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Sedans Hyundai Sonata 2009-2010 Hyundai Sonata
1003 messages, Last post on Nov 07, 2009 at 4:23 PM
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Replying to: wrs4 (Aug 06, 2008 7:22 am) |
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Replying to: stephen987 (Jul 24, 2008 6:55 am) Piggybacking on the conversation regarding fuel economy differences between manual and automatic transmissions, I've noticed that it's becoming quite common for automatic versions of numerous models have EPA ratings higher than their manual counterparts. The Honda Civic with automatic gets 2mpg more on the highway than models with the manual transmission. In reality, despite the EPA ratings, conventional wisdom still seems prove true. All other things being the same, a manual transmission will use less fuel than an automatic. I find Consumer Reports' fuel economy data to be far more reliable and useful than the EPA numbers. CR always manages to achieve superior numbers with a manual tranny.
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Aug 07, 2008 5:20 am) I think that some auto trannies computers are just getting so darn good at shifting at the absolutely best rpm that is almost impossible for a human being to match it. Even considering the power needed for the auto and the extra weight. I really hope that it is just not a difference in the testing as that would make it hard to really compare different vehicles using the EPA numbers. |
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Replying to: vicmeldrew1 (Jun 29, 2008 10:32 am)
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Replying to: bmwconvt (Jul 11, 2008 6:50 pm) Aside from that I love the car.
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Anyone else notice Hyundai has raised prices on the Sonata a bit? For example, on the GLS with AT the MSRP including destination went up $200, or about 1%.
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Replying to: backy (Aug 14, 2008 3:47 pm) link title |
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This is an update on my 09 Sonata SE. At 8800 miles, there has been no issues with the car, gas mileage on the highway ranges from 29 mpg to 32 mpg depending on terrain and the amount of ethanol in the gasoline. 29 mpg has been consistent driving 75mph and 32 mpg doing 65mph. Until now, my service department has been using 10W30 but I switched to 5W30 (Mobile Clean 5000) two weeks ago; would be embarking on a 1000 mile round trip this weekend and see if there's any change in mpg with the 5W30 oil. The transmission is also shifting better as the mileage increases, and it is a fun to drive vehicle. Acceleration feels stronger compared to when the car was in its first 1500 miles (waiting to see what it does by the 15,000 mile mark). The Solus KH16 tires are doing better with age with regards to response and the wet traction is very good consisdering all the rainfall here lately. The service department has been very friendly and professional except for one incident; they used 6 quarts of oil for my last oil change even though the owner's manual specifies 5.49 quarts ( approximately 5.5 quarts). I have been going back and forth with them and they are insisting that the 3.3L V6 holds 6 quarts of oil ( even though the reading on the dipstick is past the Full mark). I will be calling Hyundai corporate to get a definite answer because I know over-filling the oil is not good for any engine. |
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Hi, I am looking for a 2009 Sonata GLS automatic with no options. I have gotten some quotes in the $18663 OTD prices. Mostly it is in the $16500 to $17000 range before TTL. Has anyone have any good prices quotes in the Twin Cities area and any experiences with any dealers around town? Please let me know. Thanks.
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Replying to: ahkhan99 (Aug 16, 2008 7:27 am) |
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