My dad just bought the all new 2006 Hyundai Sonata

[jEct2]

GLS V6
235 HP 3.3 liter All-new, built from ground-up Ramdac engine.
Biggest interior space in its class (vs. Camry & Accord)
Fastest 0-60 in its class (vs. Camry & Accord)
Shortest brake distance in its class (vs. Camry & Accord)

Standard ABS
Standard ECS
Standard TCS
Standard 6 airbags (2 + 4 side)
Standard 16" Alloy wheels
Standard Steering wheel Stereo control w/ 6 speaker CD system, reads MP3 CDs
and I actually found out at the dealer, Standard fog lights too (This really had me Wow)

Of course, comes with your Hyundai's 10 year warranty.

All above standard + V6... How much?

Drum roll please....


$18,410 Out-the-door, Final price (+ 5% MA sales tax) :shocked:

FYI, I drive a Mazda 6i at $15.5K which has none of the above standard features... After all the paperwork and stuff, he'll pick the car up Monday...

Will update with personal PICS!

Comprehensive review with pictures!

 

[cjgallen]

HAWT

 

[Viper GTS]

I assume it's "class" doesn't include the V6 or hybrid accords?

I'm pretty sure those are going to be faster than a 235 hp Sonata.

Nice car nonetheless, & certainly a bargain.

Viper GTS

 

[ScottFern]

That 10 year warranty is only good if you keep up with all 15k,30k,60k services. Which most people don't understand or care about.

 

[Engineer]

Now, like the others, made in the good ole USA!

:thumbsup:

 

[lokiju]

Who buys a car and waits 4 days to get it?

Every time I've bougt one I take it home that same day.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: lokiju
Who buys a car and waits 4 days to get it?

Every time I've bougt one I take it home that same day.

We've had to wait longer everytime because it's ordered for us... not really a big deal

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: lokiju
Who buys a car and waits 4 days to get it?

Every time I've bougt one I take it home that same day.

If they don't have the color/options combination you want, you have to wait.

 

[jEct2]

Originally posted by: lokiju
Who buys a car and waits 4 days to get it?

Every time I've bougt one I take it home that same day.

two biz days, sat and sun don't count.

just simple registration process, mandatory insurance setup, etc. This is MA- strictest state when it comes to driving.

I wait 3 biz days to pick up my new 03 Mazda 6 then.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Pics?

 

[Fenixgoon]

as much as people want to make fun of hyundai (myself included), they're pumping out some high quality stuff. props to 'em:thumbsup:

 

[jEct2]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Pics?

pics, scroll down for more detailed pics

 

[Amused]

I just wonder how they age. I know they're pretty reliable now, but do they age well in other ways?

I owned a few Mazdas (626 and MX6) and every one of them became rattle traps after 20,000 miles or so.

On the other hand, my VW Passat is still very solid and quiet after 6 years.

 

[jEct2]

Originally posted by: Amused
I just wonder how they age. I know they're pretty reliable now, but do they age well in other ways?

I owned a few Mazdas (626 and MX6) and every one of them became rattle traps after 20,000 miles or so.

On the other hand, my VW Passat is still very solid and quiet after 6 years.

Well, elantras have already proven how well they age.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: jEct2

Originally posted by: Amused
I just wonder how they age. I know they're pretty reliable now, but do they age well in other ways?

I owned a few Mazdas (626 and MX6) and every one of them became rattle traps after 20,000 miles or so.

On the other hand, my VW Passat is still very solid and quiet after 6 years.

Well, elantras have already proven how well they age.

I dunno. I've never ridden in an old one. That they still run is good, but...

How do they feel and sound inside?

 

[MikeMike]

i wish i woulda waited a lil and priced out the sonata, although my dad wont buy a hyundai yet, if it was base and minimal id love to get that. manual. to bad i have my 9-5 now. they sound like nice cars.

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: lokiju
Who buys a car and waits 4 days to get it?

Every time I've bougt one I take it home that same day.

I waited 3 months for my Boxster and a month for my 4runner. Sometimes you have to wait if the vehicle is in demand or they don't have the color/option you want.

OP, your dad made great choice. The new Sonata looks really good IMO.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

FOG LIGHTS?!?! TEH WOW!!!

 

[CtK]

the outside is nice but the interior is very bad

doesnt look like it belongs 2gether??

 

[NFS4]

Nice choice!

 

[intogamer]

looks HAWT but I don't like the hyundai logo

 

[Whisper]

Originally posted by: ScottFern
That 10 year warranty is only good if you keep up with all 15k,30k,60k services. Which most people don't understand or care about.

While this wouldn't be an unreasonable request, I own a hyundai and have never heard of nor run into this problem.

 

[xSkyDrAx]

That's an awesome value.

 

[vshah]

nice car, looks nice outisde, great value etc. etc.


but the interior is fugly as hell

 

[trinketsummoner]

If you dont do ANY servicing and have an issue with a car, the manufacturer is going to give you a very hard time. The schedule for a hyundai is no different that any other car - my father in law has an 01 Accent with 75k on it and had the 30k and 60k done at the dealer (prices were just as cheap as anywhere else), the only big job was the timing belt and even then it wasnt too bad, $350 installed i think. Even oil changes are as cheap at our local hyundai dealer as anywhere else local, and its just not worth the hassle to do it yourself. I feel bad for the suckers still buying new Chevys with 3/36 warranties.