Just got 2009 Sonata Limited V-6

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May 22, 2008 | 10:39 AM

rdgdawg

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Just got 2009 Sonata Limited V-6

Many reasons for the trade...

Will post pics and full review soon... first impressions:
Power- quick, definitely faster than my IS250
Handling- not as tight, more float but better than most "family" sedan except Accord... very close there IMO
Infinity sound- VERY impressive
Interior- much more room
Dash- clean, great guages and illuminescence at night, dash more "plastic looking" than Lexus
Appearance- defintely heading European route, evidence of Genesis on this car too

Will post more soon...

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May 22, 2008 | 11:08 AM

mmarshall

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Congragulations.

Good Luck with it.

Do you know the standard break-in rules? If not, PM me and I'll give them to you.

And thanks for letting us know they are at the dealerships now. I've been waiting to look at one and test-drive, though I don't have any specific review request for one yet.

Everyone I know who has gotten newer Hyundai products has been well-pleased with them.

May 22, 2008 | 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by meowCat

Sweet.

And congrats.

but what are the reasons for trading your IS250 for a Hyundai Sonata?

I'm thinking he needed a backseat that was actually usable.

May 22, 2008 | 11:32 AM

rdgdawg

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Originally Posted by carguy101

I'm thinking he needed a backseat that was actually usable.

+1... and still wanted power to "play" and get good mileage, all the amenities as well. And since I only had my IS since Sept, neg equity to deal with... Accord came in 2nd, too stubborn on price (and they're NOT selling) plus ya still gotta pay for all the goodies...

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May 22, 2008 | 11:42 AM

rdgdawg

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Power Part II

As opposed to Accord V-6 where you seem to "lose" 20 HP (can't feel all of those 268 ponies), you lose nothing on Sonata's acceleration... had a little "fun" at lunch today...

May 22, 2008 | 12:26 PM

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Congrats! Sounds like your quite happy with your purchase

May 22, 2008 | 12:48 PM

rdgdawg

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Congrats! Sounds like your quite happy with your purchase

Don't get me wrong, will miss the IS, but you are correct... I am quite pleased and made the right choice... thx!

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May 22, 2008 | 04:34 PM

rdgdawg

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Hey original poster, please do post some pics. I'd love to see them?

Will do!!!

May 22, 2008 | 04:44 PM

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definately pictures of the interior. did you get nav? i want to see how much this korean automaker copied for the lexus nav

May 22, 2008 | 05:05 PM

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Congrats rdgdawg!

always do what's right for you

May 22, 2008 | 06:23 PM

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congrats on your new car. post pics..we are very interested to see.. and post interior pics too..

May 22, 2008 | 07:05 PM

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Congrats! Excellent car in its class.

May 22, 2008 | 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rdgdawg

As opposed to Accord V-6 where you seem to "lose" 20 HP (can't feel all of those 268 ponies), you lose nothing on Sonata's acceleration... had a little "fun" at lunch today...

Keep in mind the Accord V6 has iVTEC-VCM which has NOTHING in common with iVTEC on the Civic Si/RSX Type-S. It is basically Honda's play on GM's Displacement on Demand/Active Fuel Management and Mopar's MDS.

And those new Sonatas aren't bad cars either. How does it feel?

May 23, 2008 | 05:21 AM

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rdgdawg

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Originally Posted by nthach

Gotta say, off the line the Lambda 3.3 is more responsive than my IS, haven't hit it yet as still in break-in... feels responsive but FWD from AWD gotta get used to uit again.

No Nav (I have a Tom Tom), only option I don't have... will post pics soon...