Big News in World of Dave

[dlgood]

I can has...

A new car!!!


This is my brand new, 2011 Hyundai Sonata. It makes me happy. The electrical system is wholly reliable.

I loved my previous car, a 2000 Honda Accord. (not this one, but one just like it, except that mine was much dirtier and dinged and did not have that rooftop deflector thingie...)



Which was all well and great, until the alternator and batter kept falling apart on me. Now I have a new car in which to drive to work at 2200. And it has an awesome, 10-years better radio/telematics system. Hooray! There is much rejoicing!

Comments

[ladyhelix.livejournal.com]

Thanks Dave - what a beauty!!

The lease on my Saturn Aura is up in 10 months, and my Saturn dealer is selling Hyundai's now. SO glad to know that you like yours. Did they deal? Did you consider any other models?

Congratulations!! Stay cool (if you can@)

[dlgood.livejournal.com]

I looked mostly at midsized sedans with 4 cylinder engines. The 4 cylinders are getting plenty powerful now, and the gas mileage can be a lot better.

I looked at pretty much all of them. Accord, Camry, Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, Mazda 6. They're all good, just depends on your preference.

I felt like the Hyundai was the best balance of price, content, performance and style. (Style being a very personal choice -- I liked the Fusion as a car but thought it was ugly.)

The Hyundai dealership by me does a "No Haggle" posted pricing. Pricewise, they were in line with (and slightly better) than the Edmunds (http://www.edmunds.com) TMV for my region, so I'm reasonably okay with what I paid.

[ladyhelix.livejournal.com]

WONDERFUL - thank you so much Dave!! Enjoy.....

[dlgood.livejournal.com]

Quick note - not all Hyundais are no haggle - that was just the dealer by me. (He;s got a string of different brands in PA-MD-VA) YOu can research the ones in your area on dealerrater.com

[ladyhelix.livejournal.com]

Thanks Dave - I appreciate the tip!!

This dealership USED to be a no haggle Saturn dealership (one of the things i liked best about Saturn) - so it may still be no haggle. I will make sure to ask!