Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
Hi.
Just wondering whether there have been any advance indications of what to expect. I love my Elantra GT-5, and before long we'll be putting our Olds Intrigue out to pasture, so we're thinking about a Sonata as a family-car alternative. However, I wasn't quite sold on the 2003/2004 versions -- Concerns about the auto tranny, engine performance (no flames, please; only what I read somewhere), and soft ride. Really would like to like the next model year. Any insights? Thanks. DW |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
On 6 Mar 2004 17:26:33 -0700, David Wright <dlwright@prolynx.omit.com>
wrote: >Hi. >Just wondering whether there have been any advance indications of what to >expect. I love my Elantra GT-5, and before long we'll be putting our Olds >Intrigue out to pasture, so we're thinking about a Sonata as a family-car >alternative. > >However, I wasn't quite sold on the 2003/2004 versions -- Concerns about >the auto tranny, engine performance (no flames, please; only what I read >somewhere), and soft ride. > >Really would like to like the next model year. Any insights? > >Thanks. >DW I'm stupid, sorry. I just sent 1MB worth of pictures to this group without even thinking that it is a text-only group and Giganews would kill it. Below is a repost of the message with links to the pics for those who are interested but do not have a server that accepts binary posts outside of the alt.binaries.* groups. ----- If the NF is not released early, the 2005 model year Sonata should be almost identical to the rest of the EF2 Sonatas. The 2006 (appearing in spring of 2005) Sonata is a redesign (Code NF). It is, in my opinion, pretty damn ugly when compared to the 2002-2004 (Code EF2) Sonata (pictures attached). Engine choices are still unconfirmed but the prevalent rumors say that the Theta (4 cylinder engine in 1.8L, 2.0L, and 2.4L forms with much more low-end torque and better gas mileage than the corresponding Beta II and Sirius II engines) and Delta (the 2.7L V6 currently used) will be used, as well as a 3.0L V6 I don't have any details on except that it is 200 HP (I've heard that it may be the same engine that Chrysler uses in the Seabring Coupe). http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata1.jpg http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata2.jpg http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata3.jpg http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41480.jpg http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41481.jpg http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41482.jpg http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41483.jpg http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41484.jpg http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41485.jpg |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
"Jason" <none.of.your.business@see.left.of.at.com> wrote in message news:t81l40tjq9iekn7emq7cf8bq75a36r8a3e@4ax.com... > On 6 Mar 2004 17:26:33 -0700, David Wright <dlwright@prolynx.omit.com> > wrote: > > >Hi. > >Just wondering whether there have been any advance indications of what to > >expect. I love my Elantra GT-5, and before long we'll be putting our Olds > >Intrigue out to pasture, so we're thinking about a Sonata as a family-car > >alternative. > > > >However, I wasn't quite sold on the 2003/2004 versions -- Concerns about > >the auto tranny, engine performance (no flames, please; only what I read > >somewhere), and soft ride. > > > >Really would like to like the next model year. Any insights? > > > >Thanks. > >DW > > I'm stupid, sorry. I just sent 1MB worth of pictures to this group > without even thinking that it is a text-only group and Giganews would > kill it. Below is a repost of the message with links to the pics for > those who are interested but do not have a server that accepts binary > posts outside of the alt.binaries.* groups. > > ----- > > If the NF is not released early, the 2005 model year Sonata should be > almost identical to the rest of the EF2 Sonatas. The 2006 (appearing > in spring of 2005) Sonata is a redesign (Code NF). It is, in my > opinion, pretty damn ugly when compared to the 2002-2004 (Code EF2) > Sonata (pictures attached). Engine choices are still unconfirmed but > the prevalent rumors say that the Theta (4 cylinder engine in 1.8L, > 2.0L, and 2.4L forms with much more low-end torque and better gas > mileage than the corresponding Beta II and Sirius II engines) and > Delta (the 2.7L V6 currently used) will be used, as well as a 3.0L V6 > I don't have any details on except that it is 200 HP (I've heard that > it may be the same engine that Chrysler uses in the Seabring Coupe). > > http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata1.jpg > http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata2.jpg > http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata3.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41480.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41481.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41482.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41483.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41484.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41485.jpg Probably a bit hard to judge on these pics, but i think i'll be keeping my EF2 :-)) |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
