2011 Hyundai Sonata Official Thread (Pricing announced)
12-03-09, 12:26 PM
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McDonalds sells more burgers than anyone on planet earth. Does that mean no one on planet earth has a better burger? Product quality has very little to do with it. The Camry and Accord outsell the Sonata (for now) because they have history, consistent build quality, low cost of ownership, and an expectation of reliability that they've been able to sustain for many, many years.
12-03-09, 12:34 PM
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Must be a CA chain, we dont have one here in the Northeast. In and Out burger is actually a good example of the difference between Hyundai and Toyota. What good is a product if I have to drive a long distance to buy it and for repair. Hyundai need more dealership and better customer service if they want to play with the big boyz.
12-03-09, 01:08 PM
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McDonalds sells more burgers than anyone on planet earth. Does that mean no one on planet earth has a better burger? Product quality has very little to do with it. The Camry and Accord outsell the Sonata (for now) because they have history, consistent build quality, low cost of ownership, and an expectation of reliability that they've been able to sustain for many, many years.
Its amazing to see examples flipped around based on car manufacturer. Its also old.
12-03-09, 01:27 PM
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Car looks hot from the outside except for any pics that shows the front.. Side profile is alright.. That interior is freaking HOT! Nice!
12-03-09, 01:31 PM
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Honestly though, the people who keep saying Hyundai has matured are dead wrong. As much as I think the newer Hyundais are nice cars they're build quality and reliability is still crap. For instance my best friends dad has an 08 V6 sonata and it has a few annoying problems.. Things like the driver side fog light fell back inside the bumper and its pointing up.. CD error, and the front windshield visors sag a lot!
12-03-09, 02:02 PM
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Talk to any common person who doesn't know much about cars, and they will almost always automatically assume everything Toyota/Honda makes is the best.
This is also why the Camry also continues to outsell the Ford Fusion, even though the Fusion is a better vehicle in just about every conceivable way.
12-03-09, 02:07 PM
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Camry and Accord are both solid cars with proven long-term trends in reliability, resale value and durability (not to mention refinement, customer satisfaction). It takes years to establish that kind of track record backed up by companies with strong financials and a diverse portfolio of good cars. As good as the Ford Fusion is, it has many years to go to establish that type of record.
Camry and Accords sales success is not driven by ignorance.
Camry and Accords sales success is not driven by ignorance.
12-03-09, 02:11 PM
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Honestly though, the people who keep saying Hyundai has matured are dead wrong. As much as I think the newer Hyundais are nice cars they're build quality and reliability is still crap. For instance my best friends dad has an 08 V6 sonata and it has a few annoying problems.. Things like the driver side fog light fell back inside the bumper and its pointing up.. CD error, and the front windshield visors sag a lot!
12-03-09, 02:35 PM
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the most recent half dozen burger comparison posts are gone. take it elsewhere.
12-03-09, 02:35 PM
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this sonata has a lot of 'content' but i think the exterior is pretty awkward and ugly.
fusion isn't much of a looker really but i like it better than this.
fusion isn't much of a looker really but i like it better than this.
12-03-09, 02:49 PM
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I don't know what you guys are on but this is exceptional for a $30-40k car.
12-03-09, 02:58 PM
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