1993 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Discussions

Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Anyone purchase 2011 Turbo, Limited, without Navi? [backy]

  Written by: buzzy8 on Jan 22, 2011 4:10:40 AM

  Thanks for the idea. We actually have a Camry, Sequoia and Tundra. The 1993 Camry is the one we are selling. The only thing with the V6 Camry is the gas mileage is so much worse than the turbo and once you load up the V6 to make it equal with the Sonata with the options, the Sonata is a better deal. Mentally though, I am just not okay with spending ... Read More

2011 Hyundai Sonata

• Leased Black 2011 SE

  Written by: flatibby on Feb 25, 2010 5:43:32 PM

  Just got my 2011 SE this past Sunday from King Hyundai in Deerfield Beach, FL. Trade in my 2007 SE V6 for this car and decided to lease this time around. I have to say that I am very impressed with this car. Definately leap year difference compared to my previous Sonata. The materials used in this car are much better then before. You can feel it right from the grasp ... Read More

• Re: Not enamored [backy]

  Written by: billward on Sep 23, 2009 1:09:00 PM

  I have a minivan, too (in fact, I currently own FIVE automobiles... the minivan gets driven occasionally, but with 180K miles, I try now to save it for when I take the Boy Scouts out (I'm a leader in my troop)) 1989 Camaro RS V8 all options, 92K miles 1996 Plymouth Voyager Ralley, SWB, V6 180K 2003 Sonata GLS V-6 with all options, 112K 2008 Kia Rio5 9K miles (my son's ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Sonata GL 2.4L Automatic [mikemartin]

  Written by: billward on Aug 5, 2009 5:03:20 AM

  Actually, that looks like a decent price to me, provided that they aren't rebate baiting him. Check to ensure they aren't folding in rebates that few people qualify in that price, such as the Military rebate and the recent college graduate rebate; provided that's true, and there are no hidden "Gotcha" fees (such as "Hey, that didn't include the $720 freight! Or the $500 document fee! Or the $350 SUCKER fee!"), ... Read More

• Re: Best price in Houston? [jason50]

  Written by: billward on Aug 3, 2009 8:25:39 AM

  Jason, I know this won't be helpful today, but.... Best price in Houston was about 6-7 weeks back. Buy a Sonata, get a new Accent free (or pay the difference and get a new Elantra for $2K). Net cost of the car, if you sold the Accent immediately, was about 11K for a loaded GLS. Only problem was that you had to buy at MSRP-Hyundai rebates. Considering my son's need for ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata Front Suspension "Thunk"

• my personal experience

  Written by: aqua33v6 on Feb 19, 2009 9:24:49 AM

  I thought I'd chime in on the subject since I've driven quite a few 4th generation Sonatas, both rentals and test drives (15+ miles) at dealerships: 2006: 3 GLS models (1 rental), 1 LX model 2007: 1 GLS model, 2 SE models (1 rental) 2008: 1 GLS model (rental) 2009: 1 GLS model I own a 2006 GLS V6. On all types of road surfaces, none of the above Sonatas I ... Read More

2009-2010 Hyundai Sonata

• Re: Sonata vs Accord [reechz]

  Written by: chrrmurp on Dec 28, 2008 10:02:50 PM

  To reechz who is on the fence about purchasing the Sonata, bite the bullet! You'll be getting a lot more bang for your buck with the Sonata and the warranty is unbeatable. I too was concerned about quality (I was a former Camry owner with 200k miles) because I drive my cars into the ground, but I rest assured with the excellent warranty. There isn't a day that goes by that ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata Front Suspension "Thunk"

• Re: Ref: Hyundai Front Suspension "Thunk" [backy]

  Written by: bksss on Jun 6, 2008 6:09:37 PM

  I get a definite thunk from my right front wheel when I go over the two speed bumps at work at about 10 mph. I drove over to the dealership where I purchased my 2008 Sonata. I searched around their location for speed bumps that would produce the same thunk. After trying to reproduce the annoying thunk at about 6 different bumps, I finally gave up. It appears that the car ... Read More

Midsize Sedans 2.0

• Re: Residuals can be deceiving [ykang]

  Written by: robertsmx on Sep 17, 2007 4:39:08 AM

  I don't think so. The only similarity seems to be sharper inside corners of the headlamps, and that is a contemporary design element seen in a boat load of cars. Is it really that different from, say, what you see in TL, TSX, Civic, or several Japanese Hondas? In fact, it isn't too different from 1990-1993 Accord's headlamp with a contemporary touch. But here is the other Honda (Japanese) from which ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord

• take your pick!

  Written by: slamtaz on Sep 15, 2007 4:55:53 PM

  i agree that the accord is better than the sonata in terms of perceived quality (i.e. by about 10% at most but of course, i believe its a lot less than that). but then again, the accord is realistically more expensive (i.e. by about 30% at least and with less features). take your pick! i'll get the sonata, anytime. of course, we did for about $5,000 less than the accord with ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• New 2006 Sonata LX V6 in Minneapolis

  Written by: lkc on Aug 28, 2006 6:16:12 PM

  Just got home from buying the last new "dark cinnamon" 2006 Sonata LX V6 at Metro Mitsubishi in south Minneapolism with sunroof, leather seats, 6-CD changer, heated seats, etc. Paid $20,500 with $2,500 factory rebate and another $2,000 off the MSRP. No additional delivery charge. The salesman was great to work with, very helpful and not at all pushy. We've been driving a 1993 Camry, which we're keeping as a second ... Read More

Midsize Sedans Comparison Thread

• Re: kdhspyder [thegraduate]

