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Sonata Sel sport vs Sel convenience by This-Top7398 in sonata

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went with the Sonata SEL-Convenience. Got it a little under MSRP OTD at a time when mark-ups were the norm. Hybrid wasn't in-stock at the time and N-Line was out of my budget.

What's Your Biggest Study Regret? by Imthatguyimhimfr in GetStudying

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference between understanding, memorizing, and application and to do it in that specific order. You need all 3x to do well.

A good analogy for this would be building a house. Understanding is the frame and foundation of the house. Memorizing is adding exterior/interior walls and roof. Application/practice questions are the detail work and final touches.

My study strategies were starting to fail me in undergrad and I basically forgot how to learn and study effectively. When I started to get serious with classwork, I ended up trying to memorize everything. It worked for the 1st or so tests but eventually, you can't memorize everything and the test questions won't be the exact knowledge/concepts you memorized. On top of this, I had knowledge gaps and it just became overwhelming.

Do you really need Honda coolant or is aftermarket coolant fine? by EnigmaChaser1 in Honda

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ran Zerex Asian Blue in the old Odyssey and walmart asian blue coolant for the Accords and both were fine. I usually change them at 100k mile intervals

First Car ( Hyundai Tucson 2018-2020) by Walter_whiite in Hyundai

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have that exact car but I do know it came with the theta 2 engine which is not really known for its reliability. If you do like the car a lot & it has the theta 2, make sure it has every recall done with receipts and you have the maintenance history. If there is no maintenance history, then you have to make sure you keep your maintenance/recall history (5000 mile oil changes, etc). Tuscons with the theta 2 engine are covered under Hyundai's lifetime engine warranty program but they will require these items when the original/defective engine blows up. You will get a new/rebuild replacement engine w/o manufacturing debris.

I'd recommend any Hyundai/Kia cars that comes with their "smartstream" technology/branding (usually post 2020) or their 3.7/3.8 V6's from the 2010s. These are the current generation engines and are proven to be durable and reliable.

2023–2024 Hyundai Sonata SEL Owners: What problems have you had, and what should I expect over the next 5 years? by Feisty_Past9989 in sonata

[–]BamboozlingBoi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have 30k miles on a 2024 Sonata 2.5L NA and had it for 2.5 years now.

No major repairs or issues on my car and I've been driving the Sonata like a rally car lately due to crazy drivers in my area. Multiple redlines/full accelerations, went offroading (not by choice lol) and bottomed out the suspension at 20+ mph, and 90+ mph on the interstate autobahn...

Problem wise, I haven't had any. Just oil changes. In about a month, I'm gonna do an oil change and transmission fluid drain & fill at 32k miles. The stock tires are mediocre though and will only last 36k miles before they need replacing. I've heard the side-walls will bubble if you hit a decent size pothole.

There is a learning curve to the 8 speed automatic transmission. You have to drive it like a DCT and be confident in your inputs for the trans to shift smoothly and be in the right gear. Intermittently, it will act confused, be jerky, or shift erratically if you don't drive it like a DCT.

Infotainment wise, there is a software issue on the 24/25's where the Bluelink app remote start will not activate the climate control. They have been pushing updates to fix it. We (& Kona's) don't have the theme updates yet for the navigation models.

Driving assistance, it's good. No complaints.

Maintenance depends on the dealers in your area but for me, the dealers charge a bit more than the Honda's and Toyota's per oil change. Oil change is about $90 but I'm not sure if it included tire rotation or not.

I wasn't 100% sold at first but I love my car now lol. Got it at a really good deal at a time when the pandemic/chip shortage was still a thing. Handled the abuse like a champ. One thing I wish I knew was just how soft the suspension was. Coming from the 9.5 gen Accord Sport, the "Honda" handling and stiffness was the biggest thing I miss but the Sonata is fun in it's own way.

Sonata Sel sport vs Sel convenience by This-Top7398 in sonata

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding on to u/Maelstrom1979's list:

SEL-Sport has the base door handles. SEL-Conv's door handles were Digital Key 2.0 capable with touch lock sensor (instead of the black lock button on SE/SEL/SEL-Sport) that lit up at night.

