Reply to message from "razz" <razz@mts.net> (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:47:06)
about "Re: Would you buy again ?":

r> And you call CR unbiased? One of the most biased medias I know of.

I agree with you. For years I would not subscribe to CR because of this
perception and also the fact that their reviews are not really intended for
'car people'. I am now a subscriber but for products other than cars. I
take their reviews with a grain of salt.

The point I was making was, despite the presence of many knowledgeable
people here, there are also those who are here for the purpose of peddling
mis-information about Hyundais.

I merely mentioned CR because, perceived bias aside, it would probably have
a legitimately balanced viewpoint.

Regards
Wayne Moses <wayne.moses@comcast.net> Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:27:53 -0500

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coming up to 400,000km on mine, I would if my Elantra quits (don't know
when)

"desgnr" <desgnr@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Do you guys recommend buying a Hyundai ?
>

 

On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:43:52 GMT, "desgnr" <desgnr@verizon.net> wrote:

>Do you guys recommend buying a Hyundai ?
>

I currently own three Hyundais. Here is my answer. Yes, No, Yes. In
that order.

 

'Would you buy again ?
'

REPLY: Yes. Im on my second Hyundai and ive bought my folks two as
well. The reliability has more than surpassed my expectations with
45,000 miles on my current 2002 SantaFe , and fuel economy has actually
increased since replacing the spark plugs with Bosch Plus 4 plugs along
with performance type Ignition Wires fairly recently. I like the
styling, comfort, sound system, soft ride, and outstanding warranty.
Hyundai has earned my loyalty and respect. Its amazing how this Company
has gone from making crap back in the 1980's to enjoying a good
American and worldwide market share.

 

I want to win the lottery but, alas, it isn't in the cards. you get what
you get!

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Reply to message from jtees4 <jtees4@hotmail.com> (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:40:
14) about "Re: Would you buy again ?":

j> On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:43:52 GMT, "desgnr" <desgnr@verizon.net> wrote:

>> Do you guys recommend buying a Hyundai ?

j> I currently own three Hyundais. Here is my answer. Yes, No, Yes. In
j> that order.

You sound confused ... ;-)

Regards
Wayne Moses <wayne.moses@comcast.net> Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:45:24 -0500

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Reply to message from DaveInLakeVilla@webtv.net (Dave in Lake Villa) (Wed,
05 Sep 2007 18:13:05) about "Re: Would you buy again ?":

D> SantaFe , and fuel economy has actually increased since replacing the
D> spark plugs with Bosch Plus 4 plugs along with performance type
D> Ignition Wires fairly recently.

Can you quantify this increase? What wires did you get and was your radio
reception affected?

When I had my Elantra GT and put Plus 4s in it with stock wires I saw no
change in fuel economy.

Regards
Wayne Moses <wayne.moses@comcast.net> Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:47:13 -0500

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Hyundai on a national scale is very good. I have had no problems at all
with my 2003 XG350 but the local dealership is nothing more than a thief
and robber and does one thing when the company says do something else. The
local dealer here is Reliable Imports and I would recommend that they
drive 250 miles for service to stay away from them. They take a required
maintainance at 30,000 miles at about a 100 dollar cash outlay and turn it
into about a 750 dollar bullshit, "if it ain't broke fix it anyway" type
experience. Love the product. Hate the sons a bitches that service them.

 

On Thu, 6 Sep 2007 09:51:41 -0500, "What" <that@twit.com> wrote:

>Hyundai on a national scale is very good. I have had no problems at all
>with my 2003 XG350 but the local dealership is nothing more than a thief
>and robber and does one thing when the company says do something else. The
>local dealer here is Reliable Imports and I would recommend that they
>drive 250 miles for service to stay away from them. They take a required
>maintainance at 30,000 miles at about a 100 dollar cash outlay and turn it
>into about a 750 dollar bullshit, "if it ain't broke fix it anyway" type
>experience. Love the product. Hate the sons a bitches that service them.

I would agree with that based on my local dealer. I took my wifes 05
there because of a low (very low) brake pedal. They told me problem
was rear brake pads.They tried to rob me for rear brake pads at $275
when they were not necessary. They told me they had 15% life left. I
replaced them myself ($40 for the good ones) to be safe and their was
at least 50% life left (I have the pads to prove it). They returned my
car saying nothing was wrong. I brought it back a second time after
writing a letter of complaint to the servicxe manager...they had the
car for over two weeks. Said it needed a new master cylinder (what
happened to nothing being wrong with it?)but couldn't get the part.
Three different days they told me the part was in and it would be done
the next day. What a horror show this dealer turned out to be. Anyway,
brakes are still lower than they should be but are a little better. I
called Hyundai main serice and they want me to bring it back a third
time to give the dealer a chance. I said no way, two strikes is
enough. The bottom line, is I have three Hyundais and love them
all...I think the 05 is not nearly as well built as the 03 and 07
though. I can see the difference and feel the difference. I have said
this since day one before we ever had a problem with it. But I'd still
buy another Hyundai based on my overall experience. And I will be
bringing it to another dealer when necessary. I generally do some
small work myself and use a neighborhood mechani for the rest. Dealer
will be for warranty only. Anyway, I agree with your post is the
point!

 

'and fuel economy has actually increased since replacing the D> spark
plugs with Bosch Plus 4 plugs along with performance type D> Ignition
Wires fairly recently. '

YOU :Can you quantify this increase? What wires did you get and was your
radio reception affected?

ME : I picked up another 1-1.5 mpg in fuel economy both around town and
highway going 60 mph. Radio reception was not affected. I cant
remember the name of the Ignition Wire Set i bought at a local Car Parts
place, but i asked if they had access to Higher Performance type
Ignition wires for hyundai , and they did. Ill research this more
tomorrow and let you know.

 

Reply to message from DaveInLakeVilla@webtv.net (Dave in Lake Villa) (Fri,
07 Sep 2007 21:38:15) about "Re: Fuel Mileage increase due to plugs and
wires":

D> ME : I picked up another 1-1.5 mpg in fuel economy both around town and
D> highway going 60 mph. Radio reception was not affected. I cant remember
D> the name of the Ignition Wire Set i bought at a local Car Parts place,
D> but i asked if they had access to Higher Performance type Ignition
D> wires for hyundai , and they did. Ill research this more tomorrow and
D> let you know.

Much appreciated. Thanks for the numbers also.

Regards
Wayne Moses <wayne.moses@comcast.net> Sat, 08 Sep 2007 23:23:44 -0500

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On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:43:52 GMT, "desgnr" <desgnr@verizon.net> wrote:

>Do you guys recommend buying a Hyundai ?
>

DEFINITELY ! I'm on Hyundai number 7 , a big plus are forums like this
where I can get technical info and avdice where I can do most repairs
myself (Like replaceing clutches )