My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
08-28-2006, 07:23 AM
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Re: My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
Mark Space:
I purchased my Sonata LX in February and I agree on all accounts from
your first posting. My Sonata does lag slightly in the acceleration,
however it is only noticable when the vehicle is cold, and especially
noticed from first to second gear; otherwise the response is pretty
good.
I chose the beige interior - kind of a mistake, like buying a white car
- shows dirt easily and quickly. I notice the sloshing in the gas tank
only after filling and after about 25-50 miles, afterwords, it's quite
quiet.
Yes the CD player should have been a little further down on the dash,
but compare it to other car manufacturers, like the Nissan
Altima/Maxima. The higher end models have the NAV system waaaay up on
the dash.
Little quirks nonetheless, however, I traded in a Saturn L300 with 50K
miles that was starting to have transmission problems, and I don't
regret trading either.
-Matt Y
mattcg1@yahoo.com wrote:
> Generally falls within 10-15% of actual miles vs. actual gas used.
> Highway is MUCH more accurate than the mixed city driving (which makes
> sense).
>
> Partner wrote:
> > How does that compare with actual measurements?
> >
> > > 6) Trip computer avg MPG, driving 55-65MPH interstate driving, is
> > > around 30-31 MPG. City driving drops to computer-reported 23-24 MPG
> > > avg.
I purchased my Sonata LX in February and I agree on all accounts from
your first posting. My Sonata does lag slightly in the acceleration,
however it is only noticable when the vehicle is cold, and especially
noticed from first to second gear; otherwise the response is pretty
good.
I chose the beige interior - kind of a mistake, like buying a white car
- shows dirt easily and quickly. I notice the sloshing in the gas tank
only after filling and after about 25-50 miles, afterwords, it's quite
quiet.
Yes the CD player should have been a little further down on the dash,
but compare it to other car manufacturers, like the Nissan
Altima/Maxima. The higher end models have the NAV system waaaay up on
the dash.
Little quirks nonetheless, however, I traded in a Saturn L300 with 50K
miles that was starting to have transmission problems, and I don't
regret trading either.
-Matt Y
mattcg1@yahoo.com wrote:
> Generally falls within 10-15% of actual miles vs. actual gas used.
> Highway is MUCH more accurate than the mixed city driving (which makes
> sense).
>
> Partner wrote:
> > How does that compare with actual measurements?
> >
> > > 6) Trip computer avg MPG, driving 55-65MPH interstate driving, is
> > > around 30-31 MPG. City driving drops to computer-reported 23-24 MPG
> > > avg.
08-28-2006, 07:23 AM
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Re: My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
Mark Space:
I purchased my Sonata LX in February and I agree on all accounts from
your first posting. My Sonata does lag slightly in the acceleration,
however it is only noticable when the vehicle is cold, and especially
noticed from first to second gear; otherwise the response is pretty
good.
I chose the beige interior - kind of a mistake, like buying a white car
- shows dirt easily and quickly. I notice the sloshing in the gas tank
only after filling and after about 25-50 miles, afterwords, it's quite
quiet.
Yes the CD player should have been a little further down on the dash,
but compare it to other car manufacturers, like the Nissan
Altima/Maxima. The higher end models have the NAV system waaaay up on
the dash.
Little quirks nonetheless, however, I traded in a Saturn L300 with 50K
miles that was starting to have transmission problems, and I don't
regret trading either.
-Matt Y
mattcg1@yahoo.com wrote:
> Generally falls within 10-15% of actual miles vs. actual gas used.
> Highway is MUCH more accurate than the mixed city driving (which makes
> sense).
>
> Partner wrote:
> > How does that compare with actual measurements?
> >
> > > 6) Trip computer avg MPG, driving 55-65MPH interstate driving, is
> > > around 30-31 MPG. City driving drops to computer-reported 23-24 MPG
> > > avg.
I purchased my Sonata LX in February and I agree on all accounts from
your first posting. My Sonata does lag slightly in the acceleration,
however it is only noticable when the vehicle is cold, and especially
noticed from first to second gear; otherwise the response is pretty
good.
I chose the beige interior - kind of a mistake, like buying a white car
- shows dirt easily and quickly. I notice the sloshing in the gas tank
only after filling and after about 25-50 miles, afterwords, it's quite
quiet.
Yes the CD player should have been a little further down on the dash,
but compare it to other car manufacturers, like the Nissan
Altima/Maxima. The higher end models have the NAV system waaaay up on
the dash.
Little quirks nonetheless, however, I traded in a Saturn L300 with 50K
miles that was starting to have transmission problems, and I don't
regret trading either.
-Matt Y
mattcg1@yahoo.com wrote:
> Generally falls within 10-15% of actual miles vs. actual gas used.
