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I got the Honda trade $1000 credit but they didn't offer the $1000 rebate for the HMFC - Can i still get it if i call HMFC directly? That would be fantastic.
The only problem I'm having with the car is programming that homelink thing to open the garage opener. But I think I'm just technologically stupid. Can't wait to take it to school. Anyone know the 0-60 times for a 05 Ford Mustang and an 02 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS? I'm pretty sure that those are the main competitors for speeds at my school. Though I'm sure you'll agree that for the price you get a hell of a lot more car in the Hyundai. And it looks so damn sexy!
I was just at a local Hyundai dealership and they had a loaded 2006 Sonata LX on the lot. The "finance mgr" had driven it about 5K miles already. Sticker was $24,500. Based on what I've read I could probably get one new for between $23,400 and $24,100. What kind of discount should I get for the 5K miles??? Ideas? Suggestions? I appreciate any insight. Thanks
I've been lurking around these boards absorbing all I can about the 2006 Sonatas. Hubby and I have decided that we need a new car, and after lots of homework and test driving, we've decided on the 2006 Sonata.
We'll qualify for the 1k loyalty rebate (since we own a 2001 Sonata) and also the 1k financing rebate. The best internet quote I've gotten so far is $20,320 out the door for a GLS V6.
What do you guys think? Is that a good price?
I don't think cash will make much difference. Dealer gets paid whether you finance or pay with green.
Agree. I've seen exactly two 2006 Sonatas in the Inland Empire area. One of those had "mfgr" plates on it and a stubby antenna affixed to the roof sheetmetal with a suction cup. One was out with temporary tags (meaning it had been sold and was awaiting its permanent metal plates). For whatever reason the new Sonatas haven't caught the California buying public's eye so far - least ways where I live.
2006 GLS V6 was 19995 + doc fees = about 20,100 (included destination of $600)
Finance rebate 1000
competitive rebate 1000
total: 18,100 + Tax, title, etc...
What I thought was a good quote of $20651 was a lie. This quote included the 2 $1000 rebates so that the original selling price was $22641. In addition, there was a preprinted line for window etching for $199. A blatant rip-off, in NYC the police department does this free. How about this: NY State waste tire fee $12.50. Does any one know what this is?
It was a lousy experience and nothing in the auto business has changed in 50 years. No one can win the price game with vultures. So beware.
I am going to try the fax method as advertised on www.fightingchance.com. I don't ever want to deal with a car salesman again. To get down to their level you would have to scrape the gutter.
Anyone know about getting quotes by faxing? Does it work?
Strange, how quotes for the same car are never the same. Every dealer has their tricks to extort more money from you. On a deal I just cancelled in NYC, one of the line items was "Window Etching-$199." Another was plastic door edge guards-$115. Dealers sure are creative.
TEAShea
Which option package?
TEAShea
Nebraska
The list of competetive owner-approved cars is in this post:
skyburn1, "Hyundai Sonata: Prices Paid & Buying Experience" #482, 4 Aug 2005 12:37 am
and there are no "model year" strings attached, and you certainly did not have to be "invited" to join in on the fun. Anyone who owns one of the cars on that list, regardless of the year of the car should qualify. Just bring in your current vehicle registration for that vechicle showing the Make/Model and the VIN -- the dealership can approve the rebate based on the information on your registration.
Good luck, and ditch that dealership (or at least that salesperson).
So three weeks ago, I bought my 2006 Sonata LX base ....basically just no sunroof and 6 disc CD changer for $18,999 + tax and doc fee after rebate ($2,000). I will finance the car at 5.9% for 48 months.
I also just got an email from Hyundai USA Marketing offering a $50 gift card if I test drive a 2006 Sonata. I have already test driven one twice but will go back tomorrow for another drive.
