Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

"Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net> wrote in
news:d51e7$44856866$452897be$18852@ALLTEL.NET:

>
> "Darby OGill" <bark@woof.net> wrote in message
> news:QYchg.3696$PY6.2047@trnddc05...
>
>> ...its not always just mpg, its the type of car you want to drive. I
>> have not driven the 4, but i sure do enjoy the 6. It may cost me 300
>> bucks a
> year
>> more (my rough math), but its worth it to me. People spend(waste!)
>> money
> in
>> all sorts of ways. I'd treat myself to the 6, buts thats just me.
>>
>>
>
> I was going to post something similar to the OP's question. I am not
> a 4 cyl person at all. I like the feeling of some power when I step
> on the gas and the 4 cylinders just don't deliver that. No matter
> whether it's off a stop light or out in the passing lane, I like to
> feel a decent motor under the hood without the thing winding itself
> out like a bumble bee in heat. And I like smooth too. Not many 4
> cylinders deliver a smooth ride like a 6 does. I don't think it's a
> waste of money at all. It's your money and your preference - a waste
> of money would be buying something other than you really want.

I'm not arguing any of that. I can't!! I bought the V6 after driving
both of them too. The OP asked for mileage numbers. I just provided
mine, and a few examples of what others are claiming to get with the
same engine.

I would say you can expect to get between 15-24 MPG City and 24-32 MPG
Hwy depending on just how much you like to push the non-linear,
electronic throttle. A few weeks ago I managed to get 32.7 MPG on a
trip to VA from NJ. It was a 1:00 AM - 5:00 AM trip with the cruise
control on most of the time, windows closed, air off and so on. Almost
"prefect" conditions. My trip home was 28.5 MPG in the evening with
high humidity and the A/C on for a good portion of the trip.

Eric

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

On 5 Jun 2006 22:46:30 -0700, vineeth.alex@gmail.com wrote:

>Hi I was thinking of buying a GLS V6 Sonata. I got a coupl of quotes of
>around 17350 to 17494 for the variant with moonroof. I was wondering is
>that a good price. Also is the V6 fuel consumption anywhere near the
>EPA figures? 1 has to be careful the way gas prices are looking now.. I
>mean if it's not worthy I could go for the 4 cylinder verssion & save a
>few hundred..


The 4 is not a whole lot better on price or gas. I got my basic GLS V6 for
18500 OTD, paying very high tax in my area. I've owned a moon roof, but
never liked it. Just too much noise, dust, and exhaust fumes for me. The 17"
wheels in the sport package are not to my taste. Too harsh and noisy over
highway expansion joints.

I am averaging ~27mpg, mostly on 70% highway, 30% town, with A/C always
running.

An acquaintance got 36.5 by commuting to work for a week. He drove ~52mph,
using Shiftronic, and A/C turned off. It must have been a very boring week,
because he drove over 500 miles at that speed.

The V6 typically gets pretty poor mileage in heavy city traffic. Expect
under 20mpg with 70% city and 30% highway.

YMMV!
--
Bob

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

On 5 Jun 2006 22:46:30 -0700, vineeth.alex@gmail.com wrote:

>Hi I was thinking of buying a GLS V6 Sonata. I got a coupl of quotes of
>around 17350 to 17494 for the variant with moonroof. I was wondering is
>that a good price. Also is the V6 fuel consumption anywhere near the
>EPA figures? 1 has to be careful the way gas prices are looking now.. I
>mean if it's not worthy I could go for the 4 cylinder verssion & save a
>few hundred..


The 4 is not a whole lot better on price or gas. I got my basic GLS V6 for
18500 OTD, paying very high tax in my area. I've owned a moon roof, but
never liked it. Just too much noise, dust, and exhaust fumes for me. The 17"
wheels in the sport package are not to my taste. Too harsh and noisy over
highway expansion joints.

I am averaging ~27mpg, mostly on 70% highway, 30% town, with A/C always
running.

An acquaintance got 36.5 by commuting to work for a week. He drove ~52mph,
using Shiftronic, and A/C turned off. It must have been a very boring week,
because he drove over 500 miles at that speed.

The V6 typically gets pretty poor mileage in heavy city traffic. Expect
under 20mpg with 70% city and 30% highway.