> Highway is MUCH more accurate than the mixed city driving (which makes
> sense).
>
> Partner wrote:
> > How does that compare with actual measurements?
> >
> > > 6) Trip computer avg MPG, driving 55-65MPH interstate driving, is
> > > around 30-31 MPG. City driving drops to computer-reported 23-24 MPG
> > > avg.
08-28-2006, 04:18 PM
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Re: My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
) On the afternoon I took it home from the dealer, I was trying to
parallel park. As the steering wheel was turned fully right, I heard a
spring popping sound from the steering wheel. The dashboard airbag
light came on, and the horn stopped working (???). I took it back to
the dealer two days later. They said the clockspring had broken in the
steering column. They had to order the part. Three days later, I
received a postcard in the mail that the part came in. I called the
dealer, and had the part replaced in less than an hour. The first
(albeit way too soon) service experience was positive.
Interesting, I had the EXACT same part go bad a month after I owned the
car. Wonder if there is a defect?
parallel park. As the steering wheel was turned fully right, I heard a
spring popping sound from the steering wheel. The dashboard airbag
light came on, and the horn stopped working (???). I took it back to
the dealer two days later. They said the clockspring had broken in the
steering column. They had to order the part. Three days later, I
received a postcard in the mail that the part came in. I called the
dealer, and had the part replaced in less than an hour. The first
(albeit way too soon) service experience was positive.
Interesting, I had the EXACT same part go bad a month after I owned the
car. Wonder if there is a defect?
08-28-2006, 04:18 PM
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Re: My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
) On the afternoon I took it home from the dealer, I was trying to
parallel park. As the steering wheel was turned fully right, I heard a
spring popping sound from the steering wheel. The dashboard airbag
light came on, and the horn stopped working (???). I took it back to
the dealer two days later. They said the clockspring had broken in the
steering column. They had to order the part. Three days later, I
received a postcard in the mail that the part came in. I called the
dealer, and had the part replaced in less than an hour. The first
(albeit way too soon) service experience was positive.
Interesting, I had the EXACT same part go bad a month after I owned the
car. Wonder if there is a defect?
parallel park. As the steering wheel was turned fully right, I heard a
spring popping sound from the steering wheel. The dashboard airbag
light came on, and the horn stopped working (???). I took it back to
the dealer two days later. They said the clockspring had broken in the
steering column. They had to order the part. Three days later, I
received a postcard in the mail that the part came in. I called the
dealer, and had the part replaced in less than an hour. The first
(albeit way too soon) service experience was positive.
Interesting, I had the EXACT same part go bad a month after I owned the
car. Wonder if there is a defect?
09-04-2006, 03:33 AM
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Re: My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
I'm with Hartford; not AARP plan but another one. My insurance jumped
from 46/mo to nearly 200. No claims ever.
Then they hit me with a knock because they showed a huge jump in
outstanding credit -yeah, the stupid car I just financed which showed
100% credit line utilization 'cause I hadn't made the first payment.
Did they expect the credit union to give me a loan for more than the
final price of the car, just to have extra unused credit line???
Policy renewal is in a month. I'm planning on shopping around.
Deck wrote:
> Your insurance went down? The Hartford (AARP) raised my insuyrance by $520
> a year and I've never had a ticket or a claim????
from 46/mo to nearly 200. No claims ever.
Then they hit me with a knock because they showed a huge jump in
outstanding credit -yeah, the stupid car I just financed which showed
100% credit line utilization 'cause I hadn't made the first payment.
Did they expect the credit union to give me a loan for more than the
final price of the car, just to have extra unused credit line???
Policy renewal is in a month. I'm planning on shopping around.
Deck wrote:
> Your insurance went down? The Hartford (AARP) raised my insuyrance by $520
> a year and I've never had a ticket or a claim????
09-04-2006, 03:33 AM
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Re: My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
I'm with Hartford; not AARP plan but another one. My insurance jumped
from 46/mo to nearly 200. No claims ever.
Then they hit me with a knock because they showed a huge jump in
outstanding credit -yeah, the stupid car I just financed which showed
100% credit line utilization 'cause I hadn't made the first payment.
Did they expect the credit union to give me a loan for more than the
final price of the car, just to have extra unused credit line???
Policy renewal is in a month. I'm planning on shopping around.
Deck wrote:
> Your insurance went down? The Hartford (AARP) raised my insuyrance by $520
> a year and I've never had a ticket or a claim????
from 46/mo to nearly 200. No claims ever.
Then they hit me with a knock because they showed a huge jump in
outstanding credit -yeah, the stupid car I just financed which showed
100% credit line utilization 'cause I hadn't made the first payment.
Did they expect the credit union to give me a loan for more than the
final price of the car, just to have extra unused credit line???
Policy renewal is in a month. I'm planning on shopping around.
