thanks guys for the quick replies. Are Hyundai car as reliable as Honda nowsaday?
Welcome to the forum. The 2014 has a few new features over the 2013, but otherwise they have identical sheet metal and major mechanicals.
TL/DR: Odds of flawless ownership experience with Honda > 50%, with Hyundai < 50%.
I owned two loaded Accord V6's back to back prior to my Genesis. Bought a 1997 new and drove it for 150k miles over 7 years, and then traded it for a 2004 and drove it for 110k miles over 7 more years. In the first 3/36 of each, I had exactly zero warranty issues. Even in the 4 year periods after the warranty was up, both cars had basically flawless reliability. Once the 1997 started showing issues at 150k (electrical, starter) in 2004, it was done and I dumped it. Likewise with the 2004 at 110k, I sold it prior to having to replace timing belt, brakes, etc.
Enter my 2009 Genesis Tech 4.6, purchased used in 2011 for $6k less than a new Accord V6 loaded. Showroom condition, and I mean perfect! More features, more power, WAY better looking, and had 3/36 remaining on its factory warranty! "What's not to love about that?!" I said.
All of the issues I've had with my Genny have been covered under warranty: 1 Door lock solenoid, 2 steering limit switches, 1 seat limit switch. I have had only one major mechanical issue, fixed under warranty. The ABS HECU unit failed while driving, causing the pedal to go to the floor. Now covered by recall, I have a good dealer who has always listened and took care of all of these issues without any hassle.
Bottom line: Hyundais are not Hondas. But they're better than most. If you expect perfection, stay with Honda because nothing else will compare. But if you're willing to live with an issue now and then, or are willing to extend the 5/60 bumper to bumper out to 10/100, then find yourself a good dealer and go for it.
