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Re: 2009 Sonate door repainted [8babies1dog] by wayne52
Nov 02, 2009 (9:27 pm)
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Replying to: 8babies1dog (Nov 02, 2009 8:40 pm)

Your description of how things work at the factory are correct. They do not take you through the paint shop, but do show the video. They have quite a few quality check points that they take very seriously though, and I don't think the factory would let things slide by. I've been to quite a few factories and was more impressed by the hyundai plant than any other - bar none.
I have never owned a hyundai. I took the tour because I was thinking of buying a hyundai genesis and was interested in learning how they do things in their factories. If I were in the market for a car in the sonata class for myself, I would give it very serious consideration.
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Re: 2009 Sonate door repainted [wayne52] by 8babies1dog
Nov 03, 2009 (5:31 am)
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Replying to: wayne52 (Nov 02, 2009 9:27 pm)

Thanks for the reply, I think considering a new Hyundai would be a good move,after
a bunch of research for a few months on most of the competitors in that class the
one that stood out the most is the one we wound up with. 2009 se v6 and so for
after 11,000k miles am very happy we did. IMO this thing is awesome all the way around, seems like the factory in Alabama really got their _ _ _ _ togather, and
proud of it. I think this is good for the whole Auto industry in general Hyundai will
push them to build better cars with more standard equipment and up the warranty
and keep the prices a little under control. If people keep buying the over priced cars
that other car makers put out just for the name, that company may not step up
what they offer. Just as an example one of the top competitors at the time of our
purchase had the comparable trim line but had much less standard stuff had to drop
to a 4 cylinder version to compare. Sonata had $3000. rebate and a $2000. dealer
incentive the other had no rebate or dealer incentive. With the warranty difference
it was not even close, the Sonata was rated better by almost all the top rating
people and $3000.+ less expensive. Will be more than happy to give you the info
on where I found this info. Happy motoring!
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Re: 2009 Sonate door repainted [wayne52] by 8babies1dog
Nov 03, 2009 (5:34 am)
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Replying to: wayne52 (Nov 02, 2009 9:27 pm)

Quick note, sorry to change the topic, back to the painted door problem!
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Re: 2009 Sonate door repainted [8babies1dog] by necostanzo
Nov 03, 2009 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: 8babies1dog (Nov 03, 2009 5:34 am)

Thanks for all the replies. I really think that there is more damage than meets the eye. It doesn't appear that it was a small scratch & repaint. If you look at the seam along the front edge of the door, it is deformed and not straight. Whatever hit/damaged the door casued enough force to deform the door edge seam. Is it possible that the door was dropped when it was removed from the vehicle during assembly? If so, would they have fixed it or just replaced it with another door? From what everyone is telling me, the chance of it happening during assembly is very small.
 
Anyone have direct access to the factory information and can discuss the procedures for what happens when a door is dropped/damage during assembly?
 
Much Thanks again for all the help, Nick
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Re: 2009 Sonate door repainted [necostanzo] by newowner10
Nov 03, 2009 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: necostanzo (Nov 03, 2009 7:00 am)

Why are you worried about it? It must be hard to see. This is a Hyundai not a Lexus.
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Re: 2009 Sonate door repainted [newowner10] by dave09se
Nov 03, 2009 (12:09 pm)
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Replying to: newowner10 (Nov 03, 2009 11:17 am)

I wouldnt care if it was a brand new yugo even if they still made that, if I buy a brand new anything I want it to be right not damaged this person is trying to get help on making it right, maybe it wouldnt bother you but apparently its bothering them. Things that people will accept are different for everybody.
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Re: 2009 Sonate door repainted [newowner10] by necostanzo
Nov 03, 2009 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: newowner10 (Nov 03, 2009 11:17 am)

Good point, however it grinds on me since it is a "new" vehicle and I see lots of $10-15K new sentras, cavaliers, etc with no damage on them. Would I expect anything less from a $25k Sonata Limited? I know it's not a Lexus, but you know what, it's my "Lexus" and I expect...no, better yet, I demand that it is not damaged.
 
BTW, if you want, I'd sell it to you for a good deal, only $19K, fully loaded Limited V6 with only 1600 miles.
 
Cheers, Nick
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Re: 2009 Sonate door repainted [newowner10] by espo35
Nov 03, 2009 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: newowner10 (Nov 03, 2009 11:17 am)

"Why are you worried about it? It must be hard to see. This is a Hyundai not a Lexus."
 
http://jalopnik.com/5299918/lexus-porsche-top-2009-jd-power-initial-quality-surv- ey
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Re: 2009 Sonate door repainted [newowner10] by stephen987
Nov 03, 2009 (1:09 pm)
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Replying to: newowner10 (Nov 03, 2009 11:17 am)

Why are you worried about it? It must be hard to see. This is a Hyundai not a Lexus.
 
Would you accept spoiled meat just because you bought hamburger instead of filet mignon?
 
Those of us who cannot afford a Lexus (and there are many) still have a right to expect that when we purchase a new vehicle with our hard-earned cash, it's an undamaged specimen.
 
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Re: 2009 Sonate door repainted [newowner10] by 8babies1dog
Nov 03, 2009 (5:41 pm)
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Replying to: newowner10 (Nov 03, 2009 11:17 am)

Hello Newowner10, I will try to be very polite in responding to your comment about Mr. necostanzo new car problem. Everybody has a right to their own opinion, but
this forum is for people to express their good and not so good experiences with
Hyundai Sonatas not Lexus, that would be the Toyota forum. Most of what is said
on this site is to help each other solve issues with 2009-2010 Sonatas. If you are here to make rather negative personal comments about someone that has a
legitimate beef I would think I'm not the only person that sees this as inappropriate.
You should be on DEAR ABBY forum not here. If you don't care what condition
your vehicles are in, Nick offered you a pretty good deal on his Limited, and I can
make you a better deal I have a Cash for Clunkers 1996 truck, still runs and the air
conditioner even works, needs some TLC and you may the right person for it.
 
Have a very good evening, Nicks new friend:

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