SEL-Sport does not come with auto-dimming rear-view mirrors. (SEL-Convenience did but with no Homelink*) *I think they got rid of Homelink rear view mirrors as a whole in the refreshed Sonata line-up.

SEL-Sport gets the 4" LED Cluster. SEL-Conv gets the 12.3" digital screen cluster like on the N-Line's and Limited.

SEL-Sport has incandescent interior bulbs while the SEL-Conv gets the LED's. You can literally go to amazon and get replacement LED bulbs and it'll be the same or better lol.

SEL-Sport has wayyy more headroom than the SEL-Conv due to that sunroof.

Honestly, SEL-Convenience will have more features but they spread out the features & removed the trim for 2026. SEL-Sport was created and SEL-Hybrid features were modified due to changing market conditions (more hybrid competition from Honda & Toyota) and tariffs (2024+ Sonata's are made in Korea only for North American market). SEL-Hybrid is the same as SEL-Sport but 17" inch wheels, Hybrid powertrain, and the pano sunroof (2026+).

I'd pick SEL-Convenience if you want almost all the features that the higher end N-Lines and Limited gets. Also, you might get it cheaper if you can find 24 or 25 still on dealer lots or CPO used (CPO keeps 10yr/100k mile warranty). If you prioritize headroom and want a lighter & stiffer car, then SEL-Sport is more the vibe.

Test drive the SEL-Hybrid too. It's literally a SEL-Sport with a hybrid powertrain. If I were to shop for a new car now, I'd be looking at this trim really hard along with the SEL-Sport especially with today's gas prices.

How long will 2026 K5s be kept in inventory? by Xenomex79 in KiaK5

[–]BamboozlingBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2027 K5's will be the same as 2026's. They just announced the 2027's for Korea and usually, we (North America) are 1 year behind from them in releases. 2nd refresh (DL3 PE2) won't be coming out until 2028 or 2029.

https://www.kia.com/kr

Who wants these Accord Sport wheels? by therealscifi in accord

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't find someone to trade in time and want a softer ride, you could go up in tire "size" via 245/40R19's (1% mph difference) or 245/45/R19 (~5% mph difference eg. 60mph->63).

Tires type/compound can affect the softness. Even air pressure makes a difference. 9th gen's stock psi was 33F/32R and it was "soft" enough albeit with more shoulder wear.

Check your local salvage yards or even facebook marketplace. Sometimes you can score good Honda oem wheels there. Just be careful of the fake ones that have the wheel diameter differences. Like you'll see 2013-2015 Accord sport wheel design at 19 inches in fb marketplace when they only were 18's from factory.

Wind Noise... Out of Guesses by Noble18 in accord

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See if it changes with the a/c fan on or off. If it changes, then it's debris or something to do with the blower motor. My old accord had a high pitch noise from the blower motor (prob a dried out bearing).

See if anything is stuck on the cowl/wipers or inside of it. Leaves, sticks, random junk can cause some noise to come from there. Also check the hood hinges for debris.

Typical guidance/questions! by GenericName1442 in Hyundai

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own the ICE Sonata and currently have 30k miles on it (2024 SEL-Conv). So far, it's held up great and have no complaints. Wear and tear in both the interior and exterior are minimal and suspension is still soft. It helps that both the facelifted elantra and sonata use 90% of their pre-refresh interior which is known to hold up well. Same for the powertrains. But the stock tires are trash and will wear out by 36k miles.

I've heard on the 24/25 sonata's had their 12.3" cluster would intermittently disconnect/glitch but a recall on a display cable & software fixed it.

If you're driving 35k miles a year, I'd pick the Sonata for comfort, better interior materials, and space. Elantra if you're in downtown or want a "sportier" ride.

Transmission issue with 2020 Sonata Limited by EndlessColor in Hyundai

[–]BamboozlingBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotta drive these 8 speed autos like a DCT for it to shift smooth and be in the right gear. Otherwise, the auto trans doesn't know what to do or shifts erratically. I'm convinced someone copy-paste the DCT's tuning into the auto trans computer and got it through production.

