1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
12-01-2005, 09:35 AM
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1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
drove like a charm. Most noticable was the highway stability in high
winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
The larger engine gave a bit more security while highway driving as the
additional power was called on more than once to avoid potential
problems. Windsheild wipers left not a smudge and clearing the glass
was made quicker with the 6 sprayers on the hood. Front visibility was
excellent side was good (be sure to check twice with that door
stanchion there) and rear, well I still miss the windshield wiper.
All in all passed the intitiation with an A. Doc
drove like a charm. Most noticable was the highway stability in high
winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
The larger engine gave a bit more security while highway driving as the
additional power was called on more than once to avoid potential
problems. Windsheild wipers left not a smudge and clearing the glass
was made quicker with the 6 sprayers on the hood. Front visibility was
excellent side was good (be sure to check twice with that door
stanchion there) and rear, well I still miss the windshield wiper.
All in all passed the intitiation with an A. Doc
12-01-2005, 11:15 AM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
I picked up my new Sonata V6 about a month ago. Also did a long trip with 2
other adults in the car. Lots of leg room and comfort front and back seats
with prenty of luggage space. The car is amazing. I was travelling at
speeds up to 145 kms without even noticing I was going that fast...
hehehhe. ( My sister noticed it heheh). Having different people drive the
car, the adjustible pedals is wonderful. I can't say any bad about the car
it is fantastic.
other adults in the car. Lots of leg room and comfort front and back seats
with prenty of luggage space. The car is amazing. I was travelling at
speeds up to 145 kms without even noticing I was going that fast...
hehehhe. ( My sister noticed it heheh). Having different people drive the
car, the adjustible pedals is wonderful. I can't say any bad about the car
it is fantastic.
12-01-2005, 11:15 AM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
I picked up my new Sonata V6 about a month ago. Also did a long trip with 2
other adults in the car. Lots of leg room and comfort front and back seats
with prenty of luggage space. The car is amazing. I was travelling at
speeds up to 145 kms without even noticing I was going that fast...
hehehhe. ( My sister noticed it heheh). Having different people drive the
car, the adjustible pedals is wonderful. I can't say any bad about the car
it is fantastic.
other adults in the car. Lots of leg room and comfort front and back seats
with prenty of luggage space. The car is amazing. I was travelling at
speeds up to 145 kms without even noticing I was going that fast...
hehehhe. ( My sister noticed it heheh). Having different people drive the
car, the adjustible pedals is wonderful. I can't say any bad about the car
it is fantastic.
12-01-2005, 11:13 PM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
"Angelwings45" <myangelwings_45@> wrote in message
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>I picked up my new Sonata V6 about a month ago. Also did a long trip with 2
> other adults in the car. Lots of leg room and comfort front and back seats
> with prenty of luggage space. The car is amazing. I was travelling at
> speeds up to 145 kms without even noticing I was going that fast...
> hehehhe. ( My sister noticed it heheh). Having different people drive the
> car, the adjustible pedals is wonderful.
Adjustable pedals? How? I didn't know it had them.
I can't say any bad about the car
> it is fantastic.
>
12-01-2005, 11:13 PM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
"Angelwings45" <myangelwings_45@> wrote in message
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>I picked up my new Sonata V6 about a month ago. Also did a long trip with 2
> other adults in the car. Lots of leg room and comfort front and back seats
> with prenty of luggage space. The car is amazing. I was travelling at
> speeds up to 145 kms without even noticing I was going that fast...
> hehehhe. ( My sister noticed it heheh). Having different people drive the
> car, the adjustible pedals is wonderful.
Adjustable pedals? How? I didn't know it had them.
I can't say any bad about the car
> it is fantastic.
>
12-02-2005, 06:59 PM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
.............side was good (be sure to check twice with that door
> stanchion there) and rear............
Try this for the side mirror adjustments. It takes a little time to get used
to, but it works great. It works best on the highway, not too good for
normal driving around town.
Sitting in your normal driving position, lean to the left until your head
just touches the window. Adjust the left mirror so you can just see the left
rear corner of the car.
Next, lean to the right about the same amount as you did when you put your
head against the window and adjust the right side mirror to see the right
rear corner of the car.
Finally, adjust the up/down for each side based on your seat height to get
the best view of the road behind you..
If done right, or with a little "tweaking" as you drive you should see an
approaching car in your left side mirror up to the point where you just need
to glance to your left to see it out your window.
When passing a car, you will be completely clear when you can see both
headlights of the car you just passed.
<Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1133447737.094673.54850@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
> drove like a charm. Most noticeable was the highway stability in high
> winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
> really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
> car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
> me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
> fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
> computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
> off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
> on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
> take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
> phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
> issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
> The larger engine gave a bit more security while highway driving as the
> additional power was called on more than once to avoid potential
> problems. Windsheild wipers left not a smudge and clearing the glass
> was made quicker with the 6 sprayers on the hood. Front visibility was
> excellent side was good (be sure to check twice with that door
> stanchion there) and rear, well I still miss the windshield wiper.
> All in all passed the intitiation with an A. Doc
>
> stanchion there) and rear............
Try this for the side mirror adjustments. It takes a little time to get used
to, but it works great. It works best on the highway, not too good for
normal driving around town.
Sitting in your normal driving position, lean to the left until your head
just touches the window. Adjust the left mirror so you can just see the left
rear corner of the car.
Next, lean to the right about the same amount as you did when you put your
head against the window and adjust the right side mirror to see the right
rear corner of the car.
Finally, adjust the up/down for each side based on your seat height to get
the best view of the road behind you..
If done right, or with a little "tweaking" as you drive you should see an
approaching car in your left side mirror up to the point where you just need
to glance to your left to see it out your window.
When passing a car, you will be completely clear when you can see both
headlights of the car you just passed.
<Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1133447737.094673.54850@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
> drove like a charm. Most noticeable was the highway stability in high
> winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
> really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
> car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
> me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
> fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
> computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
> off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
> on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
> take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
> phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
> issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
> The larger engine gave a bit more security while highway driving as the
> additional power was called on more than once to avoid potential
> problems. Windsheild wipers left not a smudge and clearing the glass
> was made quicker with the 6 sprayers on the hood. Front visibility was
> excellent side was good (be sure to check twice with that door
> stanchion there) and rear, well I still miss the windshield wiper.
> All in all passed the intitiation with an A. Doc
>
12-02-2005, 06:59 PM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
.............side was good (be sure to check twice with that door
> stanchion there) and rear............
Try this for the side mirror adjustments. It takes a little time to get used
to, but it works great. It works best on the highway, not too good for
normal driving around town.
Sitting in your normal driving position, lean to the left until your head
just touches the window. Adjust the left mirror so you can just see the left
rear corner of the car.
Next, lean to the right about the same amount as you did when you put your
head against the window and adjust the right side mirror to see the right
rear corner of the car.
Finally, adjust the up/down for each side based on your seat height to get
the best view of the road behind you..
If done right, or with a little "tweaking" as you drive you should see an
approaching car in your left side mirror up to the point where you just need
to glance to your left to see it out your window.
When passing a car, you will be completely clear when you can see both
headlights of the car you just passed.
<Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1133447737.094673.54850@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
> drove like a charm. Most noticeable was the highway stability in high
> winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
> really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
> car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
> me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
> fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
> computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
> off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
> on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
> take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
> phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
> issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
> The larger engine gave a bit more security while highway driving as the
> additional power was called on more than once to avoid potential
> problems. Windsheild wipers left not a smudge and clearing the glass
> was made quicker with the 6 sprayers on the hood. Front visibility was
> excellent side was good (be sure to check twice with that door
> stanchion there) and rear, well I still miss the windshield wiper.
> All in all passed the intitiation with an A. Doc
>
> stanchion there) and rear............
Try this for the side mirror adjustments. It takes a little time to get used
to, but it works great. It works best on the highway, not too good for
normal driving around town.
Sitting in your normal driving position, lean to the left until your head
just touches the window. Adjust the left mirror so you can just see the left
rear corner of the car.
Next, lean to the right about the same amount as you did when you put your
head against the window and adjust the right side mirror to see the right
rear corner of the car.
Finally, adjust the up/down for each side based on your seat height to get
the best view of the road behind you..
If done right, or with a little "tweaking" as you drive you should see an
approaching car in your left side mirror up to the point where you just need
to glance to your left to see it out your window.
When passing a car, you will be completely clear when you can see both
headlights of the car you just passed.
<Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1133447737.094673.54850@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
> drove like a charm. Most noticeable was the highway stability in high
> winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
> really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
> car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
> me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
> fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
> computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
> off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
> on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
> take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
> phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
> issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
> The larger engine gave a bit more security while highway driving as the
> additional power was called on more than once to avoid potential
> problems. Windsheild wipers left not a smudge and clearing the glass
> was made quicker with the 6 sprayers on the hood. Front visibility was
> excellent side was good (be sure to check twice with that door
> stanchion there) and rear, well I still miss the windshield wiper.
> All in all passed the intitiation with an A. Doc
>
12-02-2005, 07:21 PM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
On 1 Dec 2005 06:35:37 -0800, Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com wrote:
>Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
>drove like a charm. Most noticable was the highway stability in high
>winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
>really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
>car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
>me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
>fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
>computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
>off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
>on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
>take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
>phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
>issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
>
What was your mileage?
