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142 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 4:25 PM
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Replying to: billward (Sep 23, 2009 12:09 pm) I think there's a Sonata badge on the 2011 model.  Times change. I hated the looks of the 2001 Elantra when it first came out, it was such a radical departure from the 2000 model. But after awhile it grew on me... and I eventually bought two from that generation.
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Replying to: backy (Sep 23, 2009 3:59 pm) I actually think the 2000 model redesign of the Elantra was quite striking, as a "small sedan" style. I like the new style, too (almost bought an Elantra Touring instead of the 2009 Sonata), but it's one of those cases where they could have kept the old style for a lot longer and still kept it "fresh". I think the 2006 style Sonata could have been kept fresh for another 4-5 model years, as it's really quite attractive. Ah well, maybe you're right, maybe the 2011 will grow on me. Right now, I don't care for the looks, but if it's safe, reliable, comfortable, and economical, it probably won't matter much in the end.
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Replying to: fushigi (Sep 22, 2009 10:33 am) |
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Replying to: billward (Sep 24, 2009 3:59 am) I have the XD Elantra and I've been more than surprised with what I got for the money. I would like to upgrade to a mid-sized or larger vehicle but don't really care for the looks of the current Elantra. I do like the 2006-20010 Sonata's looks but I do think it's up for a total overhaul in design. I don't really know what to think about the new 2011 design because I haven't seen it in the flesh(or metal). I do like the back design and the front looks interesting and quite good from some angles. But definitely, it's a polarizing design. The current design is much safer and some may say, "quite boring." I think Camry's are quite obnoxious due to the fact that they're everywhere. Accords have a classy look without trying to hard, but it's very boxy. The new Sonata doesn't look like those two so I like the fact that they're going a different direction. I just wish they kept some of the current design's features. Anyhow, I'm excited to see what it looks like when it gets here! The Tuscan and the Sonata shows that Hyundai's serious about their new designs. I guess you can't call them boring anymore. And if they continue on being reliable, safe, comfortable, and economical vehicles, I don't think they'll drop off anytime soon. 
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| I think they are shooting for a younger demo of car buyers. I believe to have read that the average age of Hyundai car buyers is around 50ish, perhaps 54-56. They can take it down a couple of generations with this style choice. Personally I own a 2009 Sonata and I'm much younger then that demo (Great car BTW, zero issues after one year). The 2011 is growing on me but finally judgment will be here when I see it in person. I dunno I don't feel the shots I'm seeing aren't giving me a clear picture of what to expect. Its like the "Usual Suspects"...It all makes sense when you look at it right. You gotta, like stand back from it, you know? | |
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Replying to: LASHAWN (Sep 24, 2009 11:00 am) |
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Replying to: fushigi (Sep 24, 2009 4:44 pm) van
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Replying to: lightfootfl (Sep 25, 2009 4:21 am) Besides the trunk opening, another key factor for hauling capacity is the opening behind the back seats. It's much smaller on some sedans than on others, and also on some sedans the rear seats fold flat or almost flat, and on some they stick up so much it greatly reduces utility. So check those things too when you look at the new Sonata. |
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Replying to: fushigi (Sep 24, 2009 4:44 pm) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY2rPBxsGrA&feature=fvw
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Replying to: jjx456 (Sep 26, 2009 7:20 pm) A love the look of the new Sonata. Hyundai and Kia are really coming on strong. When the U.S. economy (& credit crunch) are in full recovery, these cars will be become major players in the market. They were very close in 2007 before things started sliding downhill. |
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