Ok, that's it, I'm closing my business and going to work for Hyundai

Just a few short months ago, an acquaintance told me she purchased a
fully loaded V6 Sonata. We were on the phone so I felt free to express
my contempt by shaking my head in disdain. What did I know about
Hyundai then? Absolutely nothing. It was a perception, as someone else
pointed out, more of a prejudice. Then I saw the car. I was taken
aback because it was so attractive, allowing a slight opening of my mind
about Hyundai. That's when I found this NG and Hyundai Connection, and
have made a complete turnaround. Even though I haven't purchased my car
yet (that will happen in April when current Accord lease terminates), I
am more than enthusiastic about Hyundai, I've become a crusader and feel
its my mission in life to save future car buyer's everywhere .


I post on a women's shopping board where anything and everything is
discussed. One woman posted a request for recommendations for a used
car. Her mother only had $5,000 to spend (to which I later learned the
poster was going to contribute to), fixed or lower income bracket, the
car absolutely had to be reliable. I made quite a presentation, and all
the reasons why to consider a used Accent and told her, under no
circumstances, is she to listen to anyone's opinion who does not own a
Hyundai. (I may have even repeated that a couple of times . I also
provided info about this NG and Hyundai Connection, and Edmund's.

Other posters, of course were recommending used Honda, Nissan, Toyota,
warning her about reliability and resale value.

Look what she posted today:

current topic:  Re: Thanks to everyone for your car advice!

1.  Thanks to everyone for your car advice!
Posted by: VAMPGIRL on 1/29/2004 10:04:37 AM
  I would like to say a big thank-you to everyone for your wonderful
car advice. My Mom decided to get a 2002 Hyundai accent.It's got
everything except the power windows and locks and is a beautiful car,she
says...It has 29,000 miles,so the bumper-bumper still has 31,000 miles
or 4 years left. We got a good deal paying about $8,000.00(about
$1,000.00 less than the blue book),so I was very pleased with that...It
really pays to buy at the end of the month,to get the bargains. A
special thanks to Robin for suggesting we look into the Hyundai and the
other Hyundai owners,I don't think we would have even considered
it,without you. I read every online review that I could find and every
single one was positive and the most important thing is that my Mom is
very happy with the car....Thank-you all again from the bottom of my
heart,we could'nt have done it without your help....My Mom would'nt be
able to get to her treatments without a reliable car,so I can't tell you
how relieved I am...Love,Vampy
 

and another poster, a current Toyota owner, responding to the one above:

4.  Re: Thanks to everyone for your car advice!
Posted by: OKIEGAL on 1/29/2004 10:20:06 AM
  Vampgirl -- I need a new car and I was very surprised at all of the
favorable reviews of Hyundais. I'm looking at the Sonata.
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Ok, I did a good job, but I'm bothered that Vampgirl's mother paid
$8,000. That's what I would expect to pay for a new one with some
negotiating skills. I was hoping her mother would benefit from this
horrible resale value I hear so much about.
Robin

 

Well, that does seem like a lot for a 2-year-old Accent with -- at best --
only average mileage. Although I haven't checked KBB. Buying privately
would have prob saved more money.

My *brand-new* 04 EGT is probably not worth much more and it only has 250
miles on it!

Neil.

 

horrible resale value??????? heck I just traded in my 2000 Hyundai Elantra
Wagon.. and its on the lot for $14,999 the same price it listed for brand
new 4 years ago.mind ya it only had 38,000 miles on it.. but it was not
loaded with options by no means.. basic car.. 5 speed , no air, not PW,
nothing... go figure.... but I do love my new 2004 Elantra GT....

 

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, the price will go rise when the people wise up

Michael

 

I paid $8000 for my son's 2000 Accent when it was 12-15 months old with 26K
miles. 4 door A/T A/C

 

I know, I'm actually concerned about that. Also concerned that prices
will rise once they start manufacturing in Alabama (or are they doing
that already?) where labor costs are higher.