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Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: price dropped in 2-3 days! [abagri] by miffed
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
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
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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Re: Just bought a Sonata [james1982] by huhu
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
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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Re: Just bought a Sonata [bhmr59] by backy
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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Re: Just bought a Sonata [backy] by james1982
Apr 28, 2009 (7:50 am)
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Replying to: backy (Apr 27, 2009 6:48 pm)

It's a stick shift.
 
The $14,500 price I got included things like window etching, floor mats, fabric protection (glorified Scotch Guard), mud guards, cargo net, iPod cable, and the Blu-Tooth hook up (which I'll never use), but, of course, did not include tax, title, tags, and destination charge.
 
I'm sure others buying a similar '09 Sonata have gotten a better deal (a quick cruise through the forums here has confirmed that), but for a 26 year old buying his first "brand new" car, I think I made out pretty well, and came in under my budget.
 
Again, for those reading this thread looking for owner reviews, please do yourself a favor and at least test drive the 2009 Sonata! Talk about "bang for your buck!" This car will suprise you (and your wallet).
 
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Re: Just bought a Sonata [james1982] by xav
Apr 28, 2009 (12:30 pm)
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Replying to: james1982 (Apr 28, 2009 7:50 am)

backy: Did you qualify for the $1,400 owner loyalty rebate?
 
One dealer on the phone is offering the automatic Limited 4cyl with moon roof and navigation system for $21,500 OTD (California, including $1,400 of Owner Loyalty Rebate). Is that good?
 
thks
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Re: Just bought a Sonata [xav] by backy
Apr 28, 2009 (3:03 pm)
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Replying to: xav (Apr 28, 2009 12:30 pm)

No, but I got a great price on a VW Certified 2007 Rabbit I bought about 3 weeks ago, to replace a totaled car.
 
One of the cars on my "buy" list was a 2008 Hyundai Certified Sonata GLS I4 AT with moonroof. It too had a very good price, but I decided to pass on it because it was not a color I prefer (plain white with tan interior; I already have a sedan in that color in the family), it had some minor damage that the dealer seemed reluctant to fix at their asking price, and the car had been smoked in--a lot. Plus the Rabbit is more fun to drive and has better crash safety, and I do like hatchbacks.
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Re: GLS pricing in Texas [peabody304] by billward
May 04, 2009 (12:56 pm)
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Replying to: peabody304 (Apr 08, 2009 3:57 am)

That's almost exactly the configuration I was looking for; who quoted you that (if you can say)?

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