Deck wrote:
> Your insurance went down? The Hartford (AARP) raised my insuyrance by $520
> a year and I've never had a ticket or a claim????
09-04-2006, 01:26 PM
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Re: My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
"PMDR" <kikaiju@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1157355198.022787.117900@74g2000cwt.googlegro ups.com...
> I'm with Hartford; not AARP plan but another one. My insurance jumped
> from 46/mo to nearly 200. No claims ever.
>
> Then they hit me with a knock because they showed a huge jump in
> outstanding credit -yeah, the stupid car I just financed which showed
> 100% credit line utilization 'cause I hadn't made the first payment.
> Did they expect the credit union to give me a loan for more than the
> final price of the car, just to have extra unused credit line???
>
> Policy renewal is in a month. I'm planning on shopping around.
>
> Deck wrote:
>> Your insurance went down? The Hartford (AARP) raised my insuyrance by
>> $520
>> a year and I've never had a ticket or a claim????
>
Join the club. The insurance industry does not like Hyundai - this is
according to my former Allstate insurance agent. The rate basically doubled
when I bought my Sonata. I shopped around, and got quotes from $500 to $1000
for six months. My T&C runs around $315 for six months - $100k/$300, etc.
It's not just because it's a new car. A couple years earlier, my rate went
down when I replaced my 2001 Caravan with a 2004 T&C. Same vehicle, just
new. I wound up switching to Geico, because they don't seem to rate the
Hyundai the same as the others I tried.
09-04-2006, 01:26 PM
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Re: My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
"PMDR" <kikaiju@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1157355198.022787.117900@74g2000cwt.googlegro ups.com...
> I'm with Hartford; not AARP plan but another one. My insurance jumped
> from 46/mo to nearly 200. No claims ever.
>
> Then they hit me with a knock because they showed a huge jump in
> outstanding credit -yeah, the stupid car I just financed which showed
> 100% credit line utilization 'cause I hadn't made the first payment.
> Did they expect the credit union to give me a loan for more than the
> final price of the car, just to have extra unused credit line???
>
> Policy renewal is in a month. I'm planning on shopping around.
>
> Deck wrote:
>> Your insurance went down? The Hartford (AARP) raised my insuyrance by
>> $520
>> a year and I've never had a ticket or a claim????
>
Join the club. The insurance industry does not like Hyundai - this is
according to my former Allstate insurance agent. The rate basically doubled
when I bought my Sonata. I shopped around, and got quotes from $500 to $1000
for six months. My T&C runs around $315 for six months - $100k/$300, etc.
It's not just because it's a new car. A couple years earlier, my rate went
down when I replaced my 2001 Caravan with a 2004 T&C. Same vehicle, just
new. I wound up switching to Geico, because they don't seem to rate the
Hyundai the same as the others I tried.
09-04-2006, 07:03 PM
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Re: My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
My 05 XG350L $332 for six months with AIG 100k/300k, full comprehensive
$1000 deductable on collision
"Bob" <bobsjunkmail@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:llZKg.29416$y7.26195@bignews6.bellsouth.net.. .
>
> "PMDR" <kikaiju@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1157355198.022787.117900@74g2000cwt.googlegro ups.com...
>> I'm with Hartford; not AARP plan but another one. My insurance jumped
>> from 46/mo to nearly 200. No claims ever.
>>
>> Then they hit me with a knock because they showed a huge jump in
>> outstanding credit -yeah, the stupid car I just financed which showed
>> 100% credit line utilization 'cause I hadn't made the first payment.
>> Did they expect the credit union to give me a loan for more than the
>> final price of the car, just to have extra unused credit line???
>>
>> Policy renewal is in a month. I'm planning on shopping around.
>>
>> Deck wrote:
>>> Your insurance went down? The Hartford (AARP) raised my insuyrance by
>>> $520
>>> a year and I've never had a ticket or a claim????
>>
> Join the club. The insurance industry does not like Hyundai - this is
> according to my former Allstate insurance agent. The rate basically
> doubled when I bought my Sonata. I shopped around, and got quotes from
> $500 to $1000 for six months. My T&C runs around $315 for six months -
> $100k/$300, etc. It's not just because it's a new car. A couple years
> earlier, my rate went down when I replaced my 2001 Caravan with a 2004
> T&C. Same vehicle, just new. I wound up switching to Geico, because they
> don't seem to rate the Hyundai the same as the others I tried.
>
$1000 deductable on collision
"Bob" <bobsjunkmail@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:llZKg.29416$y7.26195@bignews6.bellsouth.net.. .
>
> "PMDR" <kikaiju@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1157355198.022787.117900@74g2000cwt.googlegro ups.com...
>> I'm with Hartford; not AARP plan but another one. My insurance jumped
>> from 46/mo to nearly 200. No claims ever.
