beyond mine and your comprehension. Screw that I think everyone should buy one and experience the Hyundai feeling. I did and like I said before it will never happen again. My reason for telling my story is simple I wanted to advise the reader to be careful when they bought these pieces of crap. That the simple truth of the matter is if you buy a Hyundai you own it and don't look for Hyundai to do the right thing. As far as researching this vehicle I did. It was a cheap vehicle for my son who is in high school. At the time of purchase I couldn't buy a used car for the price I gave for this. New tires new motor warranty. Screwed blued and tattooed. So from me to you I hope you don't have any problems with one. I have a friend who has a 2007 they shipped the seat back to California from the Midwest to have the airbag sensor replaced. His car was left outside the dealership why this took place. Hailstorm comes through and $2,500.00 damage the dealer said sorry and Hyundai said sorry that happened. Otherwise the car would have been inside his garage. They paid for the sensor but it cost him dearly. Save yourself and buy a Honda. 
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Re: ***Limited 4cyl with NAV Purchase (in october)*** [nysniper28]
by dovid2
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Apr 27, 2009 (9:38 am)
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Replying to: nysniper28 (Apr 07, 2009 9:43 pm)
Congratulations on your Sonata. Because we've owned 3 Elantras, with a total of 200,000 miles and only two repairs that I ever had to pay for, I decided to get a Sonata, since it has all the features I would want in an entry-level lux car.
So this evening I'm scheduled to pick up an '09 Limited I-4, black / cocoa, with navigation, for $21,699 out the door. That seems to be a good deal in the Atlanta area. And they're extending the powertrain warranty to 20 / 200,000, and you can get the maintenance done anywhere, not just atthe dealer.
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Just bought a Sonata
by james1982
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Apr 27, 2009 (11:30 am)
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I just bought a Sonata on 4/11/2009 and wanted to share my experiences. I paid $14,500 (dealer sticker price was $21,195) for a brand new 2009 Sonata GLS 2.4 4cyl 5speed. I love it. I bought it from Pearson Hyundai in Richmond, VA. It's Slate Blue with the gray interior.
The first thing that stands out to me is the great gas mileage I get! The car is fun to drive and the 4cyl 2.4 engine has plenty of zip to get around town or merge onto the interstate.
I drove a lot of other mid-size sedans while shopping, and I have to say that the Sonata is hands down the best deal for the money.
What I like:
The aggressive looking front end, very stylish exterior, interior room, fantasitc gas mileage, instrument panel, ride comfort, and the trunk is bigger than my first apartment (seriously, that trunk is massive).
What I don't like:
I found that I'm hard-pressed to find something wrong with the car, but I wanted to put something here. So, here are my (admittedly very picky) issues with the car. The passenger side sun visor does not come with the extention like the driver's side, the engine can be a little bit loud at high RPM in low gears, and...uh...that's really it.
I have to say, I am extremely happy and pleased with the '09 Sonata, and would recomend it to anyone!
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- #6141 of 6609
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Re: Just bought a Sonata [james1982]
by huhu
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Apr 27, 2009 (4:39 pm)
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Replying to: james1982 (Apr 27, 2009 11:30 am)
congratulations on the new Sonata. Is 14,500 out of the door price you paid? If so, that is terrific!
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Re: Just bought a Sonata [james1982]
by bhmr59
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Apr 27, 2009 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: james1982 (Apr 27, 2009 11:30 am)
That $14,500 is a great price.
However, the dealer sticker of $21,195 is $1800 higher than MSRP for a Sonata GLS stick shift, unless you have every option available. which would still be less than dealer sticker. The dealer sticker probably included dealer add-ons, such as window etching, pin stripes, fabric protectors, etc.
MSRP, including destination, is $19,395 and invoice is $18,617 (without options), so you still got a great deal.
Hope yours treats you as well as my '05 and my brother's '07 have treated us.
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- #6143 of 6609
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Re: Just bought a Sonata [bhmr59]
by backy
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Apr 27, 2009 (6:48 pm)
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Replying to: bhmr59 (Apr 27, 2009 5:55 pm)
Well... he didn't say he bought a stick shift Sonata. He said he bought a "5 speed" Sonata. For 2009, all Sonatas sold in the U.S. are "5 speed." Would be nice to know if it's a stick or automatic.
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