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664 messages, Last post on Oct 12, 2007 at 3:33 PM
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Replying to: micro99 (Oct 11, 2007 8:22 pm) |
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Replying to: kingsalmon (Oct 12, 2007 3:48 am) I think ONE time (that I know of)I had a customer buy a Sante Fe over a CRV. I also realize that in othr parts of the country Hyundai may have a stronger presence and that they could become stronger here. for the time being, they impact me very little. As far as Backy's research, a lot of his comments were strictly subjective and reflect his opinion. I for one, dislike ugly side mouldings on a car but apparantly he likes them. Just as an example. That said, people should drive what they like and if Korean cars are your cup of tea, great! I keep hearing about this wonderful warranty. If the cars are so good (like yours is)this warranty isn't such a big deal, is it? Remember, The Koreans were forced into offering these warranties in an attempt to build some perception of quality after their initial offerings. You PAY for that warranty anyway. It's built into the price of the car.
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Replying to: isellhondas (Oct 12, 2007 5:20 am) A lot of hyundaiphiles praise the excellent warranty, which it is, but if the car is as well behaved as many claim, how good of an argument is it? Why is hondas long continued history of reliability suddenly thrown out the window? Because of the small fraction of posters here in town hall that have had issues who only represent a tiny minority of the car buying public? I still think they make a good car, and are progressivley getting better, but i don't think that they have cut down everyone else at the knees.
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Replying to: backy (Oct 11, 2007 7:32 pm) The fact that the lx is without alloys and has smaller wheels probably contributed to the handling as well.
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I wasn't making fun of the name "Azera". It just amazes me how car manufactures can keep coming up with all of these names of all of these new models?? The name has to sound good and not silly, it can't have been used before, it can't ryhme with anything bad, can't mean anything in another language etc. Not like the old days when Chevy had thier Biscaynes, Bel Airs and Impalas etc. They must sit around their conference tables for HOURS throwing names around! |
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Replying to: eldaino (Oct 12, 2007 5:36 am) Honda's strong points are somehow ignored, discounted or twisted into negatives and their issues blown out of proportion with regard to comparisons against Sonota. |
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Honda builds such great cars and they are a proven commodity. A lot of people can't stand that and are quick to defend an underdog. That's not necessarly a "bad" thing but it's reality. Some people just won't buy a Honda or a Toyota because they want to be different than the masses. I guess that's not a "bad" thing either and were it not for that, everyone would still be driving domestic cars. |
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Replying to: eldaino (Oct 12, 2007 5:47 am) If Honda can't make the Accord handle the way it should with 16" tires and steel wheels, that's not my problem. The 17" tires may grip a little better, but I don't see how the alloys would help. Lots of people will buy the LX and LX-P trim with 16" tires. Shouldn't they get great handling too--which is one of the main advantages of the Accord over some other mid-sizers, like the Sonata? |
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Replying to: kingsalmon (Oct 12, 2007 3:59 am) |
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Replying to: benjaminh (Oct 12, 2007 4:27 am) You make a good point that some features available on the Accord are not available today on the Sonata, e.g. factory navigation and Bluetooth. That will be changed next spring, but for now people who want factory nav will have to look past the Sonata. Although people who want features like XM radio on an I4 car, or fog lamps on a lower-end trim, or leather without a moonroof, or a manumatic transmission, or a 60/40 rear seat, or heated seats w/o leather etc. will need to look beyond the Accord--maybe to the Sonata? I am curious to see how the new Accord with its ACE structure fares in the IIHS tests. I expect it will do very well.
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