Looking at new cars and would like some feedback :)

[DocWalt]

It's a hell of a lot more interesting than a Camry... at least IMO.

[Intropy]

It's a hell of a lot more interesting than a Camry... at least IMO.

Yeah, exactly my point. Camrys are dull, uninteresting cars and will run circles around that Sonata in nearly every metric you can think up.

[Granny]

The Challenger backseats are a joke... kind of like the 3000GT.

Does it have to be "new"? I was going to say a used 300C SRT8, comfy, luxury, and it has balls. But then I read 30mpg... we averaged about 20mpg in the 2006, but it burns premium also. All and all I loved that car, and was sad to see go... but the replacement was "more my style"

As much as I love the "New Muscle cars" I don't think it's going to be an option because of the MPG. We really want something easier at the pump. Fueling the Ram the past several years has taken the fun out of road trips or stopped them completely.

Sonata is a great choice. I'd go with the Kia Optima over the Sonata, purely on looks (same car, Kia has less options though IIRC).

We will probably make a trip to the Kia lot to have a first hand look at their turbo model as well.

Ugh, if you want to get your doors blown off by Camry's I guess. The SE 2.0T is a dog of a car.

LOL
Can't say my first thoughts were about getting my doors blown off but I'm interested in hearing why you prefer the Camrys.
I have only looked at them on line and my first impression was they were boring as well but that's not the objective here.
We will probably keep this car for the next 15 years and what it has to offer performance wise is a very important consideration.

April has a new Hyundai Accent with 138 HP. Quick little car but when weighed down with a full load of passengers and luggage it becomes a little sluggish. It's fine for her and Jerimiah but we need something more passenger friendly in size and power.

As my Hubby keeps gently reminding me...."This is the sensible car"

[AdamVR4]

So far this seems to be in the lead...

https://www.hyundaiusa.com/vehicles/2013/sonata/

Of course we are looking at the 274HP TT

Have you test driven one yet? My wife couldn't find a comfortable seat position in a Sonata in 2010. That was a manual, so if you're looking at autos, you probably won't need to be so picky.

[UTRacerX9]

I don't think any new car you'll buy is a good choice. It's much better IMO to buy a car that is 2-3 years old (still with years of factory warranty available) and avoid the major depreciation hit from buying a new car. By doing this, you open yourself up to a LOT more options. What about an SUV with a V6? For that amount of money, you could get...

Cars for Sale: 2009 Acura MDX in Arlington, TX 76017: Sport Utility Details - 326726711 - AutoTrader.com

[Granny]

Have you test driven one yet? My wife couldn't find a comfortable seat position in a Sonata in 2010. That was a manual, so if you're looking at autos, you probably won't need to be so picky.

Mike sat in one when we were at the dealership when April was buying her car. I did go with her to test drive an Elantra.
We definitely are going with ATX.
Thanks for bring that up because any negatives I would like to hear as well because it maybe something I wouldn't notice otherwise.

This is in the beginning stages. So far I've only visited the manufactures websites and looked at what is out there.
After I get a feel for what we want then off to the dealers to look and test drive.

[Granny]

I don't think any new car you'll buy is a good choice. It's much better IMO to buy a car that is 2-3 years old (still with years of factory warranty available) and avoid the major depreciation hit from buying a new car. By doing this, you open yourself up to a LOT more options. What about an SUV with a V6? For that amount of money, you could get...

Cars for Sale: 2009 Acura MDX in Arlington, TX 76017: Sport Utility Details - 326726711 - AutoTrader.com

We are not totally ruling that out either. The only down side would be that you can "usually" get cheaper interest rates on new cars.

That is a beautiful SUV but it's rated at 17 MPG. I wouldn't mind just trading up on my truck but there again the MPG is a killer.

[Intropy]

Can't say my first thoughts were about getting my doors blown off but I'm interested in hearing why you prefer the Camrys.

I think you're getting the wrong idea. I don't prefer the Camrys, and I'm not pitching one. I'm just pointing out that they are a better car in practically every way, since you seemed to care about performance. They are faster, get just as good gas mileage, and are only negligibly heavier despite having 1.4L displacement over the Sonata.

About the only thing the Sonata has going for it is that I'd rather be seen in a Sonata.

[Granny]

Noted
Thanks.

[onebadmollafolla]

Anymore, Hyundai make a pretty solid car. I think you'd be happy with it.