imported_Flash Gordon
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I concur! To bad really...the Prelude is an all time favorite of mine! I've owned 3 of them.
I had an 87 Prelude :-B
Hyundai!!!
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I had an 87 Prelude :-B
imported_RaskyR1
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Me too! Si!
This was my favorite though...and my first car. Bought it for $1900, gave it a complete repaint, put on about 80,000 miles and I later sold it for $3800
imported_gewb
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Never thought I would own a Hyundai but I've had three since 2003. Currently have an Elantra and a Sonata - both have been great cars, much better than the GM, Ford, VW or Audi cars I've owned.
I tried out the Genesis coupe (both manual and automatic) and found them to be very spirited, more than I need and about what I want - almost as good as the Nissan Z in handling. I was impressed.
The Genesis land cruiser was very comfortable and the automatic transmision, a 6-speed automatic transmission from ZF Friedrichshafen (identical to the unit found in the BMW 5-Series), was responsive and smooth - car is just too large for me.
As to Asian / Euro / US, many (most?) Hyundais are made in the USA (my Sonata was made in Alabama) and the design / engineering is often from Europe - the same can be said of Ford products.
I'll buy another Hyundai but I tend to run my vehicles until they are used up. I did trade up from my first Elantra to my Sonata - sold the Elantra with 188,543 miles on it. In that time I had the following expenses (other than consumables, tires and wind screens): timing belt, front ball joint, battery, clutch position switch (under warranty) and fuel rail pressure damper (also under warranty) - that's it.
The Sonata is a little over 3 years old, has 110k miles on it. It has been to the Hyundai shop once for a safety recall issue (new sun visors) and once to replace a head restraint (under warranty) - no other expenses (other than consumables, tires and a wind screen). At this rate my Sonata should go another 100k miles.
I like my Made In The USA Hyundai and will buy it again.
Regards,
GEWB
I tried out the Genesis coupe (both manual and automatic) and found them to be very spirited, more than I need and about what I want - almost as good as the Nissan Z in handling. I was impressed.
The Genesis land cruiser was very comfortable and the automatic transmision, a 6-speed automatic transmission from ZF Friedrichshafen (identical to the unit found in the BMW 5-Series), was responsive and smooth - car is just too large for me.
As to Asian / Euro / US, many (most?) Hyundais are made in the USA (my Sonata was made in Alabama) and the design / engineering is often from Europe - the same can be said of Ford products.
I'll buy another Hyundai but I tend to run my vehicles until they are used up. I did trade up from my first Elantra to my Sonata - sold the Elantra with 188,543 miles on it. In that time I had the following expenses (other than consumables, tires and wind screens): timing belt, front ball joint, battery, clutch position switch (under warranty) and fuel rail pressure damper (also under warranty) - that's it.
The Sonata is a little over 3 years old, has 110k miles on it. It has been to the Hyundai shop once for a safety recall issue (new sun visors) and once to replace a head restraint (under warranty) - no other expenses (other than consumables, tires and a wind screen). At this rate my Sonata should go another 100k miles.
I like my Made In The USA Hyundai and will buy it again.
Regards,
GEWB
imported_Stokdgs
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I am sure there will always be a car marque for everyone's needs and that is the best thing we could ever have, right ?
I was raised on all kinds of American iron, worked in shops that fixed Porsche, Audi, Mercedes, and BMW, and made the switch over about 11 years ago to Bimmer, and have been very happy.
Yes, they are more expensive to maintain, they cost way more, and now the pricing is completely out of sight, but boy, do they DRIVE great!! They have always been driver's cars, and I cant think of anything better to take on a long trip than any Bimmer.
BMW does and pretty much always done all their testing at the Nurburgring track and has shops at the track, they have the Autobahn to play on, and it shows with the vehicles they turn out.
They all have great brakes and you always know what the car is doing outside.
Their history is a great story to read, the same people, the Quandt family has held the aces for the company for the longest time.
Their factory in Spartanburg SC employs a few thousand people I believe, and they are heavily into doing the green thing more than most factories are today.
They once made a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder twin turbocharged engine that put out excess of 1200hp! It was so fast, even at speed, it broke the tires loose when you stepped on the gas. And this was in the 80's when the techonology was not even close to what it is today..
I like all the new technology in all cars, and am glad everyone is doing really well and trying to help us all afford them, but I will probably always make our highway car a Bimmer... But that's just me..
Dan F
I was raised on all kinds of American iron, worked in shops that fixed Porsche, Audi, Mercedes, and BMW, and made the switch over about 11 years ago to Bimmer, and have been very happy.
