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Replying to: tenpin288 (Jul 07, 2009 6:35 am) He was driving a brand new Sonata. If this isn't "lambasting" the suspension quality, I have no idea what would be: "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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Replying to: mikemartin (Jul 07, 2009 8:15 am) From Dictionary. com: definition of "lambaste" 1. to beat or whip severely. 2. to reprimand or berate harshly; censure; excoriate. 3. To give a thrashing to; beat. 4. To scold sharply; berate. Sorry, he made a comment, an observation, a personal (albeit professional) judgement. He did not "lambaste" the Sonata's suspension. 
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Replying to: tenpin288 (Jul 07, 2009 11:32 am)
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Replying to: mikemartin (Jul 07, 2009 11:59 am) 
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I have a 2009 Sonata Limited V6 with over 6000 miles on it and I have never heard any loud noise from any part of it including the suspension. I have never rode in a quieter automobile.
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Replying to: stephen987 (Jul 07, 2009 6:42 am) I've had my 09 Sonata for some time now, and I have never noticed any loud suspension noice. I've driven on smooth roads, rough roads, curvy roads, highways, etc, etc. Also, we are splitting hairs over some writer's opinion. What that particular writer at cars.com thought was loud, bothersome, etc, someone else may not even notice (or care). Seriously, think about it: what if this writer had suggested that the Sonata's automatic windows didn't roll up as fast as the Accord's? Would anyone care? Sure, some people would. Some people would argue that when you roll down your window to pay a toll when it's raining, it's VERY important to have a window that rolls up fast to prevent water damage to your interior. Some people, like this guy I'm quoting, may even suggest that it's important to know how fast the windows roll up, because, you know, having fast windows could be make all the difference in an "emergency situation". Other people, like me, would say 'I don't care how fast the windows are, or if the suspension is louder than other cars', because the Sonata is the best car for the money'. /end rant |
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Replying to: mikemartin (Jul 07, 2009 5:28 am) In fact he's just reporting what many here have reported, but not all people can hear. I've heard it on all but one Sonata I've rented. And for those that don't notice it, that's terrific. Heck, I'd very seriously considered one until I found not only have the parts not been changed, there aren't any aftermarket alternatives that I know of. I would have bought the car and understood that at ~ 6k miles I'd have to replace strut mounts on my nickle- if alternate mounts were available It's just too bad Hyundai has their collective heads in the sand. 
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Replying to: ray78 (Jul 07, 2009 3:04 pm) Hence my earlier comment: if someone drives a new car and its suspension "rattles" like a car with 100k miles, it's not supposed to do that! Take it in and get it fixed. |
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Replying to: superm (Jul 07, 2009 5:28 pm) I'd never consider a Toyota or a Honda given their attitudes, the cost of their cars, or the general plainness of their products.
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I have about 4000 miles on my Limited I4. Having read the posts, I was very attentive to suspension noise on my test drive. There was none, so I bought it, and there is still none. As others have noted, there is some tire noise, but I attribute that to the low-profile tires on the car, and when I replace them, I'll look for quieter tires. My wife's Elantra did have a loud thumping noise a while back and needed to have the struts replaced. Maybe some Sonatas just have bad struts. |
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