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Replying to: backy (Aug 08, 2007 4:09 pm) That part about the "oh sh**', I was definitely joking about. I apologize if you were offended. Please don't be. The Sonata is not the equal to the Legacy in one important aspect: Legacy has standard AWD. In some other aspects, the Sonata is superior to the Legacy. As for being equal to the Accord, the Sonata is superior in some ways and not as good in others. So "better" is relative to what the buyer is looking for. If someone is looking for a mid-sized car with lots of room, strong performance, excellent safety features, and would like to spend as little as possible for it, the Sonata might be "better" in that buyer's eyes than the Accord. The Accord might be better for someone looking for, for example, crisper handling. I completely agree with everything you said here. I personally think of the Legacy as a little small to be a mid-size but it is a great drive, especially in the Spec-B and GT forms. The Accord is a also a very good car even if it is a little boring to drive. It is boring to me, not to everyone. Even though the Sonata may not be my favorite car in this list, I would agree that it has some appeal, especially the warranty. If you keep a car a long time the long warranty would be appealing. This is what is so great about current auto offerings, there is something for everyone. The bottom line is you have to decide what best fits your needs and makes you happy. Happy motoring. 
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Replying to: backy (Aug 08, 2007 4:09 pm) I disagree WRT the Subaru vs Hyundai. I think the handling of the Subie is much sharper, the steering feel is better, and the overall feel is sportier. I think the tires are grippier, the brakes felt less mushy, and the visibility was better for me. The Accord might be better for someone looking for, for example, crisper handling. I hope it gets better than this. I feel most bumps on the freeway, and the car corners like a wounded farm animal. I am hoping the tires are to blame, but there is still a lot of body roll.
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Aug 08, 2007 7:29 pm)  , if you think the Accord has a lot of body roll.
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Replying to: elroy5 (Aug 08, 2007 8:55 pm) IMO, the best handling to worst handling goes like this (not all cars will be included, just the ones i have firsthand experience with). These are all also 2006 models. Mazda 6 (Feel every pebble) Ford Fusion (Feel every other pebble, but much closer to Accord) Honda Accord (My favorite balance, firm but compliant enough for me) Nissan Altima (Didn't stand out as good in either category) Hyundai Sonata (As balanced towards smoothness as the Accord is to sportiness - impressive ride) Toyota Camry (One word - creamy)
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In a Camry with narrow tires made me end up going sideways down two lanes on a freeway. Luckily, I was able to keep it going in a direction where I didn't hit anyone, and no one hit me. I felt the tires were undersized, but the suspension being so soft definitely had something to do with it. Obviously, I wasn't used to driving the Parents' Camry. You can change lanes quickly, but don't try and change your "change" right after making the change in a Camry! Got it? 
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 08, 2007 9:01 pm)
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Replying to: andres3 (Aug 08, 2007 9:06 pm) |
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Replying to: elroy5 (Aug 08, 2007 8:55 pm) I concur. I am actually starting to think there is something wrong with mine and the way the sway bars are connected or something. In any event, some H&R "OE" style springs should help also. They are conceptually very similar to the Neuspeed "soft-sport" springs - only lower the car very slightly and give it a small bump in spring rate. Still a good ride trade off and plenty of clearance for driveway dips and snow. |
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Aug 08, 2007 7:29 pm) I think the Sonata is superior in interior room and comfort, ride, NVH, fuel economy, warranty and value.
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