Looks like my boring Hyundai isn't that bad, after all

[slomove]

I have been driving a Hyundai Santa Fe as tow car for the Seven for some 6 years and have been quite happy (as one can be who took it to the shop only for the regular maintenance and an irregular accident). Quite economic for the size but otherwise I agree a pretty boring piece of hardware.

 

Anyway, the latest J.D. Power report ranks Hyundai's initial quality in 4th position just behind Lexus, Porsche and Cadillac but in front of Honda and Toyota.

 

Now that makes me feel better

The only thing that bothers me if I ever get to enjoy the benefit of the 10-year power train warranty....I know it is going to break in 2014

 

Gert

 

 

VEHICLE INITIAL QUALITY

 

J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey results by nameplate for problems per 100 vehicles in first three months of ownership:

 

Nameplate Problems

Lexus 84

Porsche 90

Cadillac 91

Hyundai 95

Honda 99

Mercedes-Benz 101

Toyota 101

Ford 102

Chevrolet 103

Suzuki 103

Infiniti 106

Mercury 106

INDUSTRY AVERAGE 108

Nissan 110

Acura 111

BMW 112

Kia 112

Volkswagen 112

GMC 116

Buick 117

Audi 118

Pontiac 118

Scion 118

Volvo 118

Saturn 120

Mazda 123

Lincoln 129

Subaru 130

Dodge 134

Jaguar 134

Mitsubishi 135

Chrysler 136

HUMMER 136

Jeep 137

Saab 138

Smart 138

Land Rover 150

MINI 165

 

Source: J.D.Power. 2009 IQS conducted from February through March, more than 80,900 purchasers and lessees asked 228 questions about their first three months of ownership.

Edited June 23, 2009 by slomove

[slngsht]

despite all their problems, domestics continue to close the gap.

[MoPho]

The new one is a little less boring....

 

 

http://www.mjswebgallery.com/carz/images/coupe_0176_v4.jpg

 

http://www.mjswebgallery.com/carz/images/coupe_0054_v2.jpg

 

http://www.mjswebgallery.com/carz/images/coupe_0162_v3.jpg

 

 

Here I am having a go at it, I was not quite as good at it as the stunt driver though

 

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2645/107/27/842533900/n842533900_1551991_5605969.jpg

[scannon]

Morgan,

 

What did you think of the car after you drove it?

 

Skip

[MoPho]

I like it a lot, it's fun to drive, reasonably quick with the V6, handles good (easy to drift ) build quality is pretty good, albeit some of the plastics could be better, but given the price.... I would probably have one with the V6 if I was in the market for such a vehicle. If you have the extra money a 370z or G37 is arguably better, but figuring cost the Hyundai is a great car.

 

 

Pretty much all of Hyundai's line up has come a long way. The Genesis Sedan is a damn good luxury sport sedan (more emphasis on luxury though) too

Edited June 23, 2009 by MoPho

[Ian7]

My '07 Hyundai Accent grocery-getter is super reliable and super economical in the first 40,000 miles....

 

if only I could drive the Caterham more than a few blocks at a time :-(