Hyundai to Be First Automaker to Sell New Cars on Amazon (www.wsj.com)
from boem@lemmy.world to technology@lemmy.world on 16 Nov 2023 23:09
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AlternateRoute@lemmy.ca on 16 Nov 2023 23:12 next collapse

So we will get the volatile amazon markup pricing vs random dealer markups?

n3m37h@lemmy.world on 16 Nov 2023 23:32 next collapse

Bezo’s laugh Ahem, It was that price all along, look ITS ON SALE!

Assman@sh.itjust.works on 17 Nov 2023 00:05 collapse

November 1st: $25,000

Black Friday: $50,000 $25,000 50% off!

AlternateRoute@lemmy.ca on 17 Nov 2023 00:21 next collapse

It’s Amazon… You forgot about Cyber Monday but are spot on about the pricing.

criticon@lemmy.ca on 17 Nov 2023 03:23 collapse

Not even. I’ve seen items that show a discount but keepa shows that the price history is a flat line

dlok@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 23:06 collapse

That’s when it’s marked off the “RRP” bit shady

Pons_Aelius@kbin.social on 16 Nov 2023 23:33 next collapse

How long until we see knock off versions by Huyndai, Hyandui and of course...Amazon Basics?

Buffaloaf@lemmy.world on 16 Nov 2023 23:50 next collapse

Brands like HYUNBEST and CARSUN

n3m37h@lemmy.world on 16 Nov 2023 23:55 next collapse

Sold by XGHJJIYFXVVJJC Store

lemmyvore@feddit.nl on 17 Nov 2023 00:32 collapse

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.

Grass@sh.itjust.works on 17 Nov 2023 08:13 next collapse

Both are on point really.

PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee on 17 Nov 2023 23:20 collapse

They’ll make you pay for customs and import duties like the dude over at jalopnik keeps documenting.

redcalcium@lemmy.institute on 17 Nov 2023 10:29 collapse

THATSUN

Kiosade@lemmy.ca on 17 Nov 2023 19:41 collapse

Why do the Chinese sellers love the word Sun so much?

Thatuserguy@lemmy.world on 16 Nov 2023 23:53 next collapse

Paradoxically somehow all with better quality control than actual Hyundai

n3m37h@lemmy.world on 16 Nov 2023 23:59 collapse

If it were Tesla that wouldn’t really be surprising. My Velositor is pretty well built I’d say

APassenger@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 00:37 next collapse

Mine looks like it is quitting at 105k miles. Original owner.

How long have you had yours? Is mine weird?

Blaster_M@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 01:08 next collapse

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.

APassenger@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 04:17 collapse

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.

Blaster_M@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 19:02 collapse

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.

macrocephalic@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 10:50 next collapse

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.

n3m37h@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 20:55 collapse

Bought it used with 67k km, am sitting at 113k km and hasn’t shown any real sign of failure. 5-7000km oil changes and at 100k km started putting in fuel injector cleaner and when on long drives a pop it into 3rd gear and run at 6700 rpm for 5-10 min giving been the old Italian tune up

CADmonkey@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 19:23 collapse

My neighbors have a little Hyundai SUV (Sante fe) and they have a lot of trouble keeping oil in it.

n3m37h@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 20:30 collapse

I had a Sunflower (Pontiac) and would go through a quart of oil every few weeks… Your point is?

Hows the panel gaps? Interior fall apart? Bumpers fall off when it rains?

CheeseChief@lemmy.world on 16 Nov 2023 23:58 next collapse

Amazon Basics, that’s hilarious!

pdxfed@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 14:42 collapse

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

Cannacheques@slrpnk.net on 17 Nov 2023 09:42 collapse

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

macrocephalic@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 10:54 collapse

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Pons_Aelius@kbin.social on 17 Nov 2023 11:28 next collapse

Yeah, very strange, lots of buzz words but semantically null.

CADmonkey@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 19:24 collapse

Corpospeak bot

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dinckelman@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 00:01 next collapse

I bet the delivery guy would still pretend he knocked the door and still mark it as if no one was home

Fredselfish@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 00:24 next collapse

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.

Pissnpink@feddit.uk on 17 Nov 2023 00:42 next collapse

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.

phx@lemmy.ca on 17 Nov 2023 01:01 next collapse

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.

CmdrShepard@lemmy.one on 17 Nov 2023 08:03 collapse

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?

Cannacheques@slrpnk.net on 17 Nov 2023 10:27 collapse

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

Cannacheques@slrpnk.net on 17 Nov 2023 09:43 collapse

Tow truck drop off of a giant cardboard box with Hyundai logos 🤣

NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 05:43 next collapse

Why do they want to make Bezos even richer?

a1studmuffin@aussie.zone on 17 Nov 2023 07:51 next collapse

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?

Cannacheques@slrpnk.net on 17 Nov 2023 09:39 next collapse

Well look man Amazon has the infrastructure and means so I don’t see why not

filcuk@lemmy.zip on 17 Nov 2023 22:36 next collapse

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.

elbarto777@lemmy.world on 18 Nov 2023 00:26 collapse

You’ve seen those semis carrying cars.

PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee on 17 Nov 2023 23:19 collapse

Maybe Amazon can drone deliver a car to your house.

They could even drop it via a parachute.

Cannacheques@slrpnk.net on 24 Nov 2023 12:47 collapse

Haha, would only work in NZ or somewhere small like Switzerland

EvokerKing@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 11:42 collapse

I have a feeling Amazon offered it to them, not the other way around.

happyhippo@feddit.it on 17 Nov 2023 18:40 next collapse

Free returns with Prime? I hope so

badbytes@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 2023 22:37 collapse

Prime 2 day shipping for the win