1992 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Discussions

2011 Hyundai Sonata

• Re: 2011 Sonata: Rattles. Lots of Rattles. [ryster]

  Written by: backy on May 23, 2010 10:28:00 AM

  If I were you, I would have taken the car in right away, BEFORE you filled out the infamous survey. And told the dealer you would give them good marks on the survey IF they fixed the rattles. A little incentive never hurts. So that's 8 places (although I wouldn't count the speaker problem as a "rattle")--which is a lot for a new car, but not close to "dozens". In 35 ... Read More

Midsize Sedans 2.0

• Re: 2006 Hyundai Sonata [aviboy97]

  Written by: gooddeal2 on Feb 17, 2008 10:41:50 AM

  Honda and Toyota are two of the best proven vehicles on the road, no question. Having owned both Honda and Toyota that have had numerous repairs, my 91 Honda Accord 2 starter coils fail and a part in the auto tranny that makes the tranny shift, I forgot what it was called, failed all before 100K. MY 1991 Toyota Celica started blowing blue smoke at 120K, and I replaced the drive ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Hyundai Sonata [andres3]

  Written by: aviboy97 on Feb 17, 2008 9:49:20 AM

  So if you buy Toyota's and Honda's, I'd say they are NEVER worthless if kept in good shape. People know they are bulletproof to about 300K if maintained properly Honda and Toyota are two of the best proven vehicles on the road, no question. Having owned both Honda and Toyota that have had numerous repairs, my 91 Honda Accord 2 starter coils fail and a part in the auto tranny that ... Read More

• Five Points Plus, A Couple of Minuses: A Tall Order

  Written by: robertsmx on Sep 18, 2007 9:46:30 AM

  Ten years ago, I decided to explore the new car territory. I had owned three Toyotas before that, starting with 1982 Celica-Supra, 1988 Corolla GT-S coupe and finally a 1992 Camry. With plenty of drive time behind Taurus and Camry, the two midsizers were out. I test drove Maxima, Altima (wasn’t a part of the plan), Accord, Intrigue and Passat. Grand Prix was a part of the plan, but the combination ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: :-) Any rebates coming for December? [w9cw]

  Written by: sligg on Dec 7, 2006 12:30:53 PM

  I currently drive a 1992 Toyota Camry that is on its last piston. I will not buy the new Camry because it has a lot of problems even though it was voted car of the year. The Honda and Mazda are both lame ducks for this year. The new designs are going to be released for 2008. And I have never posted on any other forum other than Edmunds/Hyundai. Aren't you ... Read More

Midsize Sedans Comparison Thread

• Drove a Sonata last week

  Written by: tlong on Nov 19, 2006 2:03:40 PM

  I was on a business trip last week and had a 2005 Sonata as a rental. To put my own cars in perspective, I've owned an A4, a 1992 Honda Accord, and currently own an Acura TL. The Sonata was a 4cyl and was pretty impressive. Interior was cloth and I don't think it was an upscale version. Plastics were mostly soft-touch. Interior looked pretty nice. Seats were quite comfortable, controls ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata 2005 and earlier

• Re: Hyundai Sonata 2001 Advice please [ray_h1]

  Written by: billward on Nov 8, 2006 12:36:29 PM

  I'll take that advice, Ray. I want a LONG life for this car, as I've got one going to college next fall, and one following two years later I need to finance. This was the best solution I could get when the housing market collapsed due to speculators this year (I've owned the place since 1992... no speculator, me). So this car needs to last 5 years, 100K more miles, minimum. ... Read More

Midsize Sedans Comparison Thread

• Re: Hyundai Sonata Sport Model [lilengineerboy]

  Written by: elroy5 on Nov 1, 2006 4:30:02 PM

  I don't think this needs to be the case. I FEEL the 1992-1998 BMW E36 3 series cars had very good ride quality and they also had very good handling. They didn't have anything overly sophisticated (no magnetic suspension systems or hover crafts or anything), just a lot of time spent in tuning shock valving and spring rates. I think it is definitely the case. Some cars have a very good ... Read More

• Re: Hyundai Sonata Sport Model [captain2]

  Written by: lilengineerboy on Nov 1, 2006 2:25:37 PM

  'Improving handling' and 'ride quality' are almost contradictory. You will inevitably sacrifice one to get the other. I don't think this needs to be the case. I FEEL the 1992-1998 BMW E36 3 series cars had very good ride quality and they also had very good handling. They didn't have anything overly sophisticated (no magnetic suspension systems or hover crafts or anything), just a lot of time spent in tuning shock ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata 2006-2007

