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Replying to: uwishu1 (Dec 26, 2006 7:10 am) Memory seats would be nice, but I think Hyundai made a good decision to put them exclusively on the Azeras. They need to justify the higher price tag because IMO I think the Sonata looks better and while the Azera has the bigger engine it sucks more gas and the Sonata's V6 engine is fast enough for me. |
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Heated mirrors are standard equipment for all trim levels on both 2006 and 2007 Sonatas.
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Replying to: rhduke00 (Dec 26, 2006 1:37 pm) |
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1. I'd like to see another two inches of seat bottom and slightly softer seats when leather is ordered. Not enough leg support. Digital speedo. Easier to read at a glance. Honda's got the idea with far front mounted digital - less eye diversion. 2. I disagree with earier witer on red guages. Red is applicable to pilots where no other lights affect the eyes and pupils can open up. But that's not the case with autos because of headlights and other bright light sources that keeps the iris changing. 3. With climate control, my AC compressor runs in all positions but bi-level and vent. User should be able NOT to have AC compressor running at ANY air position if desired for the added fuel mileage and lack of wear and tear on AC. Not everyone lives in a humid climate. I live in AZ. 4. I hear creaks already. Defect or stiffer chassis needed? 5. Current console armrest not accessible to shorter drivers with seat forward - even with slide. Replace with inboard padded, foldable armrests attached to seatback. Then console can be dedicated to function of storage/cupholders. 5. All electric seats should have memory positions. That is an almost no-cost feature (switch and wiring about $4 cost) software almost free in main computer.
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Standard equipment changes on GLS and SE 1. Tire pressure monitoring system 2. Brushed aluminum inside door handles 3. Eight way manual adjusting driver's seat like 07 Accent. Standard equipment changes on Limited 1. Tire pressure monitoring system 2. Brushed aluminum inside door handles 3. Eight way power driver's seat and four way power front passenger's seat 4. Better leather Optional equipment for GLS and SE 1. Eight way power driver's seat and four way power front passenger's seat 2. Telescoping steering wheel 3. Leather seats and trim |
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I'd like to see the following as options for the Sonata. Most of these shouldn't add to much to the cost of the car. Radio Changes 1. Move advanced radio steering wheel controls. (At least CD track & preset up/down) 2. Aux Input to Radio (for DVD players, MP3 players, etc.) 3. Optional HD and/or satellite radio 4. Radio that picks up station names and song names, like GM cars do. (Very cool) 5. Move radio where the vents are. It's hard to reach. 6. Combine clock with radio. 7. Optional DVD player in front head rests for rear passengers. A/C & Heat 1. Rear vents in center console. 2. Dual climate controls. Or at least some way to turn off the floor vents. That would be a cheaper solution. 3. Dash vents that truly close. Driving 1. Steering wheel should be closer (or make telescoping an option.) 2. Door locks while moving (should be configured by driver.) 3. Different type of leather on steering wheel. (feels odd) 4. When set to auto lights, lights should come on when wipers are on. 5. Dim the cruise and fog light gauge lights a little. I keep thinking my brights are on. 6. Beep when fuel is low. 6. Ability to disable beep about seat belts. Interior: 1. Rear cup holders next to center console or in passenger doors. (Just somewhere other than rear arm rest). Useless with 3 people riding in rear seats. 2. Have the trip system also display tire pressure, temperature, direction, door lock options, etc. 3. Move rear seat locks to trunk opening. Or a key version on rear deck. 4. Power should stay on, until doors are opened. So that windows can still be rolled up, sunroof closed, etc. 5. Interior lights should turn off automatically after so many minutes if door left open, etc. 6. Brighter trunk light. Exterior: 1. Optional raised rear spoiler. 2. More aggressive side appearance. 3. Paint protectant around door handle to prevent paint scratches from rings, etc. |
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Replying to: dncb (Jan 01, 2007 4:35 am) Unless welds are actually popping loose, perhaps not. Creaking may merely be a sign that Hyundai needs to take extra care in where and how cabling is being routed. I had some annoying creaking in the dash in my '03 Sonata, but they seem to've resolved themselves with time. I wouldn't have bet on that happening, but did time and gravity solve what the engineers weren't able to?
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Replying to: ray_h1 (Jan 19, 2007 12:03 pm) |
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Replying to: dncb (Jan 01, 2007 4:35 am)
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Replying to: dncb (Jan 20, 2007 8:53 pm) In keeping with the original intent of this thread I would like to see a remote starter added.
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