I don't understand this sentiment for Hyundai (or Kia). You clearly haven't noted their reliability record in recent years. It has topped the table the last couple years for JD Powers. Long gone are the days of the cheap old Pony. They have a quality that rivals (or exceeds) the best and a value that is hard to match. Do yourself a favour and take an objective 2nd look at them.No, No Hyundai, EVER, never ever!!! Sorry. (Unless, I get one for free of course , because then I will resell it and get a Honda or a Toyota.).
Seven, eight months is too short of time to judge a car, as far it's longevity is concerned, imho.
I would also add that it really depends on your usage of the vehicle. A hybrid is all well and good but there can be a substantial upfront cost for that and the fuel savings may not ever make up for it. If a hybrid is your choice I think the plugin hybrid (such as in the Chevy Volt) is a better technology as it is essentially an all electric driven car but has a small gas engine on board to extend the range by functioning as a generator.
Another consideration is to go diesel. They are highly fuel efficient, last forever, far cleaner than they used to be, have low cost of ownership and solid resale value.
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