Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience
6609 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 1:06 PM
You are in the Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum. Your Hosts are car_man & kyfdx
|
Replying to: billward (Jun 02, 2009 12:14 pm) Now I am not interested in it |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: billward (Jun 02, 2009 6:39 am) Larger diameter front & rear stabilizer bars P215/55VR Performance Tires 17" Alloy (5-spoke) Wheels Sport-tuned Suspension Rear spoiler Fog lights Tilt & telescopic steering column Sport seats w/ Leather bolsters and sport cloth inserts Available upgraded 240-watt audio system w/ 6CD in-dash The following features are standard on the SE and included in the GLS Popular Equipment Package: Power driver's seat with lumbar support Automatic headlights Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls Multi-function trip computer Chrome window belt molding So there is a significant difference between the GLS and SE, with the SE being the sportier variant...
|
|
|
Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jun 02, 2009 7:04 pm) So the SE is kind of stuck in the middle; the important SE features (*to me, and apparantly to many others*) were the Steering wheel audio controls, trip computer, powerdrivers seat and lumbar support. The Automatic headlights are "eh" since I can do that easily enough, and the times when I have the autoheadlights on, they don't seem to turn on quickly enough (oh, and in my state, VA, they should also turn on if the window wipers are turned on automatically... state law, headlights on if window wipers are on, so I can't just "fire and forget" with them anyway). Of the others, only the leather wrapped steering and shift knob, and the upgraded cloth are really important (the leather steering and shift knob are where you "touch" the car, and contribute to the feeling of quality in the automobile... Hyundai should just make them standard on all cars, as it would only add a minimal amount per car ($100 max, wholesale and in the quantities Hyundai would be buying), but would help initial perception so much...). 17" wheels? I've got a sports car, not important on my sedan; I'd appreciate having them, but I'm not going to pay more than $100-$200 more for them. Fog Lights? Got them on our 2003 GLS, and use them maybe four times a year, and I live beside the ocean; we just don't get enough fog to merit going out of the way to get them. Tilt and Telescoping? My wife and I like the tilt, but we (like many) are in the sweet spot for the default steering wheel distance (though my son could probably make use of the telescoping part); since the GLS comes with Tilt, there's no need for the Telescoping in our family. And as for the upgraded stero, that's an extra cost item on the SE, too.... So, the reason you didn't see us shopping an SE is because it doesn't fill a niche... they could have just put those as various option packages and sold more cars with them. Our choice was always between a Limited (I4) or a GLS (I4 or V6) with Option Package 1. And I have a sneaky suspicion that's true of most folks. So, like I said, if Hyundai REALLY wants to differentiate the Sonatas, move the SE into a Station Wagon version; folks can already pretty much get the "Sport" Sonata in the Limited.
|
|
|
Replying to: billward (Jun 03, 2009 6:12 am) Well, it clearly doesn't fill YOUR niche.  It's aimed at a rather small segment of the market, one that wants more sports-oriented handling in a family sedan. Most folks buying a mid-sized sedan don't care about that (witness how many Camrys are bought every month). There were some complaints that the Sonata's ride and handling are too "soft". So Hyundai acted to address that complaint by offering a trim level with different suspension tuning. I think that was a good idea, if for no other reason than to let the car mags give the Sonata a better review--as did MT when they rated the SE I4 2nd out of 10 cars in a comparo, only behind the much more expensive Passat. Personally the SE interests me, for the crisper handling but also because I like the 17" 5-spoke alloys much better than the alloys on the Limited. But frankly the GLS is adequate for my basic needs also.
|
|
|
Wow, didn't expect so much polemics about different trims. $3000 rebate still there, till 6/30. I am renting Sonata for a week right now, drove all the way to Canada. It is GLS 4 cyl. with popular package, rental version.)) Seats fully adjustable, but missing telescopic steering. 4 cylinder surpisingly responsive, espicially initial take off in the city, gotta be careful in jammed traffic. On a highway, just put gear on 4th or 3th in manual mode for merging or quick overtakes and that's it. It satisfied me enough, so who needs 6 cyl. actually?)) And drive agressively. Usually. )) And what suprised me the most, a got 33 mpg on highway driving 75-80 most of it, except constructions!. It showed on trip computer which was same when I calculated by refills. The car leans minimally in corners, very good for a family car but no feedback from steering at all. Well, I guess Camry is no better.)) |
|
|
Replying to: backy (Jun 03, 2009 7:03 am) Oh, and I bet the dealer would sell you some of the SE's alloy wheels if you bought a Limited.
|
|
A national reporter is looking to speak to consumers who purchased a Hyundai vehicle recently (within the past four months) because of the Hyundai Assurance Program. Please send your daytime phone number and the vehicle you own to ctalati edmunds.com by Friday, June 5, 2009.
|
|
Just bought Sonata GLS auto with mats only in Southern Californi for $16.2OTD. Hope this helps as reference.
|
|
|
Replying to: mkosuru (Jun 05, 2009 2:33 pm)
|
|
|
hi folks,went to my local hyundai dealership to look at the 09 sonata's.found a dark cherry red gls with the bluetooth and floor mats for $21,015.00.dealer says price will be msrp minus the $3000.00 rebate brings my price for the car to $18,015.00. plus the TTT.is this a good price??? |
|
You are here:
Forums
Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2011 Hyundai Sonata
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
