Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Hi,

I'm in "obsessive research mode" on the 2006 Sonata, and looking to absorb
everything I can in a day or 2.

Where are your favorite web-based forums?

So far I have found:


http://www.hyundai-forums.com/index.php?showforum=70 (good one!)

and

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...play.php?f=197


and Edmunds, of course.



I much prefer Usnet forums, but Usenet is starting to get a little thin
these days.


Many thanks,,,
--
Bob

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Consumer Reports March issue has just hit the newsstands (in fact, it may
still be a day or two away in your area).

In it is a FULL report on the Sonata GLS - both the 4 and the V6.

They also tested V6 and V8 versions of the new Dodge Charger, the new Ford
Fusion/Mercury Milan (one 4, one V6), the re-designed Chevrolet Impala (with
a V6) and Monte Carlo (with a V8), and the re-designed Volkswagen Passat
(turbo 4 and V6).

As a summary, aside from a few handling things they weren't thrilled with,
Consumer Reports seemed to REALLY like the car - very comfortable, smooth,
spacious and easy to operate.

If you are in a research mode, you will want to get this magazine, even if
you ordinarily aren't thrilled with these people. They are very thorough.

Tom Wenndt


"Bob Adkins" <bobad@charter.net> wrote in message
news:fc1nu11oimv5hsrablfk687dr7qh8959mu@4ax.com...
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm in "obsessive research mode" on the 2006 Sonata, and looking to absorb
> everything I can in a day or 2.
>
> Where are your favorite web-based forums?
>
> So far I have found:
>
>
> http://www.hyundai-forums.com/index.php?showforum=70 (good one!)
>
> and
>
> http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...play.php?f=197
>
>
> and Edmunds, of course.
>
>
>
> I much prefer Usnet forums, but Usenet is starting to get a little thin
> these days.
>
>
> Many thanks,,,
> --
> Bob

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Consumer Reports March issue has just hit the newsstands (in fact, it may
still be a day or two away in your area).

In it is a FULL report on the Sonata GLS - both the 4 and the V6.

They also tested V6 and V8 versions of the new Dodge Charger, the new Ford
Fusion/Mercury Milan (one 4, one V6), the re-designed Chevrolet Impala (with
a V6) and Monte Carlo (with a V8), and the re-designed Volkswagen Passat
(turbo 4 and V6).

As a summary, aside from a few handling things they weren't thrilled with,
Consumer Reports seemed to REALLY like the car - very comfortable, smooth,
spacious and easy to operate.

If you are in a research mode, you will want to get this magazine, even if
you ordinarily aren't thrilled with these people. They are very thorough.

Tom Wenndt


"Bob Adkins" <bobad@charter.net> wrote in message
news:fc1nu11oimv5hsrablfk687dr7qh8959mu@4ax.com...
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm in "obsessive research mode" on the 2006 Sonata, and looking to absorb
> everything I can in a day or 2.
>
> Where are your favorite web-based forums?
>
> So far I have found:
>
>
> http://www.hyundai-forums.com/index.php?showforum=70 (good one!)
>
> and
>
> http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...play.php?f=197
>
>
> and Edmunds, of course.
>
>
>
> I much prefer Usnet forums, but Usenet is starting to get a little thin
> these days.
>
>
> Many thanks,,,
> --
> Bob

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Consumer Reports March issue has just hit the newsstands (in fact, it may
still be a day or two away in your area).

In it is a FULL report on the Sonata GLS - both the 4 and the V6.

They also tested V6 and V8 versions of the new Dodge Charger, the new Ford
Fusion/Mercury Milan (one 4, one V6), the re-designed Chevrolet Impala (with
a V6) and Monte Carlo (with a V8), and the re-designed Volkswagen Passat
(turbo 4 and V6).

As a summary, aside from a few handling things they weren't thrilled with,
Consumer Reports seemed to REALLY like the car - very comfortable, smooth,
spacious and easy to operate.