In article <t81l40tjq9iekn7emq7cf8bq75a36r8a3e@4ax.com>, Jason <none.of.your.business@see.left.of.at.com> wrote:
>On 6 Mar 2004 17:26:33 -0700, David Wright <dlwright@prolynx.omit.com> >wrote: > >>Hi. >>Just wondering whether there have been any advance indications of what to >>expect. I love my Elantra GT-5, and before long we'll be putting our Olds >>Intrigue out to pasture, so we're thinking about a Sonata as a family-car >>alternative. >> >>However, I wasn't quite sold on the 2003/2004 versions -- Concerns about >>the auto tranny, engine performance (no flames, please; only what I read >>somewhere), and soft ride. >> >>Really would like to like the next model year. Any insights? >> >>Thanks. >>DW > >I'm stupid, sorry. I just sent 1MB worth of pictures to this group >without even thinking that it is a text-only group and Giganews would >kill it. Below is a repost of the message with links to the pics for >those who are interested but do not have a server that accepts binary >posts outside of the alt.binaries.* groups. > >----- > >If the NF is not released early, the 2005 model year Sonata should be >almost identical to the rest of the EF2 Sonatas. The 2006 (appearing >in spring of 2005) Sonata is a redesign (Code NF). It is, in my >opinion, pretty damn ugly when compared to the 2002-2004 (Code EF2) >Sonata (pictures attached). Engine choices are still unconfirmed but >the prevalent rumors say that the Theta (4 cylinder engine in 1.8L, >2.0L, and 2.4L forms with much more low-end torque and better gas >mileage than the corresponding Beta II and Sirius II engines) and >Delta (the 2.7L V6 currently used) will be used, as well as a 3.0L V6 >I don't have any details on except that it is 200 HP (I've heard that >it may be the same engine that Chrysler uses in the Seabring Coupe). The optional V6 is 3.3L and it has nothing to do with any of the Chrysler engines. > >http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata1.jpg >http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata2.jpg >http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata3.jpg >http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41480.jpg >http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41481.jpg >http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41482.jpg >http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41483.jpg >http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41484.jpg >http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41485.jpg |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
Dave.... Hi.. Just wanted to compare notes with you.
I will also be putting my Olds Intrigue out to pasture soon. I wonder what year yours' is, and what kind of problems you have had with it? Mine is a '98 with 120 something thousand on it. It had a new engine at 90 something thousand and a rebuilt transmission. So, having spent that money, and its paid for...I am trying to squeeze it for all it is worth. When it dies, or needs a lot more money...I am looking at a Sonata, XG350, or perhaps a Toyota Prius. I get 28 cents a mile from work, so the mileage thing of the Prius would be nice. Anyway, how has your Intrigue been for you?? .....Dave "David Wright" <dlwright@prolynx.omit.com> wrote in message news:Xns94A4B14736326dlwrightprolynxcom@63.122.16. 10... > Hi. > Just wondering whether there have been any advance indications of what to > expect. I love my Elantra GT-5, and before long we'll be putting our Olds > Intrigue out to pasture, so we're thinking about a Sonata as a family-car > alternative. > > However, I wasn't quite sold on the 2003/2004 versions -- Concerns about > the auto tranny, engine performance (no flames, please; only what I read > somewhere), and soft ride. > > Really would like to like the next model year. Any insights? > > Thanks. > DW |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
On Sun, 07 Mar 2004 14:13:16 GMT, theta00k@yahoo.com wrote:
>In article <t81l40tjq9iekn7emq7cf8bq75a36r8a3e@4ax.com>, Jason <none.of.your.business@see.left.of.at.com> wrote: >>On 6 Mar 2004 17:26:33 -0700, David Wright <dlwright@prolynx.omit.com> >>wrote: >> >>>Hi. >>>Just wondering whether there have been any advance indications of what to >>>expect. I love my Elantra GT-5, and before long we'll be putting our Olds >>>Intrigue out to pasture, so we're thinking about a Sonata as a family-car >>>alternative. >>> >>>However, I wasn't quite sold on the 2003/2004 versions -- Concerns about >>>the auto tranny, engine performance (no flames, please; only what I read >>>somewhere), and soft ride. >>> >>>Really would like to like the next model year. Any insights? >>> >>>Thanks. >>>DW >> >>I'm stupid, sorry. I just sent 1MB worth of pictures to this group >>without even thinking that it is a text-only group and Giganews would >>kill it. Below is a repost of the message with links to the pics for >>those who are interested but do not have a server that accepts binary >>posts outside of the alt.binaries.