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I recorded the new commercial and went over it a few times. I could be wrong but the guages look exactly the same. I called my friend Danielle in Hyundai and she said although she can't give out any info regarding specs it does appear the guages are the same.
Between you and me I would like to see red Audi guages...maybe they'll still do it..or maybe theres yet another commercial I haven't seen?
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/abouthyundai/ourcompany/home.aspx
Typo or previews of things to come?
On that note, this is a cool campaign in which I've been told Hyundai USA will roll out soon...
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/abouthyundai/rethink/rethink.aspx
Also, does anyone know if you can get the NAV computer in the Sonata? I've seen them sold with it in other countries.
Anyway, as for the NAV, it is in fact available in other markets, but not in the NA market as factory option(although it is available as dealer-installed option). I would say it is not available initially for good reasons - price and value.
Have mentioned eventually shift of suspension parts to hyundai tech. again, but he did'nt think that is where the problem is. - But maybe it still is. Went on a longer trip yesterday. And the problem is still bothering and irritate me very much.
I really dont know anymore what to think and do.
I have read the new site: http://www.hyundaiusa.com/abouthyundai/rethink/rethink.aspx
and i can't imagine that this flaw should have been passed through their quality check.
Maybe you are hyper-sensitive to that particular noise, or maybe even a little obsessed with it. Try tuning it out. No matter what vehicle you are riding in, if you TRY to hear noises, I'll guarantee you that you will hear them.
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/abouthyundai/rethink/rethink.aspx
Just select the Sonata photo showing the rear tail light and click play.
It appears that they are show casing a new ad campaign.
First around six months later (and after numerous tryes to solve the problem among other: 5 different brands/sets of tyres (goodyear, michelin and continental was tried), shifting of driving shaft, hubs and bearing front and rear, brake rotors, and countless balancing of the tyres including dynamic, and rotate with the tyres on the car), Hyundai Denmark stated that it is a common "problem" (said it is just how the car i build and designed) with the 3.3 model, and that they can nothing do about it.
Someone mentioned earlier - "CHECK SUSPENSION - ALWAYS SUSPENSION"
The technician at Hyundai Denmark said that it is unlikely that the suspension is causing this problems
Then i was wondering:
Does anyone know what brand the shock are from, and what type (gas/oil)
I think it seems that the car is very sensitive to small bumps/rough roadsurface
(while it absorbs bigger holes/bumps better). It feels like it is "nervous" or how can i explain - it is very soft, and not good to absorb small bumps.
And then i was thinking: Could a small out-of-round/a flat spot oo one or more tyres in combination with shocks, that is maybe not optimal and to soft, be the problem.
If so - what about changing the shocks to a more stiffer/firmer brand/type
Or am i far out...
Beginning to be rather tired of playing engineer/technician for Hyundai Denmark, which not seem to take my problem serious.
So far they have not come up with any constructive and usefull solutions. All that has been done so far on my car, has been initiated from my proposals that i have got in this forum.
No one besides me have complained yet here in Denmark(thats at least what they say)...
Maybe that's one of the problems.
So now i feel that i'm with my back against the wall, and really dont know what to do/try.
1) Never accept delivery of a new car with a significant problem unless you are willing to live with it.
2) Get everything in writing.
(I will add to #1: It was first a significant problem after about six months - when they realised that it was not just a minor tyre problem...)
I had a similar problem with a '78 Oldsmobile after purchasing a full set of new tires prior to taking a cross-country vacation trip across the breadth of the U.S. At about 55 mph, the rear end performed a St. Vitas dance. I had the tires balanced six successive times trying to tame the vibration, but nothing helped. Finally, in a small Kentucky town, I stopped at a GM dealership (handled all GM makes and John Deere farm implements, too). The service adviser noted my California plates and rushed my car right in. A very astute tech put the car on a lift, raised it just high enough to elevate the tires off the shop floor and started the engine with the transmission shifted into "Drive". The problem became apparent immediately even with the engine idling. As the tires rotated at idle speed, the treads of both rear tires were wiggling like a worm. The tread belts had shifted in their casing due to a manufacturing flaw. Since the treads were in constant lateral motion, that translated to the rear end shimmy. Once I got the tires replaced under the tire manufacturer's warranty, everything smoothed right out. Might be worth checking out on your car if your dealer hasn't already tried.
The one HP lost might be due to SAE certification - no biggie...
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/abouthyundai/rethink/rethink.aspx
Just select the Sonata photo showing the rear tail light and click play.
It appears that they are show casing a new ad campaign.
Breaking news. Just saw it again on Fox, My God!
Also, they should upgrade the Audio-Control on the steering wheel, another complaint of too many Sonata owners...
Otherwise, no, it wouldn't make any LOGICAL SENSE to already change the sheet metal of a one year old design (even though the car has been around since 2004 in Korea and a few other far east markets...).
Is this band part of the rotor or a seperate stamping of stationary sheet metal attached behind the rotor? If the latter, it sounds like a dust shield that does double duty directing airflow onto the rotor. Its appearance is irrelevant and the piece may already have an anti-corrosion plating. If the band is part of the rotor itself, it could well be rust - rotors are machined out of cast iron. The area not swept by the pads will develop a layering of rust. But, it's harmless.
Excpet for the LOOKS, of course...
thank you.
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/global/warranty/warranty.aspx
As for whether the extended warranty is worth it... think of it as an insurance policy (which it really is). You could invest the premium (or pay off some debt) over the 10 years and maybe double your money. Will you pay that much in non-powertrain repairs in years 6-10? Hard to say. But you might sleep better knowing you are covered. Also the extended warranty is transferrable to the 2nd owner, which should increase the resale value and/or make the car easier to sell.
If the pricing is high, it may not be worth it. Better off getting rid of the car before 60K miles instead if the car seems to be trouble prone. You can put the money you would have spent on an extended warranty towards the downpayment on the next car instead.
The extended warranty service contract says "10 years," but unless you drive under 10K miles a year, it will be over long before the car is 10 years old. So it really isn't adding anywhere near 5 extra years of coverage for most people.
Your 4 year old Sonata with some factory warranty remaining will be easier to sell for more money than a 6 or 7 year old higher mileage used Hyundai with or without an extended warranty.
And I don't know if that commercial is showing a US Sonata either because that yellow turn signal thing is missing, like someone mentioned before, and it has that little extra chrome on the grill. I haven't seen any US Sonatas with that, but I think it looks better.
I don't know why everyone hates the green dash... At its brightest, it can sometimes give me headaches on long night drives. I think a brighter dash like the one in the Azera might be worse. Also, it wouldn't match all the radio controls and stuff...
thanks again
Tip when your negotiating don't make the first offer, make them name a price then stall to see if they will counter offer.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Now I have to ask was there a trade in involved?
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
personally i detest the green dash, the fugly needles, and the 1980s-inspired green lcd clock/ac display. once you've tried the honda dash or the toyota's opteron gauges you'll be amazed at the crisp display (or maybe not if the green is already giving you headaches). i'm sure there would also be a way to control the brightness.