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Sedans Hyundai Sonata 2009-2010 Hyundai Sonata
1014 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 2:30 PM
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Replying to: wayne52 (Nov 02, 2009 9:27 pm) 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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Replying to: wayne52 (Nov 02, 2009 9:27 pm)
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Replying to: 8babies1dog (Nov 03, 2009 5:34 am) 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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Replying to: newowner10 (Nov 03, 2009 11:17 am) |
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Replying to: newowner10 (Nov 03, 2009 11:17 am) 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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Replying to: newowner10 (Nov 03, 2009 11:17 am) http://jalopnik.com/5299918/lexus-porsche-top-2009-jd-power-initial-quality-surv- ey
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Replying to: newowner10 (Nov 03, 2009 11:17 am) 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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Replying to: newowner10 (Nov 03, 2009 11:17 am) 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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Given all the possibilities i.e. damaged and repainted during assembly, damaged during shipping, during a test drive, during movement around the dealers lot or it may have been a dealer trade car shuttled from another dealer I opt for one of the 4 latter choices. I have two friends who work for dealerships (two different makes) and they have disclosed some stories to me about the lack of kid glove treatment new cars sometimes get. They definately ARE damaged during shipment and go directly to the body shop for repair. This damage is usually a small scratch...dent..scrape etc. but once while looking for a particular newly released model car (Nissan Altima) in a particular color I was lead to the back of the Nissan dealership and shown a demolished brand new Altima in the color I wanted to see. Nope, it was beyond repair but it shows what can happen during shipment. I think the hydraulic ramp smashed the front roof flat on this one. Anyhow, back to the dealer induced damage. I was also told of cars damaged while being driven into the prep shop for pre-sale cleaning and detail, cars that were simply parked too close together on the storage lot resulting in door dings and scapes as they were retrieved, told of test drives that resulted in minor (and major) damage, and my favorite, dealer trade cars (especially fast cars) that do not get any break-in miles before being "top speed tested" by some young shuttle drivers. In almost all cases, it was told to me, the dealers did not disclose any previous repaired damage to the ultimate buyers. You have to be critical like the original poster and do your own inspection before accepting delivery.
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