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I got to take a long (about 200 miles) drive in a nearly new (800 miles) 2009 Limited I4 with nav the other day, through the Texas Hill Country. I was a front seat passenger on the outbound leg and driver going home. It was a very pleasant drive. The A/C coped well with the 100 degree heat, the XM radio and audio system (tuned to my FIL's favorite station) sounded good, the transmission shifted smoothly going up and down the hills, and the car was very quiet except for a little occasional wind noise (it was a windy day) and tire thump over big tar strips. I noticed no suspension noise, although some of the roads we drove on were not in the best shape. We didn't use the nav as we knew the route. I got 32.5 mpg on the 100-mile return leg, measured by the computer. My FIL said the best he or his wife had gotten on the car was 28 mpg, also measured by the computer. I drove with a light foot and stayed pretty close to the speed limits, which were 55-70 most of the time except when going through towns.
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I am looking at the gls, must have dark interior. about the option, I think it's called accessory package 1, with the power seats and woograin interior. Any thoughts if it's worth it? Also, I think I read somewhere that the woodgrain only comes if you get the camel interior, not the dark. Is that true? Third, does the sonata have daytime running lights? Thanks very much for your help!
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Replying to: hum3 (Jun 25, 2009 1:16 pm) The Sonata sold in the USA does not have DRLs. You can simulate them by turning on the headlights and leaving them on. They go off automatically when you remove the key. Personally I think the silvery trim on the base GLS looks fine with the grey interior, but the woodgrain looks better with the camel interior (which you don't want anyway). The package also has a trip computer, which I find useful but not essential. |
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Replying to: hum3 (Jun 25, 2009 1:16 pm) |
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Replying to: backy (Jun 22, 2009 2:32 pm) |
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Drove this yesterday and it was absolutely a great driving car. I had just driven numerous Volvo S40's within the hour of trying the Sonata and the power seat was better in the Sonata...I was astounded! Great car the Sonata and a good buy especially with the $3k rebate on remaining '09's, which are few & far between here in South Florida especially Broward County. My salesperson said the 2010 model will have more Genesis styling ques and will be a better car overall, it just won't have the great rebates until a few months out. I can wait. Try it...I'm sure you'll love the Sonata. Hyundai has come a long way and my kid still loves her '08 Accent. And a few years ago i would never have even considered a Korean car over a Japanese model. But they've won over this diehard and I gotta feeling a Sonata will be my next drive! The Sandman  
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Replying to: sandman_6472 (Jul 06, 2009 8:17 am) http://ask.cars.com/2009/03/hyundai-sonata-and-mazda6.html But as Cars.com editor Mike Hanley points out in his review, the “Sonata's suspension is loud when traveling on rough roads; from the driver's seat, it sounds as if the suspension has more than 100,000 miles on it thanks to all its rattling.” So, with each passing review, it would appear that those who complained about their Sonata's suspension are vindicated, no?
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Replying to: mikemartin (Jul 06, 2009 7:04 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 06, 2009 7:24 pm) If money was not a concern I would have purchased a Honda. If you look at the prices people report purchasing a Sonata for it is much less expensive than the competition. |
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Replying to: mikemartin (Jul 06, 2009 7:04 pm) ...The Mazda6 rides very firm and is sometimes bouncy, which is predictable if you want a midsize sedan that handles sportingly. The sometimes-bouncy ride could, however, be off-putting to those who don’t necessarily want a performance experience. If that experience isn’t on your list of “must-haves,” then the Sonata’s softer suspension and more comfortable ride might be a better choice. But as Cars.com editor Mike Hanley points out in his review, the “Sonata's suspension is loud when traveling on rough roads; from the driver's seat, it sounds as if the suspension has more than 100,000 miles on it thanks to all its rattling.”
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