YMMV!
--
Bob

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

On 5 Jun 2006 22:46:30 -0700, vineeth.alex@gmail.com wrote:

>Hi I was thinking of buying a GLS V6 Sonata. I got a coupl of quotes of
>around 17350 to 17494 for the variant with moonroof. I was wondering is
>that a good price. Also is the V6 fuel consumption anywhere near the
>EPA figures? 1 has to be careful the way gas prices are looking now.. I
>mean if it's not worthy I could go for the 4 cylinder verssion & save a
>few hundred..


The 4 is not a whole lot better on price or gas. I got my basic GLS V6 for
18500 OTD, paying very high tax in my area. I've owned a moon roof, but
never liked it. Just too much noise, dust, and exhaust fumes for me. The 17"
wheels in the sport package are not to my taste. Too harsh and noisy over
highway expansion joints.

I am averaging ~27mpg, mostly on 70% highway, 30% town, with A/C always
running.

An acquaintance got 36.5 by commuting to work for a week. He drove ~52mph,
using Shiftronic, and A/C turned off. It must have been a very boring week,
because he drove over 500 miles at that speed.

The V6 typically gets pretty poor mileage in heavy city traffic. Expect
under 20mpg with 70% city and 30% highway.

YMMV!
--
Bob

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

On Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:53:49 GMT, "Eric G." <NgOrSePeAnM99@Zoptonline.Znet>
wrote:



> A few weeks ago I managed to get 32.7 MPG... Almost
>"prefect" conditions...

See my other post. What a coincidence!

I was going to do this myself, but you guys did it for me! :)
--
Bob

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

On Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:53:49 GMT, "Eric G." <NgOrSePeAnM99@Zoptonline.Znet>
wrote:



> A few weeks ago I managed to get 32.7 MPG... Almost
>"prefect" conditions...

See my other post. What a coincidence!

I was going to do this myself, but you guys did it for me! :)
--
Bob

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

On Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:53:49 GMT, "Eric G." <NgOrSePeAnM99@Zoptonline.Znet>
wrote:



> A few weeks ago I managed to get 32.7 MPG... Almost
>"prefect" conditions...

See my other post. What a coincidence!

I was going to do this myself, but you guys did it for me! :)
--
Bob

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

>snip<
> I would say you can expect to get between 15-24 MPG City and 24-32 MPG
> Hwy depending on just how much you like to push the non-linear,
> electronic throttle. A few weeks ago I managed to get 32.7 MPG on a
> trip to VA from NJ. It was a 1:00 AM - 5:00 AM trip with the cruise
> control on most of the time, windows closed, air off and so on. Almost
> "prefect" conditions. My trip home was 28.5 MPG in the evening with
> high humidity and the A/C on for a good portion of the trip.
>
> Eric

I see the roughly similar numbers, but haven't hit 32 mpg (yet), and nothing
worse than 22. As you, when I close the roof with windows up and a/c off my
MPG improves significantly......problem is I'm a big guy and cherish the
wind all about me......2006 lx v6, 18500 miles....PS drive thru's kill you
mileage, teenage drivers don't help either. (duh!!)

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

>snip<
> I would say you can expect to get between 15-24 MPG City and 24-32 MPG
> Hwy depending on just how much you like to push the non-linear,
> electronic throttle. A few weeks ago I managed to get 32.7 MPG on a
> trip to VA from NJ. It was a 1:00 AM - 5:00 AM trip with the cruise
> control on most of the time, windows closed, air off and so on. Almost
> "prefect" conditions. My trip home was 28.5 MPG in the evening with
> high humidity and the A/C on for a good portion of the trip.
>
> Eric

I see the roughly similar numbers, but haven't hit 32 mpg (yet), and nothing
worse than 22. As you, when I close the roof with windows up and a/c off my
MPG improves significantly......problem is I'm a big guy and cherish the
wind all about me......2006 lx v6, 18500 miles....PS drive thru's kill you
mileage, teenage drivers don't help either. (duh!!)

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

>snip<
> I would say you can expect to get between 15-24 MPG City and 24-32 MPG
> Hwy depending on just how much you like to push the non-linear,
> electronic throttle. A few weeks ago I managed to get 32.7 MPG on a
> trip to VA from NJ. It was a 1:00 AM - 5:00 AM trip with the cruise
> control on most of the time, windows closed, air off and so on. Almost
> "prefect" conditions. My trip home was 28.5 MPG in the evening with
> high humidity and the A/C on for a good portion of the trip.
>
> Eric

I see the roughly similar numbers, but haven't hit 32 mpg (yet), and nothing
worse than 22. As you, when I close the roof with windows up and a/c off my
MPG improves significantly......problem is I'm a big guy and cherish the
wind all about me......2006 lx v6, 18500 miles....PS drive thru's kill you
mileage, teenage drivers don't help either. (duh!!)

