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#1055 of 2824 Here is how we made our purchase decision by cxc

Nov 21, 2005 (11:20 am)

Here is how we made our decision as to which car to buy. We paid more attention to the review from regular consumers who are more like us than the auto professional. Ford Fusion was not considered because of ?. The consumer rating from MSN, Yahoo, and Edmunds, the JDPower survey, professional reviews, and our own experience with Toyota products (2002 ES300 and 1999 Camry V6) gave us two finalists - Accord and Sonata.
 
06 Accord EX v6 was not considered because BMW 325 and Lexus IS250 are far better in terms of status, value, and fun for about 30K. Since our kid will drive the car for about ¼, BMW 325 and Lexus IS250 are not on the list for they attract too much attention.
 
Both 06 Sonata LX and 06 Accord LX auto can be purchased at about 20K in this month. We did test drive. Rides for both cars are about the same. The handling of Sonata is more like that of Nissan Maxima and is better than that of Accord. 06 Sonata LX won acceleration and transmission performance. The past five year history of reliability is about the same (JDPower, CR, and MSN); more importantly Hyundai actually has been improving. The consumer reviews from MSN, Yahoo, and Edmunds show that the 06/05 Sonata owners gave the same or a higher rating for their cars as compared with the 05/06 Accord owners. The 06 Sonata has more and better safety features, better crash test result, and better warranty. However, 06 Accord is more popular and has a somewhat better interior. We decided to buy 06 Accord LX a day before buying 06 Sonata based on its popularity and interior. However, after carefully reviewing all the above factors, we concluded that the comprehensive safety features, better crash test results, warranty, leather seats, excellent transmission, 235 HP all aluminum engine, and … for 06 Sonata LX are worth a lot more than the somewhat better interior and popularity for 06 Accord LX. We purchased 06 Sonata LX. After driving a while, we know that we made right decision.

#1056 of 2824 Re: Here is how we made our purchase decision [cxc] by rgyip

Nov 21, 2005 (11:53 am)

Replying to: cxc (Nov 21, 2005 11:20 am)
We decided to buy 06 Accord LX a day before buying 06 Sonata based on its popularity and interior.
 
So you bought both the 06 Accord and 06 Sonata? Did you keep them both?

#1057 of 2824 cxc... by iluvmysephia1

Nov 21, 2005 (12:01 pm)

ya almost lost me there at the end but it sounds like you ended up happy with your decsion. The '06 Hyundai Sonata it is! Great choice!
 
I still think Ford is making a great move with this new Fusion. I only wonder how long it will be before rebates will apply to be able to sell them. Ford has priced them reasonably to sell them as they are IMO. I happen to like the chrome look up front. The American public will dig it, too. I gaurantee it.

#1058 of 2824 Re: What's with all the Fusion bashing? [chrisford] by kdhspyder

Nov 21, 2005 (12:03 pm)

Replying to: chrisford (Nov 21, 2005 9:32 am)
Here is the #1 Reason why it wont be the #1 midsized car in 3 years.
 
All the 4 reasons you mentioned mean NOTHING to the largest segment of midsized buyers in the market. 800000+ buyers want a basic 4c utility vehicle - not a V6 head turner.
 
This is the main marketing flaw of Ford and GM. The new Fusion/Milan may very well appeal to the periphery of the midsized market and be a good seller but it doesnt speak to the heart of the market. It misses the CamCord buyer and goes to the shrinking numbers of Ford buyers. That's life.

#1059 of 2824 Re: Here is how we made our purchase decision [cxc] by backy

Nov 21, 2005 (1:26 pm)

Replying to: cxc (Nov 21, 2005 11:20 am)
Thanks for the details on your buying process. I think if everyone followed a similar process they would end up with the best car for their needs.

#1060 of 2824 Korean model Sonata VS American model Sonata by gy563

Nov 21, 2005 (2:16 pm)

I found some intersting pictures.
They are both 2006 model Sonatas. Only difference is that one of'em is Korea only model and the other one is American model.
 
Korean Models
http://icarpos.net/newcar/images/0410_d1_4.jpg
 
http://carzmall.com/becommunity/board_dir/25/catalog/20041204/ca0_nfs-2.jpg
 
Korean model sonata dash board light is either orange or blue
 
American model
 
http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/article/641/641527/first-drive-2006-hyundai-sonata-200- - - - 50812115923194.jpg
 
Official Hyundai Sonata Website
http://www.hyundai-motor.com/common/html/showroom/flash/sonata/main_ui.html

#1061 of 2824 Re: Here is how we made our purchase decision [cxc] by goodegg

Nov 21, 2005 (3:10 pm)

Replying to: cxc (Nov 21, 2005 11:20 am)
Your child definitely won't get noticed in a Sonata....
 
The Sonata does offer a lot for the $, but who knows how it'll last. Big question mark there since its a new model built in a new factory. Kinda like Saturn. It started out great and then............

#1062 of 2824 Re: What's with all the Fusion bashing? [kdhspyder] by snakeweasel

Nov 21, 2005 (3:24 pm)

Replying to: kdhspyder (Nov 21, 2005 12:03 pm)
All the 4 reasons you mentioned mean NOTHING to the largest segment of midsized buyers in the market. 800000+ buyers want a basic 4c utility vehicle - not a V6 head turner.
 
I am not sure that this is true (not sure that its not either), do you know the ratio of 4 cylinders vs 6 cylinders in the midsize car market? Lets say its true, the Fusion does come in a 4 cylinder version at a reasonable price (much less than the base CamCords).

#1063 of 2824 Re: What's with all the Fusion bashing? [chrisford] by ctalk

Nov 21, 2005 (4:32 pm)

Replying to: chrisford (Nov 21, 2005 9:32 am)
2) Better exterior style and equal interior design
3) Head turner - I you are single want to mingle this is the one to get in the mid-size segment.
4) More nimble - fun to drive like the madza6
 
Is this what consumers want in a mid-size car?

#1064 of 2824 Re: What's with all the Fusion bashing? [ctalk] by backy

Nov 21, 2005 (4:45 pm)

Replying to: ctalk (Nov 21, 2005 4:32 pm)
Maybe not, based on the lackluster sales for the Mazda6 (e.g. $5500 off any 2005 Mazda6 at my local dealer).

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