Yes, they are more expensive to maintain, they cost way more, and now the pricing is completely out of sight, but boy, do they DRIVE great!! They have always been driver's cars, and I cant think of anything better to take on a long trip than any Bimmer.
BMW does and pretty much always done all their testing at the Nurburgring track and has shops at the track, they have the Autobahn to play on, and it shows with the vehicles they turn out.
They all have great brakes and you always know what the car is doing outside.
Their history is a great story to read, the same people, the Quandt family has held the aces for the company for the longest time.
Their factory in Spartanburg SC employs a few thousand people I believe, and they are heavily into doing the green thing more than most factories are today.
They once made a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder twin turbocharged engine that put out excess of 1200hp! It was so fast, even at speed, it broke the tires loose when you stepped on the gas. And this was in the 80's when the techonology was not even close to what it is today..
I like all the new technology in all cars, and am glad everyone is doing really well and trying to help us all afford them, but I will probably always make our highway car a Bimmer... But that's just me..
Dan F
imported_RaskyR1
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I am sure there will always be a car marque for everyone's needs and that is the best thing we could ever have, right ?
I was raised on all kinds of American iron, worked in shops that fixed Porsche, Audi, Mercedes, and BMW, and made the switch over about 11 years ago to Bimmer, and have been very happy.
Yes, they are more expensive to maintain, they cost way more, and now the pricing is completely out of sight, but boy, do they DRIVE great!! They have always been driver's cars, and I cant think of anything better to take on a long trip than any Bimmer.
BMW does and pretty much always done all their testing at the Nurburgring track and has shops at the track, they have the Autobahn to play on, and it shows with the vehicles they turn out.
They all have great brakes and you always know what the car is doing outside.
Their history is a great story to read, the same people, the Quandt family has held the aces for the company for the longest time.
Their factory in Spartanburg SC employs a few thousand people I believe, and they are heavily into doing the green thing more than most factories are today.
They once made a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder twin turbocharged engine that put out excess of 1200hp! It was so fast, even at speed, it broke the tires loose when you stepped on the gas. And this was in the 80's when the techonology was not even close to what it is today..
I like all the new technology in all cars, and am glad everyone is doing really well and trying to help us all afford them, but I will probably always make our highway car a Bimmer... But that's just me..
Dan F
Hard to argue with that one. Of the few I've driven I have been very impressed and you do feel very in touch with the car and the road.
just to add.. the genesis coupe and new sonata were designed in irvine, california...
http://www.hatci.com/locations_CA.aspx
thought this commercial was pretty cool...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCNQqblVzss
imported_richy
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I am going to sell my 2004 FX35 and get a new car. I was looking at the Hyundai Genesis and the Equus. The Equus is not coming to the local dealer and it would be too difficult to do a deal with the trade-through I want to do. I sat in one at the car show and was very impressed. I have driven the Genesis and loved it. I will end up going with the Lincoln MKX though. It is a tech lover's dream and has options the Hyundai Genesis does not (heated wheel, cooled pass seat) as well as a rear DVD system for the kids. The Hyundai SUV's are not in the same category yet. I'm sure they will be one day if they choose to chase that market too. I actually have the MKX in my garage today trying it out for the weekend. Very impressed so far in the Ford. (Hyundai does not have a 10 year warranty in Canada either).
imported_Flash Gordon
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Me too! Si!
This was my favorite though...and my first car. Bought it for $1900, gave it a complete repaint, put on about 80,000 miles and I later sold it for $3800
Blast from Past @-)
Mine was identical other then the chrome panels :-B
imported_Bunky
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Hyundai shows that a company can make great progress in engineering and manufacturing cars people want. They will evolve but doubt they will go for "engineering" level (along with the cost, complexity, maintenance needs) of some of the more expensive cars.
This means Chinese designed cars (although GM has been using Chinese resources to do work in the Buick) are probably going to be arriving in te years ahead.
It just shows that problems at Chrysler, etc. is not about where it is designed but about the people running the company and the skills can be acquired.
This means Chinese designed cars (although GM has been using Chinese resources to do work in the Buick) are probably going to be arriving in te years ahead.
It just shows that problems at Chrysler, etc. is not about where it is designed but about the people running the company and the skills can be acquired.
switerajaya
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Hyundai has come a long way and just keeps improving. i wouldn't hesitate to purchase a genesis coupe/sedan, or the new sonata (this coming from a Honda fan). do people honestly think they weren't going to improve/strive (everyone makes mistakes at first and if they aren't improving then they are in the wrong field) and do better? Hyundai along with Ford have been doing great with advertising and improving their overall quality (Hyundai ranks 4th in inital quality 2009 JD Power Associates and is the first non-luxury brand that is right below the three other luxury brands ahead of them) and giving more for the money. the new Equus is coming soon as is the new Avante (Elantra in the states) which is like a little brother of the Sonata...