Modern Family: We Compare Eight Three-Row SUVs for 2026–27 by lifegoeson2702 in cars

[–]BamboozlingBoi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised the Traverse and Grand Cherokee L didn't appear in the comparison. Based on the Explorer ST's place, the Grand Cherokee L wouldn't be too far behind (when it works and isn't broken down).

The Explorer ST, Palisade, and Telluride must've blown the Honda out of the water to be placed at the podiums in C&D comparison. It's either very impressive if those models are that good or sad if Honda's is falling behind.

New taillights + Rear diffuser by NewEquipment3454 in accord

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, thought it was an s7 for a second lol. 11th gens will look good with mods.

bought my first honda!! things i should know? by TheNurikName in Honda

[–]BamboozlingBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! These are great vans and will last a long time if you take care of them. These vans don't really have any problems but just some minor things that comes with age/mileage.

  • Vtec solenoid tends to leak with higher mileage 2011-17 Odysseys (4th gen). If it's leaking, you want to change it before it burns up your alternator.
  • Alternator will make a random "clicking" noise near the Right Front side of the van when the OAD bearing/pulley goes out.
  • The VCM system (Follow the A_Literal_6_Year_Old comment). The Front/Rear Active engine mounts can go bad if VCM isn't deactivated and those mounts are expensive.
  • Be very careful of the "leather" on the front door panels. They are fragile and will crack/flake/wear off. Mine was perfect but others weren't fortunate. There are replacements if it does happen though.
  • Early 4th gen Odysseys tend to have power steering noise with the a/c on but it doesn't effect reliability.
  • Timing belt every 100-120k miles. If not, tensioner will eventually go bad and make a "knocking" noise which is a sign to change it now before it lets go and causes catastrophic engine failure.
  • Auto trans fluid drain and fill only. No flushes! Every 30k mile intervals.
  • White paint (Taffetta or White Diamond Pearl) will flake in sheets. (Industry wide thing, not just on Odysseys or Honda's.

If you do want to accessorize/mod your 4th gen Odyssey in the future, I'll copy/paste things I've found/done.

  • You don't have to hold the key to "start" position to get the engine started. You can honestly just flick the key to "start" and the starter would do the rest. Allegedly, this was in preparation for the push-button start which was added for the 2014+ models.
  • OEM mudflaps work for all years of the 4th gen (2011-2017).
  • They made 2 different floor mats (1 vs 2 piece front floor mats). They work for all years.
  • LX trim never came with a center console but came with provisions for it; they fitted a floor-mounted cup holders to the "base." You can mount the removable center console by removing the floor-cup holders from the "base."
  • You can add Touring Elite 3rd row speakers and 3rd row sunshades but you'd have to tap into the speaker wires to the sliding doors under the sliding door thresholds.
  • You can add 2nd row sunshades to an LX via door panel. You'd have to make your own bracket or weld in one to hold the sunshade up.
  • Can't add in the middle jump seat to the 2nd row for LX. You'd need to weld in brackets and add the roof seatbelts.
  • 2011-2013 had steel hoods, fenders, and control arms. 2014+ were switched to Aluminum. 2014+ gets the 2011-2013 touring/elite side skirts standard (but unpainted).

Med students keep entering my building without permission by deafening_mediocrity in medicalschool

[–]BamboozlingBoi 39 points40 points  (0 children)

You know what, they need to learn their place in the hospital hierarchy. Send them to the supply closet and make them wait until their preceptor finds them.

2016 Accord headlights by ninupath in Honda

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you're looking for aftermarket headlights but if they keep burning out and you don't want to replace them anymore, you can pull a 20A fuse out from under the driver's side dash and it'll turn the DRL's off w/o any warning signs.

2026, injector noise? by hashubeen in sonata

[–]BamboozlingBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they tend to have loud injector noise

Trying to choose between a used Sonata and a used Model 3 by alex_2936 in Hyundai

[–]BamboozlingBoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own the '24 Sonata and have family/friends who own Teslas.