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

Darby OGill wrote:

> ...its not always just mpg, its the type of car you want to drive. I have
> not driven the 4, but i sure do enjoy the 6. It may cost me 300 bucks a year
> more (my rough math), but its worth it to me. People spend(waste!) money in
> all sorts of ways. I'd treat myself to the 6, buts thats just me.

I agree. I really enjoy shifting for myself, so I had to buy the 4.
I'd have loved to have Hyundai offer the V-6 along with a real standard
shift, not that pseudo standard that comes with the automatic.

Matt

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

Darby OGill wrote:

> ...its not always just mpg, its the type of car you want to drive. I have
> not driven the 4, but i sure do enjoy the 6. It may cost me 300 bucks a year
> more (my rough math), but its worth it to me. People spend(waste!) money in
> all sorts of ways. I'd treat myself to the 6, buts thats just me.

I agree. I really enjoy shifting for myself, so I had to buy the 4.
I'd have loved to have Hyundai offer the V-6 along with a real standard
shift, not that pseudo standard that comes with the automatic.

Matt

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

Darby OGill wrote:

> ...its not always just mpg, its the type of car you want to drive. I have
> not driven the 4, but i sure do enjoy the 6. It may cost me 300 bucks a year
> more (my rough math), but its worth it to me. People spend(waste!) money in
> all sorts of ways. I'd treat myself to the 6, buts thats just me.

I agree. I really enjoy shifting for myself, so I had to buy the 4.
I'd have loved to have Hyundai offer the V-6 along with a real standard
shift, not that pseudo standard that comes with the automatic.

Matt

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

Mike Marlow wrote:

> "Darby OGill" <bark@woof.net> wrote in message
> news:QYchg.3696$PY6.2047@trnddc05...
>
>
>>...its not always just mpg, its the type of car you want to drive. I have
>>not driven the 4, but i sure do enjoy the 6. It may cost me 300 bucks a
>
> year
>
>>more (my rough math), but its worth it to me. People spend(waste!) money
>
> in
>
>>all sorts of ways. I'd treat myself to the 6, buts thats just me.
>>
>>
>
>
> I was going to post something similar to the OP's question. I am not a 4
> cyl person at all. I like the feeling of some power when I step on the gas
> and the 4 cylinders just don't deliver that. No matter whether it's off a
> stop light or out in the passing lane, I like to feel a decent motor under
> the hood without the thing winding itself out like a bumble bee in heat.
> And I like smooth too. Not many 4 cylinders deliver a smooth ride like a 6
> does. I don't think it's a waste of money at all. It's your money and your
> preference - a waste of money would be buying something other than you
> really want.
>

Did you drive a Sonata 4 cylinder? Mine has the performance that the
V-6s had just a few years ago. It isn't the number of cylinders, it is
the torque.

Matt

Re: Sonata GLS V6 Pricing?
 

Mike Marlow wrote:

> "Darby OGill" <bark@woof.net> wrote in message
> news:QYchg.3696$PY6.2047@trnddc05...
>
>
>>...its not always just mpg, its the type of car you want to drive. I have
>>not driven the 4, but i sure do enjoy the 6. It may cost me 300 bucks a
>
> year
>
>>more (my rough math), but its worth it to me. People spend(waste!) money
>
> in
>
>>all sorts of ways. I'd treat myself to the 6, buts thats just me.
>>
>>
>
>
> I was going to post something similar to the OP's question. I am not a 4
> cyl person at all. I like the feeling of some power when I step on the gas
> and the 4 cylinders just don't deliver that. No matter whether it's off a
> stop light or out in the passing lane, I like to feel a decent motor under
> the hood without the thing winding itself out like a bumble bee in heat.
> And I like smooth too. Not many 4 cylinders deliver a smooth ride like a 6
> does. I don't think it's a waste of money at all. It's your money and your
> preference - a waste of money would be buying something other than you
> really want.
>

Did you drive a Sonata 4 cylinder? Mine has the performance that the
V-6s had just a few years ago. It isn't the number of cylinders, it is
the torque.

Matt