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I am loyal Honda owner but based on Consumer Reports and anecdotal experience of family and friends I am seriously looking at buying a Sonata. BTW CR in April ranked them 4th most reliable brand name.
Intro. models always will have minor problems so its better to wait till the next year and hence I want to wait till 2012 models arrive.
Yes, I agree Hyundais gives more features but are not being discounted as much and based on past it doesn't have very high resale like Accord!
Hyundai did not sell very many relatively for rental car fleets compared to the numbers for the Camry and Accord.
I went to Advantage Hyundai in Hickville a few times, and I will not be going back. This specific salesman is a lier, and a fraud. He claims the dealership is the cleanest with regard to misguiding the consumer, the guy is a fraud and a fake. He talks a big game. The first day I went he gave me a price of $500 off MSRP, and a lease price he figured after I sold him the "sum" im willing to pay per month. I was testing them.
Anyway, I got a price of $26,319 + TTL, for a 2011 Sonata Limited Turbo in PEarl White. They dont have the car on the lot. That includes $374 in doc fees. First they tell me one day, they will void the doc fee, then yesterday they will split it with me, then today, BAM, I gotto pay ALL of it.
Anyone have any experience with Atlantic Hyundai in West Islip? I know they just sold the car I wanted.............. sucks
Thanks
I used the truecar.com system type your zip and info and maybe you can get a better quote
True Car shows $24,254, $24,960 and $25,460. Over $1000 difference.
Advantage Hyundai would NOT budge on the $26,300+.
I dont really trust those TrueCar dealerships, I think they are all Bait n Switch.
Do you have any first hand experience with bait and switch from one of these truecar delaers?
We are genuinely interested if that is the case.
Otherwise, if you are just ranting, let us know. Please don't do us a disservice by crying wolf unless there is merit.
Many are using truecar as a bargaining tool. If it really is BS, we want to know.
Very satisfied customer.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Good luck finding what you want.
We initially wanted the light blue but none had it and would've had to be driven in from another town. Ended up with another color that was on the lot with only 5 miles on the OD. Seems like the Houston dealers won't nego much since there aren't too many Sonata's in inventory - several had only 2 in stock.
Black with grey interior
No navigation
Carpeted floor mats, ipod cable, and cargo net
$23, 716 for the car
$499 doc fee
$811.20 sales tax
$3 lemon law
-$500 owner loyalty rebate
OTD $24,529
Also got the Hyundai 2.9 financing.
Very happy with the car so far, the price, and the financing.
please share if you have.
Im in bay area, interesting on the SE 2.4 not nav, I didnt quote anything yet. Wish there is a moonroof for SE model.
Note: I did have to walk out when they (the "podium" guys) would not meet my price. An hour later, dude called me and said that they (management) was willing to meet my price and asked me to "pick up my car."
Price$26,150
Tax: $2255.44
Fee: $75
Tire: 12.50
Misc(Forgot) $10
OTD: $28,502.94
Good Price? Remember, with remote start ($400+ Value maybe?) and Tint
TrueCar shows, $24,592, $25,798, and 25,292. The first one is WELL below cost. Bait n Switch a very high possibility. I verified it with one of these 3 dealers a few weeks back that the price was bogus. Getting prices from a bunch of dealers, I could say that I got a decent deal.
Sales Tax SUCKS!!! Almost $2300!!
For all these people posting their OTD price, they are worthless. What the hell did you pay for the car?? fees? Tax? etc....
I bought a 2006 Azera (new) and traded it in for the 2011 Azera (new) and last year bought my wife an Accent (new).
Can't go wrong at this dealership and I love the new location.
Other dealerships were not willing to go down on price at all on GLS. Good luck and post back after your purchase.
I am going to buy Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4, without Sunroof, without Navigation System.
I have $9,000 for down payment and dealer offered me this deal yesterday :
Final Price : $22,200 (everything included)
At 2.9 % Intereset for 60 months
$9,000 + ( 60 Months * $270 ) = $25,200
OR
At 3.9 % Intereset for 72 months
$9,000 + ( 72 Months * $235 ) = $25,920
[Tax is 8% in my location]
Now...
I want to ask you guys this ;
My wife wants to get "Pearl White" color instead of black and as you know "pearl white" color costs $200 extra.
Should I negotiate with get "pearl white" Sonata at $22,200 (Price he gave me for the black) instead of $22,400 ?
Asking $200 would be too much or not ?
I live in Albany, NY and this $22,200 was the lowest qoute I got for this car without any negotiation...
So what do you think ?
I personally have gone through truecar.com and have recently purchased 2011 Sonata 2.4L SE for 20709 + TTL. I got exactly what was quoted through truecar.com from the dealerships + few accessories.
I did read about some bait&switch tactics. But i personally didn't have any problems with any of the dealers I contacted through truecar.com
First of all, I wish you to use your Sonata without any accidents (God forbid) and without any major problems !
Thats the link for my area to see truecar.com's numbers...
http://www.truecar.com/prices-new/hyundai/sonata-pricing/2011/F7051696/
As you can see it says less than $22.225 is a good price. But when it comes to buying a pearl white sonata i have to add another $200...