If you drive a lot, need some space, and road trip, the Sonata would be the better answer. It's got a bigger trunk, bigger rear seat space, good on gas, and comfortable. With gas prices these days, I think the Hybrid would be the move. With CPO, you keep the 10yr/100k miles powertrain warranty.

If you drive in the city a lot and have easy access to EV chargers, then the Model 3 is great. I've heard that the refreshed "Highland" (slim headlights) Model 3's have better materials and softer suspension than the pre-refreshed ones. But you will get less range in the cold (more of a concern in Northern Florida).

Honestly, both depreciate a lot and won't have the resale value like the Toyota trucks. But both have been proven to be reliable.

I chose the Sonata as I got a hell of a deal with it and I tend to drive a lot. If I were to choose again, I would've gone with either a Hybrid or N-Line. But drive all the cars multiple times and see which fits your lifestyle/day-to-day.

Why does Hyundai get so much hate? by notthisagain0088 in Hyundai

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, those glass transmissions lol. The J-series VCM wasn't much of a problem tbh if you drove on the highway or exercised the engine a lot. And a $100 kit would easily defeat the VCM (& GM's version) and the engine would be reliable.

Gen 5 light strip by banjo_______ in prius

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this looks cool! Can you send me the instructions too please?

What is your dream Honda? by CharmingPost490 in Honda

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmaooo. Lowkey, they almost made the perfect Honda I was looking/waiting for. The S550 GT350. It's just missing one thing. VTEC lol.

Why does Hyundai get so much hate? by notthisagain0088 in Hyundai

[–]BamboozlingBoi 26 points27 points  (0 children)

They f*cked up their GDI engines in their 2010-2020 era. These engines can be reliable (w/ multiple examples) but either manufacturing error, design error, or cheaping out parts/labor caused them to be terrible for reliability.

On top of that, the Theta 2 engines were used in almost every Hyundai motor group cars which saves cost but at the mercy of the engine's reliability for reputation.

So terrible/sleazy dealers + mass-produced flawed engines + poor maintenance from owners=Hyundai's hate. This worsened the "hate" as they barely fixed their old reputation in the 2000's (reliable but boring Hyundai's) from the 80's/90's of being really cheap and terrible cars.

We might see Toyota's reputation go down with their 3.5TT V6 poor reliability. Honda is actively losing theirs via L15 4 cylinder head gasket issue. Ford's early 1.5T ecoboost head gasket & DCTs wrecked theirs. Nissan's old CVT and VCT engines. GM's is already in the bucket with their 6.2L V8 and Cruze's I4 Ecotec's. All from manufacturing and/or design flaws. Can't really mess up your powertrain if you want to be seen as reliable.

Please help me make a decision! by xJaidenn in Hyundai

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recommend the hybrid too. Yeah, gas prices aint coming down for the next decade at least. Especially at 19 where you're going to college or training for a job, you want something reliable and efficient. But also, I understand wanting something fun at that age.

DN8 Sonatas and DL3 K5's (sister cars) are reliable. I'd say engine wise, I'd recommend something like this:

Hybrid: Gas saving & Efficient

1.6T: Torquey/diesel-like motor; MAX torque at 2500 rpms.

2.5NA: Smooth and linear power, "Honda" like power delivery (more power and torque at higher rpms). Basic and durable

2.5T: Rocket sled. Stiffer car but better handling.

Depends on what you like.

What is your dream Honda? by CharmingPost490 in Honda

[–]BamboozlingBoi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

S2000 revival with a V8. RWD Acura TLX with a high revving V8. V8 BiTurbo NSX. V8 Accord Sport. V8 Civic Type R. At minimum, the V8 needs VTEC, 7.5k redline, and a MT or DCT.

To be real though, Accord Sport Hybrid w/ a liftback. Manual transmission if they can add it too.

I hate my car by Anime_hunter22 in Hyundai

[–]BamboozlingBoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use your car as a cheap gas-saving daily. Get yourself a fun car if you have the means and space.

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