Opinion on 2002 Sonata V6 Canadian

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The Gilkies - 17 May 2008 14:48 GMT

hi
the 1994 sonata that i had asked about before was sold.
i have now found this one.
2002 sonata v6 automatic(shifttronic).
107000kms and the timing belt has not been changed yet.
what is the opinion of the 2.7 engine in the sonata?anything i should be
aware of?
i called the hyundai dealer and they said the timing belt chould be changed
right away as the interval is 960000kms.
anyway any opinions would be appreciated.
thanks as always
jeff

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Partner - 17 May 2008 17:32 GMT

If the timing belt hasn't been replaced, I would wonder what other
maintenance has been neglected.

> hi
> the 1994 sonata that i had asked about before was sold.
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> thanks as always
> jeff

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hyundaitech - 17 May 2008 19:00 GMT

This engine is *very* reliable. Good choice overall. As four door sedan
go, this is one of the better choices.

As for the timing belt, you're not likely to have any problems soon. I'v
never seen one break, even in cars with 100,000 miles (160,000km) on th
original belt. By the same token, it should be replaced. As time goe
on, the mileage (already about 7,000 km over) and time (two years over
have a greater and greater chance of causing a problem

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James - 17 May 2008 22:38 GMT

> hi
> the 1994 sonata that i had asked about before was sold.
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> thanks as always
> jeff

We have a 2002 and find it the most reliable vehicle ever. Plenty of
sip for our needs and the split rear fold down seats have been very
useful, Only wish the passenger side had electric seats but that is
small matter.

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