Robert Cohen

>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.

Marc

I thought the V6 on the 2006 does have a timing belt that should be
replaced at 60k. Some clarification please.

On Mon, 15 May 2006 15:17:17 -0400, "cimetiere"
<cimetiere@spammoncanoe.com> 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!
>
>--

Marc

I thought the V6 on the 2006 does have a timing belt that should be
replaced at 60k. Some clarification please.

On Mon, 15 May 2006 15:17:17 -0400, "cimetiere"
<cimetiere@spammoncanoe.com> 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!
>
>--

Marc

I thought the V6 on the 2006 does have a timing belt that should be
replaced at 60k. Some clarification please.

On Mon, 15 May 2006 15:17:17 -0400, "cimetiere"
<cimetiere@spammoncanoe.com> 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!
>
>--

Bob Adkins

On Mon, 15 May 2006 15:17:17 -0400, "cimetiere" <cimetiere@spammoncanoe.com>
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?

I rode in a 2002 Camry last week, and it's close to my Sonata V6. My car was
a little quieter and a bit peppier, but not that much. The interiors
actually look alike on the 2 cars.

Unless that Camry has 100K miles, or was wrecked, I say keep the Camry.
--
Bob

Bob Adkins

On Mon, 15 May 2006 15:17:17 -0400, "cimetiere" <cimetiere@spammoncanoe.com>
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?

I rode in a 2002 Camry last week, and it's close to my Sonata V6. My car was
a little quieter and a bit peppier, but not that much. The interiors
actually look alike on the 2 cars.

Unless that Camry has 100K miles, or was wrecked, I say keep the Camry.
--
Bob

Bob Adkins

On Mon, 15 May 2006 15:17:17 -0400, "cimetiere" <cimetiere@spammoncanoe.com>
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?

I rode in a 2002 Camry last week, and it's close to my Sonata V6. My car was
a little quieter and a bit peppier, but not that much. The interiors
actually look alike on the 2 cars.

Unless that Camry has 100K miles, or was wrecked, I say keep the Camry.
--
Bob

hyundaitech

Nope. No timing belt on the '06 and newer Sonata, Azera, and Entourage.
All use chains. Purportedly, the '07 Elantra is to use chain as well.

hyundaitech

Nope. No timing belt on the '06 and newer Sonata, Azera, and Entourage.
All use chains. Purportedly, the '07 Elantra is to use chain as well.

hyundaitech

Nope. No timing belt on the '06 and newer Sonata, Azera, and Entourage.
All use chains. Purportedly, the '07 Elantra is to use chain as well.

Darby O'Gill

"cimetiere" <cimetiere@spammoncanoe.com> wrote in message
news:ct4ag.20538$bj5.164657@weber.videotron.net...
> 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!
>
> --
> --
> Daniel

If you google this group with such a search, you will be reading for months!
If your old car is functional, whether it be a Camry or a '63 Ford Falcon,
one might say to stay put. People sometimes just want a new car rather than
need one. I can identify with that.

That being said, I'm surprised a bit by the tepid responses. Speaking of the
V6 Sonata... It has a new car warranty-the best. It comes all shiny and new
with zero abuse. It is Much faster than the Camry. It handles better than
the Camry. Does it outbrake the Camry?-don't know but bet it does. It has an
airbag for seemingly every anatomical part of your body unlike the Camry. It
has stability control/traction control which I bet your old Camry does not.
It is quiet. It has good head/leg room front and rear. It comes very well
equipped with standard features you pay extra for with other companies. And
It is so much better looking than the Camry, its in another league all
together......Go sit in one and drive one, of course. I highly recommend the
Sonata but would not presume to tell You how to handle your discretionary
spending..... As far as long term ??? First, if you keep the Sonata as long
as the Camry you'll have zero to worry about! Its covered. Secondly, why
would one presume its going to turn to sh$%^*&t ? All aluminum V6s have been
done before. Variable valve timing has been done. Stability control done.
Its not revolutionary, just a nice capable package by a company who has now
got its car act together (Hyundai is a world leader in other endeavors
already). My dealer's service writer said the engine design (3.3v6) came
from M-B. I believe the stability control is Bosch designed. I'm very
confident in the mechanics(machinery). New models everywhere do have build
problems sometimes for sure. Their are others here that have small
complaints that my car doesn't exhibit, so things are only getting better!

I've got 16,000 miles on mine since Christmas. I like it a lot. In fact, I
like it more as time passes as I find it performs/drives well in every
condition, on every road that I encounter. Cheers PS if you buy, get the
sunroof and 6 cd changer, you'll love it.

