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said. • Fuel economy. OK, we can all agree we want to get more mileage for less money. I feel the pain every time I pull into a gas station with my SUV. We spend close to $100 for gas that may last about a week. Yeah, I’m starting to feel the pain now. The Sonata offers 35 miles per gallon, and I can tell you that I drove all over Bakersfield without a worry about mileage, a big change from my usual state where I’m calculating the miles from point A to point B. • Higher resale value. Beck told me that because of the warranty, fuel economy and high ratings, the car’s value is better than most. Now what did I like the most? Well, you know the Sonata had me at gas mileage. But it was more than just that. This four-cylinder packs power and ease of moving between cars on freeways. Its combo leather-cloth interior gives a comfy feel, as does the Nav features and satellite radio. But I loved its body style, which Beck described as “fluidic sculpture.” I test drove it the week I picked up my 16-year-old niece, Lauren Ronquillo, from summer school, and we know how picky teenagers are. She gave me and the Sonata a thumbs up. But so did my hubby. We test drove it on date night when we attended a house concert, featuring Jill Andrews, a singer who blends country/folk/indie and can take your breath away while she is at it. It seemed like a perfect night for Jill and the Sonata.
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August 2011