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Presumably named after its manufacturer, it replaces the oil drain plug and allows oil drain by turning a collar. Since your hands never come in contact with the draining oil, it's less messy. FRAM also has a line of valve-type oil drain aids - and one that is applicable for Hyundais. And then there are obsessive-compulsives such as myself who run a "SuperPLUG". This is a drain plug with the mother of all rare earth sumarium-cobalt-neodymium magnets* permanently mounted to the business end to trap ferrous and chromium alloyed metal particulates. Some of these particulates are too small to be caught by the oil filter, but can nevertheless be very abrassive to aluminum and babbit bearing surfaces.
*This small but very powerful magnet has no difficulty suspending a 3 lb. mallet head and its cushion-wrapped 12" steel handle.
You can bet I'll do that. My Honda CRV 10K
service was 82.00, and they sent me a coupon for
10 % off. Almost the same price as an oil change at
the Hyundai dealer.
The plastic shroud has, I believe 8 bolts,
one of which the crack service techs at my
dealerships cracked when reinstalling. Very poor design.
They could have put a flip up door or something on the
damn cover. And you can't buy the filters from Pep Boys.
for my Honda CRV ----> 74.00. With state inspection,
and emissions inspection. 100.00.
You mean 7.5K or 15K ?
There is no 10K service for Hyundai!
I like to be able to see the whole engine, to monitor if there is any leak/problem!
Do you think removing it would void anything!? Myself, I don't think so...
John
on hood?
After living with the car for 30 days (It would be nice to do this before you buy any car) my major complaints are:
1) Too harsh a ride on rough roads. They should make a model (call it LXE) with softer riding qualities. Or maybe the Azera is the answer.
2) Squeaks & creaks from the dash, windshield, etc. all part of the harsh ride. Structural integrity issues? Hope not!
3) Needs folding mirrors. You must be extremely careful pulling it into a garage.
4) Better stereo. Even with the subwoofer/6 CD option it needs more bass punch & more power. Also steering wheel control for station or cd track up & down.
5) A light on the power door lock switch.
6) Better power seat adjustments as others have mentioned. Just can't seem to find the right spot.
Hopefully they will address these issues in the 2007 models.
On the plus side:
1) The V-6 power is smooth and strong.
2) Excellent as a highway cruiser and very quiet.
3) Great safety features.
4) Pricing on all models is attractive and hard to resist.
5) Great warranty.
6) A good looking car from all angles.
Hope this helps any prospective buyers. I know that no car is perfect. Overall, if they can fix the squeaks I'll be a happy camper.
(They all ride nice on the highway.)
Then decide if the ride quality is acceptable.
I do agree about the need for lighting on the lock button, I'd also like lighted trip/reset buttons for the trip computer too (hard to feel around in the dark).
I'd also like to see a beefier fuel door, it's very chintzy (much like our '89 Accord). Why can't they splurge for a metal door since it's an item that sees a lot of use :mad:
All in all we're very happy w/ this vehicle and Hyundai has got it just about perfect, just a couple more "tweaks" and it'll be sublime
Right now I've got 57 V6s in stock and 18 4cyl.
In addition, this is just my opinion, but I bet the '07 is about identical to the '06. I would put my money on either an XM or Sirius-ready stereo option and/or a possible navigation system availability. I don't see Hyundai changing much else.
That is true. What is 'rumored' (since Hyundai wisely won't confirm at this point-gleaned from korean websites)is that Hyundai will add a dark interior to the line-up later in '06 for U.S. market. Also look for additional options as has already been mentioned and announced by Hyundai such as satellite radio and possibly Nav being offered.
It doesn't appear that AGCS or Active Geometry Control Suspension will make it on Sonata in U.S. market since the worry is that it may creep too close to Azera pricing but may be offered on Azera limited. Some other things I've learned: tweaking of interior is likely,aka minor dash changes, re-programming seat belt reminder chime, enhancing/adding auto-lock/unlock along with suspension tweaks as well. Although some complaints about lack of folding side view mirrors have been noted this is not seen as a priority at this time.
By the way, Hyundai has heard by way of feedback from current owners concerning the desire or should it be the demand to include a 'seek' button for tuning stations on the steering wheel controls but it is unlikely to make it in '06. Some have mentioned seat discomfort and this is a big deal for them because this car must be equal to or better than Accord or Camry. I was very surprised and pleased to learn just how fast they are busy working on this. Believe me they are committed to addressing any major concerns as it relates to the U.S. market.
Obviously, because Sonata is a very important vehicle for them expect their response to owner feedback to be given top priority and that they are making the necessary changes to maintain quality, sales volume, owner loyalty and build brand awareness.
So far Hyundai is pleased with the YTD sales numbers but they are very sensitive to owner concerns. The good news is Sonata is scoring very high with consumers in the mid-size segment and the circle 'H' is continuing to see important gains in market share from the domestics and to some degree their main Asian competitors, Toyota and Honda.
Not a word on the 5-speed auto as Hyundai boldly shoulder on with "old" 4-speed auto in its website. Even a local dealership I walked into today gave me an old '05 brochure although '06 model has been available for some time now.
