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#1 of 69 Hyundai Sonata - changes you'd like to see by pat HOST Jul 20, 2006 (10:17 am)
What would you like to see Hyundai change about your Sonata? Replies to this message: eagle2a (Jul 20, 2006 11:56 am) seepic (Jul 21, 2006 7:06 am) miamixt (Jul 20, 2006 4:23 pm) pekelopd (Jul 21, 2006 10:55 am) atlsonata (Aug 02, 2006 3:04 pm) joe97 (Oct 12, 2006 4:03 pm) sjws (Sep 05, 2006 9:33 am) dadof6 (Oct 12, 2006 6:00 pm) gangsplatt (Nov 10, 2006 10:51 am) cableguy06 (Nov 10, 2006 1:39 pm)
#2 of 69 Re: Hyundai Sonata - changes you'd like to see [pat] by eagle2a Jul 20, 2006 (11:56 am)
Replying to: pat (Jul 20, 2006 10:17 am) Pat: I would like to see a much better center arm rest on the Sonata.(Like the one on my 92 Honda LX) If the drink holders have to be reduced, so be it. But when driver comfort must be secondary to drink holders something fundemently is quite wrong.   Also in the same vain, all of the Sontas should have the steering wheel extenders like the Limited. Not just tilt.   And last but not least, all the driver seats should all have eight way power.   In a few words..."Make The Driver as Comfortable as possible."   I would pay extra for these features instead of a "Sun Roof!"   Maybe it is my age, but I think on a drive of any length most folks would appreciate these features! Replies to this message: seepic (Jul 21, 2006 7:06 am)
#3 of 69 Re: Hyundai Sonata - changes you'd like to see [pat] by miamixt Jul 20, 2006 (4:23 pm)
Replying to: pat (Jul 20, 2006 10:17 am) I have the Telescopic Wheel which I enjoy. Really don't understand the need for Power Pedals? However, why couldn't Hyundai put the Power Mirror/Seat memory feature in. Other 06 Hyundai Models have it. I hate when you have to re adjust everything!
#4 of 69 Sonata List by ergsum Jul 20, 2006 (6:29 pm)
Nothing major:   1. Deeper cup holders for a better grip of one's beverage of choice.   2. Thicker cross section to steering wheel for improved grip.   3. Drivers seat needs to be able to go lower by about an inch.   4. GT suspension, steering and seating (increased bolstering) option package.   5. Darker interior colors (not "Black") to help hide interior wear-and-tear as the vehicle ages. "Charcoal" or "Camel Tan" would be nice.   6. A re-work of the center stack. Current layout functions well, but looks too "Buick".   7. Better or no fake wood. I picked a grey interior to get the fake carbon fiber look trim. Think "brushed metals".   8. Digital FM (this does not mean satellite) capable radio with MP3 player input jack as base unit.   9. Lights for vanity mirrors need to be mounted on the visor. Current design does project the light where it is needed. Ask the wife.   10. Red-orange (best for night vision) or amber colored lighting for instruments. Not greenish or trendy blue.   Drive what you love, love what you drive. Ergsum
#5 of 69 Correction by eagle2a Jul 20, 2006 (7:04 pm)
I should have said: Telescoping instead of extender on the steering wheel. "Tilt and telescoping steering wheel."
#6 of 69 Upgrades by eric39 Jul 21, 2006 (4:35 am)
I'd love a sport tuned suspension.   The drivers seat to go back about an inch farther.   Rear air vents.   Text on radio display as far as title and artist
#7 of 69 Re: Hyundai Sonata - changes you'd like to see [eagle2a] by seepic Jul 21, 2006 (7:06 am)
Replying to: eagle2a (Jul 20, 2006 11:56 am) "all of the Sontas should have the steering wheel extenders like the Limited. Not just tilt."   Can't agree more!
#8 of 69 Re: Hyundai Sonata - changes you'd like to see [pat] by pekelopd Jul 21, 2006 (10:55 am)
Replying to: pat (Jul 20, 2006 10:17 am) Changes I'd like to see, but even better, available for purchase so that I can upgrade my '06 GLS I4 with!   1- folding mirrors (in NYC, lots of mirros fall off on these tight streets) 2- audio control on steering wheel to change track/preset 3- darker interior colors that won't show dirt as easily 4- ability to raise/lower the seat portion of the front seat 5- a color other than green for dash lights (too 80's ish) 6- built in navigation system with gyroscope to predict car's position if satellite signal is lost (tunnels, tall buildings etc...) 7- Rear seat side/torso airbags for my precious passengers (children) That's about all the changes/improvements I can think of, other than that, I find the car almost perfect!
#9 of 69 Re: Hyundai Sonata - changes you'd like to see [pat] by atlsonata Aug 02, 2006 (3:04 pm)
Replying to: pat (Jul 20, 2006 10:17 am) Here is my wish list for the Sonata.   1. Rain-sensing wipers 2. Dual zone automatic climate control 3. Navigation system 4. Bluetooth 5. 4-way power passenger seat 6. Smart Access keyless entry with keyless ignition 7. Auto-dimming outside mirrors 8. Power rear sunshade   Hopefully Hyundai can grant me these wishes Replies to this message: joe97 (Oct 12, 2006 4:03 pm)
#10 of 69 Some Suggestions/Thoughtful Features Already There by oinktrnt Sep 05, 2006 (2:10 am)
1-Useless cupholders-perhaps some clever person could develop a dropin insert that would actually hold a cup while the car is moving? 2-Vanity mirrors-looks like they were trying to save a buck and it shows. Had a couple of early 1990s Escorts and even they had the corporate vms w/builtin lights so bright you could get a tan from them. 3-Center stack-would like to see air vents and radio change places. 4-Front seat cushions should be longer. For longer-limbed people like myself, this is the equivalent of short-sheeting a bed. 5-Hybrid model that gets 40+mpg would be nice. 6-Suspension seems capable of going around corners briskly. Faster steering ratio would improve agility.   Some nice things I’ve noticed about the car (and I don’t know where else to post this):   When you take the key out of the ignition: There is still enough juice to close any open windows If the headlights are on, they go out (this is not ‘auto headlight’, power is cut to head/tail lights).   Turning ventilation to the AC/max automatically engages the AC and recirculate buttons, rotating it elsewhere it changes to ‘fresh’ and leaves the AC on.   If you leave the key in the ignition and try locking all the doors, the car will flip the driver’s door lock to ‘open.’ With the key still in, flipping the driver’s door button to the ‘closed’ position, it will flip it back. I suppose it’s possible to leave the key in the ignition, leave the headlights on, let the battery run down and the car wouldn’t have enough power to flip the button back. But if you’re to be that stupid, you deserve exactly what you get!

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