Ed,
I had a new Hyundai drive past me in a parking lot yesterday, and I was very
surprised at the aesthetic appearance and apparent quality of this unit.

Some of the earlier Hyundais looked a little 'frumpish', but this car was a
good looking bit of iron.

Hope you enjoy yours.

<HLS (AT) nospam (DOT) nix> wrote

Thanks. A few years ago I never would have considered one both because of
the looks, and the early reputation. The new Sonata is build in Arkansas of
25% US parts, 75% Korea parts. Mostly robotic assembly of the body parts and
the fit is extremely tight, gaps at the hood and trunk deck are perfect
alignment. Smooth quiet engine too. I read it was designed with the help
of Mitsubishi and Chrysler.

Of course it will take a few years and 75,000 more miles to see if it is the
bargain I think it is.