Just wondering if anyone here has an opinion. I’m not having issues with it, but I’ve got some expensive maintenance coming up. Brakes are original. So are spark plugs. I don’t have the physical ability to do these on my own. Also, tires are due soon. Not to mention the lack of immobilizer
Is this a car worth investing in? I’d love to get 150k miles but to do all the maintenance I’m describing is almost the value of the car. I’ve done regular fluid and filter changes. Still cheaper than replacing.
Any advice on longevity for this generation is appreciated. Or what typically fails.
Tan said:
Brakes/tires/plugs should be well under $1500 maybe… that’s like 4 months of a new car payment. If the rest of the car is fine, I’d keep it for sure.
I’m hoping I can find a shop to quote in that range but so far I’m not. Not a lot of options where I live. If I had another vehicle, I’d expand my search.
If it’s a V6, it’s worth it. If it’s a 4cyl, then if you’re able and willing to afford a timing belt replacement, then it’s still worth it. Bulletproof gen, this.
Lian said:
If it’s a V6, it’s worth it. If it’s a 4cyl, then if you’re able and willing to afford a timing belt replacement, then it’s still worth it. Bulletproof gen, this.
These are normal maintenance items… And shouldn’t cost more than a few months of car payments. Contrary to what you read, Hyundai vehicles are generally good for 200k miles unless you are unlucky… If you’ve gone 17 years without major issues and 80k miles and done recommended maintenance, there is no reason to suspect it won’t last a long time.
@Skyler
Ok thank you for the advice. I know I should if I’m going to keep it but the quotes I’m getting would be a shame to waste if these cars don’t last. But so far so good. It’s just my grandmother’s 2019 with 3k miles and an engine recall
Yes it’s worth putting money into. The V6 from that generation is reliable if maintained. Spark plugs are supposed to be replaced every 100,000mi. Known issue with the V6 is when the valve cover gaskets go bad, oil leaks on top of the alternator, so overtime that’ll cause the alternator to go bad. If you decide to replace spark plugs, it’s best to replace both valve cover gaskets at the same time. This is because the rear bank spark plugs require the intake to be removed, and this is also required to change the rear bank valve cover gasket.
Don’t worry about the immobilizer issue. It’s an 07 and the cars targeted for theft are 2011+.
These are normal maintenance costs. As a car ages, it’s always a challenge knowing when to kill the plug. Assuming the car is otherwise running fine, I would have no hesitation with these expenses. I would suggest taking it to a local mechanic rather than the dealership and probably buy mid-range tires just to manage some of the expenses.
On the other hand, if you are having engine or transmission issues or having to make other costly repairs on a frequent basis, it’s probably time to consider replacing the car.
To keep costs low, you may want to find a mechanic who does repairs for cash in their spare time. All of that work could be done outside of a shop (except maybe the tire balancing), and parts could be found online (e.g. RockAuto). If new tires are too expensive, try to find someone selling used ones (just bring a tire depth gauge and inspect them).
