2005 Sonata Vs 2000
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2005 Sonata Vs 2000
I have a 2000 Sonata and recently had a 2005 model as a rental car. Is it me,
or are the new Sonatas smaller than the old ones? I had a hard time fitting
into the new car even after adjusting the seat and steering wheel. What's
funny is that Dollar listed the Sonata as a full sized car! When I use other
car companies, I get cars like a Dodge Intrepid. There is no comparison
between an Intrepid and a Sonata. Since I am starting to look at cars now, I
am curious if my perceptions on the new Sonata are accurate before I invest in
another one.
Steve
Chynna22@aol.com
or are the new Sonatas smaller than the old ones? I had a hard time fitting
into the new car even after adjusting the seat and steering wheel. What's
funny is that Dollar listed the Sonata as a full sized car! When I use other
car companies, I get cars like a Dodge Intrepid. There is no comparison
between an Intrepid and a Sonata. Since I am starting to look at cars now, I
am curious if my perceptions on the new Sonata are accurate before I invest in
another one.
Steve
Chynna22@aol.com
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Re: 2005 Sonata Vs 2000
I find it hard to believe that the interior of that 2004 was the same as my
2000. Both I and my roomate commented on how cramped it was. I lowered the
seat all the way down, and my knees were hitting the steering column. I
adjusted the wheel tilt, and it was the same.
2000. Both I and my roomate commented on how cramped it was. I lowered the
seat all the way down, and my knees were hitting the steering column. I
adjusted the wheel tilt, and it was the same.
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Re: 2005 Sonata Vs 2000
In article <20040914200507.05436.00000528@mb-m20.aol.com>, Chynna22 wrote:
> I find it hard to believe that the interior of that 2004 was the same as my
> 2000. Both I and my roomate commented on how cramped it was. I lowered the
> seat all the way down, and my knees were hitting the steering column. I
> adjusted the wheel tilt, and it was the same.
Are you sure it was a Sonata you drove? Current Accents look like older
Sonatas :-)
Chris
> I find it hard to believe that the interior of that 2004 was the same as my
> 2000. Both I and my roomate commented on how cramped it was. I lowered the
> seat all the way down, and my knees were hitting the steering column. I
> adjusted the wheel tilt, and it was the same.
Are you sure it was a Sonata you drove? Current Accents look like older
Sonatas :-)
Chris
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Re: 2005 Sonata Vs 2000
I've determined part of the issue may be the short steering wheel
columm. I haven't measured the relative distances, but basically it
seems the wheel on the Sonata is short compared to the pedals.
This means when you adjust for pedal fit (which is how I do it) you
end up too far from the wheel. Conversly, if you adjust for wheel
fit, you'll be on top of the pedals.
For more, see my post under: 2003 Sonata complaint, started 11 Sept
2004.
--AceyMan
On 13 Sep 2004 12:01:23 GMT, chynna22@aol.com (Chynna22) wrote:
>I have a 2000 Sonata and recently had a 2005 model as a rental car. Is it me,
>or are the new Sonatas smaller than the old ones? I had a hard time fitting
>into the new car even after adjusting the seat and steering wheel. What's
>funny is that Dollar listed the Sonata as a full sized car! When I use other
>car companies, I get cars like a Dodge Intrepid. There is no comparison
>between an Intrepid and a Sonata. Since I am starting to look at cars now, I
>am curious if my perceptions on the new Sonata are accurate before I invest in
>another one.
>
>Steve
>Chynna22@aol.com
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Thanks for the help. I know I have not gained THAT much weight in the last 4
years. Something has definitely changed and will prevent me from staying with
a Sonata. I am thinking of switching to an small SUV such as the Kia Sorrento,
and perhaps the Tucson when I can actually get inside one. Hyundai had a
prototype at the Houston auto show, but we could not get inside it.
Steve
years. Something has definitely changed and will prevent me from staying with
a Sonata. I am thinking of switching to an small SUV such as the Kia Sorrento,
and perhaps the Tucson when I can actually get inside one. Hyundai had a
prototype at the Houston auto show, but we could not get inside it.
Steve
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