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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, Car Comparisons, Sedan

#13137 of 13224 Re: 2011 Hyundai Sonata- Game Changer? [akirby] by backy Oct 21, 2009 (5:56 am)
Replying to: akirby (Oct 21, 2009 4:44 am) Oh, yes, right. I was under the impression we were talking about CARS.
#13138 of 13224 Re: 2011 Hyundai Sonata- Game Changer? [stephen987] by explorerx4 Oct 21, 2009 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: stephen987 (Oct 20, 2009 3:39 pm) that's about it, other than moving up in price. i started out looking at small suv's, but we have a few of those already. another feature that was important to me was that i fit in the back seat. role reversal with the kids.
#13139 of 13224 Attention 2010 Fusion owners! by kirstie_h HOST Oct 22, 2009 (12:27 pm)
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#13140 of 13224 Fan sensor by lewie1 Oct 23, 2009 (5:36 am)
I have a 1990 Passat 2.0L and the rad fan keeps on running,It won't shut off. What can I do to fix this problem before it becomes another issue. Replies to this message: phaetondriver (Oct 23, 2009 10:10 am)
#13141 of 13224 Re: Fan sensor [lewie1] by phaetondriver Oct 23, 2009 (10:10 am)
Replying to: lewie1 (Oct 23, 2009 5:36 am) First thing to do IMHO is replace the thermostatic switch which sends power to the fan when the radiator is hot and shuts it off when the temperature drops. These are not expensive and there are after market versions you can use if you can't find the factory unit. Some just clip into the radiator grills, some go into the water jacket on the intake manifold.   GL
#13142 of 13224 Re: Suzuki Kizashi [stephen987] by vanman1 Nov 08, 2009 (7:34 pm)
Replying to: stephen987 (Oct 20, 2009 6:12 am) The North American Buick Regal will be shown in LA next month. The car is a big huge GO and should be an amazing car.
#13143 of 13224 2010 Mid-Size Sedan Comparisons, Opinions, Etc by smarty666 Nov 10, 2009 (6:29 pm)
well I think all of the 2010 models are out now so I was hoping to get everyone's comparisons and opinions on the changes, for the good or bad on the various 2010 mid-sized sedans:   for me, I like some of the changes they made to the 2010 Nissan Altima: they improved the quality of the interior fabrics and certain interior materials for the better and I for one am glad to see that you now can get a rearview camera without having to buy a pricy technology or navigation package which jacks up the price of the car   so what is everyone else's opinion on the altima and other mid-size sedans for 2010? Replies to this message: acdii (Nov 11, 2009 6:07 am) smarty666 (Nov 11, 2009 8:09 am)
#13144 of 13224 Re: 2010 Mid-Size Sedan Comparisons, Opinions, Etc [smarty666] by acdii Nov 11, 2009 (6:07 am)
Replying to: smarty666 (Nov 10, 2009 6:29 pm) The Fusion has the camera in the rear view mirror for the non nav cars that have BLIS. I seldom ever use it, more of a novelty for me. I use the mirrors for backing, and the sensors are very sensitive to something as small as a cat being behind the car. I also notice if you fixate on the backup cam, you could easily hit something on the side, so they aren't all that great. Then again, I can also back an 18 wheeler into a dock on the first try, and most drivers can't do that. Replies to this message: smarty666 (Nov 11, 2009 8:09 am)
#13145 of 13224 Re: 2010 Mid-Size Sedan Comparisons, Opinions, Etc [acdii] by smarty666 Nov 11, 2009 (8:09 am)
Replying to: acdii (Nov 11, 2009 6:07 am) actually I agree with you to a point about the rearview camera, while I do enjoy it and use it quite often, it still is no substitute for looking in the mirrors and physically turning your head to check and make sure no one is there because the camera can't show you everything: the camera is really only handy if your backing into a tight parking spot, such as in a parking garage or outside lot, other than that it is just a helpful aid;    I think the rearview cameras are more helpful on bigger SUVs then sedans, especially ones that have all the rear windows tinted because it is much harder to physically see out the back of a SUV with tinted window because they have more blind spots then a four door sedan with no tinted windows
#13146 of 13224 No V6 in the '11 Sonata? by m6user Nov 17, 2009 (7:38 am)
Here is a quote from an article on Augtoblog.com.   "When the swoopy new 2011 Sonata goes into production at Hyundai's plant in Alabama early next year, it won't offer a V6 engine anymore, but it will get the company's first ever direct-injected engine. This week in South Korea, Hyundai took the wraps off its 2.4-liter Theta II GDI four-cylinder. Like similar engines from other automakers, Hyundai's engineers have taken advantage of the charge cooling effect of direct injection by boosting the compression ratio to 11.3:1. As a result the engine produces 198 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque at 4,250 rpm in Korean spec."   Take it for what it's worth. Backy said it wouldn't happen but this looks a little more definitive. I have a hard time believing they would give up the V6 as well as all the other midsize cars have a V6. Maybe they are trying to steer the power hungry to their more expensive offerings or, heaven forbid, are actually trying to start a trend instead of following them! Replies to this message: stephen987 (Nov 17, 2009 9:12 am) fushigi (Nov 17, 2009 9:32 am) mickeyrom (Nov 17, 2009 9:47 am) and 41 more... tenpin288 (Nov 17, 2009 10:14 am) backy (Nov 17, 2009 10:49 am) tenpin288 (Nov 17, 2009 12:15 pm) berri (Nov 17, 2009 1:10 pm) backy (Nov 17, 2009 2:05 pm) and 1 more... mcdawgg (Nov 17, 2009 5:16 pm) and 2 more...

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