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A few years ago, the family got together in San Diego for a wedding. We got a bulk rate on rental cars and I got a Nissan Altima. What a piece of junk. When everyone went anywhere, I always got left behind. They'd take off and when I tried to accelerate, it would drop 2 gears, the engine would rev, and we'd go nowhere. Acceleration was crap.

I buy American

Kia is building cars in Georgia as well as Mexico....

Back in the 80’s a friend of ours had a Hyundai and what a POS that car was. Lots of plastic parts in the engine compartment that cracked or fell apart when you touched it. The interior was a sun damaged mess.

But – they’ve come a long, long way since then. I bought a used 2001 Elantra for my kids and it just runs and runs and runs. Other than the usual filters, brakes and hoses the only thing it’s needed since I’ve owned it is struts, a new valve cover gasket and a set of plugs/wires. Now that my kids are at college I use it to commute to work – 27-28 MPG versus 16 in my Ram 1500.

I've owned two, still have a '14 Santa Fe. Dad owns a 2012 Sonata, sister owns a 2010 or so Elantra. All have been great vehicles.

Same company.

And French cars, but most forget the French even build cars at all (for good reason).

I drive a 96 Sonata that I bought used in 2001 for $3200. It had 91K on it when I bought it and just rolled over on 266K. I replaced the engine two years ago because an oil seal behind the timing belt cover went out and soaked the timing belt. I bought a replacement engine that had been on the shelf for 13 years for $400. The timing belt is the thing to watch for in the older models. If not changed at the proper interval, the belt can break and warp the valves. It gets 30 mpg on average including up and down the plateau.

My wife drives a 2011 Sonata that has 118K on it and it has been trouble free. It now comes with a timing chain. We get well over 30 mpg on interstate drives and upper 20s with er driving up and down the plateau to work daily. We are looking at retiring my Sonata with a 2017 Elantra sometime this year. They can be had new for $16K-$18K with a good option package.

A 2007ish Sonata can be had with ~60K miles for about $6000 in great shape. I had one, and gave it to a relative who was in desperate need. Fantastic vehicle. Get the 4 cylinder - plenty of balls and mind blowing gas mileage considering the size and comfort. If I were looking for another car, I'd buy a Hyundai without hesitation.
When my current vehicle dies, I'll be buying a 4 cylinder Tucson as a daily driver.

Hyundai has a massive assembly plant just outside Montgomery, Alabama. Kia, home corp of Hyundai, has a massive assembly plant just up I85 from there in Georgia. Friends of mine put about 250k on a Hyundai Azera which made me take a look when I needed a business van. Ended up buying that Hyundai van the last year they were produced before Kia got that line dedicated. One problem while it was very new, throttle position sensor, fixed rapidly with a rental provide for my use. Wife bought an Elantra GT last year and no issues at all with it. Whatever we need in the future that Kia/Hyundai provides will get a look.

Nash/Rambler +1

The French copy no one, and NOBODY copies the French!

I so want a Peugot! they have the coolest emblem! Citroen not so much.

I bought my wife a tucson in 2011 brand new. Has 102,000 miles.

the good: reliable, drives nice, able power.
the bad: rubbish sheet metal, Brakes are too small for size of vehicle. Have replaced brakes 2 times and it needs new ones again. This with all highway miles.

I guess that means no vehicles made after the 70s?

Not sure which I like more, my Mexican Chevy or my American Toyota.

I have 3 family members that own Hyundai cars. 2 of them have over 150K miles with no unusual repair expenses. The 3rd one is fairly new but my niece has no complaints.

Damn Rock Chuck! That's exactly what they gave me! I had the same results too when I tried to pass or when the light changed.. Biggest piece of junk I'll never drive again!

Not Hyundai, but I had a Kia Spectra that the Family Drove for 230000 miles until my son totaled it. Was a excelent car and my son and a passenger both walked away from a brutal wreck without a scratch. I would buy Korea in a heartbeat.

I think that's the same type of POS I had in Hawai'i in December. I know it was a Nissan. Wouldn't climb a hill to save it's a$$.

Long story short, after owning two Honda Accords, I bought a Hyundai Sonata. The Accords were fine cars but I prefer the Sonata. It rides better, is quieter and most importantly, the little lady likes it better. The dealership seemed genuinely interested in having me for a customer unlike the Honda dealership. Only 20,000 miles but not one problem. Would buy another. Only downsides, mileage isn't quite as good and I don't think resale is as good. I got a great deal up front so I think I made up for that.