Shoot, my wife and both make good salaries.

The purchase of the vehicle simply had to fit a budgeted monthly amount. We worked it backwards and selected Sonata Limited for value. We could have easily afforded a $40-50K vehicle, but for what purpose. As long as it looks nice, runs well and is safe.

BTW, I have kids who desire to go to expensive high schools/college (in the next 3 years) and those payments will be killers, why pay so much for a freakin car that is a losing investment?

if you have a mercedes does that mean your rich?
or the bank is? lol
i got my sonata because it was the smart thing to do and im over 40
status symbols are not important to me anymore

I live in Alabama..............Need I say more ?
But.......I do drive the most expensive cheap car.... :whistling:
Sorry guys.....The Azera post are boring........................................................................................................................................................................Snobs ! :grin:

This post has been edited by Brazzel: Jun 25 2007, 03:25 PM

get out of the Sonata forum rich boy .. this place is for us poor slobs ... :whistling:

Wha ?? Yeah but I'm an X Sonata owner......Where is the love ?

But anyway. I do still think most people think of Hyundai as cheap cars. I think that Hyundai is going to have a hard time pushing a car at $40,000 next year. They still have brand new 06's on the lot (Azera's) Because people who are looking for an upscale car are not thinking Hyundai. It's a mind set. You see Hyundai going right for the top on it's attack on other brands.........But from what I see in people is that most are still saying..."Yeah right !"
The words getting around though.
I must be the only Azera for a 100 miles here.........Don't see many Sonatas either. Toyota Tacoma is the rage here.

This post has been edited by Brazzel: Jun 25 2007, 06:14 PM

The majority of people perceive Hyundai as being cheap. But they don't really know about the current line of vehicles, just to old POS Excel...

First impressions last a LONG time.

Anyone here seen my old Excel & babstude's Pony?.

And the Hyundai Sonata was not really Cheap?.

If anything it is a great Value. :thumbsup: :trophy:

The Pony was a notorious rust bucket POS MiamiLX er .. CaliforniaLX er .. umm MiscellaneousLX ?? The company sure has come a long way and they should be proud of themselves !!

I had extremely good luck with mine, it never let me down and it had a certain charm to it ...

(IMG:http://www.thehyway.com/1985%20Pony%20II.jpg)

(IMG:http://www.thehyway.com/1986%20Pony%20dash%20Jaaribear%20Nolalu%20Canada.jpg)

This post has been edited by babstude: Jun 25 2007, 04:19 PM

I'm not sure, but I think Hyundai's bold comparisons are not really for the BMW and Lexus shoppers. I think they are for the people who would LIKE to be BMW and Lexus shoppers, but are too smart or can't afford a $50K car. I may be wrong, but that's the way is sounds to me.

The worm is turning. 2 years ago, the average car shopper didn't know how to pronounce the name Hyundai, and certainly wasn't about to shop for one. A lot more people now have them on the radar at car shopping time. If they continue with the good quality, good price, and bold ad campaign, Hyundai could reach a tipping point. The tipping point is when a large segment of the potential buyers either a. Own one, b. Knows someone that does, c. Perceives them as roughly equivalent or superior in quality to their competition d. Would seriously consider buying one.

babstude:
Loved the pics of the old car. It did have a really funny tachometer though. It went up to 12,000 RPM, but has TWO needles! Was one an adjustable REDLINE indicator??? Did you ever rev it past 12 O'Clock??????????????

This post has been edited by motd: Jun 25 2007, 04:49 PM

I remember being at a dealership that sold the first Excel's.

They had about 6 of them(used/returned) on their back lot surrounded be weeds and such. Each one had the tranny sitting on the ground underneath....

Not a good marketing ploy :460:

Hyundai still has some proving to do. The Sonata started a new era, and it seems much like they've been doing it RIGHT.

But still, if Hyundai sold Sonatas for a comparable price to the CamCord, we all know there would be very few of them on the road today, which is natural.

But then just as the Japanese were DUMPING here JUNK in the late 60s to mid 70s, it will take some time, and lots of effort, brains and luck, before Hyundai CAN AFFORD selling it's cars for a comparable price as their rivals.

All I can say is, I'm extremely impressed with my '07 4cyl Sonata. The ONLY gripe I have is the seats don't really impress me much....but I do much long trips anyway. Aside from that, this car drives great....very enjoyable to pilot, very good power once up to speed and good gas mileage.....all for a low price.

That must be a racecar, your tach goes to 12!!! ;) :D

I think assuming that people are poor because they drive a hyundai is about as intellegent as assuming that people are stupid because they cant do algebra.

The sonata is a fine car, just as able to provide basic transportation as a lexus or mercedes.
In the same way, multiplication is better for basic math problems than algebra, but you need to use them for the right situation.

Well wait man. You're making 93G and you can't spring for the Electric Seat. And you would love the V6, always up to speed!. :thumbsup:

I think you're on to something there buddy. I would guess that people who buy because of a herding instinct are more likely to mismanage their finances. People who think out their major purchases are probably more likely to think about all of their finances. I guess that's obvious.

Now I really wonder what the demographics are?

WAIT! That's what the OP was trying to discover! :blush-anim-cl: