Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

Hi!

I presently have a Camry 2002 and I might change it for a Sonata 2006. It
seems to be a good car?

I would need your feedback on this car please before I make my final choice.
Is it reliable? Any issues with these Sonatas?

Many thanks!

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Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

In my personal opinion, it's far too early to pass judgment on the 2006
Sonata. The issues I've seen seem to be more related to assembly than
part quality, so I think that reflects Hyundai's continued commitment to
quality. Once upon a time, part quality was horrible.

But both of the engines in the 2006 Sonata are new engines, so there's
little data to make conclusions. My general impression of Hyundai is that
they've improved their quality dramatically, especially in the first few
years/30k miles of ownership, but I'm less convinced over a significantly
longer haul. I'd still give the nod to the likes of Honda and Toyota
(certain particular models excepted) over the long haul.

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

In my personal opinion, it's far too early to pass judgment on the 2006
Sonata. The issues I've seen seem to be more related to assembly than
part quality, so I think that reflects Hyundai's continued commitment to
quality. Once upon a time, part quality was horrible.

But both of the engines in the 2006 Sonata are new engines, so there's
little data to make conclusions. My general impression of Hyundai is that
they've improved their quality dramatically, especially in the first few
years/30k miles of ownership, but I'm less convinced over a significantly
longer haul. I'd still give the nod to the likes of Honda and Toyota
(certain particular models excepted) over the long haul.

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

In my personal opinion, it's far too early to pass judgment on the 2006
Sonata. The issues I've seen seem to be more related to assembly than
part quality, so I think that reflects Hyundai's continued commitment to
quality. Once upon a time, part quality was horrible.

But both of the engines in the 2006 Sonata are new engines, so there's
little data to make conclusions. My general impression of Hyundai is that
they've improved their quality dramatically, especially in the first few
years/30k miles of ownership, but I'm less convinced over a significantly
longer haul. I'd still give the nod to the likes of Honda and Toyota
(certain particular models excepted) over the long haul.

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

cimetiere wrote:

> Hi!
>
> I presently have a Camry 2002 and I might change it for a Sonata 2006. It
> seems to be a good car?
>
> I would need your feedback on this car please before I make my final choice.
> Is it reliable? Any issues with these Sonatas?
>
> Many thanks!
>

There have been several threads on the 06 Sonata here within the last 6
months. A little seaching should find more than you probably want to
know! :-)


Matt

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

cimetiere wrote:

> Hi!
>
> I presently have a Camry 2002 and I might change it for a Sonata 2006. It
> seems to be a good car?
>
> I would need your feedback on this car please before I make my final choice.
> Is it reliable? Any issues with these Sonatas?
>
> Many thanks!
>

There have been several threads on the 06 Sonata here within the last 6
months. A little seaching should find more than you probably want to
know! :-)


Matt

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

cimetiere wrote:

> Hi!
>
> I presently have a Camry 2002 and I might change it for a Sonata 2006. It
> seems to be a good car?
>
> I would need your feedback on this car please before I make my final choice.
> Is it reliable? Any issues with these Sonatas?
>
> Many thanks!
>

There have been several threads on the 06 Sonata here within the last 6
months. A little seaching should find more than you probably want to
know! :-)


Matt

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

re: 2006 new Sonata

Figure also the price of the "extended service contract" and the two
required approx $600+ timing belt changes (at 30K and at 60K).

So, there will perhaps be a $2000 more expenditure for assuring that
Hyundai will give you peace of mind especially when you duly fear
feeling/hearing a transmission noise, air conditioning glitch, motor
anomaly et cetera.

Merde allons (S happens if that's what "allons" means.)

I had a $2700(?) transmission problem in an '86 Corrolla apparently
because of their known hesitation problem (as discussed in CONSUMER
REPORTS that year): Nevertheless, sometime after those covered 36,000
hesitating miles or whatever, I eventually asked my lawyer to explain
this to Toyota: So, even the best reputed can sometimes be junque too.
Shame on 'em for alienating me, while I hope they're very successful
with their hybrid technology.