Darby O'Gill

"cimetiere" <cimetiere@spammoncanoe.com> wrote in message
news:ct4ag.20538$bj5.164657@weber.videotron.net...
> 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!
>
> --
> --
> Daniel

If you google this group with such a search, you will be reading for months!
If your old car is functional, whether it be a Camry or a '63 Ford Falcon,
one might say to stay put. People sometimes just want a new car rather than
need one. I can identify with that.

That being said, I'm surprised a bit by the tepid responses. Speaking of the
V6 Sonata... It has a new car warranty-the best. It comes all shiny and new
with zero abuse. It is Much faster than the Camry. It handles better than
the Camry. Does it outbrake the Camry?-don't know but bet it does. It has an
airbag for seemingly every anatomical part of your body unlike the Camry. It
has stability control/traction control which I bet your old Camry does not.
It is quiet. It has good head/leg room front and rear. It comes very well
equipped with standard features you pay extra for with other companies. And
It is so much better looking than the Camry, its in another league all
together......Go sit in one and drive one, of course. I highly recommend the
Sonata but would not presume to tell You how to handle your discretionary
spending..... As far as long term ??? First, if you keep the Sonata as long
as the Camry you'll have zero to worry about! Its covered. Secondly, why
would one presume its going to turn to sh$%^*&t ? All aluminum V6s have been
done before. Variable valve timing has been done. Stability control done.
Its not revolutionary, just a nice capable package by a company who has now
got its car act together (Hyundai is a world leader in other endeavors
already). My dealer's service writer said the engine design (3.3v6) came
from M-B. I believe the stability control is Bosch designed. I'm very
confident in the mechanics(machinery). New models everywhere do have build
problems sometimes for sure. Their are others here that have small
complaints that my car doesn't exhibit, so things are only getting better!

I've got 16,000 miles on mine since Christmas. I like it a lot. In fact, I
like it more as time passes as I find it performs/drives well in every
condition, on every road that I encounter. Cheers PS if you buy, get the
sunroof and 6 cd changer, you'll love it.

Darby O'Gill

"cimetiere" <cimetiere@spammoncanoe.com> wrote in message
news:ct4ag.20538$bj5.164657@weber.videotron.net...
> 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!
>
> --
> --
> Daniel

If you google this group with such a search, you will be reading for months!
If your old car is functional, whether it be a Camry or a '63 Ford Falcon,
one might say to stay put. People sometimes just want a new car rather than
need one. I can identify with that.

That being said, I'm surprised a bit by the tepid responses. Speaking of the
V6 Sonata... It has a new car warranty-the best. It comes all shiny and new
with zero abuse. It is Much faster than the Camry. It handles better than
the Camry. Does it outbrake the Camry?-don't know but bet it does. It has an
airbag for seemingly every anatomical part of your body unlike the Camry. It
has stability control/traction control which I bet your old Camry does not.
It is quiet. It has good head/leg room front and rear. It comes very well
equipped with standard features you pay extra for with other companies. And
It is so much better looking than the Camry, its in another league all
together......Go sit in one and drive one, of course. I highly recommend the
Sonata but would not presume to tell You how to handle your discretionary
spending..... As far as long term ??? First, if you keep the Sonata as long
as the Camry you'll have zero to worry about! Its covered. Secondly, why
would one presume its going to turn to sh$%^*&t ? All aluminum V6s have been
done before. Variable valve timing has been done. Stability control done.
Its not revolutionary, just a nice capable package by a company who has now
got its car act together (Hyundai is a world leader in other endeavors
already). My dealer's service writer said the engine design (3.3v6) came
from M-B. I believe the stability control is Bosch designed. I'm very
confident in the mechanics(machinery). New models everywhere do have build
problems sometimes for sure. Their are others here that have small
complaints that my car doesn't exhibit, so things are only getting better!

I've got 16,000 miles on mine since Christmas. I like it a lot. In fact, I
like it more as time passes as I find it performs/drives well in every
condition, on every road that I encounter. Cheers PS if you buy, get the
sunroof and 6 cd changer, you'll love it.

Matt Whiting

Marc wrote:
> I thought the V6 on the 2006 does have a timing belt that should be
> replaced at 60k. Some clarification please.

As my father would say, "That's what thought did for you!"


Matt

Matt Whiting

Marc wrote:
> I thought the V6 on the 2006 does have a timing belt that should be
> replaced at 60k. Some clarification please.

As my father would say, "That's what thought did for you!"


Matt