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Mark and TomT, I bought a 2015 Sonata Ultimate Sport 2.0 Turbo for my 50th birthday (a gift to me)in July. I traded in a 2013 Sonata GLS....I can say that the only similarity is the name. Great car - the redesign is much better than the 2011-2014 generation, quick, rides great, good gas mileage, loaded with cool features and safety galore!
I drove it to the 35th, and while sitting at dinner with Debbie, she was talking about her car a 2013 Sonata turbo, and that she wanted the new model - and someone here had the exact model and colour she wanted.
Sooo, after a tour of the car, I let her drive it. I think she is hooked!
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I think you could land a "smokin'" deal right now on a Jetta diesel!
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Thanks, gentlemen!
Very good, Bob. I've never been interested in diesels (and not deeply connected with VW's), but I do have to wonder if their troubles might allow me to get a good deal on a gas GTI or Golf. Preying on their misfortune is the American way, right?
Mike, we will definitely check out the Sonata. Thank you.
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I took advantage of Toyota's woes during the downturn of their sales after the 'unintended acceleration issue'. I did well on our purchase of a 2011 Venza at that time.
Better deals when they are hungry.
Just about to catch the train out of Ottawa to Vancouver. The long range out of Toronto 'Train #1' is already 3.5 hours late - now departing at 0130 AM...
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I know how you meant it TAM, but it is impossible to take advantage of a car dealer, under any circumstances, ever.
They're better at deceiving consumers than any business that isn't run by the "Travelers." VW, the peoples' car! Ha! Hitler wouldn't want you to buy the Huyndai, Tom, so buy the Huyndai.
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TomT- not sure your definition of "small car", but keep in mind the Sonata is a full sized car - in my opinion
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C6 Vette's are small, lots of trunk space, 25 mpg...... lol Hell cats are pretty impressive too! Or maybe a GTR. You'll have AWD for those winter months in the north west! Lemme know if I can help you further Tom. 
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Yes, I think the Sonata is probably "too big". Remember - I'm trying to find something "fun like a Mini Cooper" but somewhat more practical and more reliable. So, ANY kind of mid- or large-size sedan is going to be a pretty tough sell.
Mike D - you're a big help. I can't believe it took you this long to provide such sensible and obvious solutions. I'm holding out for the Ariel Atom station wagon.
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Well in Canada before Toyota's 'troubles', there was virtually no dickering, at least where I live on the west coast. The sticker price was basically the price on a new car.
Not so during their troubles...
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You guys are awesome!
Mrs. Tuttle is not enamored of her MDX. Too big. Too tall. Now that we've taken The Boy to college, there is less inherent need for hauling people (if not things).
She wants to trade it in... on a Mini Cooper. I... just... can't. Everyone I've ever known has said that they're fun when they're not in the shop.
Remember, our other car has two seats and RWD, so I'm trying to steer her towards something at least not laughably impractical. But she wants something fun and cool. Fortunately, she has no such inclinations about husbands.
She drove a Mazda3 (with an automatic - strongly prefer a manual). Hated it SO MUCH. Same with the Mazda6. Gutless, horrible and cheap-feeling. That's about as far as we've gotten. Others I've pondered:
VW Golf
VW GTI
Honda Civic Si
Ford Focus ST
Volvo C30 (she'll never do it, but I'm smitten)
Hyundai Veloster
Kia Forte5
Subaru Impreza (although probably too slow without the WRX package and too expensive with it)
Hyundai Sonata Turbo (for Mark and Adrian)
Probably need 2-3 year old used.
Whaddyagot?
I've got a Focus ST and LOVE it - 6 spd manual and 250HP of turbocharged fun. It will be a tough decision, though, when the Focus RS is released next year - 340 HP and AWD !!!!!
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