help me choose: Optima/ Epica/ Sonata

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Post by Yahoo » 05 Feb 2007, 11:28 pm

hello fellas
i am trying to make up my mind on which car to buy next from : KIA Optima 2007/ Chevy Epica 2007 or Hyundai Sonata 2007

I heard the new Optima is amazing getting rave reviews all over.

Can i have your feedback on these? I am look for fuel efficiency and smooth ride. Feedback appreciated!

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Post by Accord98 » 06 Feb 2007, 8:47 am

This is a toughy...
Any clues as to why these cars only?

if i really had to choose from the options above i think i would go for the Sonata...

I hear its been highly rated with alot of improvements over previous models. The kia is basically built on the sonata, but with the Kia badge.

if u would prefer a more professional opinion rather than mine :P - suggest u check out:

http://www.edmunds.com
http://www.consumerguide.com

what are the prices of these cars like?

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Post by mikeh » 06 Feb 2007, 9:20 am

The optima is the korean mercedes, it's pretty luxurious inside though. I would go for that one, although I haven't sat in the new sonata. Heard nothing but good things about it as well.

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Post by Accord98 » 06 Feb 2007, 10:03 am

Mikeh - are u sure ur not reffering to the Oprius ?

....cause that is like a Merc :| - now if u had that in ur options i would say go for it! (Y)

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Post by mikeh » 06 Feb 2007, 10:45 am

Argh.. yeah you are right.

Opirius... my bad

Yeah, in that case. Sonata all the way :D

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Post by Yahoo » 06 Feb 2007, 11:18 am

Accord98 wrote:This is a toughy...
Any clues as to why these cars only?

if i really had to choose from the options above i think i would go for the Sonata...

I hear its been highly rated with alot of improvements over previous models. The kia is basically built on the sonata, but with the Kia badge.

if u would prefer a more professional opinion rather than mine :P - suggest u check out:

http://www.edmunds.com
http://www.consumerguide.com

what are the prices of these cars like?
Well These 3cars are only that are in my budget and very specious.And this cars are priced at Epica at 56,500(Starting),Optima around 50+(Starting) and Sonata at 57,500(Starting)

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Post by ScOrPiO ZaiB » 06 Feb 2007, 7:05 pm

Hyundai Sonata Is The Good Choice...Below R Some Specifications....

Epica : 2.0 (129 Hp , 180 Nm Torque) : 2.5V6 (160 Hp , 200 Nm Torque)

Sonata : 2.4 (161 Hp , 219 Nm Torque) : 3.3V6 (233 Hp , 304 Nm Torque)

Optima : 2.0 (145 Hp , 193 Nm Torque) : 2.7 (188 Hp , 250 Nm Torque)

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Post by albertho555 » 06 Feb 2007, 9:44 pm

I dunno, but i would say put a little more & buy a new civic?corolla?sunny?
It'll last u much longer, and wont let u down that easy

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Post by Accord98 » 07 Feb 2007, 1:12 am

plus a civic or corolla will not depreciate as badly as a Hyundai or Kia or Chevrolet....

Imagine - u pay 50,000 AED for a Kia - 3 years from now u will find it hard to sell and would probably get around 20-25K for it.

On a corolla after 3 years u would probably sell it for 35-40K :wink:

think about it - but if u still need a large car then i would suggest the Sonata.

How about buying a car second hand (used) ? :)
As i said - Hyundais, Kias and Checrolets have bad resale, which means u can pick up a slightly used one for a good price AND save some money :)

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Post by ScOrPiO ZaiB » 07 Feb 2007, 7:15 pm

I Agree With U Accord 98....The Resale Value Of Kia,Hyundai And Chevrolet Is Not Good....Plus It Is a Little Hard 2 Find The Parts Of These Cars

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Post by grayfox666 » 08 Feb 2007, 12:40 am

add 15-20 k and get an ACCORD man. (Y) and join the H family :D

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Post by Nismo » 08 Feb 2007, 3:04 am

they all r shit .... trust me do not go for any one of those ... we av been using kia since last 8 years .....first of all no resale value ...dosen last for long ...once it start givin u problems then therez n endless list ....

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Post by mikeh » 08 Feb 2007, 2:40 pm

Nismo wrote:they all r shit .... trust me do not go for any one of those ... I heard you had a hyundai before, nismo
lemme guess, he has to get a mark2?

Yeah, i'd say as well, save up some more and get the civic, or the accord. Accord is a good value for what you get for it. Nice large saloon, for a good decent price



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