Are you considering a Veloster

[OldGuy]

I would like to pass along an observation to anyone considering a Veloster. I parked next to one this morning and observed that both rear tail lights had water condensation inside. It has been raining here for the past three days, but I would hope a new car would have a better seals than this shows. Just an observation.

[franck2725]

it's hyunday for ya!!

[GoHuskies]

I already have a car so no thanks.

[Varmint]

That's why people own Hyundais and we drive Hondas.

[Gumbercules]

just more crap to add to the turd handling

[Lankysean]

If I needed a new car and for some reason couldn't get another CRZ then I'd probably pick up the new Focus. Hyundai has never been on my list, I've had too many friends who's had Hyundai's... they always look decent but the build quality, materials and resale value are in the toilet.

[GoHuskies]

Veloster weights almost 2900 lbs when you get all the options like sunroof, 18" wheels, navigation, etc... The 2600 lbs claims are a big marketing farce. Judging from forums the 40 MPG claims are big iffy statement as well.

[gozoner]

Originally Posted by GoHuskies

Veloster weights almost 2900 lbs when you get all the options like sunroof, 18" wheels, navigation, etc... The 2600 lbs claims are a big marketing farce. Judging from forums the 40 MPG claims are big iffy statement as well.

The Veloster real world fuelly numbers are not good: Average of 31.6 - which is way below the claimed 39 hwy and even below the 32 combined. Our CR-Z is above the 6MT hwy and nearly at the CVT hwy at 38.8 for 2011. (Note enough cars/fillups/miles for the 2012 CR-Z)

[mdbrich]

There is a Veloster Turbo coming out I think in 2013.

I have been thinking about new cars, but for the moment I am content. I think if I go anywhere its going to be to a NSX or wait for a new model NSX. Nothing else really interests me all that much. The FT-86 or GT whatever its called looks like it could be fun, however no doubt it will be as common as the cold after a year.

[sohcsol]

Originally Posted by Lankysean

If I needed a new car and for some reason couldn't get another CRZ then I'd probably pick up the new Focus. Hyundai has never been on my list, I've had too many friends who's had Hyundai's... they always look decent but the build quality, materials and resale value are in the toilet.

Hyundais quality is actually way up recently, but they are still learning and may have a few mishaps. Im sure theyd accommodate these with a TSB of some sort.

American cars, however, are only getting worse in what has always been poor quality and cheap parts. Theyre #1 goal is to make everything cheaper to manufacture, while makers like Honda's goal is to make the safest, most reliable vehicle on the road. Ford and GM mark up prices on their cars to be a couple grand under the foreign competition when in reality they have a much higher profit margin on a cheaper product, and sell more by adding a bunch of useless unproven technology that dazzles in the showroom but fails in less than a year of ownership.