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664 messages,  Last post on Oct 12, 2007 at 4:33 PM

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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Honda Accord, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#20 of 664 Re: I still think the Sonata is a better value by flc2006

Sep 13, 2007 (8:26 pm)

Replying to: flc2006 (Sep 13, 2007 7:49 pm)
I am a current owner of a 2006 Sonata it does what any Honda or any other car could do get me from A-B, Honda is what you know, Hyundai is what i know, Honda's don't appeal to me, i make sure i change my oil every 6 months or 7,500 miles, I know the 2003-present 2.4 liter uses a timing chain, I know the Honda new V6 uses a timing belt that is a big no, both Sonata engines 4 cylinder and V6 use timing chains, I would have not bought my Hyundai if did not have a timing chain because changing timing belts can add up over the years, i know chains don't last forever that would be around 300,000 miles before replacement.

#21 of 664 Re: I still think the Sonata is a better value. [robertsmx] by flc2006

Sep 13, 2007 (8:34 pm)

Replying to: robertsmx (Sep 13, 2007 8:19 pm)
My reason is Value, you almost save $3,000 before rebates, the engine is very refined for a 4 cylinder, Sports shift mode if you opt for automatic transmission, No Auto Theft appeal, active head restraints, XM radio is standard on all models, three months free of charge.

#22 of 664 Re: I still think the Sonata is a better value. [flc2006] by elroy5

Sep 13, 2007 (8:54 pm)

Replying to: flc2006 (Sep 13, 2007 7:49 pm)
Hyundai will be like Honda one day with higher resale values,
 
You said it, ONE DAY. That day is not today, and I don't think it will be in the near future.
 
I have no problem with people who buy a Sonata, if that's the car they like. Many Sonata owners imply however, that they got the same quality car for much less $$. That is not true, IMO.
 
No Auto Theft appeal
 
If you are going to steal a car, you want a NICE one, don't you? Who's going to risk incarceration for a Sonata?

#23 of 664 Re: I still think the Sonata is a better value. [elroy5] by flc2006

Sep 13, 2007 (9:28 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Sep 13, 2007 8:54 pm)
I have sat in the accord i thought it was cheap compared to my sonata, have you ever driven a Hyundai , have you test drove a sonata,so how do you know if it is cheap, the sonata is a value leader, a accord is near luxury, you people buy Honda's for the name and reputation, Hyundai has proven to me that they want to keep their customers with more bang for the buck each time, when Honda puts a longer warranty i will consider them even at the premium.

#24 of 664 Re: I still think the Sonata is a better value. [flc2006] by elroy5

Sep 13, 2007 (9:43 pm)

Replying to: flc2006 (Sep 13, 2007 9:28 pm)
No, I have not driven a Sonata, and don't plan on it. Just looking at the interior is enough to turn me off. I think under the definition of cheap, in the dictionary, there is a picture of the Sonata's interior. I could not stand to look at it every day.
 
Honda puts a longer warranty i will consider them even at the premium.
 
I have been driving Accords for 16 years, and I haven't needed a warranty yet. I suggest you hold on to yours though.

#25 of 664 Re: I still think the Sonata is a better value. [elroy5] by flc2006

Sep 13, 2007 (10:10 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Sep 13, 2007 9:43 pm)
That is your problem you should not bash a car that you have never driven,I have only used my bumper to bumper warranty to fix a electrical part, no mechanical problems, The accord is just a over hyped car i have read a lot of bad reviews on 1998-2002 models, you are just brain washed Honda fanatic is all you know, have you took a look at Genesis and Azera.

#26 of 664 Re: I still think the Sonata is a better value. [flc2006] by robertsmx

Sep 13, 2007 (10:20 pm)

Replying to: flc2006 (Sep 13, 2007 9:28 pm)
I have sat in the accord i thought it was cheap compared to my sonata, have you ever driven a Hyundai , have you test drove a sonata
 
Yes I have. Not a test drive, but I frequently get Sonata for rentals. And I don't see why I would spend $$$ to bring one into my garage.

#27 of 664 Re: I still think the Sonata is a better value. [robertsmx] by flc2006

Sep 13, 2007 (10:23 pm)

Replying to: robertsmx (Sep 13, 2007 10:20 pm)
You must be talking about the basic model, MY GLS Premium Sport has a premium Cloth.

#28 of 664 Re: I still think the Sonata is a better value. [flc2006] by robertsmx

Sep 13, 2007 (10:57 pm)

Replying to: flc2006 (Sep 13, 2007 10:23 pm)
I had a GLSV6 last time around.

#29 of 664 Re: I still think the Sonata is a better value. [flc2006] by elroy5

Sep 13, 2007 (11:01 pm)

Replying to: flc2006 (Sep 13, 2007 10:10 pm)
you are just brain washed Honda fanatic is all you know,
 
16 years of great cars will brainwash you too.
 
have you took a look at Genesis and Azera
 
Looking at a car does not tell me how it's going to hold up to 10 years of my abuse. With the Accord I know what I am getting for my $$$. You can gamble with your money, I want a sure thing.
 
You must be talking about the basic model, MY GLS Premium Sport has a premium Cloth.

 
I don't call cloth premium, but we obviously have different standards.

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