Omegous From United States, joined Nov 2001, 293 posts, RR: 3 Posted (6 years 6 months 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 1364 times:
Well, after my long search I picked up my 2003 Hyundai Sonata LX from Planet Hyundai on Tuesday.
Today I managed to get some tint put on and took just a couple pictures! I will take more tomorrow without our ugly van (which the other side is in horrible shape after my brother had a run in with some rebar (how do you spell that..you know..long metal poles they use in reinforced concrete).
So, a few pictures! More to come with better light too...
VonRichtofen From Canada, joined Nov 2000, 4437 posts, RR: 51 Reply 4, posted (6 years 6 months 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 1287 times:
I can't believe how much Hyundai has changed in the last few years. I drove one of their XG350 or whatever and it felt more like a top of the line Camry or Maxima. I heard their customer satisfaction has improved 80% in the last 2 years.
I always wondered why they used to built such mediocre cars when they build some of the best tanker ships and cranes in the world.
Aloges From Germany, joined Jan 2006, 5853 posts, RR: 51 Reply 5, posted (6 years 6 months 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 1281 times:
I was going to ask why you were talking about a new "car" after having bought a Hyundai, but then I saw the pictures. Quite nice, I hope it'll stay that way for a lot of time!
LY744 From Canada, joined Feb 2001, 5536 posts, RR: 15 Reply 6, posted (6 years 6 months 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 1275 times:
I wanna know more about the car (family may be getting one of these in next few months), but I also noticed your house in the background and that got me wondering, do they stick-frame houses down in Nevada? Do you have a basement?
Back to the car, did you test-drive it, and if so did you do the same for other cars? How did they compare?
IMissPiedmont From United States, joined May 2001, 5594 posts, RR: 55 Reply 12, posted (6 years 6 months 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 1149 times:
Flight152, look at the 4th picture again and say fake wood. That is pure and simple fake plastic.
Omegous, It is indeed a cute little car. A throwaway car, but cute nonetheless.
Don't get excited, all cars are "throwaway" cars today. I doubt I'll ever again get 385000 miles from a vehicle, I'll settle for the 200000 I expect from my new truck. The 100K (at most) you'll get from your Huyandi will make it until the thing is paid off. No big deal as long as you don't ever wat a paid off vehicle. I just want something that will survive 4 or so years after my lat payment.
It's still a cute car though.
Enjoy.
PS: The car I bought when I was in my early 20s only made it to 90K. Very typical of mid 70s vehicles.
Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man, though my mind could think I still was a madman
IMissPiedmont From United States, joined May 2001, 5594 posts, RR: 55 Reply 14, posted (6 years 6 months 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 1136 times:
EmiratesA345.
Indeed there is not. I was trying to point out that this is not even a good representation of wood that it is absurd.
I'd spend the $12000 or so on this car myself understanding that after it was paid off in 3 years, I'd have payment free transportaion for another 2 years.
Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man, though my mind could think I still was a madman
Omegous From United States, joined Nov 2001, 293 posts, RR: 3 Reply 16, posted (6 years 6 months 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 1126 times:
Believe it or not, this is NOT A 50,000 BMW!!!
I never bought it with that in mind. I bought it as it was the best value for money.
The "fake" wood trim looks MUCH better in person than in a photograph.
I have had the car almost a week and my family considers it the nicest car out of anything we have (my dad has a fully loaded 2002 F150, the van despite the damage is a 1998 fully loaded, leather interior van, my brother has a 2002 Honda Accord EX, and mine is STILL nicer than any of those) and I am personally very happy with it. Isn't that all that matters?
VonRichtofen From Canada, joined Nov 2000, 4437 posts, RR: 51 Reply 17, posted (6 years 6 months 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 1120 times:
Of course we can't have a car thread without a supposed BMW owner talking down about other users rides.
I love these guys who can barely afford their cars or their car is bought for them who act like they run shit. LOL
Omegous's Sonata will get him from point A to point B just as well as any BMW and for a lot less money. Given his age, I'm sure it was a much wiser decision than to even go for a used BMW. The Sonata will have a full warranty too.
Captaingomes From Canada, joined Feb 2001, 6398 posts, RR: 67 Reply 18, posted (6 years 6 months 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 1119 times:
Omegous, that is exactly what matters, is that you are happy with the purchase. If you take care of it, you will have a car for a long time, not just 4 years!
By the way, slightly related (has to do with Korean cars), the new Kia Sorento SUV is supposed to have the same automatic transmission as the LS430, according to a friend of mine. I have a doubt this is true, anybody know for sure?
"it's kind of like an Airbus, it's an engineering marvel, but there's no sense of passion" -- J. Clarkson re: Coxster
Omegous From United States, joined Nov 2001, 293 posts, RR: 3 Reply 19, posted (6 years 6 months 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 1114 times:
I paid 18,500 out the door, that includes taxes, docs, fees, etc.
That's not bad at all, considering ass-tastic Ford Focus' go for about 15 before taxes (mine would be about 17 before taxes) and those have NO features.
I think I got a good deal, I did a ton of research (a few months worth) and this was exactly what I wanted at exactly the price point. Not bad for a full time student, full time worker, full time flying lessons, and living on their own.
Sccutler From United States, joined Jan 2000, 4013 posts, RR: 35 Reply 20, posted (6 years 6 months 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 1091 times:
Come on folks, give him a break; he got a new buggy, allow some enjoyment.
I too have been shocked at how far and how fast Hyundai has come in their march to mainstream respectability and, with their last couple of years, they have arrived. The 100,000 mile warranty is no bad thing either.
Congrats, take good care of the car and it should serve you for a long time.
...three miles from BRONS, clear for the ILS one five approach...
Flight152 From United States, joined Nov 2000, 3138 posts, RR: 12 Reply 25, posted (6 years 6 months 4 days 19 hours ago) and read 983 times:
I'm sure it was a much wiser decision than to even go for a used BMW.
How is that? Beacuse my BMW holds its value 10X's better then any Hyundai, or, becase any BMW will last two and a half times longer then any Hyundai? Then again, your the one who started this comparison.
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26 B777: Hyundai cars are not too bad, just suffering from public perceptions. I like the mid-90s Elantra, but if I were to get a Korean car today, I would get
27 IMissPiedmont: I have no problem believing it is not a $50,000 dollar BMW. A Hyandai is a good car indeed if taken care of religiously. Just don't expect it to be wo
28 KFRG: "How is that? Beacuse my BMW holds its value 10X's better then any Hyundai, or, becase any BMW will last two and a half times longer then any Hyundai?
29 L-188: Yeah but who cares when you can get four Hyundai's for the cost of that Beemer.
30 Flight152: KFRG You seriously don't know what your talking about. who is spoon-fed by his mommy and daddy. Actually, I have a job- working nearly 40 hours/week.
31 KFRG: Flight152, Grow up, you sound even worse trying to nit-pick my previous post. My point being was that you should not talk down on someones decision on
32 Portcolumbus: Nice car, good warranty. Have fun driving. I'd love to get an Accent in a few years when I get a better job. Comparing BMW to a Hyundai, what's the po
33 Continental: Flight152, I suppose you have a BMW right? Hmmm, why would anyone want to spend hard earned money and take a loan to get a car!? That Hyundai looks gr
34 Flight152: KFRG Nice job avoiding all the questions I asked. Me grow up? How about we stop calling people names and asking people personal questions that is none
35 KFRG: All this is coming from a kid in High School. Funny isint it? -Tom
36 Flight152: Hey tom.. What kind of car do you have? BTW.. I'm not in high school anymore. Sorry to burst your bubble.
37 Gocaps16: Tom, Kinda strange, but high school kids nowadays are getting smarter then adults. At least the education system is getting better. Kevin U.S. Navy
38 Gocaps16: Tom, disregard, I looked at your profile and noticed your also a youngster too. (16-20) So YOU've been thru high school. No? You were probably in his
39 KFRG: Flight152, Right now I am driving the car of my dreams, a 1993 Mustang 5.0 LX, mildly modded. Every penny was worth it! I know it's none of my "busine
40 Flight152: but if i remember correctly you stated in our last arguement that you were going into your senior year? Finished that about a month ago. kids did not
41 RNOcommctr: Flight152... There is a time and a place for criticism. When a young fellow gets a new car and is proud of it and wants to share his good news, then I
42 USAFHummer: Its petty fights and arguments like this one that turn this forum into s*** and make people want to leave and go to other sites...sheesh... Greg
43 727_gal: I think any new car is worth being happy over, whether you paid $60,000 for it or $6,000 - I agree that there is a time and a place to criticize, and
44 Omegous: I never expected such harsh words for a car that I EARNED (ie PAID for) by working hard the last 5 years of my life... Is is true what they say though
45 EmiratesA345: Personally, I wouldn't take these comments too seriously. It's a very nice looking car, and if you like it, that's all that matters. "How is that? Bea
46 Marcus: I drove the same model type and color some months ago, when I first got to the rental company desk I admit I was dissapointed to know the company I wo
47 Matt D: Yet another in an endless plethora of self gloss and self congratulatory posts, it is almost mandatory for me to announce that........ I just don't ha
48 Continental: Flight152, Hyundais got really good ratings recently. They said that they cars they are producing now are of good quality. I also didn't want to "burs
49 BR715-A1-30: I finally got my 1998 Ford Mustang. It is an awesome car. It came fully loaded. Only $5,900. I will try and post pics later.
50 IMissPiedmont: Omegous, I truly hope that my posts were not taken in an offensive vein. I was being a bit silly, as I am prone to do. A Hyundai is a fine car indeed.
51 KFRG: BR715, What type of 'Stang did you purchase? Is it the 6-cyl or the GT/Cobra? Stick or Auto? -Tom
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