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Sedans Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Sonata 6 cylinders or 4?
73 messages, Last post on Jul 27, 2009 at 4:56 AM
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Replying to: cajuncycler (Oct 04, 2006 3:26 pm)
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 04, 2006 11:28 am)  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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Replying to: backy (Oct 04, 2006 4:27 pm) 
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 04, 2006 11:28 am) 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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Replying to: bobad (Oct 05, 2006 3:24 am) |
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 04, 2006 11:28 am) 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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Replying to: bhmr59 (Oct 05, 2006 6:24 pm) Was pretty much leaning towards the SE V6. Just a little annoyed...no, make that quite annoyed...that with Honda I can't get a grey interior with a black exterior... decisions ? decisions? Is Honda going to force me into a Hyundai Sonata???
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Replying to: bhmr59 (Oct 05, 2006 6:24 pm) However, there is one area that the I4 is superior to the V6, and that's maintenance costs. A number of routine, and not so routine, maintenance items are much easier - read less costly - to work on with the I4 than with any V6. For example, I personally know that some V6 engines never get their rear bank of spark plugs changed simply because it's almost impossible to do so. Mechanics hate to change the rear 3 plugs on a transverse V6. And, should you have to re-shim the valves to adjust valve clearance in the V6, be prepared to spend in excess of $1,000. The V6, and the I4, for that matter do not use hydraulic valve lifters - surprise, surprise - they're solid lifters with adjustment shims. The Lambda V6 is a nice engine, but long-term maintenace costs are a factor vs. the Lambda I4. |
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Replying to: w9cw (Oct 06, 2006 10:10 am) And when do the V6 owners need to re-shim the valves?. The Car has a 10 year Warranty. Whether Hydraulic or solid valve lifters... there is no data to back up your assessment on the new 3.3L power plant?
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