Just remember the 6 cyl won't give near as good gas milage as you're getting in your Elantra. But weigh that against the comfort, ride, features, quiteness of the Sonata and your annual milage. If you drive 25K miles per year vs 12K miles per year the additional gas could be significant for you. My '05 Sonata is only 4 months old and I wouldn't consider trading for an '06 (due to economic reasons) no matter how nice the '06 is.
The '05 is still a great car, even though the '06 is improved.
I'm quoted a price $300 over invoice. (invoice on edmunds doesn't show $500 fee)
so quoted price is $800 over edmunds price. Anybody have luck in getting dealer to go lower???
Thanks, Darryl
Where else do you go to buy something and have the store add on an advertising fee? "Hamburger @ $1.89 a pound. Go to check out and there's an etra $.75 for advertising." I don't think so.
I found that the Edmund's TMV price is accurate and fair to both buyer & seller. I did a little better than TMV on an '05 in April and the dealer still made money. No BS, no circus show, just a nice clean deal. Salesman explained that he gets a performance bonus for treating customers well. That may have induced him to take a little less up front in order to get more back based on voulume and customer satisfaction.
In what state were you able to do this deal... Is this a straight up deal or did this include trade in?? Price sounds really good for 2006 lx.
Thanks, Darryl
Dealer invoice 22,839-1000 Fin-1000 comp - college 400+ dealer special 50 gallons of gas at thier pumps. 3 hours at the dealer working the deal. I just tired out and I think we both made out a bit so...Took a while to get rid of the advertising fee.
RE: 4 vs 6 cyl. Base your consideration, in part, on how many miles you drive per year. To be very conservative divide that number by the city EPA rating to estimate how many gallons per year you will need. Assuming you drive 20% or more "highway" you'll average at least the city EPA rating. Then say, God forbid, gasoline averages $3 a gallon, multiple the gallons by $3. That will give you a reasonable idea of how much more you'll spend on gas with the 6 cyl.
My '05 6 cyl--I know it's a different engine--averages 18 +/- and is rated 19 MPG. Typically I drive 120 to 125 miles per week and average about 6 trips (start the car) per day, so you can see that with very short haul driving, I'm getting close to EPA rating with entirely local driving. When I add 20-30 highway miles it makes a difference of about 1 mpg. This is in Connecticut, with hilly roads. My last .7 miles home are up hill with a good 200 ft elevation change and 2 complete "S" curves at a 25 MPH speed limit.
I just bought a new 2005 Sonata GL (4cyl, automatic). The 2006 was nice but not worth the extra $ to me. I got the tried and true 2005 for $12,720. plus tax (5%) and title/tag fees and $100. doc fee. I thought it was a heck of a deal.
They quoted me a finance rate of 5.5% and I have exc. credit. I wasn't financing that much so I opted for the rebate and I also got the owner loyalty. I financed through my credit union at 5% (home equity loan).
I found the rebates and specials on the Hyundai web site.
Work out an amortization table for your desired number of payments and stick to it, just as you would a car loan. In fact, you can run an amortization @ 5.5% and pay on that basis. This will pay down your loan quicker and save interest costs over the life of the note.
The dealer gave it to me for -400 invoice
with 1000 owner loyalty rebate & 3200 traid-in (01 Elantra w/ 80000 miles)
& 400 college rebate
Ended up 19000 OTD
I saw that gordyram at #560 bought a 4 cyl Sonata for about $13K. This week in Boston, an expensive city for everything, Toyota Camry is advertised at around $14K by multiple dealers. Also, Hyundai dealers stopped doing advertising on Boston local newspapers, so I have no idea what the local pricing for Hyundai is.
My question is: Is hyundai still competitive?
My personal opinion is that rise of Hyundai is the most significant event in this decade in auto industry, as well as the rise of Samsung and LG in semi-conductor and electronic areas. Toyota is not a nice company. It lowered the price mostly due to competition from Hyundai. Will Hyundai accepts the challenge and stay competitive? Or will Hyundai just feel comfortable being a niche player while maintaining high profit margin?