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

 

Liberty Mutual. No tix or accidents in >5 yrs., said my agent.

Deck wrote:
> What Insurance Co, Pls??

 

Liberty Mutual. No tix or accidents in >5 yrs., said my agent.

Deck wrote:
> What Insurance Co, Pls??

 

Update:

I just got a Sirius satellite radio for it last week.

The supplied auto mounting kit, with the suction cup, seemed awkward
when mounted on the windshield.

On a whim, I tried mounting it to the small, hinged door below the AC
controls, on the right side.(Just using the factory Sirius suction cup
mount)

It looks MUCH better (and slightly less attractive to thieves) than the
windshield mount. It block the right vent control **** somewhat, but a
minor reach around given that I just usually set the control to the
panel vent setting.

I thought it may pop off, but it's been secure for 6 days now.

Also, I heard about the Sirius antennae failing when mounted outside. I
just mounted it inside, above the third brake light, from the inside,
and secured it with a small blob of funtak. Then ran the antenna wire
along the seat edges, etc. then up alongside the center console to the
unit.

There's no decrease in sensativity mounting the antenna on the inside
that I can notice. Under bridges, trees, sure...you cut out. But open
road, its great.

misterh78 wrote:
> 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.

 

Update:

I just got a Sirius satellite radio for it last week.

The supplied auto mounting kit, with the suction cup, seemed awkward
when mounted on the windshield.

On a whim, I tried mounting it to the small, hinged door below the AC
controls, on the right side.(Just using the factory Sirius suction cup
mount)

It looks MUCH better (and slightly less attractive to thieves) than the
windshield mount. It block the right vent control **** somewhat, but a
minor reach around given that I just usually set the control to the
panel vent setting.

I thought it may pop off, but it's been secure for 6 days now.

Also, I heard about the Sirius antennae failing when mounted outside. I
just mounted it inside, above the third brake light, from the inside,
and secured it with a small blob of funtak. Then ran the antenna wire
along the seat edges, etc. then up alongside the center console to the
unit.

There's no decrease in sensativity mounting the antenna on the inside
that I can notice. Under bridges, trees, sure...you cut out. But open
road, its great.

misterh78 wrote:
> 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.

 

wolfcub27540 wrote:
> ) 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?

I had 42 miles on the odometer. The dealer initially told me it may
take a couple of weeks. But since I had no horn, I raised the issue
that this is a SAFETY issue, not a convenience issue. The time suddenly
was reduced to a couple of days.

And, seriously, the very next day after I had it back for the diagnosis
I nearly got backed into at the Post Office. Naturally, I reached for
the horn when I noticed this fellow in a minivan backing up straight
towards me...nothing. I guess all those years watching Starsky and
Hutch paid off when I quickly shifted to reverse and backed up out of
the way. What a incredibly sinking feeling though for those couple of
moments....

 

wolfcub27540 wrote:
> ) 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?

I had 42 miles on the odometer. The dealer initially told me it may
take a couple of weeks. But since I had no horn, I raised the issue
that this is a SAFETY issue, not a convenience issue. The time suddenly
was reduced to a couple of days.

And, seriously, the very next day after I had it back for the diagnosis
I nearly got backed into at the Post Office. Naturally, I reached for
the horn when I noticed this fellow in a minivan backing up straight
towards me...nothing. I guess all those years watching Starsky and
Hutch paid off when I quickly shifted to reverse and backed up out of
the way. What a incredibly sinking feeling though for those couple of
moments....

 

Mounted my XM antenna much the same way, except next to the light
housing rather than on top.

Wasn't expecting much with it mounted inside the glass but performance
has been excellent.

 

Mounted my XM antenna much the same way, except next to the light
housing rather than on top.

Wasn't expecting much with it mounted inside the glass but performance
has been excellent.

 

"Bob" <bobsjunkmail@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> 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.

This will be interesting. I called my agent yesterday to ask about the
difference in rates between cars. She assured me the difference between
Altima, Camry, Sonata is negligible. I'll find out in a week or so when I
get an adjusted bill.

 

"Bob" <bobsjunkmail@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> 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.

This will be interesting. I called my agent yesterday to ask about the
difference in rates between cars. She assured me the difference between
Altima, Camry, Sonata is negligible. I'll find out in a week or so when I
get an adjusted bill.

 

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

> "Bob" <bobsjunkmail@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>
>>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.
>
>
> This will be interesting. I called my agent yesterday to ask about the
> difference in rates between cars. She assured me the difference between
> Altima, Camry, Sonata is negligible. I'll find out in a week or so when I
> get an adjusted bill.

I didn't compare my 06 Sonata to a Camry or Altima, but did to a Corolla
and Neon as I was looking at them also. The Sonata was 20% or so higher
than those cars, but the difference wasn't even close to being twice as
high. Andd the Sonata is a larger car than either of those two so I
didn't mind paying a little more.

Matt

 

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

> "Bob" <bobsjunkmail@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>
>>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.
>
>
> This will be interesting. I called my agent yesterday to ask about the
> difference in rates between cars. She assured me the difference between
> Altima, Camry, Sonata is negligible. I'll find out in a week or so when I
> get an adjusted bill.

I didn't compare my 06 Sonata to a Camry or Altima, but did to a Corolla
and Neon as I was looking at them also. The Sonata was 20% or so higher
than those cars, but the difference wasn't even close to being twice as
high. Andd the Sonata is a larger car than either of those two so I
didn't mind paying a little more.

Matt