• Re: relax folks [tamu2002]

  Written by: eagle2a on Aug 18, 2006 1:43:17 PM

  tamu2002 said: "2) cheap, plastic, slippery steering wheel! It's something you use every minute when in the car for crying out loud." I am beginning to wonder tamu2002 what vehicle you have been testing. My 2006 GLS Hyundai Sonata has a very nice leather wrapped steering wheel. It is not plastic, and it is not cheap. I agree with you completely about the armrests as I have previously stated. And I ... Read More

Midsize Sedans Comparison Thread

• My Hyundai Ownership Experience

  Written by: pocono35 on Mar 25, 2006 7:51:04 AM

  Their cars back then was somewhat built by a backyard manufacturer who uses hammer and metal scissor to build body parts. Suspension, exterior body, interior are so horribly done you wouldnt waste you money on, thats Hyundai I disagree with these comments and have 5 ownership experiences with Hyundai (4 with a Sonata and 1 Elantra wagon) to dispute, no doubt, a non-ownership experience: 1990 Sonata: Drove it 150,000 km. Major ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata Maintenance and Repair

• engine lockup

  Written by: unhappygirl on Mar 8, 2006 2:22:00 PM

  Has anyone had a problem with the belts slipping? I was driving my 2001 Sonata that has 69,000 miles and it sounded like one of the belts broke( had previously started squeeling) and then all of a sudden the car came to a slow stop. Everything was still running but the car. So I had it towed to the dealership and today they gave me the worst information. They say the ... Read More

Midsize Sedans Comparison Thread

• Well...

  Written by: maxamillion1 on Feb 27, 2006 3:57:19 PM

  the problem with that theory is this... Some people have had bad experiences with GM, Ford, VW and other companies in the past. True, some have had bad experiences with Honda and Toyota as well...but for years, particularly during the 1970's and 1980's, folks got so disgusted with GM and Ford that they turned to Honda, Nissan and Toyota and have not looked back.It will be TOUGH for GM and Ford ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Accord vs. Toyota Camry vs. Ford Fusion

• Re: Lot lot of discussion, now can u all give me an answer ? [chan101qua]

  Written by: kgibbs29 on Jan 25, 2006 1:00:23 PM

  Here is the link to a comparison test Edmunds conducted last summer. http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=106434/pageNumber=1?s- ynpartner=edmunds&pageurl=www.edmunds.com/reviews/comparison/articles/106434/art- icle.html Edmunds asked Honda, Toyota, & Hyundai for a car priced under $22K. The Edmund's quote showcased in the new Sonata commercial is taken from this article. But to directly answer your question, I say buy the Hyundai Sonata. My other car is a 2001 Nissan Sentra SE (the wife uses it). I got a new job ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata 2006-2007

• Re: on our 2nd sonata, maybe our last [harrychezt]

  Written by: kwonc71 on Dec 21, 2005 10:17:19 PM

  How about 06 Sonata? If you still have 04 Sonata, you can get GLS v6 for $16,000 after owner's rebate. It will be way more cheaper than Japanese or domestic cars that have less features. You also have to consider that any car with 100,000 miles on it eventually need some fix. Here are some examples from my cars and my family's .... wife's 1994 Accord needed new steering pump, thermostat, ... Read More

• Future Cyllinder Deactivation for V6?

  Written by: brj on Nov 13, 2005 4:56:55 AM

  Hi; first post here but been following this and other (mostly Sonata) threads for weeks, esp this thread, which I have been enjoying. FYI my posts are longer but less-frequent than most members. So if your time is short, please read just the first part (my question is in bold), or skip the message completely, rather than reading it all and then flaming me for the time you spent, thank you. ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata Owners Meet the Members

• 2001 GLS V6 Owner

  Written by: dorene2 on Sep 18, 2002 6:58:14 PM

  I guess I'm a little late in getting to this site, but better late than never? My white pearl 2001 GLS V6 Sonata (with sunroof) is just about a year and a half old. Been loving it since day one! I traded in my 1992 Accord Ex due to a broken air conditioner/compressor. (Second time) I have over 26,000 miles and have only done oil changes and tire rotations. I did ... Read More