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#92 of 151 Re: GO FOR HONDA [savagekei05] by drdonrs Feb 09, 2007 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: savagekei05 (Jul 19, 2006 11:06 pm) My son owns an 04 Accord V6 EX and let me tell you my 06 Sonata LX6 and Azera Limited has it all over that car. His car was delivered with loose engine mounts, his brake pads failed in less then 10,000 miles and the rotors were out of round. A known fact that Honda uses CHEAP brake pads. Now he has all 4 shocks completely non functional and Honda is replacing them under warranty. I'll match my Hyundai's to any car in their class. If you are still around you would know that Hyundai quality is on a par with any manufacturer and in many instances it's better. I came out of Accura TL's (leased 6 over recent years) and I don't, for one minute, regret switching to Hyundai, my Sonata is 1 year old and my Azera is 5 months old, and my wife and I are enjoying them both.
#93 of 151 Re: GO FOR HONDA [osaka75] by jack47 Feb 09, 2007 (4:01 pm)
Replying to: osaka75 (Feb 09, 2007 12:32 pm) Savagekei05 wrote this about Hyundais: "Yes, they have the best warranty because they know their cars cannot last long. "   Another classic oxymoron.
#94 of 151 Re: GO FOR HONDA [osaka75] by joecarnut Apr 07, 2007 (10:00 am)
Replying to: osaka75 (Feb 09, 2007 12:32 pm) Well said. I have a friend that works for Hyundai and is in a great position to know of their quality. And from what I've learned from him, a Hyundai Sonata is definitely on my short list now for a new car along with the Civic Sedan, Camry, and Rav4.   I also appreciate that Hyundai's feel bigger inside and always seem to have great leg room. And now they are including XM radio on most trims. And the standard safety feature is a plus. Replies to this message: gpk (Apr 09, 2007 3:42 am) targettuning (Apr 09, 2007 5:05 am)
#95 of 151 Re: GO FOR HONDA [joecarnut] by gpk Apr 09, 2007 (3:42 am)
Replying to: joecarnut (Apr 07, 2007 10:00 am) I own a 06' Civic EX and I think that this car is wonderful. But at the same time I have heard good things about Hyundai as well. I like the Sonata because it offers a lot of value. I do wonder how everybody claims really low prices for the Sonata. I see them all list for 21000+. My only concern is resale. As far as arrogance at Honda dealers well that goes without saying. I think that out of the 10 dealerships that I have been to I think maybe only 1 has been all right. My next car I plan on cross shopping. I have been a Honda fan for a long time but the arrogance is really getting on my nerves. Replies to this message: targettuning (Apr 09, 2007 5:05 am)
#96 of 151 Re: GO FOR HONDA [gpk] by targettuning Apr 09, 2007 (5:05 am)
Replying to: gpk (Apr 09, 2007 3:42 am) While they may list for $21K (plus or minus) depending on model options etc. they usually have rebates of a grand or so plus you can negotiate a bit. Try that with a Honda dealer especially on a Fit or Civic when gas is creeping upwards. You absolutely can buy a Sonata GLS with more everything (except fuel economy perhaps)for less than an EX auto sedan Civic if you check around. Resale on Hyundai products is going up as the good news spreads and people have positive experiences with them. It took Honda and Toyota for that matter quite a while to establish the perceived quality image they rightly or wrongly have right now. We have been a Hyundai "family" owning 4 (2000 Elantra,2003 Elantra, 2002 and 2003 Santa Fe) until I bought the 2006 Civic we now own. I was totally happy with Hyundai and now am less than happy with Honda. Do not be afraid to look at Hyundai they are not junk.
#97 of 151 It depends by flc2006 Apr 09, 2007 (7:47 pm)
In my opinion the Sonata is better buy than those Japanese compacts because the top of the line models cost as much as mid level sonata, if resale is your thing go with Honda, but if value is your thing go with the sonata with the V6, i was going to buy a Scion TC spec package even the sonata was 4k more than scion but it had a V6, front and rear Airbags,Electronic stability control with traction control, the sonata has my name written all over it, i'm glad did not settle for less
#98 of 151 Civic vs Sonata? The Elantra would be more fair. by rick2456 May 15, 2007 (6:15 am)
Seems to me that a comparision of the Civic with the Elantra would be more fair. I have owned both Hyundai's and Honda's and haven't had problems with either. But you do pay a premium for the Hondas and unless you trade in every year or so, you don't get it back. Replies to this message: backy (May 15, 2007 6:40 am)
#99 of 151 Re: Civic vs Sonata? The Elantra would be more fair. [rick2456] by backy May 15, 2007 (6:40 am)
Replying to: rick2456 (May 15, 2007 6:15 am) It might be more fair to the Civic to compare the Elantra to it, but since (as noted earlier) the Sonata can be had for about the same money or actually much less than a comparable Civic (e.g. advertised price in my town last weekend for a Sonata GLS was $13,998), buyers may compare the Civic and Sonata if they are looking for "most car for the dollar." Those looking for a small car with high fuel economy won't shop the Sonata of course.
#100 of 151 well by eldaino May 23, 2007 (12:31 pm)
i still don't mind hyundai's,but having them being sold for so cheap isn't reasurring.
#101 of 151 well by backy May 23, 2007 (12:51 pm)
Honda Accords can be had for less than a Civic LX too, but I don't lose any sleep over it. Nor do I lose sleep over the inflated pricing of Civics.   Prices of Hyundais have come UP overall in the past couple of years. Who would have paid over $30k for a Hyundai 2-3 years ago? They do now (Azera, Veracruz). Good luck finding a fully loaded Elantra with leather, alloys, AT, moonroof, ABS etc. for $13k as I did a little over 3 years ago. Incentives have dropped on the Sonata also compared to last year.

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