My wife got a 2004 Sonata V-6 auto with all the goodies, and we have put about 12k miles on it. No problems have been encountered to date. I find overall performance on the highway somewhat above average for a car of its size/weight and it gives a real solid ride. We are comfortable with the warranty and our local dealer has a good reputation in the area. The Sonata looks good too ! This past October I traded a 2003 Corolla for a 2005 'Lantra GT. I use it to commute about 250 miles per week, with a combination of highway and city driving. This one is going to be a keeper. Fuel economy may not be the best in its class, but I find that an acceptable trade-off for a little edge in performance. IMHO this was a good trade - the Corolla is over priced and somewhat stingy on performance and interior space compared to the Elantra.