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Hyundai Sonata 2006-2007

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#6218 of 7871 Re: relax folks [tamu2002] by eagle2a

Aug 18, 2006 (1:43 pm)

Replying to: tamu2002 (Aug 18, 2006 7:20 am)
tamu2002 said: "2) cheap, plastic, slippery steering wheel! It's something you use every minute when in the car for crying out loud."
 
I am beginning to wonder tamu2002 what vehicle you have been testing. My 2006 GLS Hyundai Sonata has a very nice leather wrapped steering wheel. It is not plastic, and it is not cheap.
 
I agree with you completely about the armrests as I have previously stated. And I also agree with you that "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" regarding the Sonatas styling. While I do not think the styling is the best there is out there, it is certainly better than some of the other cars, and I find it a pleasing style to look at.
 
I also find my I4 to be comparatively economical as far as gas mileage is concerned. I am getting at least 20 mpg in town and 30 mpg on the highway. If I want to really take it easy I can bump those figures up slightly in town to 21 or 22 mpg, and fairly easily acquire 32 or 33 mpg on the highway by driving 60 or 65 miles per hour. The real deal for me is going to be how the car holds up over time.
 
My current vehicle is a 1992 Honda Accord that has been very reliable. So my new 2006 Hyundai has some real competition. But so far, the Sonata has proven itself to be a much more quiet and comfortable riding automobile,while at the same time having more power and acquiring equal/or better MPG than the Honda.

#6219 of 7871 Re: relax folks [eagle2a] by tamu2002

Aug 18, 2006 (1:49 pm)

Replying to: eagle2a (Aug 18, 2006 1:43 pm)
Glad you love your car eagle. I drove a V6 model. Don't remember if it had leather wrapped steering wheel. I thought it did but am not sure. I certainly hope the Sonata will prove to be as reliable as the Hondas.

#6220 of 7871 Re: relax folks [tamu2002] by miamixt

Aug 18, 2006 (4:22 pm)

Replying to: tamu2002 (Aug 18, 2006 1:49 pm)
"2) cheap, plastic, slippery steering wheel! It's something you use every minute when in the car for crying out loud"
 
Eh, they all are Leather wrapped. Fantastic Wheel, especially the Telescopic wheel in my LX!
 
"I certainly hope the Sonata will prove to be as reliable as the Hondas.
 
Only time will tell. Perhaps they wont. The Sonata still is an incredible value, and has a 10 Year Warranty

#6221 of 7871 Re: test drive [tamu2002] by

Aug 19, 2006 (4:09 am)

Replying to: tamu2002 (Aug 17, 2006 12:59 pm)
Might be your last chance to get a Ford as they seem to be on the way to joining Pierce Arrow, Studebaker and Packard...not to mention Kaiser.

#6222 of 7871 Re: test drive [] by ray_h1

Aug 19, 2006 (11:07 am)

Replying to: unknown (Aug 19, 2006 4:09 am)
--"Might be your last chance to get a Ford as they seem to be on the way to joining Pierce Arrow, Studebaker and Packard...not to mention Kaiser."--
 
Add to that Stutz, Maxwell, Stanley, Reo*, Willys, Nash, Hudson, Plymouth, Oldsmobile, Rambler, & Desoto. Fallen flags, all - but not forgotten...
 
*"Reo" was an acronym for Ransom E. Olds - the same dude who developed, marketed, and later sold Oldsmobile to GM.

#6223 of 7871 Re: test drive [] by bobad

Aug 19, 2006 (11:23 am)

Replying to: unknown (Aug 19, 2006 4:09 am)
Might be your last chance to get a Ford as they seem to be on the way to joining Pierce Arrow, Studebaker and Packard...not to mention Kaiser.
 
Ford recently offered to sell the Jaguar badge to Hyundai, and they passed on it. I guess it's a sign of times.

#6224 of 7871 Re: test drive [bobad] by snakeweasel

Aug 19, 2006 (12:11 pm)

Replying to: bobad (Aug 19, 2006 11:23 am)
Ford recently offered to sell the Jaguar badge to Hyundai, and they passed on it. I guess it's a sign of times.
 
Apparently Ford had no thoughts about selling off Jaguar.

#6225 of 7871 Re: 15.1K OTD 2006 SONATA GL 2.4 [nehc] by kaiser2

Aug 19, 2006 (3:35 pm)

Replying to: nehc (Aug 03, 2006 1:52 pm)
Hi NEHC,
        Referring to your post #6135, Can you tell me What dealer did you buy your car from? and also what state did you buy your car (2006 Sonata GL) for 15.1K OTD?

#6226 of 7871 Re: test drive [snakeweasel] by joe97

Aug 19, 2006 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: snakeweasel (Aug 19, 2006 12:11 pm)
"Apparently Ford had no thoughts about selling off Jaguar."
 
Actually, Ford has been shopping around for potential buyers. GAZ pulled out; Hyundai did its homework (aka due dilligence) and was not interested (Hyundai wanted to focus on its own operation than to be bothered with taking on a risky brand with lots of baggage). At this point, there aren't many other interested buyers out there looking for the Jag brand and Jag alone. Long story short, Ford invested billions in Jag, and has subsquently lost billions, mostly due in part to its mismanagement.
 
There is a thread somewhere on this forum regarding this topic so I won't go over-board veering off in here.

#6227 of 7871 Re: test drive [joe97] by pat

Aug 20, 2006 (8:45 am)

Replying to: joe97 (Aug 19, 2006 7:43 pm)
Regarding the possibility of Ford selling Jaguar, there seem to be a number of Automotive News discussions touching on that theme. One of the main ones is Where Is Ford taking Lincoln??
 
Others can be found using the keyword search on the left.

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