* groups. >> >>----- >> >>If the NF is not released early, the 2005 model year Sonata should be >>almost identical to the rest of the EF2 Sonatas. The 2006 (appearing >>in spring of 2005) Sonata is a redesign (Code NF). It is, in my >>opinion, pretty damn ugly when compared to the 2002-2004 (Code EF2) >>Sonata (pictures attached). Engine choices are still unconfirmed but >>the prevalent rumors say that the Theta (4 cylinder engine in 1.8L, >>2.0L, and 2.4L forms with much more low-end torque and better gas >>mileage than the corresponding Beta II and Sirius II engines) and >>Delta (the 2.7L V6 currently used) will be used, as well as a 3.0L V6 >>I don't have any details on except that it is 200 HP (I've heard that >>it may be the same engine that Chrysler uses in the Seabring Coupe). > >The optional V6 is 3.3L and it has nothing to do with any of the Chrysler >engines. > >> >>http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata1.jpg >>http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata2.jpg >>http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata3.jpg >>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41480.jpg >>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41481.jpg >>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41482.jpg >>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41483.jpg >>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41484.jpg >>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41485.jpg Where'd you find out that it was 3.3L and not 3.0L? Any other specs? |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
"Dave Edwards" <kd2e@comcast.net> wrote in
news:iYWdneYF3uDN2dbdRVn_iw@comcast.com: > Dave.... Hi.. Just wanted to compare notes with you. > I will also be putting my Olds Intrigue out to pasture soon. > I wonder what year yours' is, and what kind of problems you have had > with it? Dave, Ours is a '99 with the 3.5L. Just over 80K miles. For the most part, it's been solid. It's my wife's car, and she loves it. [With apologies to the NG, this isn't completely off-topic.] Problems we've had: 1. Every once in awhile the timing would seem 'way off; wouldn't start. 2. Crankshaft position sensor and one other sensor (camshaft?) -- may have been part of the cause of #1. 3. Sun visor broke from normal use! (never had THAT happen on any car before.) 4. Injectors always seem to load up; runs "dirty" or rich. 5. Tie rod wore prematurely -- replaced early under warranty. 6. Automatic climate-out-of-control system. I've hated it from Day-1. Mostly my gripes have not been with the car, though, but rather with GM's parts pricing and dealer incompetence/dishonesty (e.g., $18 for a pair of unnecessary O-rings). The biggest issue we've had was when we took it in to have the CKP sensor replaced (required "retraining" of the computer) and the dealer talked me into "servicing" the transmission. The tech stopped about 2-1/2 qts. (not pints; quarts!) shy of refilling the tranny with fluid. By the time I drove it home and began to figure out what was going on, significant damage had been done. Same dealer tried to charge me $650 to fix it. Got them to tear it apart and replace some solenoids, etc. In the end, I had the tranny rebuilt by AAMCO for $2,200. Now it's like new. GM could stand for Got Me -- but never again. In contrast, in over 12,000 miles with my 2003 GT hatchback, the only problem so far has been a temperamental fuel gauge. That's why I'm hoping the 2005 Sonata will be more like the Intrigue (sportier, tight, responsive) than a Buick or Camry. But the main reason we got the Intrigue in the first place was the solid engine/tranny combo. And my perception of the Sonata up to 2004 gave me some concern over the auto tranny, a V-6 that seemed marginal, and a soft ride. DW |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
In article <qmim40t0lltb0s8mqlilrqfdrfnc7p6lnd@4ax.com>, Jason <none.of.your.business@see.left.of.at.com> wrote:
>On Sun, 07 Mar 2004 14:13:16 GMT, theta00k@yahoo.com wrote: > >>In article <t81l40tjq9iekn7emq7cf8bq75a36r8a3e@4ax.com>, Jason > <none.of.your.business@see.left.of.at.com> wrote: >>>On 6 Mar 2004 17:26:33 -0700, David Wright <dlwright@prolynx.omit.com> >>>wrote: >>> >>>>Hi. >>>>Just wondering whether there have been any advance indications of what to >>>>expect. I love my Elantra GT-5, and before long we'll be putting our Olds >>>>Intrigue out to pasture, so we're thinking about a Sonata as a family-car >>>>alternative. >>>> >>>>However, I wasn't quite sold on the 2003/2004 versions -- Concerns about >>>>the auto tranny, engine performance (no flames, please; only what I read >>>>somewhere), and soft ride. >>>> >>>>Really would like to like the next model year. Any insights? >>>> >>>>Thanks. >>>>DW >>> >>>I'm stupid, sorry. I just sent 1MB worth of pictures to this group >>>without even thinking that it is a text-only group and Giganews would >>>kill it. Below is a repost of the message with links to the pics for >>>those who are interested but do not have a server that accepts binary >>>posts outside of the alt.binaries.