If you are in a research mode, you will want to get this magazine, even if
you ordinarily aren't thrilled with these people. They are very thorough.

Tom Wenndt


"Bob Adkins" <bobad@charter.net> wrote in message
news:fc1nu11oimv5hsrablfk687dr7qh8959mu@4ax.com...
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm in "obsessive research mode" on the 2006 Sonata, and looking to absorb
> everything I can in a day or 2.
>
> Where are your favorite web-based forums?
>
> So far I have found:
>
>
> http://www.hyundai-forums.com/index.php?showforum=70 (good one!)
>
> and
>
> http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...play.php?f=197
>
>
> and Edmunds, of course.
>
>
>
> I much prefer Usnet forums, but Usenet is starting to get a little thin
> these days.
>
>
> Many thanks,,,
> --
> Bob

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Enterprise Rent-a-car has a bunch of 06 Sonatas, if you want to take one on
an extended test drive, I'd suggest getting one over the weekend when they
have their lower weekend rates. I've driven a few this month that we had in
the bodyshop, they are actually pretty nice, the rear end looks a bit like
an Accord and the front headlamps look like they are from a Passat though.
The suspension seems a bit soft. The seats seemed ok to me, but then again I
work at a chevy dealership and the seats in our demo cobalts seriously suck.


"Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt@grics.net> wrote in message
news:dsggt707ha@enews3.newsguy.com...
> Consumer Reports March issue has just hit the newsstands (in fact, it may
> still be a day or two away in your area).
>
> In it is a FULL report on the Sonata GLS - both the 4 and the V6.
>
> They also tested V6 and V8 versions of the new Dodge Charger, the new Ford
> Fusion/Mercury Milan (one 4, one V6), the re-designed Chevrolet Impala
(with
> a V6) and Monte Carlo (with a V8), and the re-designed Volkswagen Passat
> (turbo 4 and V6).
>
> As a summary, aside from a few handling things they weren't thrilled with,
> Consumer Reports seemed to REALLY like the car - very comfortable, smooth,
> spacious and easy to operate.
>
> If you are in a research mode, you will want to get this magazine, even if
> you ordinarily aren't thrilled with these people. They are very thorough.
>
> Tom Wenndt
>
>
> "Bob Adkins" <bobad@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:fc1nu11oimv5hsrablfk687dr7qh8959mu@4ax.com...
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm in "obsessive research mode" on the 2006 Sonata, and looking to
absorb
> > everything I can in a day or 2.
> >
> > Where are your favorite web-based forums?
> >
> > So far I have found:
> >
> >
> > http://www.hyundai-forums.com/index.php?showforum=70 (good one!)
> >
> > and
> >
> > http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...play.php?f=197
> >
> >
> > and Edmunds, of course.
> >
> >
> >
> > I much prefer Usnet forums, but Usenet is starting to get a little thin
> > these days.
> >
> >
> > Many thanks,,,
> > --
> > Bob
>
>

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Enterprise Rent-a-car has a bunch of 06 Sonatas, if you want to take one on
an extended test drive, I'd suggest getting one over the weekend when they
have their lower weekend rates. I've driven a few this month that we had in
the bodyshop, they are actually pretty nice, the rear end looks a bit like
an Accord and the front headlamps look like they are from a Passat though.
The suspension seems a bit soft. The seats seemed ok to me, but then again I
work at a chevy dealership and the seats in our demo cobalts seriously suck.


"Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt@grics.net> wrote in message
news:dsggt707ha@enews3.newsguy.com...
> Consumer Reports March issue has just hit the newsstands (in fact, it may
> still be a day or two away in your area).
>
> In it is a FULL report on the Sonata GLS - both the 4 and the V6.
>
> They also tested V6 and V8 versions of the new Dodge Charger, the new Ford
> Fusion/Mercury Milan (one 4, one V6), the re-designed Chevrolet Impala
(with
> a V6) and Monte Carlo (with a V8), and the re-designed Volkswagen Passat
> (turbo 4 and V6).
>
> As a summary, aside from a few handling things they weren't thrilled with,
> Consumer Reports seemed to REALLY like the car - very comfortable, smooth,
> spacious and easy to operate.
>
> If you are in a research mode, you will want to get this magazine, even if
> you ordinarily aren't thrilled with these people. They are very thorough.
>
> Tom Wenndt
>
>
> "Bob Adkins" <bobad@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:fc1nu11oimv5hsrablfk687dr7qh8959mu@4ax.com...
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm in "obsessive research mode" on the 2006 Sonata, and looking to
absorb
> > everything I can in a day or 2.
> >
> > Where are your favorite web-based forums?
> >
> > So far I have found:
> >
> >
> > http://www.hyundai-forums.com/index.php?showforum=70 (good one!)
> >
> > and
> >
> > http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...play.php?f=197
> >
> >
> > and Edmunds, of course.
> >
> >
> >
> > I much prefer Usnet forums, but Usenet is starting to get a little thin
> > these days.
> >
> >
> > Many thanks,,,
> > --
> > Bob
>
>

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Enterprise Rent-a-car has a bunch of 06 Sonatas, if you want to take one on
an extended test drive, I'd suggest getting one over the weekend when they
have their lower weekend rates. I've driven a few this month that we had in
the bodyshop, they are actually pretty nice, the rear end looks a bit like
an Accord and the front headlamps look like they are from a Passat though.
The suspension seems a bit soft. The seats seemed ok to me, but then again I
work at a chevy dealership and the seats in our demo cobalts seriously suck.


"Rev. Tom Wenndt" <trwenndt@grics.net> wrote in message
news:dsggt707ha@enews3.newsguy.com...
> Consumer Reports March issue has just hit the newsstands (in fact, it may
> still be a day or two away in your area).
>
> In it is a FULL report on the Sonata GLS - both the 4 and the V6.
>
> They also tested V6 and V8 versions of the new Dodge Charger, the new Ford
> Fusion/Mercury Milan (one 4, one V6), the re-designed Chevrolet Impala
(with
> a V6) and Monte Carlo (with a V8), and the re-designed Volkswagen Passat
> (turbo 4 and V6).
>
> As a summary, aside from a few handling things they weren't thrilled with,
> Consumer Reports seemed to REALLY like the car - very comfortable, smooth,
> spacious and easy to operate.
>
> If you are in a research mode, you will want to get this magazine, even if
> you ordinarily aren't thrilled with these people. They are very thorough.
>
> Tom Wenndt
>
>
> "Bob Adkins" <bobad@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:fc1nu11oimv5hsrablfk687dr7qh8959mu@4ax.com...
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm in "obsessive research mode" on the 2006 Sonata, and looking to
absorb
> > everything I can in a day or 2.
> >
> > Where are your favorite web-based forums?
> >
> > So far I have found:
> >
> >
> > http://www.hyundai-forums.com/index.php?showforum=70 (good one!)
> >
> > and
> >
> > http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...play.php?f=197
> >
> >
> > and Edmunds, of course.
> >
> >
> >
> > I much prefer Usnet forums, but Usenet is starting to get a little thin
> > these days.
> >
> >
> > Many thanks,,,
> > --
> > Bob
>
>

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Paradox wrote:

> Enterprise Rent-a-car has a bunch of 06 Sonatas, if you want to take one on
> an extended test drive, I'd suggest getting one over the weekend when they
> have their lower weekend rates. I've driven a few this month that we had in
> the bodyshop, they are actually pretty nice, the rear end looks a bit like
> an Accord and the front headlamps look like they are from a Passat though.
> The suspension seems a bit soft. The seats seemed ok to me, but then again I
> work at a chevy dealership and the seats in our demo cobalts seriously suck.