This is creating a great deal of anger among customers who "unknowingly" have made the purchases before Nov. Adding fuel to flame is the positive reviews being posted on the 5-speed auto by the owners at the major Sonata forum in Korea. As compared to 4-speed auto, 5 speed auto shifts smoother, has better acceleration and improved fuel efficiency. The rumor has it that Hyundai is working out the bugs of 5-speed auto before they bring it to the States. (Hyundai has been burned when they tried to adapt imperfect 5-speed auto to Sorento Diesel in Korea).
Btw, the dealer said there is a price hike of about $350 due to 5-speed auto, which I wish Hyundai forgets to mention as well. Whatever the reasons may be, what Hyundai is doing is deceptive to consumers and is defintely not a way to build a customer relationship.
1. Flyer states I have A & B trip odometer modes.
2. I also should have telescoping wheel adjustment.
3. Automatic door locks when driving above 25 mph.
My 06 Sonata has neither of these features. Does anyone out there have these features in their 06 Sonata LX?
Um... could you please explain how someone unknowingly purchased a Sonata? Or how they were coerced into doing so?
I fail to see what is deceptive about an automaker making running changes to their cars. It happens all the time in the automotive world. Thus everyone knows that if you wait a few years after a new model is launched, you will be able to buy it with several improvements, styling changes, new features etc. For example, look at all the people who bought the current-gen Accord before it offered standard side bags and curtains in all models, or before ESC was made standard on V6 models, or before the ugly rear end was restyled, or before all the other nice changes were made to the car. What should they do--file a class-action lawsuit against Honda for deceptive trade practices? :surprise:
The car also has A & B trip odometer modes--again, read the owners manual for how to set them or ask your dealer.
The automatic door locks need to be configured by the dealer. You could ask them to do this on your next oil change visit.
Maybe, there will be another class action suit like the 147 hp engine when it was only 133 hp I believe... I don't mind another few hundreds.
The 4-speed tranny is working just fine... I don't feel it at all while shifting... I had it in the 2001 Sonata (the old 4speed not the Shiftronic), and the present one is a lot smoother: it has been tested and tweaked for over 4 years now; it is just perfect.
Hyundai Motor’s New Sonata was the seventh best-selling car in the U.S. last month, becoming the first Korean car ever to make it into the monthly top 10 there. Hyundai Motor said Tuesday sales of the New Sonata surged 46.9 percent over the previous month to 14,216 cars.
A company spokesman attributed that massive jump to successful marketing and the model’s quality. Hyundai’s last noticeable success in the U.S. was in the 1980s with the small Excel, because it was cheap, he said. The company expects to sell some 20,000 Sonatas in December, saying the firm’s Alabama plant has been producing as many of them a month since October. However, some observers say the sudden sales boom is due to extravagant incentives the automaker is offering.
The four best-selling models were all Japanese, headed by the Toyota Camry with 29,707 cars, followed by its stable mate Corolla with 23,718. Honda’s Civic with 23,695 and Accord with 23,548 were next. Chevrolet’s Impala came fifth with 20,357 cars sold and the Nissan Altima sixth. The Pontiac G6 sold 14,175 units in eighth place, followed by 13,507 Chevrolet Cobalts and 12,647 Chrysler 300s.
(englishnews@chosun.com )
Actually the cars equipped w/ the trip computer only have a single trip meter(but all the other excellent features). The GLS's & LX's have the trip computer. Only the GL models have the A&B tripmeters (and no trip computer).
That's nothing. The Toyota Highlander comes with a sunroof that does not close properly. It either stops too soon leaving an opening or it goes too far and starts to tilt up. It is supposed to be programed at the dealers before delivery but it is not done according to the many complaints on the Highlander board and my own experience. There is a procedure in the manual for setting the sunroof but it is ridiculous to deliver a car in this condition. And don't even get me started on how my '04 VW GTI was delivered.
It's all turning South Korean for our automotive needs. Toyota's gained success on a lot of hype and it's time to smack yourselves upside the head and realize that.
Watch as Hyundai/Kia rise towards their goal of becoming a top 5 worldwide automaker by the year 2010. They're right on the mark and surging upward as I type out this message.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
my local Hyundai dealer has a half a dozen Sonata's on their lot, too. This gives me a totally different slant angle on things, as the Sonata is a great new car.
backy, in your opinion, do the whiners over on the Sonata board really have much to gripe about with the new Sonata? I mean, to me the concerns seem bogus. Front seats that tilt forward too much? Give me a break! This changes my car search to seriously looking at a 2006 Sonata. Are there any current rebates on it?
Will a dealer sell me one for only $15,499 with the 5-speed manual and will it have a CD changer and air conditioning?
I've always dug the '06 Sonata's styling, it is spot on IMO.
Personally I think most of the gripes on the Sonata are pretty small, but I think Hyundai goofed on a few details with the '06 Sonata, including the manual seat height adjuster (should have retained the dual-knob setup), lack of folding mirrors, and lack of a tuning button on the steering wheel. The last one is particularly puzzling. And I can't figure out who at Hyundai would make the decision to make a backwards step on the seat height adjuster (the dual knobs allow for greater range of adjustment) and the folding mirrors (all Hyundais used to have those). I expect cost cutting is the culprit. I think they put a lot of money into the new engines and platform for the Sonata, so maybe they had to trim elsewhere to offer such a great car for so little money.