* groups. >>> >>>----- >>> >>>If the NF is not released early, the 2005 model year Sonata should be >>>almost identical to the rest of the EF2 Sonatas. The 2006 (appearing >>>in spring of 2005) Sonata is a redesign (Code NF). It is, in my >>>opinion, pretty damn ugly when compared to the 2002-2004 (Code EF2) >>>Sonata (pictures attached). Engine choices are still unconfirmed but >>>the prevalent rumors say that the Theta (4 cylinder engine in 1.8L, >>>2.0L, and 2.4L forms with much more low-end torque and better gas >>>mileage than the corresponding Beta II and Sirius II engines) and >>>Delta (the 2.7L V6 currently used) will be used, as well as a 3.0L V6 >>>I don't have any details on except that it is 200 HP (I've heard that >>>it may be the same engine that Chrysler uses in the Seabring Coupe). >> >>The optional V6 is 3.3L and it has nothing to do with any of the Chrysler >>engines. >> >>> >>>http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata1.jpg >>>http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata2.jpg >>>http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata3.jpg >>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41480.jpg >>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41481.jpg >>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41482.jpg >>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41483.jpg >>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41484.jpg >>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41485.jpg > >Where'd you find out that it was 3.3L and not 3.0L? Any other specs? http://www.montgomeryadvertiser. com/specialreports/hyundai/StoryAlabamateksid20w.htm |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
On Sun, 07 Mar 2004 18:34:06 GMT, theta00k@yahoo.com wrote:
>In article <qmim40t0lltb0s8mqlilrqfdrfnc7p6lnd@4ax.com>, Jason <none.of.your.business@see.left.of.at.com> wrote: >>On Sun, 07 Mar 2004 14:13:16 GMT, theta00k@yahoo.com wrote: >> >>>In article <t81l40tjq9iekn7emq7cf8bq75a36r8a3e@4ax.com>, Jason >> <none.of.your.business@see.left.of.at.com> wrote: >>>>On 6 Mar 2004 17:26:33 -0700, David Wright <dlwright@prolynx.omit.com> >>>>wrote: >>>> >>>>>Hi. >>>>>Just wondering whether there have been any advance indications of what to >>>>>expect. I love my Elantra GT-5, and before long we'll be putting our Olds >>>>>Intrigue out to pasture, so we're thinking about a Sonata as a family-car >>>>>alternative. >>>>> >>>>>However, I wasn't quite sold on the 2003/2004 versions -- Concerns about >>>>>the auto tranny, engine performance (no flames, please; only what I read >>>>>somewhere), and soft ride. >>>>> >>>>>Really would like to like the next model year. Any insights? >>>>> >>>>>Thanks. >>>>>DW >>>> >>>>I'm stupid, sorry. I just sent 1MB worth of pictures to this group >>>>without even thinking that it is a text-only group and Giganews would >>>>kill it. Below is a repost of the message with links to the pics for >>>>those who are interested but do not have a server that accepts binary >>>>posts outside of the alt.binaries.* groups. >>>> >>>>----- >>>> >>>>If the NF is not released early, the 2005 model year Sonata should be >>>>almost identical to the rest of the EF2 Sonatas. The 2006 (appearing >>>>in spring of 2005) Sonata is a redesign (Code NF). It is, in my >>>>opinion, pretty damn ugly when compared to the 2002-2004 (Code EF2) >>>>Sonata (pictures attached). Engine choices are still unconfirmed but >>>>the prevalent rumors say that the Theta (4 cylinder engine in 1.8L, >>>>2.0L, and 2.4L forms with much more low-end torque and better gas >>>>mileage than the corresponding Beta II and Sirius II engines) and >>>>Delta (the 2.7L V6 currently used) will be used, as well as a 3.0L V6 >>>>I don't have any details on except that it is 200 HP (I've heard that >>>>it may be the same engine that Chrysler uses in the Seabring Coupe). >>> >>>The optional V6 is 3.3L and it has nothing to do with any of the Chrysler >>>engines. >>> >>>> >>>>http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata1.jpg >>>>http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata2.jpg >>>>http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata3.jpg >>>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41480.jpg >>>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41481.jpg >>>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41482.jpg >>>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41483.jpg >>>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41484.jpg >>>>http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41485.jpg >> >>Where'd you find out that it was 3.3L and not 3.0L? Any other specs? > >http://www.montgomeryadvertiser. >com/specialreports/hyundai/StoryAlabamateksid20w.htm Thanks. |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
"Dave Edwards" <kd2e@comcast.net> wrote in message news:<iYWdneYF3uDN2dbdRVn_iw@comcast.com>...
