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dotnetbuyer

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(Msg. 16) Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:24 pm
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On Feb 3, 12:43 am, wrote:
> Hi all,
> I am thinking about buying a Sonata 2008. Nice body style! Has anyone
> bought one from last year since the body style doesn't look like it
> changed from 2007 to 2008. Any issues with the car and quality? I
> remember Hyundai years ago and all my relatives and friends avoided
> Hyundai because of reliability. My family always bought Toyota or
> Honda in the past. How is the Sonata now? Heard it was a 10yr/100k
> powertrain warranty.  Any input would be greatly appreciated!

I bought a 2008 Sonata last month and the following has occurred: the
passenger airbag disabled light keeps coming on even when there's
nobody there. One of the trunk suspension air-shock cylinders
failed. My passenger side back floor-board filled with water after a
heavy rain.

The Dealer tried to send me away when I arrived for service. They said
my warrenty didn't cover me. All of the problems are covered.

This is my first Hyundai and it will be my last.

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DonC

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(Msg. 17) Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:50 pm
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On Feb 3, 12:43 am, wrote:
> Hi all,
> I am thinking about buying a Sonata 2008. Nice body style! Has anyone
> bought one from last year since the body style doesn't look like it
> changed from 2007 to 2008. Any issues with the car and quality? I
> remember Hyundai years ago and all my relatives and friends avoided
> Hyundai because of reliability. My family always bought Toyota or
> Honda in the past. How is the Sonata now? Heard it was a 10yr/100k
> powertrain warranty. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

I bought a 2008 Sonata last month and the following has occurred: the
passenger airbag disabled light keeps coming on even when there's
nobody there. One of the trunk suspension air-shock cylinders
failed. My passenger side back floor-board filled with water after a
heavy rain.

The Dealer tried to send me away when I arrived for service. They said
my warrenty didn't cover me. All of the problems are covered.

This is my first Hyundai and it will be my last.

No way is this characteristic of a Sonata. Sounds like you got a lemon of a
dealer. Everything IS covered --- unless you left your trunk open during
that rainstorm.

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Old_Timer

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(Msg. 18) Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:27 pm
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(Msg. 19) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:48 am
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> I bought a 2008 Sonata last month and the following has occurred: the
passenger airbag disabled light keeps coming on even when there's
nobody there. One of the trunk suspension air-shock cylinders
failed. My passenger side back floor-board filled with water after a
heavy rain.

> The Dealer tried to send me away when I arrived for service. They said
> my warrenty didn't cover me. All of the problems are covered.

> This is my first Hyundai and it will be my last.


Sorry to hear that. My Sonata will hit 31000 miles tomorrow and it has been
perfect. Never been back to the dealer. If problems persist, check your
state's lemon laws and also complain about the dealer. Those problems are
covered and a reputable dealer will be happy to fix them for you.
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Mike Marlow

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(Msg. 20) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:58 am
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On Feb 3, 12:43 am, wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I am thinking about buying a Sonata 2008. Nice body style! Has anyone
>> bought one from last year since the body style doesn't look like it
>> changed from 2007 to 2008. Any issues with the car and quality? I
>> remember Hyundai years ago and all my relatives and friends avoided
>> Hyundai because of reliability. My family always bought Toyota or
>> Honda in the past. How is the Sonata now? Heard it was a 10yr/100k
>> powertrain warranty. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

> I bought a 2008 Sonata last month and the following has occurred: the
> passenger airbag disabled light keeps coming on even when there's
> nobody there. One of the trunk suspension air-shock cylinders
> failed. My passenger side back floor-board filled with water after a
> heavy rain.

> The Dealer tried to send me away when I arrived for service. They said
> my warrenty didn't cover me. All of the problems are covered.

This tale smacks of more to the story. There are indeed some bad dealers
out there, but I have a very hard time believing this story as it is
relayed.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE.TakeThisOut@alltel.net
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Bob Adkins

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(Msg. 21) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:55 pm
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Pit's

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(Msg. 22) Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:29 am
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On Feb 4, 1:27 am, wrote:
> Thanks for the replies, especially about reliabilitiy. Are you guys
> happy with your gas mileage? At least on the V4 model that is. Did you
> guys get leather seats?

Hi, cobber here in oz we call the leather seat and bit upmarket model
the Elite .
Bloody thing is indestructible given what I and others throw at them
on dirt roads and how we hammer them.

Still tight as a drum and no bits falling off (unlike the other 7
makes in the fleet)
No dust inside every thing "just works"
Come May we are ditching the holdens and falcons & camry's and going
all Hyundai
average fuel burn on the 4's is 8.12 litres per 100KM with air con
going full blast .
Turn off the emergency brake(the air con) we get on 1 vehicle 7.78 per
100KM

HOWEVER! tow a box trailer and it jumps to about 11
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(Msg. 23) Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:32 pm
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On Feb 12, 7:58 am, "Mike Marlow" wrote:
> wrote in message
>
>
> On Feb 3, 12:43 am, wrote:
>
> >> Hi all,
> >> I am thinking about buying a Sonata 2008. Nice body style! Has anyone
> >> bought one from last year since the body style doesn't look like it
> >> changed from 2007 to 2008. Any issues with the car and quality? I
> >> remember Hyundai years ago and all my relatives and friends avoided
> >> Hyundai because of reliability. My family always bought Toyota or
> >> Honda in the past. How is the Sonata now? Heard it was a 10yr/100k
> >> powertrain warranty. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
> > I bought a 2008 Sonata last month and the following has occurred: the
> > passenger airbag disabled light keeps coming on even when there's
> > nobody there. One of the trunk suspension air-shock cylinders
> > failed. My passenger side back floor-board filled with water after a
> > heavy rain.
> > The Dealer tried to send me away when I arrived for service. They said
> > my warrenty didn't cover me. All of the problems are covered.
>
> This tale smacks of more to the story. There are indeed some bad dealers
> out there, but I have a very hard time believing this story as it is
> relayed.
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
> mmarlowREM... DeleteThis @alltel.net

Have to agree with you Mike... Something doesn't smell right...
The passenger airbag disabled light should come on when there is
nobody there! You should be concerned when it comes on while there is
someone on the seat..
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Wayne Moses

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(Msg. 24) Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:24 am
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Reply to message from "Mike Marlow" (Tue, 12 Feb
2008 06:58:47) about "Re: Opinions on Hyundai Sonata 2008 or 2007":

MM> This tale smacks of more to the story. There are indeed some bad
MM> dealers out there, but I have a very hard time believing this story as
MM> it is relayed.

Same here. And that is based on my having owned 5 Hyundais over the past 19
years.

Best Regards
Wayne Moses Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:34:51 -0600

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