Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> wrote in
news:wufTh.3712$Oc.190213@news1.epix.net:

> Eric G. wrote:

>> Can I qualify for an IQ boost now since I got rid of the thing?
>
> Certainly! And if you buy a Chevy, you'll gain another 10 points!!
> :-)

I bought an '88 Chevy in '02, does that count? Just over 200K on her now.

> I have nothing against Fords, but the only vehicle they make that I
> really like is the Mustang. Everything else is pretty pedestrian.

Agreed. I like the Lightning truck they sold a few years back too, but not
very practical to say the least.

> I'm still hoping the Hyundai and Chrysler get together. I think that
> could be a really nice combination! Take a Dodge Ram and give it
> Hyundai assembly quality and that would be a killer truck. Same with
> a the Chrysler minivans, although the Hyundai minivan is pretty good
> already, I still like the Chrysler design better.

I have to agree with you there too. Maybe a REAL Nitro would be good too
:-)

Eric

 

I would for reliability but the milage is lousy on my 2003 XG350 with a 3.5
litre V/6. My wife's Buick Regal with a 3800 GM V/6 will get 30 MPG on the
Hgwy and the Hyundai will do good to get 22. In town the Hyundai is geared
way to low and uses more gas than a 91 Ford Crown vic with a V/8 in it.
Lousy milage.

My next one will be a Hybrid and one not geared so low that it pops your
neck on take off like the Hyundai. The XG 350 runs about 2100 RPM and my
wife's car runs about 1700 at the same speed on the highway. It (the
Hyundai is a good car) but lousy milage.

 

On Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:30:32 -0500, a rock fell from the sky, hitting
Wayne Moses on the head, and inspiring the following:

> Reply to message from Matt Whiting <whiting@epix.net> (Tue, 10 Apr 2007
> 19: 36:00) about "Re: Would you buy another Hyundai?":
>
> MW> My GM experience has been more with trucks than cars. A Chevy truck
> is MW> hard to beat, I don't care what anyone says.
>
> Apparently Ford owners see things very differently. The Ford F-150 is
> the US best selling vehicle (not just truck) for the past 24 years.

I hate that statement - in that it is not only incorrect but such a crock.

Yes, the ford 150 sells more than the Chevy Silverado, but then GM
(stupidly) splits their truck sales figures into two trucks.

When you combine the Sierra with the Silverado (they are almost
identical) then you get sales figures consistently higher than the F150.

Even if you didn't you'd find that the Silverado and F150 tend to be
roughly equal in sales - particularly when compared to the Nissan or
Dodge rivals.



--
kai
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Its the puppets who pull the strings

 

On Apr 7, 8:55 am, Matt Whiting <whit...@epix.net> wrote:
> irwell wrote:
> > If not, what would be your choice?
>
> I'd buy another Hyundai possibly, but probably not another standard
> shift. Their throttle/clutch combination in my Sonata is the pits.
>
> I'd like to get a BMW, Audi or maybe VW as the Germans know how to make
> a standard shift vehicle. If I buy another minivan, I'll consider a
> Hyundai, but my next purchase will likely be a truck to replace my 94
> Chevy and it likely will be another Chevy.
>
> I'm going to test drive a Tundra today as Toyota says they will give me
> a $50 Home Depot gift certificate if I do. That is enough incentive for
> me! :-)
>
> Matt

My last three cars have been Hyundais, Excel, Accent and Elantra, all
with manual transmissions.

The throttle/clutch arrangement in the Elantra is marginal. The
throttle is too sensitive making it difficult to control engine speed
when starting from a standstill.

If I buy another car it will probably be another Hyundai or maybe
a Toyota. There is no way I will ever buy another American made
car.

- Mooron

 

Mooron <mooron@mooron.com> scribbled:

>
> If I buy another car it will probably be another Hyundai or maybe
> a Toyota. There is no way I will ever buy another American made
> car.
>
> - Mooron
>


So I guess a Sonata is out of the question.

 

Mooron wrote:
> On Apr 7, 8:55 am, Matt Whiting <whit...@epix.net> wrote:
>> irwell wrote:
>>> If not, what would be your choice?
>> I'd buy another Hyundai possibly, but probably not another standard
>> shift. Their throttle/clutch combination in my Sonata is the pits.
>>
>> I'd like to get a BMW, Audi or maybe VW as the Germans know how to make
>> a standard shift vehicle. If I buy another minivan, I'll consider a
>> Hyundai, but my next purchase will likely be a truck to replace my 94
>> Chevy and it likely will be another Chevy.
>>
>> I'm going to test drive a Tundra today as Toyota says they will give me
>> a $50 Home Depot gift certificate if I do. That is enough incentive for
>> me! :-)
>>
>> Matt
>
> My last three cars have been Hyundais, Excel, Accent and Elantra, all
> with manual transmissions.
>
> The throttle/clutch arrangement in the Elantra is marginal. The
> throttle is too sensitive making it difficult to control engine speed
> when starting from a standstill.
>
> If I buy another car it will probably be another Hyundai or maybe
> a Toyota. There is no way I will ever buy another American made
> car.

Yes, my Sonata has the same problem. Probably the biggest problem with
the car.

Matt

 

Mat's coming home in a Toyota!!!