There is $2500 in total rebates on the Sonata GL through Monday: $500 general, $1000 loyalty (sorry, Kia doesn't count), and $1000 for financing through HMFC. But there's a $1000 general rebate on the V6 models, plus higher markup, so those are a particularly good deal right now. One of my local dealers is offering the GLS V6 for $16,999 before the $1000 financing rebate. Current Hyundai owners could pick one up for $16k + T&L.
The GL has A/C and all the safety features, including ESC and ABS with traction control, standard, but the CD changer is not available from the factory on the GL. It has a 6-speaker MP3 CD player though, so just record a bunch of songs on a MP3 disk and who needs a changer?
I'm waiting for us to settle down and finish moving into our new house before I go look for the car, if indeed I really do trade. But the fact that I could bet a '06 Sonata for $15,499 really changes my search to include the '06 Rio5 and the '06 Sonata.
Chances that I'll trade in just increased to 85%!
I'm guessing that both dealers will offer liberal trade-in, but that's just a guess as I'm new to Pocatello and both dealers.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
* 2.4L, DOHC, 4-cylinder engine
* 5-speed manual transmission
* Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, and roof- mounted side curtain airbags
* Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Nice!
* Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction
Control System (TCS) Nice!
* Front seat active head restraints
* 16” steel wheels with Michelin® tires Nice!
* Tilt, leather-wrapped steering wheel
* Leather-wrapped shift knob (automatic transmission
only) Why not with the stick shift, too?
* 4-wheel disc brakes Nice!
* Remote keyless entry system with alarm
* Power windows, locks, and heated mirrors
* AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System It does have the CD changer!
* Air conditioning
* Cruise control
* Cabin air-filtration system
So, it has the CD changer as OEM! Score another positive
for getting the Sonata!
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
No, it doesn't. It's a single CD/MP3 player. Unless you are thinking of "CD changer" as in you push the eject button, pull out the CD, and change it.
The stick shift doesn't have a leather cover because that costs money too. I priced a leather-covered shifter knob for my Elantra GLS (one comes on the GT) and it's over $100! There are so few stick Sonatas sold in the U.S., Hyundai probably said, "Why bother?"
Yeah, right - ya' might wanna go back and look just a bit closer. All Hyundai's U.S. website lists is the standard equipment "AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System with 6 Speakers" for all Sonata models across the board. There was no mention at all of a CD changer except for the LX - and, at that, only as part of an additional $1,450.00 "Premium Package" option which also includes a trunk-mounted subwoofer. You could probably have the take-yer-money-ship install the CD changer* in whatever Sonata you're interested in, though. I have an '03 and enjoy the standard, single disc CD player, but, I will NEVER own another car without at least a six-disc in-dash changer again. It's simply too inconvenient as well as suicidal to try to deal with a disc exchange while driving alone.
*Dunno whether it would be a six-disc in-dash changer or a trunk mounted add-on as in the previous generation Sonata.
The other possibility is the new 2.7L engine with about 200 hp, but that would be a step down from the 3.3L engine so I can't see it being an option--unless maybe it would be a new, lower-cost V6 option for the GLS? It is rumored the new Optima will use that engine.
The dealer will be happy to set the automatic door lock feature for you at one of several different speeds. Check your owners manual for the range of speeds at which the automatic door locks will active at.
NOTE: There is a charge for this service. IT IS NOT WARRANTY WORK and a $48 charge is imposed to have the automatic locks activated.
I had my Sonata serviced specifically to have the locks enabled at 19 MPH. A follow-up service question from Hyundai USA came in the mail a short time later. Making a long story short, I did indicate that I was unhappy to have to pay for the locks to be activated, and should be made part of DEALER PREP. I had further suggested that at the least, this is something the dealership should be disclosing at the vehicle closing and have the locks actived PRIOR TO DELIVERY to eliminate a needless trip back to the dealer AFTER DELIVERY.
The A & B Odometer modes are only available on vehicles NOT EQUIPED with the Trip Computer.
The Telescoping Wheel Adjustment can be found underneath the steering column on the left hand side. It is used to adjust both tilt angle AND column length.
I hope this information helps.
One other item that may be interesting, especially as to brand marketing. This dealer is a large family-owned dealership with stores throughout the Midwest, and also in Florida, Georgia, and California. They're building a brand new six building facility here over a number of acres which will include the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and VW stores. Currently, they're spread over town in two facilities. The Hyundai, Toyota, and VW brands will have separate showrooms and service facilities, whereas Kia, Mazda, and Mitsubishi will be combined into a single large showroom. The other two buildings are dedicated to a large service building for Kia, Mazda, and Mitsubishi, and a large used car showroom respectively. All of this is in one large contiguous land area off of one of the major interstates in the area. It's nice that Hyundai will have its own stand-alone building; kind of tells you the emphasis they plan on placing on Hyundai marketing and sales.