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What's the general consensus on Hyundai vehicles? My current and previous vehicle is/was a Chevy and I've had nothing but problems with both unfortunately. There are a couple Hyundai's that I like. I want a reliable car that I don't have to take into the shop a couple times a year. Are Hyundai's considered reliable?
I would say they generally are reliable. If you're getting a new or newer one, they have 10yr 100k powertrain warranty which is spectacular considering most non-luxury brands only offer 5 yr 60k on this.
Not one make out there, be it Hyundai, BMW, Honda, Ford, etc will make perfect cars. Hyundais will likely need a repair sometime during your ownership, but in my opinion, Hyundai would be a good gamble.
Have you also looked at Toyota or Honda? Have you also considered keeping a savings account dedicated to unexpected repairs?
I would say they generally are reliable. If you're getting a new or newer one, they have 10yr 100k powertrain warranty which is spectacular considering most non-luxury brands only offer 5 yr 60k on this.
Not one make out there, be it Hyundai, BMW, Honda, Ford, etc will make perfect cars. Hyundais will likely need a repair sometime during your ownership, but in my opinion, Hyundai would be a good gamble.
Have you also looked at Toyota or Honda? Have you also considered keeping a savings account dedicated to unexpected repairs?
Yes, they do have a good warranty. And yes, I realize no car is perfect. But there are some makers out there with much better reputations than others. I do have a savings if needed. Luckily the things I've needed done on my current car (2009 Malibu) have been covered by the warranty. Though it does seem ridiculous that this car has had to have the engine, exhaust manifold, and catalytic converter replaced!
The new ones are much better than the old ones. However, they are still considered budget cars and inferior to many other brands. Hyundai and Kia seem to invest money into looks. I'd probably rather have a Toyota or Honda with less options for the same price as a Hyundai or Kia with fancy stuff I don't need. Toyo and Honda have better resell values and have a better reputation.
I'd say equal to GM or Chrysler. Try to get a good deal, though. The Koreans are trying hard to shed the "if you have a job and $199" reputation, with some success, Hyundai especially. (I know, Hyu and Kia share a lot, but they're a lot better at brand differentiation than, say, Chrysler.) Kia still strikes me as a "buy here, pay here" car and "voted most likely to be parked on the front lawn," but I'd say the same about Chevrolet and especially Dodge. (The new Cadenza seems really nice, though.)
The Cadenza does seem to be a nice car, albeit just one more iteration of the, "vaguely disguised Hyundai" syndrome, as it is simply Kia's version of the Hyundai Azera.
Potentially, the most interesting thing about the Cadenza is the betting pool revolving around the question, "How long will it be before some moron refers to it as the Kia Credenza?", thereby converting it into a piece of furniture.
Kia & Hyundai have both come a LONG way in the past 5-10 years. For the money, they are probably some of the best automobile values out there. Just remember, though, that you're not going to get a Mercedes ride for a Hyundai price...
I drove my 2000 Hyundai Sonata for 11 years and really enjoyed the car. I now drive a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe which I love and my wife is liking her 2011 Hyundai Elantra. I haven't had any issues outside of normal wear and tear on my Hyundais.
I like the newer models, seems to be good value for what you get.
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