> Dave.... Hi.. Just wanted to compare notes with you. > I will also be putting my Olds Intrigue out to pasture soon. > I wonder what year yours' is, and what kind of problems you have had with > it? > Mine is a '98 with 120 something thousand on it. > It had a new engine at 90 something thousand and a rebuilt transmission. > So, having spent that money, and its paid for...I am trying to squeeze it > for all it is worth. > When it dies, or needs a lot more money...I am looking at a Sonata, XG350, > or perhaps a Toyota Prius. I get 28 cents a mile from work, so the mileage > thing of the Prius would be nice. Where do you live? In the US, for the 2003 tax year, the federal government's "standard mileage rate for operating your car in 2003 is 36 cents a mile for all business miles." See IRS Publication 463, "Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses" : http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p463.pdf |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
Michelle....
My company is a bit on the 'frugal' side. My brother is a CPA, and he said I can do something with that difference (.08/mile) on taxes. I am not up on this, but I don't think my company has to follow the IRS rate of 36 cents a mile...do they?? ...Dave "Michelle Vadeboncoeur" <mrv@kluge.net> wrote in message news:5ce77eb2.0403071152.30d89071@posting.google.c om... > "Dave Edwards" <kd2e@comcast.net> wrote in message news:<iYWdneYF3uDN2dbdRVn_iw@comcast.com>... > > Dave.... Hi.. Just wanted to compare notes with you. > > I will also be putting my Olds Intrigue out to pasture soon. > > I wonder what year yours' is, and what kind of problems you have had with > > it? > > Mine is a '98 with 120 something thousand on it. > > It had a new engine at 90 something thousand and a rebuilt transmission. > > So, having spent that money, and its paid for...I am trying to squeeze it > > for all it is worth. > > When it dies, or needs a lot more money...I am looking at a Sonata, XG350, > > or perhaps a Toyota Prius. I get 28 cents a mile from work, so the mileage > > thing of the Prius would be nice. > > Where do you live? In the US, for the 2003 tax year, the federal > government's "standard mileage rate for operating your car in 2003 > is 36 cents a mile for all business miles." > See IRS Publication 463, "Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car > Expenses" : http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p463.pdf |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
"Dave Edwards" <kd2e@comcast.net> wrote in
news:HvadnZEcSrwqG9bdRVn-uw@comcast.com: > Michelle.... > My company is a bit on the 'frugal' side. > My brother is a CPA, and he said I can do something with that > difference (.08/mile) on taxes. > I am not up on this, but I don't think my company has to follow the > IRS rate of 36 cents a mile...do they?? Dave, No, they don't. I am employed by the Univ. of Colorado (no recruiting jokes, please), and they also allow only $0.28. The standard explanation is that the employee can claim the difference as unreimbursed business expense on his/her personal tax return. Of course, that presumes that the employee itemizes, and that he/she can realize the entire amount (not likely). Basically, it's a take-it-or-leave-it attitude on the part of the employer. (FYI, for 2004 the government rate has increased to $0.375.) DW |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
that is one UGLY car....
