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I hope this isn't the wrong forum, but today I believe I made A deal on A 06 Silver GSL Sonata with sunroof, alloy wheels, mp3 and 8100 miles.Carfax says one owner, then sold at auction to the car lot.
The salesman from the family owned used car lot, (non dealership),told me they have been in business 9 years.I don't think I got the sleaze vibe from him, but you never know.
They were voted best used car dealership in the local newspaper here, Inverness, Florida.They are called WiseWay Auto Sales Inc. ,and are in Ocala Florida.
I agreed to A cash Out The Door price of $16800.00
Test drove the and liked it very much.
The Salesman agreed to let me take it to my mechanic for a complete inspection on Monday.If every thing checks out fine, I said I could have a cashiers check for him later in the day.
I have a few questions if any of you folks would be kind enough to answer.This is pretty much the most money I have spent in my entire life and there is no room for mistakes.
Question....
The salesman says there is a little less than 4 and A half years left on the warranty.How Can I contact Hyundai to confirm this?
Question....
Could anyone please tell me what my warranty would cover?
Question....
aAre there any problems I should have my mechanic look for that might affect warranty coverage?
Also I was looking over the price breakdown sheet (no contract, just a general breakdown , and it reads as follows....
$15487.00 ( guess the actual price of my car)
$287.00 (preprinted on the sheet for administrative fees, preperation of documents affidavits,, and temp tag (if applicable), inspecting, cleaning and preparing documents related to sale.
$971.44 (Florida Sales Tax)
$55.00 (estamated License Fee)
Total ...
$1800.44
Does this sound like the price I aggreed to, $16800.00 Out the Door?
Is he gonna try to stick me with any Taxes, or Title , and registration fees?
Are there any other fees later on that i will be responsible for , that I should be aware of?
Any help at all would be much appreciated.
I sure hope this all works out allright,
So for about $1200 you get a new car with the full warranty and some mechanical improvements.
You need to spend some time researching on Edmunds and cars.com for used cars' prices....
The 2007 GLS that wcw1 is mentioning -- is a 4cyl. Yes, I would visit your Hyundai dealer on Saturday, and see what kind of a sweat deal he can get you... BUT ALSO, ASK WHAT ALL THE "EXTRAS" ARE, LIKE HOW MUCH THEY'LL CHARGE FOR DOC FEES, WHICH IN FL CAN GET TO $500...
And, btw, you can take the loan, so to get an extra rebate (if aplicable), as wcw1 mentions -- and repay it after one month... At least that's what I did, here in Illinois.
Otherwise, of course, you still have to INSURE the car and pay yearly taxes like license and city sticker...
He also said the car is certified. Whatever that means.I didnt think Hyundai certified their used cars.
So I could get maybe $2000.00 in rebates if I went with a new 4cly? I dont work, (disabled) and my credit score is about 580 as of last week.When it gets updated it will go higher, as i just paid off all my credit card debt ,$5500.00 last week.
What would be a fair price for this car?
The certification program includes:
Certified Used Vehicle Programs for Hyundai
Hyundai Certified used vehicles must be less than four years old and have less than 48,000 miles. Each vehicle includes:
* 120 point inspection
* Special financing
* A warranty of 6 years/75,000 miles from in-service date
* Powertrain component coverage under the 5 year/60,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty
* No exchange policy
* $0 service deductible
* $0 Transferable warranty
* Roadside Assistance
o Including: Towing, Lock-out, Flat tire, Battery failure
BUT, I'd rather buy a used Sonata from a Hyundai dealership, so that if there is any issue -- they treat you as their customer. This used car dealer has NO IDEA what he's selling you, as far as the condition of the car... He purchased it at a GREAT price (auctions are the places to find great deals), without any idea of what exactly he's buying.
Also, was the price you were quoted -- the result of any NEGOTIATION? Or is this what your used car dealer quoted when you first asked him?... 'cause as you MUST know, even on a NEW car, bought at the dealership -- you negotiate the price...
I did test drive A 2006 LX with leather power seats, and a sunroof, and 21000 miles, at the local Hyundai dealership here. I offered $16000.00 ,(their advertised price was $17900)out the door for it , but they didnt want to even deal.
Im wondering if I should get the GLS inspected at the Hyundai dealership, in addition to my mechanic inspecting it also.I called yesterday and asked.When I finally was able to speak to their service dept.,they said they could inspect it. The first call I made to them regarding an inspection got me immediately transfered to the sales dept..
That 6 years and 75,000 mile warranty is worth something. If I were you I'd also insist on a written guarantee that the car has not been damaged and/or in an accident too. Even if it looks good the repair may cause problems down the road. The fact that it was such a new car with low miles being sold at an auction should raise a HUGE red flag to anyone thinking of buying it.
Totaling $16800.00
2006 LX=$17900.00 Plus taxes and any other fees they can dream up (Which I am GUESSING, could be between $1500.00 and $2000.00 Xtra)
Totaling $19400.00 to $19900.00
US: Hyundai claimed to have five months' inventory backlog
By Automotive World staff writer (DI)
26 February, 2007
Source: Automotive World
Hyundai Motor is reportedly trying to clear out its inventory in the US. As at the end of January, the OEM's inventory totalled 171,000 units, the equivalent of a 5.1-months' supply, South Korean news service Yonhap has reported.
