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Hyundai Sonata 6 cylinders or 4?

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Oct 04, 2006 (11:28 am)
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Retired..... City/highway driving is 50-50..... Only about 5000 miles/year.
 
Am seriously considering buying an '07 Sonata. And believe the 4 cyc. should give me enough power.
 
Can anyone give me a good reason why I should really consider the 6 cyc. over the 4.
 
Cost is not a problem.
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Re: Which one? [] by cajuncycler
Oct 04, 2006 (3:26 pm)
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 04, 2006 11:28 am)

It's just a matter of priorities really. I wanted to be able to tow a motorcycle trailer. I have had several 4 cyl cars and just wanted the V6. I don't do so much driving that I figure gas purchases are a big problem. Last car I had a Saturn SC2 Coupe got a consistent 35 mpg, this one gets between 26-30 for me so far. I don't feel the size, power and room inside for a loss of 5 to 8 mpg overall was a bad deal. Test drive both and do it on highways, interstate and stop and go traffic. Decide if you like to clutch (grown to hate that) or not. At 5000 miles a year the car should last a decade before it's out of warranty!
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Re: Which one? [cajuncycler] by backy
Oct 04, 2006 (4:27 pm)
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Replying to: cajuncycler (Oct 04, 2006 3:26 pm)

Clutch? Good luck finding a '07 Sonata GLS with a 5-speed--they are quite rare.
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Which one? by Oct 04, 2006 (12:28 pm) by
Oct 04, 2006 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 04, 2006 11:28 am)

Who are you really?. You are the stealth poster.
 
The 6 Cyl models cost less than the 4 cyl models after rebate. The resale value is higher. The growl of the 235 Horsepower (234 for 07) engine is awesome
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Re: Which one? [backy] by cajuncycler
Oct 04, 2006 (10:16 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Oct 04, 2006 4:27 pm)

Well backy he was talking about purchase of the I-4. I was just citing the reasons "I" got the V6. If price is not a concern for him and he is NOT looking for a standard for the gas mileage he my want to test drive the V6. That's all I was implying.
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Re: Which one? [] by bobad
Oct 05, 2006 (3:24 am)
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 04, 2006 11:28 am)

Can anyone give me a good reason why I should really consider the 6 cyc. over the 4.
  
Cost is not a problem.
 
*6cyl is jet-smooth, and has good power
*6 should have a little better resale value
*Gas mileage is only 2-3mpg better on the 4
*Car prices are about the same for the 4 and 6
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Re: Which one? [bobad] by djdublm
Oct 05, 2006 (4:09 am)
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Replying to: bobad (Oct 05, 2006 3:24 am)

I owned a 2006 I4 and traded for a V6 2 months ago if i drive normally i dont see hardly any difference in the fuel economy but to have that power when you need it is a great thing, I would say differences in the 2 are that the engine is smoother and quieter. Not knocking the I4 because i loved it as well, you cant get any other car out there with the same standard features that come on a Sonata for the price. I would say more than anything it comes down to price and power, not that the I4 is lacking that but a V6 sure has it read a review on consumer reports that rated it 0-60 in 6.6 seconds. Hope this helps
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Re: Which one? [] by bhmr59
Oct 05, 2006 (6:24 pm)
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 04, 2006 11:28 am)

If cost is not a problem, I definitely recommend the 6 cyl.
 
At 5000 miles per year, you won't be using enough gas--even if gas were $3 per gallon--to make a meaningful gas price difference.
 
Besides V6's generally being smoother and having more reserve power, you'll get more features in the SE or Limited than are in the GLS for model year '07.
 
My '05 V6 has 170 HP, only 8HP more than the current I4 and it has plenty of power for me in hilly New England. So the I4 should have have adequate power. I would focus on creature comforts available in the different trim levels if I were you and if I understand your situation correctly.

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