On Feb 3, 12:43 am, bought2bou...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hi all,
> I am thinking about buying a Sonata 2008. Nice body style! Has anyone
> bought one from last year since the body style doesn't look like it
> changed from 2007 to 2008. Any issues with the car and quality? I
> remember Hyundai years ago and all my relatives and friends avoided
> Hyundai because of reliability. My family always bought Toyota or
> Honda in the past. How is the Sonata now? Heard it was a 10yr/100k
> powertrain warranty. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

I bought a 2008 Sonata last month and the following has occurred: the
passenger airbag disabled light keeps coming on even when there's
nobody there. One of the trunk suspension air-shock cylinders
failed. My passenger side back floor-board filled with water after a
heavy rain.

The Dealer tried to send me away when I arrived for service. They said
my warrenty didn't cover me. All of the problems are covered.

This is my first Hyundai and it will be my last.

 

<dotnetbuyer@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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On Feb 3, 12:43 am, bought2bou...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hi all,
> I am thinking about buying a Sonata 2008. Nice body style! Has anyone
> bought one from last year since the body style doesn't look like it
> changed from 2007 to 2008. Any issues with the car and quality? I
> remember Hyundai years ago and all my relatives and friends avoided
> Hyundai because of reliability. My family always bought Toyota or
> Honda in the past. How is the Sonata now? Heard it was a 10yr/100k
> powertrain warranty. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

I bought a 2008 Sonata last month and the following has occurred: the
passenger airbag disabled light keeps coming on even when there's
nobody there. One of the trunk suspension air-shock cylinders
failed. My passenger side back floor-board filled with water after a
heavy rain.

The Dealer tried to send me away when I arrived for service. They said
my warrenty didn't cover me. All of the problems are covered.

This is my first Hyundai and it will be my last.

No way is this characteristic of a Sonata. Sounds like you got a lemon of a
dealer. Everything IS covered --- unless you left your trunk open during
that rainstorm.

 

<dotnetbuyer@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> I bought a 2008 Sonata last month and the following has occurred: the
passenger airbag disabled light keeps coming on even when there's
nobody there. One of the trunk suspension air-shock cylinders
failed. My passenger side back floor-board filled with water after a
heavy rain.

> The Dealer tried to send me away when I arrived for service. They said
> my warrenty didn't cover me. All of the problems are covered.

> This is my first Hyundai and it will be my last.


Sorry to hear that. My Sonata will hit 31000 miles tomorrow and it has been
perfect. Never been back to the dealer. If problems persist, check your
state's lemon laws and also complain about the dealer. Those problems are
covered and a reputable dealer will be happy to fix them for you.

 

On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:24:58 -0800 (PST), dotnetbuyer@yahoo.com wrote:

>On Feb 3, 12:43 am, bought2bou...@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I am thinking about buying a Sonata 2008. Nice body style! Has anyone
>> bought one from last year since the body style doesn't look like it
>> changed from 2007 to 2008. Any issues with the car and quality? I
>> remember Hyundai years ago and all my relatives and friends avoided
>> Hyundai because of reliability. My family always bought Toyota or
>> Honda in the past. How is the Sonata now? Heard it was a 10yr/100k
>> powertrain warranty. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
>
>I bought a 2008 Sonata last month and the following has occurred: the
>passenger airbag disabled light keeps coming on even when there's
>nobody there. One of the trunk suspension air-shock cylinders
>failed. My passenger side back floor-board filled with water after a
>heavy rain.
>
>The Dealer tried to send me away when I arrived for service. They said
>my warrenty didn't cover me. All of the problems are covered.
>
>This is my first Hyundai and it will be my last.

Not my experience at all.
I suggest that you call Hyundaiusa and ask to talk to the warranty
department and tell them of your experience with the dealer.

