Sonata Gold..

Monaro · 19th July 2007, 21:03

Hey guys i am looking for a 2nd hand car to upgrade from my '94 maruti 800, which has almost come to the end of its lifecycle, I am a college going fellow so my pocket(my dad's actually :-p) has to kept in mind.

So, I've got an offer from a friend who's deciding to sell off his '05 model Sonata Gold for 4Lacs as he's upgrading and luking to get an accord, SG luks clean frm outside, No major damage visible, Done 35k, FE:10-11, Serviced regularly, Chauffer driven, Looks good, Do you guys think its a gud buy at that price?? and what other factors do i have to consider??

If i do buy it, i'll probably fit it with CNG, As its clearly a petrol guzzler, So sum views on that would also be welcome...

thanx

kkr2k2 · 19th July 2007, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Monaro

So, I've got an offer from a friend who's deciding to sell off his '05 model Sonata Gold for 4Lacs as he's upgrading and luking to get an accord, SG luks clean frm outside, No major damage visible, Done 35k, FE:10-11, Serviced regularly, Chauffer driven, Looks good, Do you guys think its a gud buy at that price?? and what other factors do i have to consider??

damn!!!, 4 lakhs for a '05 sonata gold, that sounds fishy. You better check the history of the car.

and also you said FE:10-11, it isnt a gas guzzler. I think you also need to check whether it has sonata engine not an accent's

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raj.

manikjeet · 19th July 2007, 22:12

i would suggest you have the car checked at the service station

4 lac for even a sonata is to low

tsk1979 · 19th July 2007, 22:20

Sonata gold of that vintage gets around 7-8 in used car market. 4L is too low, so get a mechanic to check it out.

aZa · 19th July 2007, 22:28

Is it a GOLD sonata with 17" Rims ?

amannarwal · 19th July 2007, 22:34

i think the model is the only problem here .there are other sonata's (gold)available in the market with factory fitted cng kits and cost the same but the model must be 2003 at max 2004 model or so.
and the average would never be that much hyundai people when i test drove it told me a max of 10.

iraghava · 20th July 2007, 00:13

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Originally Posted by amannarwal

there are other sonata's (gold)available in the market with factory fitted cng kits

Really? Can you give us some more info about these factory-fit kits please? I don't think they ever had a Sonata CNG version from the factory.

cheap_deal · 20th July 2007, 00:56

isnt sitting in the back seat of a sonata the equivalent of sitting in a fishing boat in the high seas??
atleast that is how i felt on a 50km trip in one.

phamilyman · 20th July 2007, 11:58

My friend, even in the word of hard bargains, that is indeed as big a steal as it comes. And sometimes, that can be too good to be true.

Now, should there truly be such a thing as a free lunch, and you get it, I would advise you to hop over to Okhla to Shrimanker Bedini. They are one of the best (and biggest) CNG fitters (OEM for Tata) - fit their kit, which has Lambda sensor and you'd get pretty darn good mileage and power - as satisfactory a solution as they come!

Cheers

lamborghini · 20th July 2007, 14:28

Hey monaro,
the price for the SG is quite low. The ideal price would be 5L - 5.5L atleast in Mumbai.
Also an FE of 10 - 11 is quite good. We are getting 6 - 7kmpl from our SG and maintainance isn't cheap too.
For a budget of 4L, you can look around for much better buys like an OHC VTEC which would suit your image and budget better.

ancer · 20th July 2007, 16:10

Hi monaro , i am looking at buying a sonata gold, is it possible i can see your friends car? also any 1 else selling a SG 2002 to 2004 plz let me know ...i can't post in market place on team bhp so srry for this post admin

Monaro · 21st July 2007, 01:22

Thanx for the help guys, Seems like a good deal, Would take the car to a good mechanic and if it all works out well then probably give in and get it !

Also apparently the Hyundai people were offering 4lacs aswell so decided to offer me first.

Took a test drive too, The acceleration blew me away(maybe i was used to the slow chugging of my 800) and in no time we were in the 100+ zone, So all looks good guys, Would post some pics, and also its not a V6.

