[BigRedNole]

It sounds like there are a lot of small issues that may turn into a larger issue. Are you upset with your purchase? Do you think they can fix a lot of the issues?

 

[BigRedNole]

Unfortunately, attention is in the details. If there are so many small issues like this, then the question is what big things might have been an oversight? I am not trying to detract from the Sonata. These little things may simply prolong my decision until the other 2011s come out for comparison. In my short test drive, I found these minor issues:

1. Seat height is too high for me at 6'
2. Entertainment system is severely lacking
3. Small screen NAV system
4. Horn sucks
5. No HID

I could probably get used to #1. Leaning the seat back a little further will help. The Dimension system is mediocre at best (#2). I do not want to have to drop $600-$1000 for an aftermarket entertainment system. If I could have the dealer roll it into the purchase price, it may be worth it. Can I live with it, probably. Do I want to? No. The NAV window is slightly bigger than my Garmin. Since it is the HUB of the entertainment system, you would expect it to be bigger. #4 has been discussed to death. There are better horns on a Hoveround or Rasdal. An old lady in a walker had a louder squeaky horn. #5 is a common item now at relatively low cost. I would much rather have it as an option than an after-market add on. '

I may have to wait longer than I planned. That is not a bad thing. I will be able to experience the MyFord Touch system in a few months when it is rolled out to the Flex. I want to see the design and capabilities. It is an extremely high differentiator for vehicles now.

If I am going to pick up a $400 car payment, I want to have no after thoughts about the purchase. I do not want to have these lingering problems that make me question the purchase when I am in it 1.5-2 hours a day.

 

[BigRedNole]

OK, I think I know what you are talking about and the recirculate issue. My STS has a similar issue. It always defaults to external intake instead of recirculating the cool air in the car. I have complained to the Cadillac dealer and they say there is no way to change the default setting. I told them I disagree since it is a single bit flip on a chip somewhere. I guess that would be a non-issue for me since I deal with it already.

 

[BigRedNole]

QUOTE (ula @ May 24 2010, 08:29 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=325738

BTW I'm 130 lbs woman, so don't tell me that I'm overweight and this is my "fat" rear end fault

Your big rear end is ruining that seat already?

I test drove the SE and really liked it. I did question the half leather/half cloth seats. Also, they do use many robots in their entire process. My neighbor works for the company that designs them and he is one of two on-site repair techs in the US.

 

[BigRedNole]

I think this thread has definitely set the tone for my purchasing thoughts. Whether there are general defects that Hyundai simply accepts as existing or it is a quality control issue doesn't matter. It all points to an underlying issue. I am not purchasing for 5-6 months. During that time, I am making a list of all these "little issues". When I take a look at the Sonata during my purchase time, I will take the list out, go through each one to verify if they exist, ask whether they will correct them on the car if I choose to buy, and make my decision based on how they handle it.

They should sticky a growing list of concerns people have with the new Sonata, indicate whether it is for a single person or a general issue, and post Hyundai responses on the issues.