Old_Timer

 

<dotnetbuyer@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:b25ca374-c9e9-4d80-aab9-47091386a843@e25g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
On Feb 3, 12:43 am, bought2bou...@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I am thinking about buying a Sonata 2008. Nice body style! Has anyone
>> bought one from last year since the body style doesn't look like it
>> changed from 2007 to 2008. Any issues with the car and quality? I
>> remember Hyundai years ago and all my relatives and friends avoided
>> Hyundai because of reliability. My family always bought Toyota or
>> Honda in the past. How is the Sonata now? Heard it was a 10yr/100k
>> powertrain warranty. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

> I bought a 2008 Sonata last month and the following has occurred: the
> passenger airbag disabled light keeps coming on even when there's
> nobody there. One of the trunk suspension air-shock cylinders
> failed. My passenger side back floor-board filled with water after a
> heavy rain.

> The Dealer tried to send me away when I arrived for service. They said
> my warrenty didn't cover me. All of the problems are covered.

This tale smacks of more to the story. There are indeed some bad dealers
out there, but I have a very hard time believing this story as it is
relayed.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

 

On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:24:58 -0800 (PST), dotnetbuyer@yahoo.com wrote:


>This is my first Hyundai and it will be my last.

There are disgruntled car owners, and disgruntled people. I suspect
you are the latter.

-

Bob

 

On Feb 4, 1:27 am, bought2bou...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Thanks for the replies, especially about reliabilitiy. Are you guys
> happy with your gas mileage? At least on the V4 model that is. Did you
> guys get leather seats?

Hi, cobber here in oz we call the leather seat and bit upmarket model
the Elite .
Bloody thing is indestructible given what I and others throw at them
on dirt roads and how we hammer them.

Still tight as a drum and no bits falling off (unlike the other 7
makes in the fleet)
No dust inside every thing "just works"
Come May we are ditching the holdens and falcons & camry's and going
all Hyundai
average fuel burn on the 4's is 8.12 litres per 100KM with air con
going full blast .
Turn off the emergency brake(the air con) we get on 1 vehicle 7.78 per
100KM

HOWEVER! tow a box trailer and it jumps to about 11

 

On Feb 12, 7:58 am, "Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREM...@alltel.net> wrote:
> <dotnetbu...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:b25ca374-c9e9-4d80-aab9-47091386a843@e25g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
> On Feb 3, 12:43 am, bought2bou...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> >> Hi all,
> >> I am thinking about buying a Sonata 2008. Nice body style! Has anyone
> >> bought one from last year since the body style doesn't look like it
> >> changed from 2007 to 2008. Any issues with the car and quality? I
> >> remember Hyundai years ago and all my relatives and friends avoided
> >> Hyundai because of reliability. My family always bought Toyota or
> >> Honda in the past. How is the Sonata now? Heard it was a 10yr/100k
> >> powertrain warranty. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
> > I bought a 2008 Sonata last month and the following has occurred: the
> > passenger airbag disabled light keeps coming on even when there's
> > nobody there. One of the trunk suspension air-shock cylinders
> > failed. My passenger side back floor-board filled with water after a
> > heavy rain.
> > The Dealer tried to send me away when I arrived for service. They said
> > my warrenty didn't cover me. All of the problems are covered.
>
> This tale smacks of more to the story. There are indeed some bad dealers
> out there, but I have a very hard time believing this story as it is
> relayed.
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
> mmarlowREM...@alltel.net

Have to agree with you Mike... Something doesn't smell right...
The passenger airbag disabled light should come on when there is
nobody there! You should be concerned when it comes on while there is
someone on the seat..

 

Vineeth wrote:

<snip>

> Have to agree with you Mike... Something doesn't smell right...
> The passenger airbag disabled light should come on when there is
> nobody there! You should be concerned when it comes on while there is
> someone on the seat..

"When you ride alone....you RIDE with HITLER!!!"

oops...just ended the thread. I'll get me coat.


--
PB
"I suspect you're an arrogant little pissant who grew up in the
Red Bull generation." - CJW

 

Reply to message from "Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net> (Tue, 12 Feb
2008 06:58:47) about "Re: Opinions on Hyundai Sonata 2008 or 2007":

MM> This tale smacks of more to the story. There are indeed some bad
MM> dealers out there, but I have a very hard time believing this story as
MM> it is relayed.

Same here. And that is based on my having owned 5 Hyundais over the past 19
years.

Best Regards
Wayne Moses <wayne.moses@comcast.net> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:34:51 -0600

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