That's for sure! I test drove a Cobalt before settling on the Sonata.
The thing rode like a hay wagon and the seats were as hard as park
benches. I wonder what Chevy was thinking. I know they can design good
upholstery as the seats in my K1500 Chevy truck are still great after 12
years.


Matt

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Paradox wrote:

> Enterprise Rent-a-car has a bunch of 06 Sonatas, if you want to take one on
> an extended test drive, I'd suggest getting one over the weekend when they
> have their lower weekend rates. I've driven a few this month that we had in
> the bodyshop, they are actually pretty nice, the rear end looks a bit like
> an Accord and the front headlamps look like they are from a Passat though.
> The suspension seems a bit soft. The seats seemed ok to me, but then again I
> work at a chevy dealership and the seats in our demo cobalts seriously suck.

That's for sure! I test drove a Cobalt before settling on the Sonata.
The thing rode like a hay wagon and the seats were as hard as park
benches. I wonder what Chevy was thinking. I know they can design good
upholstery as the seats in my K1500 Chevy truck are still great after 12
years.


Matt

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Paradox wrote:

> Enterprise Rent-a-car has a bunch of 06 Sonatas, if you want to take one on
> an extended test drive, I'd suggest getting one over the weekend when they
> have their lower weekend rates. I've driven a few this month that we had in
> the bodyshop, they are actually pretty nice, the rear end looks a bit like
> an Accord and the front headlamps look like they are from a Passat though.
> The suspension seems a bit soft. The seats seemed ok to me, but then again I
> work at a chevy dealership and the seats in our demo cobalts seriously suck.

That's for sure! I test drove a Cobalt before settling on the Sonata.
The thing rode like a hay wagon and the seats were as hard as park
benches. I wonder what Chevy was thinking. I know they can design good
upholstery as the seats in my K1500 Chevy truck are still great after 12
years.


Matt

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
news:u4cHf.6040$lb.536882@news1.epix.net:

> Paradox wrote:
>
>> Enterprise Rent-a-car has a bunch of 06 Sonatas, if you want to take
>> one on an extended test drive, I'd suggest getting one over the
>> weekend when they have their lower weekend rates. I've driven a few
>> this month that we had in the bodyshop, they are actually pretty
>> nice, the rear end looks a bit like an Accord and the front headlamps
>> look like they are from a Passat though. The suspension seems a bit
>> soft. The seats seemed ok to me, but then again I work at a chevy
>> dealership and the seats in our demo cobalts seriously suck.
>
> That's for sure! I test drove a Cobalt before settling on the Sonata.
> The thing rode like a hay wagon and the seats were as hard as park
> benches. I wonder what Chevy was thinking. I know they can design
> good upholstery as the seats in my K1500 Chevy truck are still great
> after 12 years.

Yeah, I rented a Cobalt too. Had the same impression about the seats.
They reminded me of the 1976 Dodge Colt I started driving with.

Eric

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
news:u4cHf.6040$lb.536882@news1.epix.net:

> Paradox wrote:
>
>> Enterprise Rent-a-car has a bunch of 06 Sonatas, if you want to take
>> one on an extended test drive, I'd suggest getting one over the
>> weekend when they have their lower weekend rates. I've driven a few
>> this month that we had in the bodyshop, they are actually pretty
>> nice, the rear end looks a bit like an Accord and the front headlamps
>> look like they are from a Passat though. The suspension seems a bit
>> soft. The seats seemed ok to me, but then again I work at a chevy
>> dealership and the seats in our demo cobalts seriously suck.
>
> That's for sure! I test drove a Cobalt before settling on the Sonata.
> The thing rode like a hay wagon and the seats were as hard as park
> benches. I wonder what Chevy was thinking. I know they can design
> good upholstery as the seats in my K1500 Chevy truck are still great
> after 12 years.

Yeah, I rented a Cobalt too. Had the same impression about the seats.
They reminded me of the 1976 Dodge Colt I started driving with.

