What car should I buy? - Page 11

footfootfoot · 12-28-2013, 02:28 PM

The price of a Hyundai sonata GLS hasn't changed in ten years. Well, the 2.7 was the same price as the 2.4 is now, I wonder if the features at that trim level are the same?

sexobon · 12-28-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

The price of a Hyundai sonata GLS hasn't changed in ten years. Well, the 2.7 was the same price as the 2.4 is now, I wonder if the features at that trim level are the same?

I thought I read that they came out with a 1.8 that's supposed to be extremely economical on gas.

footfootfoot · 12-28-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sexobon

I thought I read that they came out with a 1.8 that's supposed to be extremely economical on gas.

must be their north korean branch or for the dicless...

sexobon · 12-28-2013, 02:39 PM

I have a Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 with everything. It has a nice Infinity sound system with "Infinity" on the dash over it. I point it out to passengers and tell them the car is having an identity crisis.

Of course, I need the 2 extra cylinders to deliver the horsepower necessary to carry my big dic around. People like Lola Bunny and tw wouldn't have that requirement.

lumberjim · 12-28-2013, 05:19 PM

The 2.5 Altima is only 24k. Just sayin. If you'd by a 3.5SL, you might as well get a Maxima. Especially when you factor in rebates

glatt · 12-28-2013, 06:35 PM

Yeah, the cars they chose to include seem a little random.

xoxoxoBruce · 12-29-2013, 06:33 AM

The advantage of CU is access to feedback from a shitload of readers, and a reputation for being unbiased. But anyone who has read CU for a long time is aware that while they strive to be fair, the testers/writers do often let their personal bias show. That's human and almost impossible to avoid where subjective ratings are part of the process. It's OK as long as you realize your wants, needs and likes may not be the same as the tester, so you have to separate hard test results from opinions.

Lola Bunny · 01-07-2014, 01:32 PM

I want to thank everyone who have given me advice, suggestions, or opinions. I am not very good at acknowledging posts although I like people to acknowledge me.

And I would especially like to thank Jim for spending all those hours helping me with the finance, giving suggestions and advice on how to actually go into a dealer and talk to those guys. I really appreciate all your help. You're a good man.

And now, I'd like to present my new car. A 2014 Avalon.

glatt · 01-07-2014, 01:39 PM

Nice!

You went with a larger car than you were initially talking about!

How's the radio?

Lola Bunny · 01-07-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

Nice!

You went with a larger car than you were initially talking about!

How's the radio?

Yes! We decided on the Altima and just when we were about to go to the dealer, a friend suggested either a Lexus or an Avalon to my sister. Better is always good, right?

Hihi.....anyways, we couldn't afford the Lexus. Well, we could if we don't eat for 5 years.

So, we decided to take a look at the Avalon. We still need to tighten the budget a bit, but at least we can still eat.

Oh yeah, the seat raises! I can see over the dashboard.

No more seat cushions, hihi.

Lola Bunny · 01-07-2014, 01:46 PM

Ahhh...yes, the radio. We actually went into a dealer to test drive it first since it's bigger than our current Altima, and being petite people, my sister and I need to make sure we could handle a bigger car. As my sister was driving the car, I made sure I look at the radio. It was a touch screen. I then asked my sister to change the station just to see how difficult it would be. She glanced down and touched a different station. It was quite straight forward. After we got the car, I asked the the salesperson if there's a manual because I've got no idea how all these electronic works since my last car was 20 yrs ago.

He did a run through and paired the phone onto the car. (Is that the right expression?) Anyways, you can answer your phone and change the radio station right on the steering wheel. No need to look onto the screen below. You can also listen to your music from the phone rather than listening to the radio, which my sister usually does. It's cool. We can also set speed dial and don't have to worry about going through the contact list. These features may be standard these days (I'm guessing), but they were awesome to me.

lumberjim · 01-07-2014, 02:12 PM

gorgeous. the car I mean.

