Buy GM or Hyundai?
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Buy GM or Hyundai?
In the pension thread, I had mentioned that our historically GM-only family had picked up a Hyundai XG300, to serveral peoples dismay. Well, IMHO, how can you buy an Impala or Grand Prix over this.
New XG350
New XG350
The interior quality was stellar, with fits and finishes and materials that put the new BMW 3-series to shame.
come equipped with eight air bags, dual front active headrests, and both stability and traction control.
3.8-liter DOHC V-6 engine producing an estimated 265 hp and 257 lb-ft of torque, mated to a five-speed automatic transmission
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Re: Buy GM or Hyundai?
The car in question appears to be a stretched 2006 Sonata. I'd say its a huge improvement over the current XG350 and Kia Amanti
- but that isn't saying much. In this class, the new 280hp Toyota Avalon is still the leader.
- but that isn't saying much. In this class, the new 280hp Toyota Avalon is still the leader.
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Re: Buy GM or Hyundai?
Yea the Avalon is the most perfect machine on the road today.
From the Detroit free press.
"The Avalon has a lot going for it, but in the final analysis the quality problems drop the big Toyota to barely average among full-size sedans."
"The ceiling-mounted buttons for the front dome lights squeaked, and they were made of what felt like the thinnest, cheapest plastic I can ever recall in a Toyota."
"The dial to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights fell out of the dashboard the first time I touched it. The result was a hole the size of your index finger and the certainty of a visit to the service department."
http://www.freep.com/money/autorevie...e_20050324.htm
From the Detroit free press.
"The Avalon has a lot going for it, but in the final analysis the quality problems drop the big Toyota to barely average among full-size sedans."
"The ceiling-mounted buttons for the front dome lights squeaked, and they were made of what felt like the thinnest, cheapest plastic I can ever recall in a Toyota."
"The dial to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights fell out of the dashboard the first time I touched it. The result was a hole the size of your index finger and the certainty of a visit to the service department."
http://www.freep.com/money/autorevie...e_20050324.htm
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Re: Buy GM or Hyundai?
Don't buy GM UMMK, but..but.. Mr.Garison ,now Eric I told you not to speak unless you raise your hand, UMMK. Now don't buy GM, cuz GM is bad UMMK, OK but why? Its just bad... UMMK UMMK! 
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Re: Buy GM or Hyundai?
Toyota still has high percieved quality with most consumers..
although if they continue diong stuff like that on a regular basis, they may lose it in the future.
although if they continue diong stuff like that on a regular basis, they may lose it in the future.
Originally Posted by ol'93formula
Yea the Avalon is the most perfect machine on the road today.
From the Detroit free press.
"The Avalon has a lot going for it, but in the final analysis the quality problems drop the big Toyota to barely average among full-size sedans."
"The ceiling-mounted buttons for the front dome lights squeaked, and they were made of what felt like the thinnest, cheapest plastic I can ever recall in a Toyota."
"The dial to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights fell out of the dashboard the first time I touched it. The result was a hole the size of your index finger and the certainty of a visit to the service department."
http://www.freep.com/money/autorevie...e_20050324.htm
From the Detroit free press.
"The Avalon has a lot going for it, but in the final analysis the quality problems drop the big Toyota to barely average among full-size sedans."
"The ceiling-mounted buttons for the front dome lights squeaked, and they were made of what felt like the thinnest, cheapest plastic I can ever recall in a Toyota."
"The dial to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights fell out of the dashboard the first time I touched it. The result was a hole the size of your index finger and the certainty of a visit to the service department."
http://www.freep.com/money/autorevie...e_20050324.htm
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Re: Buy GM or Hyundai?
Originally Posted by ImportedRoomate
Ill stick with GM seeing as Hyudai doesnt have high enough quality standards to even have the licence plate on straight.