Without any negotiation they gave me $22.200 and it was for a black color.
Now I am going to go there and say "Hey I accept your offer but I want the white one for this price, if you dont add another $200 you have a deal"
If you think I am getting ripped off what I should be looking for as a last price ?
Thank you for your time again...
22,225 + TTL definitely doesn't seem like a good deal. I was quoted 20600 through truecar.com for the same car in my region. And that seemed to be the norm in few other regions in NY that I checked as well.
The dealer i went to was towne hyundai ask for sean
Fuccillo was the worst in all ! They don't even treat you as a costumer and they act like jerks ! Their last prices was $22,545 for a white 2011 sonata se 2.4L.
I got the car from Lia Hyundai...
Also, the $270 monthly payment you mention is high. If the total out the door cost is $22,200 and if you put $9,000 down (questionable) you would be financing a total of $13,200. At 2.9% for 60 months the monthly payment would be about $237. A $270 monthly payment at 2.9% for 60 months is applicable to a total financed amount of about $15,100.
It appears it might be best to shop elsewhere.
I've been scouring these boards recently, infact ever since I began my car search. I wanted to firstly thank each and every one of you who has posted, and contributed to all the discussions going on here. You've helped the people who originally posted questions, as well as the countless number of people (like me, before today) who have been merely readers.
I've just recently began getting quotes for my (hopefully) 2011 Sonata SE
Here is what I'm looking for: Sonata SE in the premium white pearl with the Navigation and Sunroof package...
I've just been quoted 22,799 (incl destination charge) + 300 dollar documentation fee (which i'm trying to negotiate away).
To be honest, this is the first car I will be purchasing and I have two questions...
1: Is this a average deal, good deal, or great deal (do you see any room for further negotiation past the documentation fee?)
2: are there any other fees I should be looking out for when I get to the dealership and sign? In addition to Sales tax and Title fees. (pretty vague question here, I just don't want to get blindsided by things that may be assumed that I would pay and would not be included in this quote, such as sales tax)
Thanks in advance for any replies!-
I am in CA and I am looking to purchase the 2011 2.0 limited Sonata with Navigation. So far the best price I have received from a dealer before taxes and fees is $27,100.
Sound about right?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. First time "new" car buyer
I think your price is good. I live in NY Metro area and was quoted a price very close to yours for an SE with NAV ($22,929) + doc fee (380) + DMV fee + sales tax. This was the best price I could get after shopping around, although I am not finished trying. I would be curious to know how you do negotiating the doc fee. Keep me posted and let me know if you do better. Good luck.
Pleasantville Mike
Here are the details:
Sales Price: $21,150 plus TTL
$500 Loyalty Rebate
$1000 down
6% Sales Tax - Florida(Broward)
$22,500 OTD
I was able to negotiate away the dealer fee and get them to throw in Wheel Locks.
So essentially, I managed to get the SE (premium pearl white) with Nav + Sunroof, Auto dimming mirror, carpet mats and wheel locks for $22,799 (OTD so including all fees) + sales tax and (no trade in... yet;) ).
All this without going to the dealership, however I asked multiple times that that is all I'm going to pay for, and they assured me they pride themselves on being upfront to begin with and don't include hidden fees.
I'll be heading in on Saturday to sign the papers and finalize the deal and can let you know how it goes. I'm in Boston but will be picking up the car about 1hr north - in NH. If you would like I could see what they have in stock, or if they would be willing to do the same (or similar, they were hesitant to throw in the wheel locks and autodimming mirror, not sure if they would do it again) deal, and then I could give them your contact details. (I'd get a 100 dollar referral bonus too!). No pressure though, I wouldnt do it just for the referral. They've been a pleasure thus far, and if the buying process goes as smooth as the 10+ calls this week, I'd rec the dealership.
That sounds great. Good luck. I am in NY and was told by NY dealers that if I wanted to buy a car out of state, some states (at least NJ) charge what they call a "conveyance fee" to have the car registered in NY and that dealers sometimes mark up this fee to the customer, which is why they are sometimes able to charge a lower price. The $22,799 out the door price plus tax sounds like a really good deal for you based on the MSRP and Invoice Prices that I saw on True Car. I'd be happy to talk to the dealer in New Hampshire, although I'm not sure if it's realistic for me to go up there to get the car, but please keep me informed as to whether the price they quote you on the phone is actually the price you pay when you sign the papers. Out of curiousity, are you financing it through Hyundai? I think I may do that for part of the purchase price.
Pleasantville Mike
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
MRSP - 26540
Price - 22,825 (after 500 loyalty rebate)
sales tax - 2280
license fees - 364
OTD - $25525
truecar is a good site, but prices don't always make sense. in december when i purchased the car, it said the best price was $22,900. now it says 23,900. as you can see, i was $1,100 under this
So, is 25,200 a good price these days on such a car, or should I wrestle more? I'd have to see it for around 600 less for it to be a meaningful savings; that is, to justify buying outside the zip code and making the road trip to get it elsewhere.
Thoughts, anyone?