OmegaBunny 10+ year member
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I really like the new Sonatas and the Genesis coupes and the new Veloster is a nice looking car also.
With commute for work and school, and extremely conservative driving, I average 28mpg.... which is right on mark with my EPA estimated combined MPG. Now when he's averaging 7.7mpg, that amazes me, cus that's about what I averaged in my old 5.8l V8 Bronco7.7 mpg??? Is traffic that bad in SoCal? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif
Having driven or owned various Toyotas, Hondas, and Hyundais... I must say, the Hyundais beat out the other 2 in build quality, ride comfort, and basic features. I've driven Hondas and Toyotas over the various decades. As for Hyundai, the oldest I've experienced is my '09, and then a couple '11. So I can't deny Hyundai ****** in the past, but I think they're leaving Japan in their dust now.If its going to be an import, its gotta come from japan. We mustve made them super smart when we dropped those nukes on them, they can make one hell of a small motor. However in general, i prefer american quality, not saying that its here anymore though. Thats why all my drivers are older than me.
I bought a Veloster a little over a month ago and really enjoy driving it. True, it is a turd for power, but I didn't get this car for speed.I really like the new Sonatas and the Genesis coupes and the new Veloster is a nice looking car also.
If I could afford a new car, I'd invest in an STi or the BRZ.You realize Hyundai is part of GEMA with Mitsubishi (and formerly Chrysler), right ? The engines are primarily designed by former Mitsubishi engineers.
And their "smarts" didn't come from a nuke, it comes from years of government regulation (which forced innovation) as well as a culture which stresses a high degree of morality.
Anyways, I can't say I'm a fan of the Genesis. I was really interested in getting one, but on the test drive, you could really feel the weight in the corners. Hopefully the new Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ are better in that regard at a decent price. I'm still holding onto that sliver of hope that Nissan comes out with a new S-chassis car, but it has looked bleak for several years and I haven't read anything that has been encouraging in that regard.
My personal favorite turbo vehicle:Haven't checked the specs on it but anything with a turbo is fun.
I actually just read in motor trend(?) today at work that the rumor is nissan is working on the S16 to combat the brz/frs.You realize Hyundai is part of GEMA with Mitsubishi (and formerly Chrysler), right ? The engines are primarily designed by former Mitsubishi engineers.
And their "smarts" didn't come from a nuke, it comes from years of government regulation (which forced innovation) as well as a culture which stresses a high degree of morality.
Anyways, I can't say I'm a fan of the Genesis. I was really interested in getting one, but on the test drive, you could really feel the weight in the corners. Hopefully the new Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ are better in that regard at a decent price. I'm still holding onto that sliver of hope that Nissan comes out with a new S-chassis car, but it has looked bleak for several years and I haven't read anything that has been encouraging in that regard.