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I have a GLS but was waiting for a GT when forced to buy. The GT is a prettier car except for that busy rear end. What are they thinking?
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From the previous messages-has the warranty been reduced to 5 years/60,000 miles? Are they starting to add a surcharge to the list price?
i'm betting that some design elements will be incorporated into the next redesign of the car.
Last year they reviewed the XG300 but compared it to the Camry/Accord, this time the comparison is to entry-level luxury sedans.
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The car now rides so much better! I had procrastinated going in to the dealer until the rear end noise and "hoppyness" really seemed to be deteriorating. The CEL problem had been somewhat intermittent, but It now seems to have been eliminated (I hope!)
The car now really handles and rides very competently. At some point in the future I hope to replace the OEM wheels/tires/shocks with 17" alloys and higher grade shocks, such as Bilstein or Toykio (sp?). I would imagine that this would improve handling and give a "tighter" ride feel mare akin to a more expensive sedan.
Again, no other rattle or squeaks at nearly 15000 miles.
Let me give you why the alternator was replaced in the first place. At 7500 routine check-up, computer scan found that the alternator was intermittently malfunctioning (I don't know in what sense it was malfunctioning). Replacement alternator was ordered and replaced. Noise started getting noticeably loud. It might have been there but it started bothering me. I complained to the dealer who told me to bring the car in. Noise specialist diagnosed that the noise is coming from the replaced alternator and a replacement was naturally ordered. The second one was installed last week but still making noise, a little louder now. I have to turn music a little louder due to the noise. I wonder if the service tech misdiagnosed. It is hard to believe that two replacement alternators still make noises, the last one louder. I am not happy with the wind noise either. It might be my perception but seems to be with me, still.
What do you people think about two replacement alternator making noise?
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Anyway, check it out. See if the belt is either sloppy or incredibly tight. Sometimes there's a simple answer (and sometimes there isn't).
The AUTO setting which is supposed to move the driver's seat back and forth as I get in and out of the car does not work. Did anybody have the same problem with their car?
On my other cars, the keyless remote turns on the interior light but not on the XG350. Is this the way it is supposed to work on these cars? Also, I am used to cars locking the doors automatically when in driving but, you guessed it, not on this car. Is this normal?
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The noise from engine side sounds like whirring, not grinding, I would say. It is tough to describe it in words. I will mention to the service rep what two other posters pointed several posts ago when I take it next time for the noises. 10 times of service have made me chum up with the service rep. Again, their service has been good so far. They might have been feeling for me.
I've had a 2000 Sonata and am hoping to upgrade to an XG in either 2003 or 2004.
I'm curious to hear an overall opinion from everyone who has owned their XG for at least a year. Based on what I'm reading here, my general impression is (1) everyone pretty much likes the car but (2) it has some real quality and design/engineering issues.
Is this a correct assessment?
Out of those of you who have had an XG for at least a year, based on the quality and design/engineering issues, would you buy another XG?
Thanks for your input . . . .
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In fact, I have a little more than 200 miles now and it has been pure joy to drive. I look for reason to go run errands so I can drive the car. Also, I take longer way to get to where I am going if I have the time.
I think Hyundai has done well to bring this car into the country. I hope they follow up with the larger cars they sell in Korea. Hopefully, after a few more years, the image will change and Hyundai will begin to mean reliable, instead of not reliable.
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no "major" issues with reliability or fitment.
once had my remote control reprogrammed under warranty b/c one remote control wasn't working properly..
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It is scary to hear that Bob Lewis service has replaced several parts already. Replacing good parts by misdiagnosis may make things worse as in my case. I believe that alternator was replaced by misdiagnosis and that it started making noise that has gotten worse.
I suggest that you write a letter directly to Hyundai Sales VP or Service VP as I have done. It seems that Hyundai responded promptly in my case. I have taken mine to Stevens Creek Service just about ten times. The rep, service manager and assistant manager all have come to recognize me even in the street.
All in all, their service is good, but the same problems are still with me. I am tired of visiting them but will wait until the next scheduled service (150K) living up with the noises (alternator noise according to them and wind noise). Good luck.
Also, the rear-end struts seem to be getting noisy again. The rear suspension was nice and quite for about a week, but I swear it's getting loosey-goosey again! Looking on the T-H-C forum boards, apparently this same problem was endemic in the 2000 Sonatas, and the replacement of the gas-filled struts with oil-filled struts from the 1999 Sonata solved the problem.
no rattles,no wind noise.Have only taken in for floor mat clips & oil changes.Like more each day.
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I have an Elantra and I think they did the same thing with the GT rear end vs. the sedan (even though the GT looks better from the side)-- sometimes simplicity looks better than busywork.
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I don't blame the manufacturer for making its products to share some common design elements to develop a brand identity, but I personally think the facelift is totally tasteless.
First of all, it looks like the fog lights have gotten smaller reducing their overall performance as well. They also did a nice job of making the wheels to look somewhat duller than before. But the real party pooper is a view from behind. But it could just be my thought. See it for yourself at www.hmc.co.kr. Click "Korea" once you get there. You won't have trouble finding the rest. What do you think?
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metal clips since last summer.
I noticed something odd yesterday and want to see if others noticed the same thing. When I am doing 60mph, the engine runs at 2000rpm in 5th gear but yesterday morning, I noticed that the engine was running at 2000rpm in the 5th gear but I was going 40mph. When the engine warmed up, it was back to normal ratio. I did not notice this before. I don't know if it just started to happen or if it was like this all along but I just started to notice it. Has anybody else experienced this before? I can't believe the transmission is slipping but don't know what else it can be. Also, there seems to be a pronounced hesitation when engine is cold.