Would you buy another Hyundai?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by irwell, Apr 7, 2007.

  1. irwell

    Eric G. Guest

    I bought an '88 Chevy in '02, does that count? Just over 200K on her now.
    Agreed. I like the Lightning truck they sold a few years back too, but not
    very practical to say the least.
    I have to agree with you there too. Maybe a REAL Nitro would be good too
    :)

    Eric
     
    Eric G., Apr 12, 2007
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  2. irwell

    What Guest

    I would for reliability but the milage is lousy on my 2003 XG350 with a 3.5
    litre V/6. My wife's Buick Regal with a 3800 GM V/6 will get 30 MPG on the
    Hgwy and the Hyundai will do good to get 22. In town the Hyundai is geared
    way to low and uses more gas than a 91 Ford Crown vic with a V/8 in it.
    Lousy milage.

    My next one will be a Hybrid and one not geared so low that it pops your
    neck on take off like the Hyundai. The XG 350 runs about 2100 RPM and my
    wife's car runs about 1700 at the same speed on the highway. It (the
    Hyundai is a good car) but lousy milage.
     
    What, Apr 13, 2007
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  3. irwell

    PerfectReign Guest

    I hate that statement - in that it is not only incorrect but such a crock.

    Yes, the ford 150 sells more than the Chevy Silverado, but then GM
    (stupidly) splits their truck sales figures into two trucks.

    When you combine the Sierra with the Silverado (they are almost
    identical) then you get sales figures consistently higher than the F150.

    Even if you didn't you'd find that the Silverado and F150 tend to be
    roughly equal in sales - particularly when compared to the Nissan or
    Dodge rivals.



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    PerfectReign, Apr 20, 2007
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  4. irwell

    Mooron Guest

    My last three cars have been Hyundais, Excel, Accent and Elantra, all
    with manual transmissions.

    The throttle/clutch arrangement in the Elantra is marginal. The
    throttle is too sensitive making it difficult to control engine speed
    when starting from a standstill.

    If I buy another car it will probably be another Hyundai or maybe
    a Toyota. There is no way I will ever buy another American made
    car.

    - Mooron
     
    Mooron, Apr 27, 2007
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  5. irwell

    Don P. Guest


    So I guess a Sonata is out of the question.
     
    Don P., Apr 28, 2007
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    Matt Whiting Guest

    Yes, my Sonata has the same problem. Probably the biggest problem with
    the car.

    Matt
     
    Matt Whiting, Apr 28, 2007
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  7. irwell

    Steve R. Guest

    Mat's coming home in a Toyota!!!


    Steve


     
    Steve R., Apr 28, 2007
    #67
  8. irwell

    Mike Wilson Guest

    Yes, we did last weekend. Bought a new 2007 Accent SE. The 2000
    Accent was given to my wife's son with over 100K miles on it. Still
    runs like a champ. Love the '07 so far. Heck, it's even got power
    windows <smile>.
     
    Mike Wilson, Apr 28, 2007
    #68
  9. If not, what would be your choice?

    It's been a pleasure owning my '02 Sonata GLS. I've only had 1
    cosmetic problem with it ever (fixed under warranty) and it's been
    100% reliable for me. I am looking forward to owning a light-duty
    truck as there have been rumors floating around. Otherwise I am
    looking at either a Santa Fe or Tucson. Would like a Hybrid in either
    model if possible as their fuel economy should be better. If I can't
    do either of those, the 4-cyl Sonata seems to be heads above my V6 in
    fuel economy now.

    - Thee Chicago Wolf
     
    Thee Chicago Wolf, May 2, 2007
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  10. irwell

    Steve R. Guest

    I'd like a truck as well, not really practical. With fuel costs where they
    are now, I wish I had my old 02 Sonata with the 4 cyl.

    As far as hybrids, they're still out of my price range. They would be more
    beneficial to me, I do 80% highway and the balance city driving...

    Steve
     
    Steve R., May 2, 2007
    #70
  11. I'd like a truck as well, not really practical. With fuel costs where they
    As the technology progresses I think it will become cost effective.
    Think of it this way, pay a little more now, and see savings benefits
    sooner and for a longer term. I guess the Hyundai Hybrids will be
    coming out in '09 or '10 from what little I've read but I hope Hyundai
    can take advantage of the cutting edge tech that's out by then and do
    up some nice regular cards as well as a smaller truck or compact
    utility vehicle.

    - Thee Chicago Wolf
     
    Thee Chicago Wolf, May 2, 2007
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    Pits Guest

    Yes will buy another Sonata Elite here in oz
    getting rid of the 1 year old Camry
    SWonata apart from CD player not missed a beat in VERY harsh
    conditions
    Excellent car won out over the Honda camry and BMW when analyse all
    the factors Great bang for buck and pleasure to drive
     
    Pits, May 7, 2007
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