>>
>> Then they hit me with a knock because they showed a huge jump in
>> outstanding credit -yeah, the stupid car I just financed which showed
>> 100% credit line utilization 'cause I hadn't made the first payment.
>> Did they expect the credit union to give me a loan for more than the
>> final price of the car, just to have extra unused credit line???
>>
>> Policy renewal is in a month. I'm planning on shopping around.
>>
>> Deck wrote:
>>> Your insurance went down? The Hartford (AARP) raised my insuyrance by
>>> $520
>>> a year and I've never had a ticket or a claim????
>>
> Join the club. The insurance industry does not like Hyundai - this is
> according to my former Allstate insurance agent. The rate basically
> doubled when I bought my Sonata. I shopped around, and got quotes from
> $500 to $1000 for six months. My T&C runs around $315 for six months -
> $100k/$300, etc. It's not just because it's a new car. A couple years
> earlier, my rate went down when I replaced my 2001 Caravan with a 2004
> T&C. Same vehicle, just new. I wound up switching to Geico, because they
> don't seem to rate the Hyundai the same as the others I tried.
>
09-04-2006, 07:03 PM
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Re: My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
My 05 XG350L $332 for six months with AIG 100k/300k, full comprehensive
$1000 deductable on collision
"Bob" <bobsjunkmail@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:llZKg.29416$y7.26195@bignews6.bellsouth.net.. .
>
> "PMDR" <kikaiju@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1157355198.022787.117900@74g2000cwt.googlegro ups.com...
>> I'm with Hartford; not AARP plan but another one. My insurance jumped
>> from 46/mo to nearly 200. No claims ever.
>>
>> Then they hit me with a knock because they showed a huge jump in
>> outstanding credit -yeah, the stupid car I just financed which showed
>> 100% credit line utilization 'cause I hadn't made the first payment.
>> Did they expect the credit union to give me a loan for more than the
>> final price of the car, just to have extra unused credit line???
>>
>> Policy renewal is in a month. I'm planning on shopping around.
>>
>> Deck wrote:
>>> Your insurance went down? The Hartford (AARP) raised my insuyrance by
>>> $520
>>> a year and I've never had a ticket or a claim????
>>
> Join the club. The insurance industry does not like Hyundai - this is
> according to my former Allstate insurance agent. The rate basically
> doubled when I bought my Sonata. I shopped around, and got quotes from
> $500 to $1000 for six months. My T&C runs around $315 for six months -
> $100k/$300, etc. It's not just because it's a new car. A couple years
> earlier, my rate went down when I replaced my 2001 Caravan with a 2004
> T&C. Same vehicle, just new. I wound up switching to Geico, because they
> don't seem to rate the Hyundai the same as the others I tried.
>
$1000 deductable on collision
"Bob" <bobsjunkmail@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:llZKg.29416$y7.26195@bignews6.bellsouth.net.. .
>
> "PMDR" <kikaiju@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1157355198.022787.117900@74g2000cwt.googlegro ups.com...
>> I'm with Hartford; not AARP plan but another one. My insurance jumped
>> from 46/mo to nearly 200. No claims ever.
>>
>> Then they hit me with a knock because they showed a huge jump in
>> outstanding credit -yeah, the stupid car I just financed which showed
>> 100% credit line utilization 'cause I hadn't made the first payment.
>> Did they expect the credit union to give me a loan for more than the
>> final price of the car, just to have extra unused credit line???
>>
>> Policy renewal is in a month. I'm planning on shopping around.
>>
>> Deck wrote:
>>> Your insurance went down? The Hartford (AARP) raised my insuyrance by
>>> $520
>>> a year and I've never had a ticket or a claim????
>>
> Join the club. The insurance industry does not like Hyundai - this is
> according to my former Allstate insurance agent. The rate basically
> doubled when I bought my Sonata. I shopped around, and got quotes from
> $500 to $1000 for six months. My T&C runs around $315 for six months -
> $100k/$300, etc. It's not just because it's a new car. A couple years
> earlier, my rate went down when I replaced my 2001 Caravan with a 2004
> T&C. Same vehicle, just new. I wound up switching to Geico, because they
> don't seem to rate the Hyundai the same as the others I tried.
>
09-04-2006, 07:12 PM
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Re: My first Hyundai- 2006 V6 Sonata- my thoughts
I have a 92 Ford conversion van, a 2003 Elantra, a 1993 24 ft travel
trailer and the 06 V-6 Sonata. rates were better than Geico before I
bought the Sonata. I replaced a 99 Merc Grand Marquis with the Sonata
trailer and the 06 V-6 Sonata. rates were better than Geico before I
bought the Sonata. I replaced a 99 Merc Grand Marquis with the Sonata