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#41 of 70 Re: resale value [dc_driver] by hrngffcr Jun 02, 2006 (8:19 pm)
Replying to: dc_driver (Jun 02, 2006 7:54 pm) I think one thing everybody is forgetting here is that the 2006 Sedona is not a 2002; it's not even a 2005. From every review, car writer, news story, etc that I have read, the current generation of Kias and Hyundais, including the Sedona and Entourage, bear no resemblance to the 1990 and early 2000 versions of their vehicles. And I have noticed that since the new Sedona and Entourage have been out, and I'm sure quite a few sold so far, there has been nothing in all of the forums about any problems generally, and certainly no common problems that several owners have complained about. You can't even say that about the current Odyssey when it first went on sale (windshield noise, noisy power side doors, and no screen over the lower air dam to stop rocks from damaging the radiator are three recurring problems that come to mind most readily).   I think you have to factor in that with the tremendous increase in quality, with the continuing attention to value, and with Kia/Hyundai committed to being the number five car manufacturer in the world by about 2009 or 2010, that word is going to get out about the quality, maybe slowly, and that in five years or so, when you get ready to trade that 2006 Sedona in, the resale value of Kias and Hyundais will have increased substantially over what it has been in the past.   In other words, with the current progress of Kias and Hyundais, quit living in the past and look to the future. Replies to this message: dc_driver (Jun 03, 2006 5:26 am)
#42 of 70 Re: resale value [hrngffcr] by dc_driver Jun 03, 2006 (5:26 am)
Replying to: hrngffcr (Jun 02, 2006 8:19 pm) I totally agree with you. The 2006 Sedona is head and shoulders above the previous generation and it is clear to me that Kia/Hyundai are gunning for Toyota/Honda.   I really liked the 06 Sedona that I drove, and quite possibly may like the Hyundai even more. I think that resale value and long term reliability will improve over time, but time will tell.   My next minivan could easily be a Kia/Hyundai model, and I think anyone who can pickup a loaded Kia/Hyundai for $24-25K is getting a tremendous deal. If I would have qualified for either of the $2K rebates on the Kia back in April, I would have had an even harder decision...
#43 of 70 Things change by andrewahill Jun 09, 2006 (2:17 am)
I am considering the Entourage and the Odyssey (as well as the Honda Pilot and Toyota Rav4--the Sienna just does not do enough for the price). I just want to comment on Hyundai's quality.   It is certainly true that Toyota and Honda have been quality benchmarks for a long, long time. But it's also true that they were not always perceived that way. They earned that distinction (just as American manufacturers lost their reputations for quality through their bungling in the 70's and 80's). Hyundai does not connote quality in the same way that Toyota does, but it's interesting to see how Hyundai has been shooting up the JD Power survey rankings in recent years. They are clearly serious about becoming a quality leader, and the recent JDP initial quality survey (IQS) suggests they are succeeding: "Hyundai ranks among the top three nameplates in the study for the first time in the history of IQS. Highlights include a top ranking for the Hyundai Tucson in the compact multi-activity vehicle (MAV) segment, and topthree segment performances for the redesigned Sonata and all-new Azera, as well as the Elantra and Tiburon." Now, I do not work in the auto industry, but as an outside observer, it seems that Hyundai is following the same script that Honda and Toyota pursued to their current positions. I suspect that buying a Hyundai now is a pretty good proposition from a quality standpoint, and you are able to do so at a much lower cost than buying from comparable Japanese manufacturers.
#44 of 70 Quality??? by golddog1 Jun 09, 2006 (5:04 am)
I believe the quality perception of both Toyota and Honda are overblown (look at the new Camry transmission problems and the Avalons issues). I currently own a 2004 Sienna and quality has been marginal. Sunroof rattle, numerous squeaks, 2 recalls, trim issues (missing screws in interior and exterior wheel wells)liftgate drops in cold weather etc... Hondas have also had their share of problem with the Odyssey. I will definitely consider the Entourage for our next van and feel their quality has definitely improved.
#45 of 70 Now, here's quality by mechanic80 Jun 09, 2006 (8:40 am)
The only recurring issue that I've read about on the HyunKIA minivan is that drivers above 6'3" are often too crampt in the driver's seat and wish there was an additional 2" of seat track movement. Oh, and the occasional TPMS sensor error. Engine, Trans, drivetrain, build quality....all major issues are apparently near flawless. Replies to this message: pelican19 (Oct 25, 2006 5:07 pm)
#46 of 70 Re: Now, here's quality [mechanic80] by pelican19 Oct 25, 2006 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: mechanic80 (Jun 09, 2006 8:40 am) YOU MENTION THE TPMS ERROR, can you explain?
#47 of 70 Hyundai Entourage same as Kia Sedona by bruceincanada Jul 02, 2006 (5:39 pm)
Conventional wisdom says not to buy a car in its first model year. Since Hyundai owns Kia and Kia has been selling the Sedona (the same car as the Entourage) for a year now, would it be fair to say that the Hyundai has learned from the Kia experience and that the Entourage is not really in its first model year. I would feel better buying a 2007 Sedona (the second model year) but am I getting just as good car with the 2007 Entourage? Replies to this message: gwinvan (Jan 11, 2007 10:44 pm) scraz (Oct 15, 2007 7:58 pm) pelican19 (Jan 12, 2007 8:47 am)
#48 of 70 Re: Hyundai Entourage same as Kia Sedona [bruceincanada] by gwinvan Jan 11, 2007 (10:44 pm)
Replying to: bruceincanada (Jul 02, 2006 5:39 pm) I also had a problem with TPMS - in the cold weather it seemed to malfunction. Pressure was fine when I checked it (on all tires) manually. I've also had a problem with one of the sliding doors that occasionally doesn't want to latch closed. Gas mileage is just awful, but other than those 3 minor annoyances, the vehicle has been great. At 5'11" the driver's seat is just right for me - I wouldn't want to be any taller as I have it maxxed out. Replies to this message: scraz (Oct 15, 2007 7:58 pm)
#49 of 70 Re: Hyundai Entourage same as Kia Sedona [bruceincanada] by pelican19 Jan 12, 2007 (8:47 am)
Replying to: bruceincanada (Jul 02, 2006 5:39 pm) There are several cosmetic features the Entourage has the Sedona does not that attracted my wife and I. Chrome handles, spoiler with much larger 3rd brake light and a better looking grill. The only issues we have had are the same, gas consumption, driver side sliding door that refused to latch several times( corrected by dealer with minor adjustment ) and the TPMS issue from time to time. Overall a great Van.
#50 of 70 TPMS and sliding door problems by hrngffcr Jan 14, 2007 (8:52 pm)
Let me add to the other posters about my TPMS malfunction light coming on in my 2+ week old Entourage. Tire pressure is good, and no other cause that I can think of based on info in manual. Dealer said he would put vehicle on computer (had to update his computer for Entourage). Also have had one sliding door not want to latch occasionally. Other than those two minor problems, love the vehicle. Have put 1,500 miles on in about two weeks and have had no other issues. It's been a great road car.

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