Thanks
>Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
>drove like a charm. Most noticable was the highway stability in high
>winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
>really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
>car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
>me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
>fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
>computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
>off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
>on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
>take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
>phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
>issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
>
What was your mileage?
Thanks
12-02-2005, 07:21 PM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
On 1 Dec 2005 06:35:37 -0800, Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com wrote:
>Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
>drove like a charm. Most noticable was the highway stability in high
>winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
>really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
>car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
>me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
>fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
>computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
>off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
>on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
>take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
>phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
>issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
>
What was your mileage?
Thanks
>Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
>drove like a charm. Most noticable was the highway stability in high
>winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
>really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
>car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
>me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
>fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
>computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
>off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
>on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
>take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
>phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
>issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
>
What was your mileage?
Thanks
12-02-2005, 09:01 PM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
Between 27 and 29 highway. 80mph on average most of the way
mountianous driving for about 300 miles out of 1000, 3 adults and a
very heavy luggage load, trunk was basically full, happy with that Doc
HPGrn wrote:
> On 1 Dec 2005 06:35:37 -0800, Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com wrote:
>
> >Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
> >drove like a charm. Most noticable was the highway stability in high
> >winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
> >really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
> >car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
> >me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
> >fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
> >computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
> >off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
> >on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
> >take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
> >phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
> >issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
> >
>
> What was your mileage?
>
> Thanks
mountianous driving for about 300 miles out of 1000, 3 adults and a
very heavy luggage load, trunk was basically full, happy with that Doc
HPGrn wrote:
> On 1 Dec 2005 06:35:37 -0800, Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com wrote:
>
> >Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
> >drove like a charm. Most noticable was the highway stability in high
> >winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
> >really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
> >car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
> >me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
> >fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
> >computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
> >off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
> >on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
> >take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
> >phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
> >issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
> >
>
> What was your mileage?
>
> Thanks
12-02-2005, 09:01 PM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
Between 27 and 29 highway. 80mph on average most of the way
mountianous driving for about 300 miles out of 1000, 3 adults and a
very heavy luggage load, trunk was basically full, happy with that Doc
HPGrn wrote:
> On 1 Dec 2005 06:35:37 -0800, Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com wrote:
>
> >Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
> >drove like a charm. Most noticable was the highway stability in high
> >winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
> >really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
> >car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
> >me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
> >fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
> >computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
> >off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
> >on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
> >take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
> >phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
> >issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
> >
>
> What was your mileage?
>
> Thanks
mountianous driving for about 300 miles out of 1000, 3 adults and a
very heavy luggage load, trunk was basically full, happy with that Doc
HPGrn wrote:
> On 1 Dec 2005 06:35:37 -0800, Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com wrote:
>
> >Just got back from a thousand mile road trip over the holiday's, and it
> >drove like a charm. Most noticable was the highway stability in high
> >winds and rain (half the trip). Like a rock. Also noticed that you
> >really have to be a little more aware than perhaps a smaller lighter
> >car coming to a stop and anicipate the circumstances or so it seemed to
> >me. It's been said in that the shorter seat "pans" contribute to leg
> >fatigue, BS! Very little body fatigue at all. I find that the trip
> >computer is a bit of bother as you have to take one hand and your eyes
> >off the road and reach around the wheel while driving. Perhaps a mount
> >on the steering wheel along with the radio and cruise control would
> >take at least one of these issues away. Internal room and trunk space
> >phenomal. 3 people, luggage (gifts boots etc) for four days not an
> >issue at all. Gas mileage was much better than expected with the 6.
> >
>
> What was your mileage?
>
> Thanks
12-02-2005, 11:32 PM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
On 2 Dec 2005 18:01:15 -0800, Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com wrote:
>Between 27 and 29 highway. 80mph on average most of the way
>mountianous driving for about 300 miles out of 1000, 3 adults and a
Thanks....sounds good.
>Between 27 and 29 highway. 80mph on average most of the way
>mountianous driving for about 300 miles out of 1000, 3 adults and a
Thanks....sounds good.
12-02-2005, 11:32 PM
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Re: 1st Long Trip 2006 Sonata GLS
On 2 Dec 2005 18:01:15 -0800, Dr.Colon.Oscopy@gmail.com wrote:
>Between 27 and 29 highway. 80mph on average most of the way
>mountianous driving for about 300 miles out of 1000, 3 adults and a
Thanks....sounds good.
>Between 27 and 29 highway. 80mph on average most of the way
>mountianous driving for about 300 miles out of 1000, 3 adults and a
Thanks....sounds good.
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