Steve


"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
news:12yYh.9474$Oc.212681@news1.epix.net...
> Mooron wrote:
>> On Apr 7, 8:55 am, Matt Whiting <whit...@epix.net> wrote:
>>> irwell wrote:
>>>> If not, what would be your choice?
>>> I'd buy another Hyundai possibly, but probably not another standard
>>> shift. Their throttle/clutch combination in my Sonata is the pits.
>>>
>>> I'd like to get a BMW, Audi or maybe VW as the Germans know how to make
>>> a standard shift vehicle. If I buy another minivan, I'll consider a
>>> Hyundai, but my next purchase will likely be a truck to replace my 94
>>> Chevy and it likely will be another Chevy.
>>>
>>> I'm going to test drive a Tundra today as Toyota says they will give me
>>> a $50 Home Depot gift certificate if I do. That is enough incentive for
>>> me! :-)
>>>
>>> Matt
>>
>> My last three cars have been Hyundais, Excel, Accent and Elantra, all
>> with manual transmissions.
>>
>> The throttle/clutch arrangement in the Elantra is marginal. The
>> throttle is too sensitive making it difficult to control engine speed
>> when starting from a standstill.
>>
>> If I buy another car it will probably be another Hyundai or maybe
>> a Toyota. There is no way I will ever buy another American made
>> car.
>
> Yes, my Sonata has the same problem. Probably the biggest problem with
> the car.
>
> Matt
>

 

Yes, we did last weekend. Bought a new 2007 Accent SE. The 2000
Accent was given to my wife's son with over 100K miles on it. Still
runs like a champ. Love the '07 so far. Heck, it's even got power
windows <smile>.

On 27 Apr 2007 11:45:43 -0700, Mooron <mooron@mooron.com> wrote:

>On Apr 7, 8:55 am, Matt Whiting <whit...@epix.net> wrote:
>> irwell wrote:
>> > If not, what would be your choice?
>>
>> I'd buy another Hyundai possibly, but probably not another standard
>> shift. Their throttle/clutch combination in my Sonata is the pits.
>>
>> I'd like to get a BMW, Audi or maybe VW as the Germans know how to make
>> a standard shift vehicle. If I buy another minivan, I'll consider a
>> Hyundai, but my next purchase will likely be a truck to replace my 94
>> Chevy and it likely will be another Chevy.
>>
>> I'm going to test drive a Tundra today as Toyota says they will give me
>> a $50 Home Depot gift certificate if I do. That is enough incentive for
>> me! :-)
>>
>> Matt
>
>My last three cars have been Hyundais, Excel, Accent and Elantra, all
>with manual transmissions.
>
>The throttle/clutch arrangement in the Elantra is marginal. The
>throttle is too sensitive making it difficult to control engine speed
>when starting from a standstill.
>
>If I buy another car it will probably be another Hyundai or maybe
>a Toyota. There is no way I will ever buy another American made
>car.
>
>- Mooron
>
>
>
>

 

>If not, what would be your choice?

It's been a pleasure owning my '02 Sonata GLS. I've only had 1
cosmetic problem with it ever (fixed under warranty) and it's been
100% reliable for me. I am looking forward to owning a light-duty
truck as there have been rumors floating around. Otherwise I am
looking at either a Santa Fe or Tucson. Would like a Hybrid in either
model if possible as their fuel economy should be better. If I can't
do either of those, the 4-cyl Sonata seems to be heads above my V6 in
fuel economy now.

- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

I'd like a truck as well, not really practical. With fuel costs where they
are now, I wish I had my old 02 Sonata with the 4 cyl.

As far as hybrids, they're still out of my price range. They would be more
beneficial to me, I do 80% highway and the balance city driving...

Steve


"Thee Chicago Wolf" <.@.> wrote in message
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> >If not, what would be your choice?
>
> It's been a pleasure owning my '02 Sonata GLS. I've only had 1
> cosmetic problem with it ever (fixed under warranty) and it's been
> 100% reliable for me. I am looking forward to owning a light-duty
> truck as there have been rumors floating around. Otherwise I am
> looking at either a Santa Fe or Tucson. Would like a Hybrid in either
> model if possible as their fuel economy should be better. If I can't
> do either of those, the 4-cyl Sonata seems to be heads above my V6 in
> fuel economy now.
>
> - Thee Chicago Wolf
>

 

>I'd like a truck as well, not really practical. With fuel costs where they
>are now, I wish I had my old 02 Sonata with the 4 cyl.
>
>As far as hybrids, they're still out of my price range. They would be more
>beneficial to me, I do 80% highway and the balance city driving...

As the technology progresses I think it will become cost effective.
Think of it this way, pay a little more now, and see savings benefits
sooner and for a longer term. I guess the Hyundai Hybrids will be
coming out in '09 or '10 from what little I've read but I hope Hyundai
can take advantage of the cutting edge tech that's out by then and do
up some nice regular cards as well as a smaller truck or compact
utility vehicle.

- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

Yes will buy another Sonata Elite here in oz
getting rid of the 1 year old Camry
SWonata apart from CD player not missed a beat in VERY harsh
conditions
Excellent car won out over the Honda camry and BMW when analyse all
the factors Great bang for buck and pleasure to drive