You are here: Forums Sedans Help Me Choose!

Help Me Choose!

1950 messages,  Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 6:58 PM

You are in the Sedans Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Maxima, Mazda MAZDA3, Nissan Altima, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Lexus IS 250, Acura TSX, Car Comparisons, Sedan

#1700 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by thegraduate Jul 04, 2008 (10:04 am)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 03, 2008 11:56 pm) Are you dead-set on the V6 models? A 4-cyl Sonata would probably be similar in acceleration to a 4.7L Grand Cherokee.
#1701 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by bwia Jul 04, 2008 (10:50 am)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 03, 2008 11:56 pm) To me this is not a tough choice at all.   If fuel economy, gorgeous styling, two-tone leather seats, OnStar turn-by-turn navigation, confident handling yet suplle ride is an objective then the 6-speed LTZ 4 cylinder is a no-brainer. Both the LTZ and Sonata look great in black! Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jul 04, 2008 12:07 pm)
#1702 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [bwia] by thegraduate Jul 04, 2008 (12:07 pm)
Replying to: bwia (Jul 04, 2008 10:50 am) If fuel economy, gorgeous styling, two-tone leather seats, OnStar turn-by-turn navigation, confident handling yet suplle ride is an objective then the 6-speed LTZ 4 cylinder is a no-brainer.   fuel economy...   The Sonata matches the Malibu's (LTZ only) fuel economy, and doesn't require a step-up to the most expensive model to get it the most economical powertrain; the majority of models are stuck with a wide-ratio 4-speed automatic for now, which lowers fuel economy and usable power.   styling...   Styling is, and always will be subjective. The Malibu is good looking, but so is the Sonata.   Two-Tone Leather Seats...   See my thoughts on "styling."   OnStar...   The Sonata offers a true Navigation system, with map, and won't require a subscription later, as the Malibu will. Both have their benefits and drawbacks.   Handling and ride...   From what I hear the Sonata SE has a nice blend of performance and comfort.   Sure looks like an awfully tough choice to me!.
#1703 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by 06stang Jul 04, 2008 (12:13 pm)
Have you considered the Nissan Altima? The Altima seems like a great car-- just not the biggest fan of the interior and exterior look. Nothing wrong with it, just not in my taste.   Are you dead-set on the V6 models? A 4-cyl Sonata would probably be similar in acceleration to a 4.7L Grand Cherokee. Not dead set, but the extra power from the V6s would be nice and are still very fuel efficient compared to my current vehicles.   Thanks for everyone's advice and help. Personally, I'm pulling towards the Malibu now but according to Hyundai's website I could get a similarly equipped Sonata for thousands less and that keeps me coming back to it. Tough decision... I'm planning on taking both out on a good long test drive and hopefully that will help me make a decision. Replies to this message: cccompson (Jul 04, 2008 1:12 pm) backy (Jul 04, 2008 2:02 pm) thegraduate (Jul 04, 2008 7:57 pm) backy (Jul 05, 2008 6:09 am) packer3 (Jul 05, 2008 5:58 pm)
#1704 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by cccompson Jul 04, 2008 (1:12 pm)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 04, 2008 12:13 pm) I'm shopping for a mid-size right now too (and, like you, have an '06 GT). However, after 30 years of watching GM again and again come out with supposedly "great" cars that will compete, inevitably they turn out to be dogs. As a result, I simply won't even look at a Malibu.   That said, I'm not sure where to turn. The current Camry seems to have its share of issues and I hate the way Toyota packages their options. I've bought many Hondas but dislike the styling, dashboard, and seats in the new Accord. Hyundai seems to have come a long way but the resale scares me and, in spite of more content/lesser price, the Sonata just doesn't strike me as a truly great value.
#1705 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by backy Jul 04, 2008 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 04, 2008 12:13 pm) If you want you can probably find a Sonata V6 to rent at Hertz et. al. I don't know if you can get a Limited, but a GLS V6 would drive pretty much the same (except the Limited has 17" rubber vs. 16" on the GLS). That would give you a real good feel fo car, to drive it for a few days.   I don't know if the new Malibu is available to rent, but if so it would be good to drive both cars for a weekend or so. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jul 04, 2008 7:57 pm) backy (Jul 05, 2008 6:09 am)
#1706 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [backy] by thegraduate Jul 04, 2008 (7:57 pm)
Replying to: backy (Jul 04, 2008 2:02 pm) There are plenty of 08 Malibu's with the little "e" Enterprise rental sticker here in Birmingham. Replies to this message: backy (Jul 05, 2008 6:09 am)
#1707 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [thegraduate] by backy Jul 05, 2008 (6:09 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Jul 04, 2008 7:57 pm) Well, so much for GM's promise not to sell the new Malibu to fleets...
#1708 of 1950 Re: New Midsize sedan help [06stang] by packer3 Jul 05, 2008 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: 06stang (Jul 04, 2008 12:13 pm) Go to the Sonta blog, for some info.
#1709 of 1950 Stability control for 2009 Mazda3? by cyshes Jul 12, 2008 (5:47 pm)
I am debating between the Mazda3, Civic, and Elantra. The biggest factor is stability control. Elantra already has it, Civic is supposed to get it on the 2009 model. But I'm not sure about the Mazda3. I heard that it from a sales person won't except for the s models. Has anyone heard differently? Thanks!

You are here: Forums Sedans Help Me Choose!