  Written by: kwonc71 on Apr 21, 2006 5:11:00 PM

  I had 1993 & 1994 Accord LX for years. Here are cars list I had between me and my wife: 1.Dodge Dynasty as my first car-used 2.Subaru Legacy-used 3.1993 Honda Accord LX 2Dr coupe-used 4.1994 Honda Accord LX 4Dr sedan-new 5.Chrysler Caravan-new 6.Kia Sephia-new 7.Kia Sedona-new 8.Acura MDX-used 9.2000 Hyundai Sonata-new 10.Now I own Kia 06 Sedona EX-new, 11. 2006 Sonata LX-new, 12. 1988 Acura Integra-got it free from my in-law. ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata 2006-2007

• Re: 3rd. place in Edmunds comparo [backy]

  Written by: johnap2 on Mar 30, 2006 3:01:35 AM

  Maybe I am reading your post wrong, but the Sonata did not debut in 2004. The Sonata debuted in 1989 with redesigns in 1993, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2004, and 2006 with the 7th style. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Sonata

Hyundai Sonata Real World MPG

• Could use help for MPG in Sonata

  Written by: nick0924 on Mar 15, 2006 8:23:23 PM

  Have 2003 Sonata, 4-cylinder, automatic, tire pressure at 35 pounds, change oil and filter every 2500 miles. Bought the car new. No problems thus far, car has 34,000, but highway mileage at 60-65 mph is never better than 28 to 28.7 (the 28.7 is rare) and need to drive conservatively to achieve that. Drive 70 mph and it goes down to 27 mpg. Combined city roads/country highways (mostly 45 to 55 ... Read More

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

• This is incredible

  Written by: petejayhawk on Jan 5, 2006 8:37:19 PM

  My first visit to these boards...I find it extremely puzzling how defensive Honda/Toyota owners are. What can it possibly matter to you how good or bad a 2006 Sonata is? As the proud owner of a 2004 Accord coupe (Ex, V6, etc - yeah I overpaid to get leather and a navigation system, I'm a superficial SOB, deal with it), I wish Hyundai all the best. I have no financial stake ... Read More

Midsize Sedans Comparison Thread

• Re: 2006 Accord [deluxe] - 93Lexus ES300 benchmark

  Written by: midnightcowboy on Aug 15, 2005 9:16:53 AM

  Deluxe, Honda by the way they package different models does not allow very many upgrades. The 180 watt is only available with the EX V6 6-speed manual ( sedan or coupe) . If you get the NAV it would be fairly hard to upgrade. If you get non-NAV you could upgrade speakers, amps and head units to a much better stereo. The only downside is that you would probably loose your ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata 2006-2007

• Reply

  Written by: nick0924 on Apr 8, 2005 12:31:02 PM

  I did not mean similarity between Sonata, SantaFe, etc., but a visible evolutionary similarity between Sonata to Sonata as the years progress. You can look at Accords, or Civics or Cavaliers thru time and see changes, non-changes and evolutionary changes that still resemble the previous years' cars of that model. Hyundai sometimes just starts all over and copies at that. When one is confident, one changes one's own look rather than ... Read More

• Hyundai Sonata and other things - read it all

  Written by: nick0924 on Apr 8, 2005 10:56:30 AM

  I have read this board for the first time today. We own a 1993 Honda Accord LX, 4-dr, original owner, we drive a lot, it has 272,5xx miles, uses no oil, no major problems. On highway driving it gets 30 to 31 mpg (we drive a bit over the speed limit). Automatic, 4-cyl, 2.4L I think. We also own a 2003 Sonata, automatic, 4-cylinder. It has 24,XXX miles on it. Best ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Used 2001 GLS purchased in January 2002

  Written by: nfv343 on Jul 3, 2002 2:52:02 PM

  I really wanted the Elantra GT (!), but my wife thought it was too small, too sporty (too RED!), and didn't think our daughter (16 this coming Sunday, July 7th) could learn to drive a stick!!! (Yeah right, the kid can play trumpet, piano, baritone horn and is a volleyball setter...I think she can handle a stick...) So, I looked longingly at the GTs, but the sales manager said "Drive a ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata 2005 and earlier

• Re: Any first-hand bad experiences? [backy]

  Written by: hyun2005dont on Apr 11, 2006 7:50:25 PM

  here is my letter to hyundai and my horrid experience w 2005 clutch goes out at 16k i am in my 30's know how to drive stick owned 3 other sticks and this is only one of 10 other problems.DONT get 2005 or 2006 sonata, i am driving brand new loaner, has only 700 miles on it and it drives like a bumpy dump truck,also chokes when you tried to accelerate ... Read More

• Some Advice on Gas Mileage on 2003 Sonata

  Written by: nick0924 on Mar 16, 2006 8:21:27 PM

  Have a 2003 Sonata, 4-cylinder, automatic, tire pressure at 35 pounds, change oil and filter every 2500 miles. Bought the car new. No problems thus far, car has 34,000, but highway mileage at 60-65 mph is never better than 28 to 28.7 (the 28.7 is rare) and need to drive conservatively to achieve that. Drive 70 mph and it goes down to 27 mpg. Combined city roads/country highways (mostly 45 to ... Read More

Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2002 Dark Blue Sonata

  Written by: jjkerley3 on Nov 1, 2001 4:54:32 PM

  Bought my Sonata October 24, 2001. Very happy so far. Great car, lots of extras and great price. Got a base auto transmission Sonata. Only extra was floor mats and mud guards. Plenty of pick up with the 4 cylinder. MSRP with freight was $16,655. Traded a 1993 Grand AM GT, 107,000 miles. I became interested in Hyundai because of the warranty. Did my home work at Edmunds on value of ... Read More