https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/hyundai-to-be-first-automaker-to-sell-new-cars-on-amazon-42861c39
The companies say Hyundai will be the first brand available to car buyers on the e-commerce giant’s platform starting in 2024.
How long until we see knock off versions by Huyndai, Hyandui and of course...Amazon Basics?
Nah it has a local-sounding name but when it ships you get a tracking number that says it was sent from China by boat and then nothing for 7 months when suddenly you find it in front of the door. On the plus side shipment was $3.
They'll make you pay for customs and import duties like the dude over at jalopnik keeps documenting.
See her win the NY marathon laced up Asics
But when she go she drive off in Amazon Basics
Oh she a gold digga
Way over town
That digs on me
Mine looks like it is quitting at 105k miles. Original owner.
How long have you had yours? Is mine weird?
I used mine all the way to 175k miles, and it was the dual clutch.
All my door trim distintegrated. The a/c button panel had to be replaced yearly. The paint was coming off. Had to do cv axles twice - once under warranty and once because the boots turned to goo. Engine drank a quart of oil every 2000 miles. Had to glue the plastic piece back on that holds in the passenger door handle. The trunk latch motor broke a plastic part inside and I had to jerry rig it with a screw to get it working again. Touchscreen radio died in a year - replaced it with a lookalike chinese android unit that gave me navigation and lasted way longer. Can't complain about suspension parts failing. Rough roads make for sad struts on any car.
The cost to replace a dead clutch motor is what did me in. Kinda hard to drive a lot with only gears 1, 3, 5 and no reverse.
Still, did not regret owning it. I got to cross off "daily a car with a dual clutch transmission" on my automobile bucket list.
I'm going to the dealership next week to get it "officially" determined, but I think I'm burning over a quart per 1k miles.
I wouldn't expect that for what I've done - faithfully getting oil changes and using synthetic.
Not really sure what to think except that I've grown skeptical of the brand unless something changes. Around 18 months ago I was told I should expect 200-240k miles if I take care of routine maintenance.
Edit: did you use any additives and if so, anything you'd recommend?
I'm hoping this 150k extended for the rod bearings comes into play, but my experience with Hyundai dealerships says even if I qualify, they may try to say I don't.
I didn't use additives - I used Amsoil Signature Synthetic. On my current car I get Pennzoil Platinum / Ultra Platinum. On GDI engines, the oil's breakdown resistance is a big deal. You can tell what oil isn't good by how much faster your car burns thru it.
We got rid of our Getz at 12yo and 210k km - still working fine with only normal repairs for its age and km. Our i30 is now six years old with 80k km and no problems at all.
Actually this would be a good opportunit for software developers to get in touch with various parties and vendors across the Amazon network to try find a potential paradigm shift on the mechanics of the platform that will give as many options to as many people possible
I'm pretty sure this account is a bot - writing replies that sound like they mean something until you try to figure out what is actually trying to say.
I bet the delivery guy would still pretend he knocked the door and still mark it as if no one was home
Article I could see before paywalled says auto dealers will be able to sell on Amazon. So this won't be Hyundai selling direct to customers which is the way it should be in 2024. So this isn't a win.
Honestly I'd rather it was the manufacturer etc selling directly online rather than through Amazon.
Wait until we get a seller HYUNDAISHOPCH that has 5/5 ratings but sends you a scale model car instead, them you find out the ratings were for carpets not cars.
So it's going to be like TrueCar or Kelly Blue Book where you give your info and then get harassed for weeks by every dealership in a 500 mile radius?
To be fair the current automotive market creates a lot of dealerships and reduces the risk for car yard salesmen etc and gives the customer the opportunity to shop around, it's just that with the recent concerns like global warming, e bikes becoming popular and the cartel of automotive techs, the competition has shifted away from dealerships and low level players towards pressuring producers to create a paradigm shift for everyone else to fit into. Another problem for the engineers
I know we saw issues with local deaerships durring the pandemic and supply shortages, but I'm not a fan of vertical monopolies. Most, but not all, dealerships gauged at the time but I think we would see price gouging on an even larger scale if we allowed for direct sales.
It's crazy they felt this was a necessary step vs creating their own online storefront. I understand the convenience and appeal of Amazon when it comes to daily basics and essentials. But a car? How often does one buy a car?
Maybe Amazon can drone deliver a car to your house.
They could even drop it via a parachute.
I was going to say this is hardly another package, but they are probably already experienced dealing with containers at some point of the chain?
How do cars even get transported in bulk.
Thanks for this! Just added it to Firefox, but I can't seem to get past the paywall. Do you have any suggestions?