New Sonata on BBS LM's...SiCk!!!
08-02-10, 11:34 PM
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The stock chrome side strip ruins it all. Can't have a sporty look with that thing on there. Also, wheels look fussy and too delicate- not a sporting trait.
I agree about the beached whale look. That low to the ground makes it look like a big blob. I've seen better and I've seen worse. I do however tip my hat to Hyundai for creating a body that isn't boring. Hoovey said it good..."unique."
I agree about the beached whale look. That low to the ground makes it look like a big blob. I've seen better and I've seen worse. I do however tip my hat to Hyundai for creating a body that isn't boring. Hoovey said it good..."unique."
08-03-10, 02:09 AM
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You can tell the photos are in Korea, where Hyundai controls a vast majority of the market. If we lived there, we'd all be fixing up our Hyundais too.
I'm not sure of the price of LM's in Korea, but look how inexpensive they can be when buying used from Japan, even after being imported to the US: http://www.vrwheels.com/index.php?ma...5a456b55076813
I'm not sure of the price of LM's in Korea, but look how inexpensive they can be when buying used from Japan, even after being imported to the US: http://www.vrwheels.com/index.php?ma...5a456b55076813
08-03-10, 05:11 AM
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08-03-10, 05:39 AM
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How many have sampled the new Sonata at length?
On the outset, compared to a Camry and Accord, it seems to be quite competitive, with the engines standing out the most. Unfortunately, the vehicle, in my opinion, seems a bit too "me too" in substance. There is nothing extremely innovative or "first-class" about the design of the Sonata, which comes off as garish in real life situations. I have spoken with a Hyundai regional sales manager who has lamented to me that the design, while a bold effort to imitate the CLS, was accomplished and transposed much more gracefully and effortlessly with the Volkswagen "CC". Both of these vehicles were designed, drawn and brought to market at the roughly the same time, both inspired to be more affordable offspring of that Mercedes-Benz. The Hyundai simply seems less authentic than the Camry, which isn't trying to be something it's not. The "CC" gets by as more than just a lifeless clone as it shows a bit more character and flair in appearance and substance, with prices that can reach quite up into the sky.
On the outset, compared to a Camry and Accord, it seems to be quite competitive, with the engines standing out the most. Unfortunately, the vehicle, in my opinion, seems a bit too "me too" in substance. There is nothing extremely innovative or "first-class" about the design of the Sonata, which comes off as garish in real life situations. I have spoken with a Hyundai regional sales manager who has lamented to me that the design, while a bold effort to imitate the CLS, was accomplished and transposed much more gracefully and effortlessly with the Volkswagen "CC". Both of these vehicles were designed, drawn and brought to market at the roughly the same time, both inspired to be more affordable offspring of that Mercedes-Benz. The Hyundai simply seems less authentic than the Camry, which isn't trying to be something it's not. The "CC" gets by as more than just a lifeless clone as it shows a bit more character and flair in appearance and substance, with prices that can reach quite up into the sky.
08-03-10, 07:07 AM
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Uhhh... I have, almost traded my 09 Sonata Limited for one... drove it at length many times
In what way???
Fair enough observations, but I would not put the CC in the same class as a Sonata... the VW example would be the Passat. The CC competes with the Genesis, no contest there.
On the outset, compared to a Camry and Accord, it seems to be quite competitive, with the engines standing out the most. Unfortunately, the vehicle, in my opinion, seems a bit too "me too" in substance. There is nothing extremely innovative or "first-class" about the design of the Sonata, which comes off as garish in real life situations.. .
I have spoken with a Hyundai regional sales manager who has lamented to me that the design, while a bold effort to imitate the CLS, was accomplished and transposed much more gracefully and effortlessly with the Volkswagen "CC". Both of these vehicles were designed, drawn and brought to market at the roughly the same time, both inspired to be more affordable offspring of that Mercedes-Benz. The Hyundai simply seems less authentic than the Camry, which isn't trying to be something it's not. The "CC" gets by as more than just a lifeless clone as it shows a bit more character and flair in appearance and substance, with prices that can reach quite up into the sky.
08-03-10, 12:59 PM
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If it was an IS you would be drooling and this car look way better than an IS with its squashed body and high ***. Its a good looking car. No other way to look at it in my book. To each his own but come on man " managed to get my hand to my mouth" really???