B-t-w: I've also owned a VW or two, and definitely suggest extended
service contract for a VW. It's not your Dad's or Grandpa's Beetle.
It's a sometimes glitching machine like everything else.

I consider Hyundai the best value in the marketplace.

Take a look at the recent CONSUMER REPORTS which apparently discusses
Hyundai's competition apparently favorably.

How close/convenient to a dealer's servicing department is important to
me.

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

re: 2006 new Sonata

Figure also the price of the "extended service contract" and the two
required approx $600+ timing belt changes (at 30K and at 60K).

So, there will perhaps be a $2000 more expenditure for assuring that
Hyundai will give you peace of mind especially when you duly fear
feeling/hearing a transmission noise, air conditioning glitch, motor
anomaly et cetera.

Merde allons (S happens if that's what "allons" means.)

I had a $2700(?) transmission problem in an '86 Corrolla apparently
because of their known hesitation problem (as discussed in CONSUMER
REPORTS that year): Nevertheless, sometime after those covered 36,000
hesitating miles or whatever, I eventually asked my lawyer to explain
this to Toyota: So, even the best reputed can sometimes be junque too.
Shame on 'em for alienating me, while I hope they're very successful
with their hybrid technology.

B-t-w: I've also owned a VW or two, and definitely suggest extended
service contract for a VW. It's not your Dad's or Grandpa's Beetle.
It's a sometimes glitching machine like everything else.

I consider Hyundai the best value in the marketplace.

Take a look at the recent CONSUMER REPORTS which apparently discusses
Hyundai's competition apparently favorably.

How close/convenient to a dealer's servicing department is important to
me.

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

re: 2006 new Sonata

Figure also the price of the "extended service contract" and the two
required approx $600+ timing belt changes (at 30K and at 60K).

So, there will perhaps be a $2000 more expenditure for assuring that
Hyundai will give you peace of mind especially when you duly fear
feeling/hearing a transmission noise, air conditioning glitch, motor
anomaly et cetera.

Merde allons (S happens if that's what "allons" means.)

I had a $2700(?) transmission problem in an '86 Corrolla apparently
because of their known hesitation problem (as discussed in CONSUMER
REPORTS that year): Nevertheless, sometime after those covered 36,000
hesitating miles or whatever, I eventually asked my lawyer to explain
this to Toyota: So, even the best reputed can sometimes be junque too.
Shame on 'em for alienating me, while I hope they're very successful
with their hybrid technology.

B-t-w: I've also owned a VW or two, and definitely suggest extended
service contract for a VW. It's not your Dad's or Grandpa's Beetle.
It's a sometimes glitching machine like everything else.

I consider Hyundai the best value in the marketplace.

Take a look at the recent CONSUMER REPORTS which apparently discusses
Hyundai's competition apparently favorably.

How close/convenient to a dealer's servicing department is important to
me.

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

Robert Cohen wrote:
> re: 2006 new Sonata
>
> Figure also the price of the "extended service contract" and the two
> required approx $600+ timing belt changes (at 30K and at 60K).

You better do your homework a little more thoroughly. Neither engine
offered in the 2006 Sonata has a timing belt.


Matt

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

Robert Cohen wrote:
> re: 2006 new Sonata
>
> Figure also the price of the "extended service contract" and the two
> required approx $600+ timing belt changes (at 30K and at 60K).

You better do your homework a little more thoroughly. Neither engine
offered in the 2006 Sonata has a timing belt.


Matt

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

Robert Cohen wrote:
> re: 2006 new Sonata
>
> Figure also the price of the "extended service contract" and the two
> required approx $600+ timing belt changes (at 30K and at 60K).

You better do your homework a little more thoroughly. Neither engine
offered in the 2006 Sonata has a timing belt.


Matt

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

>You better do your homework a little more thoroughly. Neither engine
>offered in the 2006 Sonata has a timing belt.

Touche: That's exactly why I suppose the guy is inquiring.

Re: Need opinion on Sonata 2006
 

>You better do your homework a little more thoroughly. Neither engine
>offered in the 2006 Sonata has a timing belt.

Touche: That's exactly why I suppose the guy is inquiring.