2002 XG350 or Altima/Camry...uuugggghhh - Hyundai Performance Forums

5story · 01-03-2005, 06:30 PM

Hey guys and chicks,

I recently totaled my 2001 Hyundai Sonata and am looking to replace her with something. I would like something a little bigger, as I am almost 6'4". I am thinking about a 2002 xg350 or an Altima,. Lastly a Camry or Accord...uggghhh.

Does anyone have any experience with the 02 xg350? Are they reliable? Any major problems with that year..or the 2003?

Any cars I shold consider in addition to these...??

Thanks in advance for your help!

rubenz · 01-03-2005, 07:06 PM

kia amanti's are SWEET!!
i would get the fully loaded one. black on black. a little drop and some black 18's and the thing will turn heads like crazy.8D

5story · 01-03-2005, 07:09 PM

Amanti's didn't get very good reviews from consumer reports

XG350 · 01-03-2005, 08:28 PM

a black 04 XG... just came back from the dealer.... i really like it in black...awesome looking car....

rubenz · 01-03-2005, 09:06 PM

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Amanti's didn't get very good reviews from consumer reports

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weird i thought it was the same as the xg350 pretty much.

either way that is what i would get. i really like driving that car.

tranceokido · 01-04-2005, 04:13 PM

Well if you don't mind the slight lack in the performance I would say get the XG. I mean it isn't that bad 0-60 in about 7.9 seconds. But the suspession is really bouncy and floaty, when on bumpy or rough roads. Nothing a little suspesion tuning would not help. Or, you could get the Nissan Altima, maybe even the SE-R version. Those things move and have a better controlled suspension systems. They are simlar in size I believe. Don't even think about the Camry. Uhg:dead: That car has the most bland stlying I have ever seen in my life! So like I said..if you want average performance and nice luxerious ride...go for the XG. If you want a little more kick in your pants then go for the Altima. The only things you have to think about are price and what you want. Go test drive both...compare and see what you like. Probably could get mad deals on the 04' XG's.

CleanAccent · 01-04-2005, 06:57 PM

XG - Soft n quiet
Camry - Bland but solid
Altima - V6 F*cken rocket ship!!

5story · 01-04-2005, 10:31 PM

yeh, but I have to get used cars, so I am probably looking at a 2002-2003. I want to stay below 15K.

so then here are the cars:

2002 XG
2002 Altima
2002 Accord
2002-PT Cruiser-Consumer Reports rated them really well

Hyundai92Excel · 01-04-2005, 10:37 PM

As far as I know the Altima got better reviews than any of those cars you named. Email AUTOBOT. He works at a Nissan Dealership.

5story · 01-04-2005, 11:27 PM

yeh, but how much is the 2001-2003 Altima going to cost...my requirements are:

sunroof
4 doors
leather
ROOMY!!

I have always liked the XG, but am worried about depreciation and all of the problematic issues...I am MAINLY looking at 2001-2003. Sorry to keep being a pain, but I know how some of the Hyundais have been in years past.

[Edited by 5story on Jan 4, 2005 7:31 PM]