"Jason" <none.of.your.business@see.left.of.at.com> wrote in message news:t81l40tjq9iekn7emq7cf8bq75a36r8a3e@4ax.com... > On 6 Mar 2004 17:26:33 -0700, David Wright <dlwright@prolynx.omit.com> > wrote: > > >Hi. > >Just wondering whether there have been any advance indications of what to > >expect. I love my Elantra GT-5, and before long we'll be putting our Olds > >Intrigue out to pasture, so we're thinking about a Sonata as a family-car > >alternative. > > > >However, I wasn't quite sold on the 2003/2004 versions -- Concerns about > >the auto tranny, engine performance (no flames, please; only what I read > >somewhere), and soft ride. > > > >Really would like to like the next model year. Any insights? > > > >Thanks. > >DW > > I'm stupid, sorry. I just sent 1MB worth of pictures to this group > without even thinking that it is a text-only group and Giganews would > kill it. Below is a repost of the message with links to the pics for > those who are interested but do not have a server that accepts binary > posts outside of the alt.binaries.* groups. > > ----- > > If the NF is not released early, the 2005 model year Sonata should be > almost identical to the rest of the EF2 Sonatas. The 2006 (appearing > in spring of 2005) Sonata is a redesign (Code NF). It is, in my > opinion, pretty damn ugly when compared to the 2002-2004 (Code EF2) > Sonata (pictures attached). Engine choices are still unconfirmed but > the prevalent rumors say that the Theta (4 cylinder engine in 1.8L, > 2.0L, and 2.4L forms with much more low-end torque and better gas > mileage than the corresponding Beta II and Sirius II engines) and > Delta (the 2.7L V6 currently used) will be used, as well as a 3.0L V6 > I don't have any details on except that it is 200 HP (I've heard that > it may be the same engine that Chrysler uses in the Seabring Coupe). > > http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata1.jpg > http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata2.jpg > http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata3.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41480.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41481.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41482.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41483.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41484.jpg > http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41485.jpg |
Re: Any inkling about 2005 Sonata?
On Sun, 07 Mar 2004 22:51:18 GMT, "Pete & Cindy" <range1@shaw.ca>
wrote: >that is one UGLY car.... > > > >"Jason" <none.of.your.business@see.left.of.at.com> wrote in message >news:t81l40tjq9iekn7emq7cf8bq75a36r8a3e@4ax.com.. . >> On 6 Mar 2004 17:26:33 -0700, David Wright <dlwright@prolynx.omit.com> >> wrote: >> >> >Hi. >> >Just wondering whether there have been any advance indications of what to >> >expect. I love my Elantra GT-5, and before long we'll be putting our Olds >> >Intrigue out to pasture, so we're thinking about a Sonata as a family-car >> >alternative. >> > >> >However, I wasn't quite sold on the 2003/2004 versions -- Concerns about >> >the auto tranny, engine performance (no flames, please; only what I read >> >somewhere), and soft ride. >> > >> >Really would like to like the next model year. Any insights? >> > >> >Thanks. >> >DW >> >> I'm stupid, sorry. I just sent 1MB worth of pictures to this group >> without even thinking that it is a text-only group and Giganews would >> kill it. Below is a repost of the message with links to the pics for >> those who are interested but do not have a server that accepts binary >> posts outside of the alt.binaries.* groups. >> >> ----- >> >> If the NF is not released early, the 2005 model year Sonata should be >> almost identical to the rest of the EF2 Sonatas. The 2006 (appearing >> in spring of 2005) Sonata is a redesign (Code NF). It is, in my >> opinion, pretty damn ugly when compared to the 2002-2004 (Code EF2) >> Sonata (pictures attached). Engine choices are still unconfirmed but >> the prevalent rumors say that the Theta (4 cylinder engine in 1.8L, >> 2.0L, and 2.4L forms with much more low-end torque and better gas >> mileage than the corresponding Beta II and Sirius II engines) and >> Delta (the 2.7L V6 currently used) will be used, as well as a 3.0L V6 >> I don't have any details on except that it is 200 HP (I've heard that >> it may be the same engine that Chrysler uses in the Seabring Coupe). >> >> http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata1.jpg >> http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata2.jpg >> http://yk911.homestead.com/files/sonata/sonata3.jpg >> http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41480.jpg >> http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41481.jpg >> http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41482.jpg >> http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41483.jpg >> http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41484.jpg >> http://bilder.autobild.de/bilder/1/41485.jpg > That's what I said. There are so many things I don't like about it, I don't know where to start... |
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