dufffman@gmail.com wrote:

> To add a new dimension to this i recently read reviews online about the
> 2005 Hyundai Sonata. It has supposedly "overwhelmed" the Accord and
> the Camry for the price. What do you guys think about that? I had
> pretty much narrowed it down to the Accord adn the Camry, but is the
> Sonata an option? I would love to hear some critics/praises about it.
>
> Thanks,

Although Hyundai's quality has greatly improved over the years, long term
reliability for cars 5-10 years old remains a question mark, especially
compared to Honda and Toyota.

Also, the Sonata is not as fuel efficient as Camry and Accord, regardless of
engine. So if you do a lot of driving, the savings in purchasing a Sonata
may be offset by higher refueling costs. Some Hondas and Toyotas are class
leaders for fuel economy (and that's not counting their hybrids).