Hyundai Equus(V8) vs Lexus Ls 460(V8) vs Bmw 745i(V8)
J.D. Power Releases 2009 Initial Quality Study Results
Looks Cool!
Nutbread
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I think this shows some class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utEup5ET6Pk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utEup5ET6Pk
imported_Larry A
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I dont think Hyundai said that they make better cars then BMW. They did say that they have better looking paint then BMW . Ive looked close at a Sonota , and i think that they may be right.
Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
I can only say that I am a Hyundai fan...
My wife had a two generations ago Sonata LX V6 (the ones that looked like Jag's kinda) and it went 137xxx miles and NEVER (as in not once) had ONE thing break, ever. Well I did replace the tires (once) and the head lights (once). After 137,000 and some change the only wear area on the entire car was the funky plasticy rubberized coating on the interior door panels, the rest was mint.
Now have a 2009 Sonata with the 270 horse V6 for her. Haven't been quite as thrilled as in 70k miles the mirror motor went out, but other than that, it has been perfect.
My mom has the new '11 Sonata, very cool car. I believe they will be available with a turbo and six speed soon, so my wife may be getting a new car.
My wife had a two generations ago Sonata LX V6 (the ones that looked like Jag's kinda) and it went 137xxx miles and NEVER (as in not once) had ONE thing break, ever. Well I did replace the tires (once) and the head lights (once). After 137,000 and some change the only wear area on the entire car was the funky plasticy rubberized coating on the interior door panels, the rest was mint.
Now have a 2009 Sonata with the 270 horse V6 for her. Haven't been quite as thrilled as in 70k miles the mirror motor went out, but other than that, it has been perfect.
My mom has the new '11 Sonata, very cool car. I believe they will be available with a turbo and six speed soon, so my wife may be getting a new car.
if i'm not mistaken, the Hyundai Veloster (link below) will be available in the summer and with an estimated 40mpg and from the stats so far, it may look to have already one up'd the new honda crz and insight...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ-NvXLszpA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ-NvXLszpA
imported_RaskyR1
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Sounds like the CR-Z is coming out with a 160-200hp Turbo motor option late this year....
The turbo's are out. My wife has one.
A 274 HP 4-Cyl. that averages 28 MPG is hard to beat in today's gas economy. It is very peppy.
Those who have not drove one, I suggest it. The engineering is not sub-par with the Hyundai's. Electronic steering assist eliminates torque-steer, so it drives great even under power.
Haven't heard about any six-speed manuals, but my wife's is a 6 speed auto with the [Jeremy Clarkson dubbed] flippy paddles. Paint is great, car is great. We love it.
DLB
it's funny how some people still have the old perception of Hyundai. Do people think they weren't going to improve in leaps & bounds and not learn from their mistakes. i'm sure there are a handful of car manufacturers that which Hyundai would fall of the face of the earth. who's laughing now...
p.s. the Hyundai design center (irvine, CA) is about 40 minutes away from me, i may take a trip there someday and check it out if i'm allowed...
p.s. the Hyundai design center (irvine, CA) is about 40 minutes away from me, i may take a trip there someday and check it out if i'm allowed...
Harleyguy
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Not to rain on anybodies parade the car is just awesome. I actually bought one last weekend for my son . The cars warranty alone blows away most cars out there now . The paint and finish is better then the Jaguars we sell . The dealer i bought it from sells about 300 cars a month not bad . My dealership is lucky these days if we sell 60 total a month not counting our Lamborghini store . These days with all the talk buy American it's very hard too do when UAW workers go on strike if someone farts wrong maybe if they produced a better product for the same money as Hyundai GM wouldn't be in the trouble they are in . The new Equus is a really nice car for sure they are only bringing 2400 cars right now and each dealer starts off with two . The dealers i went too sell all of them they get in and also tack a 5 grand over sticker price on it and it still sells . I wanted my son too go to the Orlando dealer to look at the Elantra he called on Friday and they had four in stock that they got in that Friday by the time he went there on Sunday they were all sold not to bad in my opinion .
imported_rwisejr
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LOL !! This reminds me of what was originally thought of Honda,Toyota and Nissan or Datsun as they were called back when they first came over. We used to call them the little rust buckets. With that said I applaude Hyundai for producing a vehicles that people want at an affordale price. Its also about time Ford has gotten their act together as they have some really sweet rides as well.