4/27 DN8’s birthday and DN8 appreciation post

Apr 28

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I’m thrilled to share that April 27th’s the birthday of my beloved dream car, Hyundai Sonata DN8 Limited.

Driving my DN8 always reminds me of the time I initially developed my enthusiasm towards Hyundai Motor Group.

When I discovered the DN8 at Hyundai Motor Studio, I was astounded by the advanced technological features such as the full screen cluster and navigation, surround view monitor, and smart cruise control, combined with the large size of the DN8 identical to the Grandeur IG and yet an outstanding fuel economy for the 1.6-liter Turbo variant. The DN8 inspired me to become a sincere supporter of Hyundai Motor Group and an automotive and marketing enthusiast exploring connections between these two concepts, inspired by Hyundai’s innovative efforts.

I’ve always dreamed of getting my own DN8 since then.

When I finally got the chance to get the car of my own choice after graduating from Stevens Institute of Technology, I immediately started browsing for the Hyundai Sonata DN8 Limited that got all the features I was astounded by and led me to admire the DN8. Finding a fully loaded DN8 was difficult due to low demand for larger sedans in the US market and dealers’ limited inventory of the DN8 Limited.

I still remember the thrill and pleasure I felt when I finally found the DN8 of my choice and drove my own DN8 home from the dealership. Discovering the DN8 and test driving/riding it gave me significant excitement; getting my own DN8 and driving my own DN8 gave me an even higher level of excitement, thrill, and happiness.

I’ve been putting in unlimited miles of delightful memories with this vehicle since I got my own DN8.

I proudly drove my DN8 to my Stevens Institute of Technology commencement after demonstrating my initial connections between automotive and marketing to my Stevens Institute of Technology professors and classmates.

I’ve been exploring the U.S. with my DN8, locally in the New York and New Jersey area, and farther to Virginia, Maine, and California. I’ve been able to explore the road as much as I desire, without any mileage or time constraints.

I went on a California road trip with my DN8, even sleeping in my DN8 during my trip, to demonstrate my extraordinary admiration for my DN8 and my significant tenacity before beginning my Master’s at Fordham Gabelli School of Business.

I spend my daily routine with my DN8 as I commute to further develop my career, drive to Koreatown to shop for groceries, and touch some grass with my sunroof open to relieve stress.