Eric

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
news:u4cHf.6040$lb.536882@news1.epix.net:

> Paradox wrote:
>
>> Enterprise Rent-a-car has a bunch of 06 Sonatas, if you want to take
>> one on an extended test drive, I'd suggest getting one over the
>> weekend when they have their lower weekend rates. I've driven a few
>> this month that we had in the bodyshop, they are actually pretty
>> nice, the rear end looks a bit like an Accord and the front headlamps
>> look like they are from a Passat though. The suspension seems a bit
>> soft. The seats seemed ok to me, but then again I work at a chevy
>> dealership and the seats in our demo cobalts seriously suck.
>
> That's for sure! I test drove a Cobalt before settling on the Sonata.
> The thing rode like a hay wagon and the seats were as hard as park
> benches. I wonder what Chevy was thinking. I know they can design
> good upholstery as the seats in my K1500 Chevy truck are still great
> after 12 years.

Yeah, I rented a Cobalt too. Had the same impression about the seats.
They reminded me of the 1976 Dodge Colt I started driving with.

Eric

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

"Eric G." <NgOrSePeAnM99@Zoptonline.Znet> wrote in message
news:Xns9767428C4FF45Xz124HiiUdfEEE6@140.99.99.130 ...
> Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
> news:u4cHf.6040$lb.536882@news1.epix.net:
>
> > Paradox wrote:
> >
> >> Enterprise Rent-a-car has a bunch of 06 Sonatas, if you want to take
> >> one on an extended test drive, I'd suggest getting one over the
> >> weekend when they have their lower weekend rates. I've driven a few
> >> this month that we had in the bodyshop, they are actually pretty
> >> nice, the rear end looks a bit like an Accord and the front headlamps
> >> look like they are from a Passat though. The suspension seems a bit
> >> soft. The seats seemed ok to me, but then again I work at a chevy
> >> dealership and the seats in our demo cobalts seriously suck.
> >
> > That's for sure! I test drove a Cobalt before settling on the Sonata.
> > The thing rode like a hay wagon and the seats were as hard as park
> > benches. I wonder what Chevy was thinking. I know they can design
> > good upholstery as the seats in my K1500 Chevy truck are still great
> > after 12 years.
>
> Yeah, I rented a Cobalt too. Had the same impression about the seats.
> They reminded me of the 1976 Dodge Colt I started driving with.
>
> Eric

And unfortunately to get a Cobalt with good seats, you have to spring for
the SS model AND then get the $1500 package that includes the Recaro seats.

Re: Resources for 2006 Sonata
 

"Eric G." <NgOrSePeAnM99@Zoptonline.Znet> wrote in message
news:Xns9767428C4FF45Xz124HiiUdfEEE6@140.99.99.130 ...
> Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
> news:u4cHf.6040$lb.536882@news1.epix.net:
>
> > Paradox wrote:
> >
> >> Enterprise Rent-a-car has a bunch of 06 Sonatas, if you want to take
> >> one on an extended test drive, I'd suggest getting one over the
> >> weekend when they have their lower weekend rates. I've driven a few
> >> this month that we had in the bodyshop, they are actually pretty
> >> nice, the rear end looks a bit like an Accord and the front headlamps
> >> look like they are from a Passat though. The suspension seems a bit
> >> soft. The seats seemed ok to me, but then again I work at a chevy
> >> dealership and the seats in our demo cobalts seriously suck.
> >
> > That's for sure! I test drove a Cobalt before settling on the Sonata.
> > The thing rode like a hay wagon and the seats were as hard as park
> > benches. I wonder what Chevy was thinking. I know they can design
> > good upholstery as the seats in my K1500 Chevy truck are still great
> > after 12 years.
>
> Yeah, I rented a Cobalt too. Had the same impression about the seats.
> They reminded me of the 1976 Dodge Colt I started driving with.
>
> Eric

And unfortunately to get a Cobalt with good seats, you have to spring for
the SS model AND then get the $1500 package that includes the Recaro seats.