That's their flagship. more like a Maxima. very nice car. My exstepfatherinlaw had 2 while I knew him, and they are rock solid. I'm sure it will serve you well. It was my pleasure coaching you. Glad I made some small difference.

CONGRATS!

lumberjim · 01-07-2014, 02:32 PM

probably cost you a wink and a smile. go you.

BigV · 01-07-2014, 08:12 PM

wtg Lola!

and nice job Jim, is that your first Toyota sale?

tw · 01-07-2014, 10:27 PM

Apparently the car is hot. No snow or icicles.

12-28-2013, 02:28 PM	#1
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	The price of a Hyundai sonata GLS hasn't changed in ten years. Well, the 2.7 was the same price as the 2.4 is now, I wonder if the features at that trim level are the same? __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

12-28-2013, 05:19 PM	#5
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	The 2.5 Altima is only 24k. Just sayin. If you'd by a 3.5SL, you might as well get a Maxima. Especially when you factor in rebates __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-29-2013, 06:33 AM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The advantage of CU is access to feedback from a shitload of readers, and a reputation for being unbiased. But anyone who has read CU for a long time is aware that while they strive to be fair, the testers/writers do often let their personal bias show. That's human and almost impossible to avoid where subjective ratings are part of the process. It's OK as long as you realize your wants, needs and likes may not be the same as the tester, so you have to separate hard test results from opinions. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-07-2014, 01:32 PM	#8
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	I want to thank everyone who have given me advice, suggestions, or opinions. I am not very good at acknowledging posts although I like people to acknowledge me. And I would especially like to thank Jim for spending all those hours helping me with the finance, giving suggestions and advice on how to actually go into a dealer and talk to those guys. I really appreciate all your help. You're a good man. And now, I'd like to present my new car. A 2014 Avalon. Attached Images

01-07-2014, 02:12 PM	#12
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	gorgeous. the car I mean. That's their flagship. more like a Maxima. very nice car. My exstepfatherinlaw had 2 while I knew him, and they are rock solid. I'm sure it will serve you well. It was my pleasure coaching you. Glad I made some small difference. CONGRATS! __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-28-2013, 02:39 PM	#4
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	I have a Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 with everything. It has a nice Infinity sound system with "Infinity" on the dash over it. I point it out to passengers and tell them the car is having an identity crisis. Of course, I need the 2 extra cylinders to deliver the horsepower necessary to carry my big dic around. People like Lola Bunny and tw wouldn't have that requirement.

12-28-2013, 06:35 PM	#6
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Yeah, the cars they chose to include seem a little random.

01-07-2014, 01:39 PM	#9
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Nice! You went with a larger car than you were initially talking about! How's the radio?

01-07-2014, 01:46 PM	#11
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	Ahhh...yes, the radio. We actually went into a dealer to test drive it first since it's bigger than our current Altima, and being petite people, my sister and I need to make sure we could handle a bigger car. As my sister was driving the car, I made sure I look at the radio. It was a touch screen. I then asked my sister to change the station just to see how difficult it would be. She glanced down and touched a different station. It was quite straight forward. After we got the car, I asked the the salesperson if there's a manual because I've got no idea how all these electronic works since my last car was 20 yrs ago. He did a run through and paired the phone onto the car. (Is that the right expression?) Anyways, you can answer your phone and change the radio station right on the steering wheel. No need to look onto the screen below. You can also listen to your music from the phone rather than listening to the radio, which my sister usually does. It's cool. We can also set speed dial and don't have to worry about going through the contact list. These features may be standard these days (I'm guessing), but they were awesome to me.

01-07-2014, 02:32 PM	#13
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	probably cost you a wink and a smile. go you. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

01-07-2014, 08:12 PM	#14
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	wtg Lola! and nice job Jim, is that your first Toyota sale? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

01-07-2014, 10:27 PM	#15
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	Apparently the car is hot. No snow or icicles.

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