The vehicle manufactu...
http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/biz/200702/kt2007022618490011880.htm
By Kim Yon-se
Staff Reporter
Hyundai Motor is selling cars at a clearance discount in the United States as its price competitiveness has weakened and inventory of its Santa Fe and Sonata models has piled up.
Its inventory reached 171,000 units in January at its corporations and dealerships there, up 36 percent from 125,000 units a year before. The figure includes some 100,000 Sonatas produced in Hyundai’s Alabama plant.
The automaker’s U.S. market inventory has been increasing since late 2004 in accordance with the won’s gradual appreciation against the dollar over the past few years.
After reaching a record high of 173,000 units in February 2005, its stockpile inched down for several months before bouncing back.
The company’s clearance of inventory accelerated after it launched U.S. sales of the New Santa Fe, a popular sport utility vehicle (SUV) model in Korea.
Consumers are buying the initial model of the Santa Fe with its 2.7-liter engine for $17,695, 22-percent off its regular price of $21,695. Those cars were imported from Korea while the New Santa Fe is being produced in the Alabama plant.
``The stockpile has increased as consumers book for the made-in-Alabama Santa Fe,’’ a Hyundai spokesman said. ``But we believe it will be sold soon thanks to bargain sales.’’
Hyundai also started discounts for its NF Sonata sedan last year, offering a reduction of $2,500-$3,000 for the vehicle.
The spokesman said the large discount is a habitual corporate marketing practice, though profitability could worsen, adding, ``Discounting is better than stockpiling.’’
Analysts say Hyundai Motor’s bargain sales could undermine its profitability and spark criticism among Korean consumers, even though the company expects the discount to help boost its sales in the U.S. market.
In Korea, the initial model of Santa Fe was sold for about 30 million won ($31,600), much more expensive than the discounted price of $17,695 in the U.S.
Just a thought.
And I don't know what Hyundai's "selling-out of the older models" you're talking about, targettuning.
I was lucky because before I signed the papers I received a call from another dealer I talked to him earlier. He told me to come for a lower price and a better rate. Then the war broke between the two dealers! I am not going to talk about that Hahahahaha. I was able to get it for $16300 including taxes and everything and it also includes the premium package with the many great features and mats. I figured out the price to be below 15500 given the tax is 5%. Also, I got a really low inetrest rate from Hyundai. This is unbelievable. A great car fully loaded for 15K. The dealership was great. They cleaned the car and filled the tank.
The car drives straight without leaning toward right or left. It is stable at high speed without any steering shaking. As you know shaking in new cars is due to wheel alighnment in most cases. I went up to 80 miles per hour for a short period of time to test the car. I kept the speed below 60 mph most of the time.
The Toyota Camry with the same specs will cost over 21K. There is over 5k in savings. This is significant. Also, Hyundai warranty is great. The price of the car plus the interest during the next 5 years is 2000 dollars less than the Camry.
Enjoy the car! And, btw, if you took the loan in order to get an extra Hyundai rebate (or dealer's discount) you can probably (it may differ from one state to another) REPAY your loan in full -- after one monthly payment...
http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr030107.html
But based on the TREND Hyundai has been showing with all of their products in past years, it is logical to expect GOOD scores.
By the way, I do not need to hear about the owners guide recommended oil change intervals. I've had enough oil analysis done in the past that I know for a fact the 3k change period is BS. No, I am not concerned with any warranty issues.
if I change the audio system would I still be able to use steering wheel audio control?
My logic says that if you use all the exsiting wiring to install a new audio system, everything should work OK.
the oil only,in my '07 LTD.at 500 miles.Not the filter just
the oil.Claims this is proper.There after he will change oil & filter every 3 months,since I don't put alot of miles on car.
Very nice...bought one in the past and it was fantastic. Excellent quality too!
How much metal did you find attached to the magnet? I know I would start worrying if I found a lot of metal on it. I may buy one for myself.
Clever dealers
For modern high performance auto engines, I feel a 20,000 miles is long enough.
I bought a used Dodge Grand Caravan with over 150,000 miles on it. I started to use synthetic oil and the car is still running smooth. The mileage now is over 205,000 miles. After I bought it, I used DuraLube oil and I changed the transmission oil. I also used DuraLube transmission conditioner. The transmission is still in great shape. The bottom line is to take care of your car and it will serve you for a long time especially when you buy a new car like me.
I read a story of a Saab car with over 1,000,000 miles on it. Yes one million miles on one engine with no rebuilding whatsoever. The owner mentioned that he changes the oil every 3000 miles and use synthetic oil.
Changing to Synthetic Oil in a New Car
I have a new car. I have read not to change to a synthetic oil until there are some miles on the engine to give the rings a chance to seat. How long should I wait or how many miles should it be before I change to synthetic oil? Thank you for your time.
Answer:
Modern vehicles can use Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil right from the factory. As evidence of this fact, more than 35 new car makes and models use Mobil 1 as factory fill. So there is no reason to wait to start enjoying the benefits of Mobil 1.