Picking Up Sonata - Anything To Look Out For?

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Before doing the final signing have the car washed and dried off for your inspection out in the full sun in an open area where you can give the car a good overall inspection. Looking down the sides, plus at all different angles. Step back and take a good look. Take a good look at the glass for razor cuts, especially where the Monroni sticker was and other dealer stickers. My Limited had a side window glass damage from someone that did not know how to use a razor blade correctly.
......And if you find anything no matter how minor, Have them give you a "WE OWE" ticket in writing, whether you plan on having it repaired or not. This is another area that YOU and another set of eyes must not rush and take some time to do a thuro inspection. It will pay off for you. Do NOT let them get you all excited to rush off to drive away in you new car. Salesmen no matter how friendly will lie though their teeth if you have to call or come back with any problem not noted and put in writing before you drive off the lot. Your inspection may take only 10 minutes or an hour, Take the time you feel comfortable with . I told my salesman to go get a cup of coffee as not to be side tracked or distracted.
Good luck and welcome to the fun of being a Sonata owner.

I ran my fingers along every edge looking for poor paint application. My salesman thought I was nuts until I looked over another Sonata and found "light" paint application in the passenger door lower corner. I pointed it out to him and said my car is fine, but had this one been mine I would have rejected the car.

Shut all the doors and be aware of the "tinny" feel symptom that some on here have.

Sunglasses holder, make sure it stays up. This seems to be a "wear and tear" type item so it should be good to go during delivery.

Also, if you are getting the cargo NET, be aware they actually drill holes in the car to install it. I was unhappy about that as I didnt want any non-factory holes in the car.

Also be aware that the Nav/Radio warranty is only 3/36K. There is a gentlemen on here that actually sells them for Hyundai and its a Hyundai warranty if I recall correctly. I saw a couple people very pleased with the pricing.

I also agree with Snapper, take delivery on a sunny day where you can really go over the panels with a fine tooth comb. Make sure you (IE: You, Read: YOU) are happy with every panel and are not tallked into accepting anything less that perfect.

And I also agree with Snapper, anything that is promised to you to get you to sign and off the lot should be in writting on the contract or formal documentation (company letterhead).

Good Luck!

I would check for dents/chips in the paint.
Make sure the car is clean.
Make sure you get a full tank of gas.

Now the worst part is gonna be when you sit down with the finance guy. Like others have said, I got hosed on the extended warranty. Not that I'm against them just wish I didn't pay so much. If you don't want it (the extended warranty) just say no and stick to your guns. If you want it, get the platinum and offer only half what he wants for it. I assume you will not be going to them for service being 4 hours away and all. So getting oil changes and service agreements won't mean much to you. And just make sure if they charge you for something that it is not included on your window sticker already because they are now double charging you. Destination/Freight charges are already built into the sticker price so do not let them add this on, you already negotiated this price. Sometimes there is an administrative fee, some say this is bullcrap but the dealer will tell you everybody pays it. Its up to you how you argue this one.
Good luck and let us know how they treat you. :57:

EDIT: make sure everything works....lights, horn, wipers, radio, etc.