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93 messages, Last post on Aug 24, 2009 at 3:37 PM
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Replying to: csandste (Sep 15, 2008 7:08 am) I picked the local dealer, even though I could have gotten a base car cheaper elsewhere in St. Louis. Kind of regret it now that I see what tires are going to cost for replacement and frankly the car (low mileage) hasn't been back to the dealer in the almost two years I've owned it.
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Replying to: csandste (Sep 15, 2008 7:12 am) Since Sonatas with ESC are really easy to find (i.e., ALL of them have it), and I don't prefer the Optima all that much more to the Sonata, that would be the route I'd take if I can't find an Optima LX with ABS/ESC or an Elantra SE at a decent price. I am also looking at the used route, as per my recent posts on the 2007 Optima.
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Yep, I've seen Planet Hyundai's ads in Las Vegas before, when I've been there. I've read the fine print on the ads too (hard as that was to do). Here's all I have to say about those prices:  (If there were an Emotorcon for "utter disbelief", I would have used it.) |
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Is it safe for me to assume that the Optima is at least as reliable as the Sonata? Also, can anyone confirm a $1,000+ dollar bill because the solid lifters must be adjusted near the 90k mile mark? One last thing: Consumer Reports remarked that the Optima (I think 2007) had suspension noise. Anyone who owns one or has driven one care to comment? Thank you. Don
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Replying to: ksmigel (Sep 25, 2008 11:25 am) |
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Replying to: ksmigel (Sep 25, 2008 11:25 am) |
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2008 Kia Optima LX with rear spoiler I4 engine $14,496 + TTL ($15,728.00 OTD) Do you guys think that's a good deal?
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Replying to: godwheel (Oct 26, 2008 6:31 pm) So, subtracting the appearance group and the leather you paid about what I did two years ago. Of course I bought a new 07 and you're getting a soon to be replaced 08. (Just noticed the 09 ad on the right of this page.) The 09 is uglier IMHO but should get better mileage and have more power. I'm not sure what the rebates are on this, but I'd think you got a pretty good deal, especially if you got the appearance group thrown in. I don't like listing TTL as part of the deal because it varies so much. For example in Missouri, taxes are paid separately depending on the town of residence within 30 days and the dealer sees none of this, other than some kind of title fee which I've never agreed to pay. Price paid to the dealer without these charges allows a much better comparison for a national market.
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Replying to: csandste (Oct 26, 2008 8:21 pm) I'm almost certain I can get it down further, maybe another $500. The wild card in all of this is how much they are willing to give me for my Elantra... I guess I'll see when I go down to the dealer. One other question, they have a 2007 EX V6 (fully loaded) that has been sitting on the lot brand new. They are offering it for like $15,687. Do you think I can ask for $14,496 and take that? It has like 20 miles and I much rather get the V6 with all the goodies for the same price. Thanks for your input. BTW, I agree 100% on the appearance of the 2009!
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