spun bearing, had half of my engine replaced on my 2009 GLS @ 18,000 miles under warranty. Took the dealer a week to replace & IIRC it was about $5,000 according to the paperwork I saw.

 

im sorry to hear about what is happening to your car


i may be underthinking the situation and I probably am, but wouldnt the best thing to do be buy a good running replacement sonata for $2,500 and then either part your old car out or sell it to someone like LKQ who will then part it out, which will offset the cost of the $2,500 sonata?

 

Yeah, it doesnt make much sense to sink money into this one. Then again, for $2500-3000 you dont get much of a car, period. At least if I did get a used low mileage engine and trans I would know more or less what I have.....I think more than that though I am just bummed at having to declare the death sentence on a car that has been a part of our family for 10 years......nothing really all that special about a 2006 Sonata. But still I find it tough...LOL

I would rather put the $3k into something "cooler"....LOL

Considered parting it myself but I cant see the market for used 2006 sonata parts as being a very active one...and I dont want to (and cant) have a decrept car in my front yard for a year or two...LOL

Not sure how much the "we buy old cars" guys give for a vehicle like this???

I do have it on craigslist for sale......we'll see if I have any interest that way I guess.

 

If you buy a used one, same engine failure may happen again. Even if you know the seller, there is no guarantee, the other will last long enough.
If you can afford, buy a newer modell or other type, etc. And sell this as it is now, in this condition.
Unless you are a DIY mechanic or expert.

I had a timing chain replacement on mine 1300 kms before, it has only 157000 on it, but in case of engine failure, it goes to the scrap yard.

 

Sounds like a bent valve

 

Put your head under the car to see if it's louder. That sounds like a rod bearing to me.

 

yup new motor is needed! Oh this noise brings back memories!

 

Looks like it's time to start car shopping. Sounds like the old car had a good run though. You'll be amazed how good a new car is.

 

That doesnt seem like a good run to me. I mean 137K is nothing nowadays. I am looking to get at a minimum 200K out of mine. Im at 126 myself right now and running strong like day I bought her.

 

I just had a similar thing happen to my 06 Sonata. I bought it new in July 2006, always had it serviced, did my own oil changes with Mobil 1 every 3K, ( some may argue that is a waste of money). About three weeks ago I noticed a knocking sound at about 3K RPM, took to the dealer and they diagnosed some burnt bearings etc. Bottom end toasted, 6K for a reman engine? I don't think so. The car has 137K miles. My wife kindly reminded me that when we bought it I told her that Hyundais are 100,000 mile cars.

I'm now driving my 1989 Volvo with 278K. From backup car to daily driver, the Volvo never quits.

 

Volvo parts a little pricy. I think they invented the one piece disposable $ 1500 drive shaft.

Hopefully you have better luck than a few of my friends who are former Volvo owners.

Niece design features, ergonomics etc, just not cheap ownership.

 

Indeed.

Almost drove me into the poor house, but it sure was a fun drive!

 

I have owned many Volvos over my lifetime and they can be a bit pricey. I've never owned a Volvo newer than 1990 and never a FWD model so that probably helps with reliability. The problem that is being presented to owners of the older RWD models is with the age of the cars and perhaps the many ownership changes at Volvo some parts are only available at the junkyard.

The upside is they generally do not require a lot of work on the older models as long as you do the general maintenance, at least that is my experience.
The downside with the older models like my 740 is low MPG, poor AC performance (converted to 134), and Volvo can't build an interior that will last as long as the car. The seats are great but everything else comes apart, squeaks, creaks or breaks off.

 

On my 1800 the dang alternator bolt kept shearing. Once it broke off in the block near home and the guy had a heck of a time getting it out. We were almost looking at a new block!

After getting it fixed the second time, a few months passed amd I decided to see my GF in Georgia. I took a girl from school and her BF, they were ging through to FLA.

I drove for ~10 hours and then turned the driving over to the girl. I was JUST about to fall alseep and she said, "There's a red light on the dash..."

We pulled in to a 76 truck stop, but being Damm Yankees they weren't very helpful, so we drove a few more miles to a Mobil station and just made it onto the apron when it stopped running. The guy called three different people, and the third one drove 1/2 hour out, then took the alternator to find a bolt that would fit (1/2 hour back) and then another 1/2 hour to bring it back and put it on the car. Then he stayed while we put a battery charger on it. started the car and checked the alternator, and then charged me $15! I was wiped out and not thinking, to this day I regret not giving him at least $25 or $30.

BTW, that bolt never broke.