2009 Sonata vs. 2005 Camry

[Ferocious]

Looking for 2nd car for the next decade.

Expect to put on about 8k miles per year.

2009 Sonata GLS 4 cyl. auto
16k miles
Excellent condition
$12000

2005 Camry LE 4 cyl. auto
61k miles
Good condition
$9000

 

[CrackRabbit]

Is the Sonata a former rental or a CPO car?

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

since you're keeping the car for a decade, resale will not matter as much.

go for the newer car with less miles.

 

[Throckmorton]

Which one do you want to drive for a decade?

 

[jlee]

I'd probably prefer the Sonata (being four years newer), but drive them both first and see what you think.

 

[Vetterin]

Remember, among other things, with the Hyundai you still have the 5 yr 60,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty which would seem to make this a no brainer!

 

[AstroManLuca]

Hyundai.

If you were talking about a '99 Sonata vs. a '95 Camry, I might go for the Camry. But the Sonata has been a great car since about 2006 so there's no need to pay the Toyota tax.

 

[NAC]

Sonata is 3k - 33% more. The Camry would save you 3k, and I'd think over the long term neither car will have much trouble for 10 years and 80k

If it were a 10k Sonata vs an older Camry with more miles for the same 10k - I'd go with Sonata.

 

[Vette73]

Hyundai.

If you were talking about a '99 Sonata vs. a '95 Camry, I might go for the Camry. But the Sonata has been a great car since about 2006 so there's no need to pay the Toyota tax.

:thumbsup:

 

[Vic Vega]

Sonata... I like the reserved styling, very stately.

 

[power_hour]

I might be in the minority here but I would bargain hard for a cheaper Camry. They have better resale, and will be alot easier to sell or trade.

But forget the age difference, which one drives nicer, feels better? 8K miles per year is not much, easily handled by a 6yr old car if well maintained.

 

[Kelvrick]

Sonata. It is still within bumper-bumper warranty. Camry doesn't even have powertrain anymore.

If you were stretching finances though, go for the camry.

 

[thescreensavers]

I'd probably prefer the Sonata (being four years newer), but drive them both first and see what you think.

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