So, the new car gets decent mileage.

Mike_M57 · Oct 17, 2023

I just refilled after burning through the free tank of gas the dealer provided.

49.9 MPG
On October 2nd, I was in a Hit and Run rollover accident, which totaled my 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad 4x4.

Thanks to a quick payout by Liberty Mutual, on Oct. 14th I took delivery of a 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. EPA Estimated MPG is 45 City/51 Highway/47 Combined.

I'm pretty happy so far.

Knobgoblin · Oct 17, 2023

We've had a few Sonatas, very nice sedan for the money.

Mike_M57 · Oct 17, 2023

Knobgoblin said:
We've had a few Sonatas, very nice sedan for the money.

I agree. Feels like a much more expensive car.

Alexx1401 · Oct 17, 2023

Mike_M57 said:
I agree. Feels like a much more expensive car.

About 15 years or so ago the Co's in Korea started cranking out some REALLY damn nice vehicles all of a sudden. I remember in the early days out walking the dogs and would be surprised to see some NICE looking car I was admiring was made by one of them. Car guy I worked with said they had managed to steal away some top design people from Toyota. No idea if true or not but no arguing they started making some damn fine cars. Have a bottom line Kia bought several years back when our commute got a LOT longer for Wife and I. No longer drive it but when we got a couple new cars I told the Wife I was going to keep it as a spare. Damn little thing is NOT something I want to take long trips in but gets low 30's in town and low 40's on hywy. So if this crap in the middle east blows up damn thing may be quite handy to have around.

Hanhoon · Oct 17, 2023

Oh ya? Well, I decided to chase after someone that committed a felony (he hit my body with his car and took off). Next thing I know, a power pole was chopped in half. Not the smartest thing I've done lol. Glad you are okay though. I'm glad I didn't kill myself or someone else. Them Tacos are built well.

I have no experience with Hyundai cars, I know they have come a long way, but now days I only trust Toyota, Honda, and maybe Mazda. But your Hyundai looks nice and I'm glad you are enjoying it. If you are gonna keep it for a long time, I would recommend you stay on top of your preventative maintenance and baby it.