help requried in choosing between 2 sonata models.

aadix · 23rd June 2005, 19:49

no the black isnt a sonata v6. the gold comes with the normal 2 litre engine.

ps:guys are there any sonata v6's in mumbai or banglore?

would appericate the help.

thx

aadix · 23rd June 2005, 19:53

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Originally Posted by ajmat

Taxi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wind the clock

is that possible ajmat?
i mean there is no sign of odo tampering according to the service booklet

Steeroid · 23rd June 2005, 20:47

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Originally Posted by aadix

no the black isnt a sonata v6. the gold comes with the normal 2 litre engine.

So whats the 'GOLD' badging for? Do they have 3 variants????

Revvmaster · 24th June 2005, 01:03

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

So whats the 'GOLD' badging for? Do they have 3 variants????

Steeroid, the Sonata history is as such

2001.. Hyundai launched Sonata in two variants. The bog standard Sonata and the Sonata Gold. In 4 pot 2.0s. The Gold was what the Elegance is to the Skoda Octy. A frilled up Sonata with TC, ABS, airbags, alloy wheels etc.

Late 02/Early 03... The 2.7 V6

Late 03/Early 04. The S20. Base Sonata renamed. Lost a few frills.

Late04/Early 05. Gold discontinued. Only S20 and V6 for sale.

I think it should help you understand Hyundai and their confusing marketing and positioning stance.

Revv

lamborghini · 26th June 2005, 22:34

Bro,
with the New Sonata coming out soon,
you should not pay a penny more then 7L for the S20.
As for the Gold,
Just forget it. It is just not worth it.
There is a Black Sonata Gold done 12Kkm going for 6.75 (nego) here in Mumbai.

Steeroid · 27th June 2005, 02:04

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Originally Posted by Revvmaster

Steeroid, the Sonata history is as such

2001.. Hyundai launched Sonata in two variants. The bog standard Sonata and the Sonata Gold. In 4 pot 2.0s. The Gold was what the Elegance is to the Skoda Octy. A frilled up Sonata with TC, ABS, airbags, alloy wheels etc.

Late 02/Early 03... The 2.7 V6

Late 03/Early 04. The S20. Base Sonata renamed. Lost a few frills.

Late04/Early 05. Gold discontinued. Only S20 and V6 for sale.

I think it should help you understand Hyundai and their confusing marketing and positioning stance.

Revv

Well its as confusing (less confusing, actually) as having to deal with Ambiente, Elegance, L&K, Rider, RS and the likes...

But then of course thats Skoda and therefore we are all very clear about their marketing and positioning.

aadix · 27th June 2005, 11:17

hey lambo
thx buddy.but i am intrested only in sonata v6 if i am picking up an car outside ap, coz it isnt worth paying life tax again in ap for a regular sonata.

was down with fever the last few days, so hopefully should be able to finalize in this week.

ps:dad saw a 2001 accord limited edition black version done 47 k kms, guy's asking 9 lacs!

aadix · 27th June 2005, 23:01

news update:

the no 1 sonata gold sold for the insane amount of 6.50 lacs, mainly because of the no.

the same broker has offered my dad a similar black sonata for 6 neg,lets see how that works out.

lamborghini · 28th June 2005, 00:41

Aadix,
there isn't any LE edition of the Accord yet.
You must have seen the VTiL version with 7 spoke alloys and all.
An Accord here 2003 with 10 - 20 KKm would cost 9L and a 2001 standard around 7L tops.
So, even with lifetime tax, it is cheaper buying an used car here.
BTW,
why no Mondeo?
There is one for 7.5 - 8 L here in Mumbai done 40 something KKm.

V-16 · 28th June 2005, 01:17

i think still, u should go in for the merc. Take it to sanghi or auto hangar or any other reputed service agent in your city. they charge around 2500/- for a full check up and report (three to five hours) and give u an estimate of what itll cost to set things right if there are any, wrong, in the first place.

aadix · 28th June 2005, 12:14

hmmm
u are right abt the accord,wonder why the hyd dealer sold it stating it was a limited edition.
well lambo, dad isnt intrested in a mondeo coz of lac of ground clearance,the way to our factory isnt that great so thats one reason, while the other is the spare parts are way too expensive.

and bud v 16
dad had mercs before and all were bought new, so his reason is that if he is gonna buy a merc thats gonna be only a brand new one and not a second hand.

lamborghini · 28th June 2005, 14:55

But aadix bro,
new mercs aren't as good as the older ones.
Since Mondeo is out of question,
what about Camry?
Will keep an eye out for Sonatas and accords and Camrys out here.

23rd June 2005, 19:49	#16
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	no the black isnt a sonata v6. the gold comes with the normal 2 litre engine. ps:guys are there any sonata v6's in mumbai or banglore? would appericate the help. thx
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26th June 2005, 22:34	#20
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Bro, with the New Sonata coming out soon, you should not pay a penny more then 7L for the S20. As for the Gold, Just forget it. It is just not worth it. There is a Black Sonata Gold done 12Kkm going for 6.75 (nego) here in Mumbai.
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27th June 2005, 11:17	#22
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	hey lambo thx buddy.but i am intrested only in sonata v6 if i am picking up an car outside ap, coz it isnt worth paying life tax again in ap for a regular sonata. was down with fever the last few days, so hopefully should be able to finalize in this week. ps:dad saw a 2001 accord limited edition black version done 47 k kms, guy's asking 9 lacs!
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27th June 2005, 23:01	#23
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	news update: the no 1 sonata gold sold for the insane amount of 6.50 lacs, mainly because of the no. the same broker has offered my dad a similar black sonata for 6 neg,lets see how that works out.
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28th June 2005, 00:41	#24
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Aadix, there isn't any LE edition of the Accord yet. You must have seen the VTiL version with 7 spoke alloys and all. An Accord here 2003 with 10 - 20 KKm would cost 9L and a 2001 standard around 7L tops. So, even with lifetime tax, it is cheaper buying an used car here. BTW, why no Mondeo? There is one for 7.5 - 8 L here in Mumbai done 40 something KKm.
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28th June 2005, 01:17	#25
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	i think still, u should go in for the merc. Take it to sanghi or auto hangar or any other reputed service agent in your city. they charge around 2500/- for a full check up and report (three to five hours) and give u an estimate of what itll cost to set things right if there are any, wrong, in the first place.
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28th June 2005, 12:14	#26
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	hmmm u are right abt the accord,wonder why the hyd dealer sold it stating it was a limited edition. well lambo, dad isnt intrested in a mondeo coz of lac of ground clearance,the way to our factory isnt that great so thats one reason, while the other is the spare parts are way too expensive. and bud v 16 dad had mercs before and all were bought new, so his reason is that if he is gonna buy a merc thats gonna be only a brand new one and not a second hand.
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28th June 2005, 14:55	#27
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	But aadix bro, new mercs aren't as good as the older ones. Since Mondeo is out of question, what about Camry? Will keep an eye out for Sonatas and accords and Camrys out here.
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