What is the total number of Hyundai vehicles?

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vendimoto55
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Greetings, everyone,

We acquired our sixth new Hyundai recently. We commenced with a 2003 Tiburon, featuring a 6-cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual gearbox (disposed of at 80,000 miles), followed by a 2005 Elantra with a manual gearbox (sold at 270,000 miles), a 2012 Sonata with a manual gearbox (currently retained with 264,000 miles), a 2015 Elantra with a manual gearbox (totalled at 178,000 miles), a 2019 Sonata with an automatic gearbox (recently transferred to my daughter at 143,000 miles), and now possess a 2026 Sonata, which

We did not plan to buy a new vehicle when we took the 2019 model in for a recall. The vendor was reducing the MSRP by $5000 along with a $391 documentation fee. A portion of that amount originated from a Hyundai financing incentive.

I intended to transition to the Mazda brand, as it seemed that Hyundai had abandoned its value-centric ethos. With the reduced price, Hyundai receives another opportunity.

I perform all my own maintenance, encompassing engine oil changes, gearbox fluid alterations, coolant replacements, brake servicing, spark plug replacements, filter changes, axle shaft reboots as necessary and the complete replacement of the front end of the 2012 after my wife had a confrontation with a sizable farm tractor. My oil change frequency does not exceed 5000 miles, and I utilise 5W30 full synthetic oil.

The 2015 Elantra received a replacement Hyundai engine under warranty at 95,000 miles.

I wish for all of you to experience comparable fortune with this brand.
StartingWar22
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I am currently at number seven. One of the vehicles was a Genesis G80, yet it remains within the family. I found the Genesis appealing; however, I could not rationalise the price disparity since my Sonata Limited offers equivalent technology for approximately $25,000 less.
Initiated with the numbers 2007, 10, 13, 15, 18, 23, 25.
85KillallRU
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2002 Elantra GLS with a manual gearbox. Reliable, economical conveyance.
2005 Elantra GT Hatchback with automatic gearbox. Tiburon GT rear stabiliser bar incorporated with steel end links. Enhanced manoeuvrability.
2006 Elantra GLS Hatchback with automatic gearbox. The Tiburon GT has been equipped with a rear stabiliser bar featuring steel end links. Enhanced manoeuvrability.
2010 Elantra Touring owner's manual. Unconventional appearance, yet exceptional functionality and unexpectedly impressive ride and manoeuvrability.
2010 Tucson with automatic gearbox. Alignment problem in the design. It is nearly unfeasible to maintain a straight trajectory on a highway.
2013 Elantra Coupe with automatic gearbox. Aesthetically pleasing, but with poor visibility.
2014 Elantra GT with automatic gearbox. Mounted auxiliary rear stabiliser bar. Operated akin to a go-kart.
2015 Sonata Sport 2.4 with automatic gearbox. There are no issues with the engine whatsoever. Exceptional automobile for road use.
2016 Elantra SE with automatic gearbox. Mounted auxiliary rear stabiliser bar. Identical go-kart. Exceptional fuel efficiency on the highway.
2021 Kona Limited with automatic gearbox. The 1.6T engine is excellent, but the 7-speed DCT was utterly subpar.
2023 Tucson SEL with automatic gearbox. Additionally, it serves as an excellent road vehicle with ample interior space.
2023 Kona N with 8-speed Wet Dual-Clutch Transmission. Astounding strength and manoeuvrability. The ride is bumpy, and it navigates corners as if it is affixed to the surface.

All received 5,000-mile oil changes, exclusively using Hyundai filters, and none experienced anything beyond negligible problems. The 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox never failed to keep me mobile, yet it often exhibited the shifting behaviour of an inexperienced manual driver. The 2006 Elantra was totalled at 147,000 miles, while the 2016 Elantra presently has 109,000 miles and is performing well. The enumerated vehicles are distributed among various drivers within the immediate family.
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New 2L 4-cylinder Sonata EF M/T from Hyundai was my first vehicle purchase in 1999. In 2002, we bought a 2.7L V6 Sonata EF-B M/T to replace it. At that time, I could salary package my cars for tax benefits, so it was a good investment. Even with 300,000 kilometres and counting, we still have that EB-B. In 2016, I paid 1.2K Australian dollars for a used 2.5L V6 Sonata EF GLS A/T with around 190,000 kilometres on the odometer. We needed a second car. I purchased a 1999 registered parts car (2.5L V6 GLS) with 292,000kms on the clock for $250. After replacing the ECT sensor for $30, I discovered that the vehicle drove OK, so I de-registered the 1998 Sonata and used it as a parts car instead. We drove the tranny up to approximately 350,000kms before it went into limp mode. It was unclear if the fix would be simple or expensive, and we were going to spend hundreds just to find out. That is still going strong after 350,000 kilometres.

Several years ago, we purchased a used 2009 Kia Rio M/T 1.4L for AUD$3,000 with 196,000 kilometres on the odometer so our autistic daughter could learn to drive in a smaller manual car—which could also serve as our affordable family runabout. At approximately 260,000 kilometres, that is still going strong. Our daughter spent $500AUD on a 1997 Hyundai Excel (Accent) X3 M/T sedan with around 160,000 kilometres when she obtained her driver's license about three years ago. For an extra $227, we installed a full remote central locking kit, which meant she essentially had a fully functional registered car with brand new remote central locking for a total of $727. We also replaced the thermostat, four door handles, and the regulator for the driver's side window. She's still going strong after nearly 190,000 kilometres, but it's quite cheap compared to other cars we've had to maintain. For example, a timing belt kit that included the pump, seals, pulleys, and tensioner cost only AUD$72.20 (lol!). She intends to hold on to it until something happens...

With the exception of the first two Sonatas' warranty periods, I have taken care of all the car maintenance, while my daughter has handled hers. The GDI engine problems have put me off purchasing a new Hyundai or Kia, but our old bangers (with the Alpha and Delta engines) are fantastic; they never let us down, and replacement parts are inexpensive.
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Purchased our initial Sonata Limited vehicle in the year 2001. After that, I went through about a dozen Hyundais; my current rides are a 2023 Santa Fe Calligraphy and a 2025 Sonata N Line.
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