Personally i could give F about hyundai... I have a G;) (1st week report)

[Potty_Pants]

Well its now been a week or so that we've owned the car (hyundai 06 sonata 4 banger GL) total 4000(demo miles) + 240 owner miles

The fit and finish appears good & no rattles.
the radio is nicer then our blose pieces of SHT and location is a great spot (high on the dash)
Ride is very soft and forgiving... consequently not a race contender like the G
space is huge car can fit 4 football players easily or 5 human beings w/o any problems.


seats could benefit from some additional side support, but im guessing the entire car was designed around fat people so I understand why there isnt much.
the gas mileage was 20MPG. this is with the dealer filled tank and my gfriend with a heavy foot. honestly i expected around 24-26. her driving habits prob account for a loss of 4MPG and i question if the tank was completely full at delivery.
gas pedal takes a good depress (feels like 1/4) before it even starts moving and needs 1/2 to move at a normal (not fast) pace. I kinda expected 1/4 to move at a regular pace. dunno maybe the design is 100% correct and my expectations are just different. I understand its not a race car, just thought it was strange to depress the pedal 1/2 to leave at a regular pace.

Gfriend is happy, kids are safe, and I dont have to waste time dikin with her jeep.... one thing though i guess she missed the memo about... simple green and paper towels to remove bird doodoo on a new clear coat finish. SIGH UGH WTF.

ppp

[Msedanman]

The Sonata gets very good ratings for a 'cheap' ride.(if there is such a thing these days. )
You've got a winner there.
C.

[Z06ified]

The Koreans are very good at selling the sizzle and not the steak. They know most Americans care mostly about the radio, cupholders, and interior plastic quality, and could care less about how strong the driveshaft is. So, that's what they focus on - the things people see and touch everyday in their cars. Look under the skin though, and you'll see where they cut corners and why the cars are cheaper than everything out there.

I know they've got the initial quality thing down pat, but I'm still suspicious of the long term longevity and crash worthiness of Korean cars. At least you've got a 10 year powertrain warranty.

And BTW, Bose does not make the radio in the G35. Clarion does. Bose only makes the speakers.

[Potty_Pants]

Originally Posted by Z06ified

The Koreans are very good at selling the sizzle and not the steak. They know most Americans care mostly about the radio, cupholders, and interior plastic quality, and could care less about how strong the driveshaft is. So, that's what they focus on - the things people see and touch everyday in their cars. Look under the skin though, and you'll see where they cut corners and why the cars are cheaper than everything out there.

I hear ya, I mentioned it in another msg (or this one) about the quality during their earlier years. I know it's improved and i believe quite a bit (not honda quality but close).

Originally Posted by Z06ified

I know they've got the initial quality thing down pat, but I'm still suspicious of the long term longevity and crash worthiness of Korean cars. At least you've got a 10 year powertrain warranty.

Lol not that it matters, I drove a 3dr hyundai excel 4sp manual 1990 w 120k miles. speedo broken,windows not rolling up or down, manual EVERYTHING, radiator system not cooling properly (installed a RIGGED switch to turn fan on), and oil rarely changed. but my point is this car i beat HARD, really HARD , red line thru every gear and tossed on about 30k miles w/o any failures. *shrug* built like a tank.

Originally Posted by Z06ified

And BTW, Bose does not make the radio in the G35. Clarion does. Bose only makes the speakers.

yuppers i know, just a oversight on my part. but it still sounds like sht

I know if this car breaks after the warranty , used & new parts will be cheap. so Im not worried about it.

ppp

p.s. wish the car came with a korean...Cambell's Soups are MMMMmmmm MMMMmmm Good (last wife was korean-american and completely destroyed my love of asian ladies ARRGHHH)