When buying a new car. Do you consider the "Hyundai's & Kia's" etc..?

[vi edit]

For 10k-11k new, the elantra is a great deal compared to other cars in it's class.
Used it's even better. The Elantra GT is an excellent bargain.

A used sonata is also quite a steal. And I think the Sorento is one of the nicest looking and best appointed small SUV's under the 21k mark.

 

[grrl]

Simply, Hyundai not likely, although the Sonatas have gotten better. Kia definitely not.

I've lived in Korea for a total of 7 years and from what I've seen the Kias just don't age well. Hyundai is by far the best- built Korean car, but when you have so many other choices in the US, I'd can't imagine ever buying one there. Especially new.

 

[Jejunum]

we have two elantras; both are solid as a rock

reliability is perfect so far!

they feel just as good as my subaru at much less cost!

 

[Siddhartha]

"When buying a new car. Do you consider the "Hyundai's & Kia's" etc..?"

I just bought a car and did not consider them. My choices were either cars on Consumer Reports' reliable list or something like a Nissan 300 ZX or a Lexus SC 400.

Though I do find Hyundai's waranty to be attractive, I just do not want to live with a problem for over 100,000 miles.