Will keep you guys updated.

ancer · 21st July 2007, 10:45

have them do a full service of the car esp..suspension and electronic's and any sought of rusting! also if you come across or know of any other sonata's for sale plz let me know cause i would like to buy 1!

19th July 2007, 21:03	#1
Monaro BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 122 Thanked: 51 Times	Sonata Gold.. Hey guys i am looking for a 2nd hand car to upgrade from my '94 maruti 800, which has almost come to the end of its lifecycle, I am a college going fellow so my pocket(my dad's actually :-p) has to kept in mind. So, I've got an offer from a friend who's deciding to sell off his '05 model Sonata Gold for 4Lacs as he's upgrading and luking to get an accord, SG luks clean frm outside, No major damage visible, Done 35k, FE:10-11, Serviced regularly, Chauffer driven, Looks good, Do you guys think its a gud buy at that price?? and what other factors do i have to consider?? If i do buy it, i'll probably fit it with CNG, As its clearly a petrol guzzler, So sum views on that would also be welcome... thanx
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19th July 2007, 22:12	#3
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	i would suggest you have the car checked at the service station 4 lac for even a sonata is to low
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19th July 2007, 22:20	#4
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Sonata gold of that vintage gets around 7-8 in used car market. 4L is too low, so get a mechanic to check it out.
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19th July 2007, 22:28	#5
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Is it a GOLD sonata with 17" Rims ?
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19th July 2007, 22:34	#6
amannarwal BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chandigarh,Patiala ,Rohtak ,Gurgaon Posts: 82 Thanked: 10 Times	i think the model is the only problem here .there are other sonata's (gold)available in the market with factory fitted cng kits and cost the same but the model must be 2003 at max 2004 model or so. and the average would never be that much hyundai people when i test drove it told me a max of 10.
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20th July 2007, 00:56	#8
cheap_deal BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: unknown Posts: 465 Thanked: 8 Times	isnt sitting in the back seat of a sonata the equivalent of sitting in a fishing boat in the high seas?? atleast that is how i felt on a 50km trip in one.
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20th July 2007, 11:58	#9
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	My friend, even in the word of hard bargains, that is indeed as big a steal as it comes. And sometimes, that can be too good to be true. Now, should there truly be such a thing as a free lunch, and you get it, I would advise you to hop over to Okhla to Shrimanker Bedini. They are one of the best (and biggest) CNG fitters (OEM for Tata) - fit their kit, which has Lambda sensor and you'd get pretty darn good mileage and power - as satisfactory a solution as they come! Cheers
	() Thanks

20th July 2007, 14:28	#10
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,763 Times View My Garage	Hey monaro, the price for the SG is quite low. The ideal price would be 5L - 5.5L atleast in Mumbai. Also an FE of 10 - 11 is quite good. We are getting 6 - 7kmpl from our SG and maintainance isn't cheap too. For a budget of 4L, you can look around for much better buys like an OHC VTEC which would suit your image and budget better.
	() Thanks

20th July 2007, 16:10	#11
ancer BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 121 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi monaro , i am looking at buying a sonata gold, is it possible i can see your friends car? also any 1 else selling a SG 2002 to 2004 plz let me know ...i can't post in market place on team bhp so srry for this post admin
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21st July 2007, 01:22	#12
Monaro BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 122 Thanked: 51 Times	Thanx for the help guys, Seems like a good deal, Would take the car to a good mechanic and if it all works out well then probably give in and get it ! Also apparently the Hyundai people were offering 4lacs aswell so decided to offer me first. Took a test drive too, The acceleration blew me away(maybe i was used to the slow chugging of my 800) and in no time we were in the 100+ zone, So all looks good guys, Would post some pics, and also its not a V6. Will keep you guys updated.
	() Thanks

21st July 2007, 10:45	#13
ancer BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 121 Thanked: 2 Times	have them do a full service of the car esp..suspension and electronic's and any sought of rusting! also if you come across or know of any other sonata's for sale plz let me know cause i would like to buy 1!
	() Thanks