1996 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Discussions

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Re: Not enamored [backy]

Written by: billward on Sep 23, 2009 01:09 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...

2009-2010 Hyundai Sonata

Re: 2009 Sonate door repainted [newowner10]

Written by: 8babies1dog on Nov 03, 2009 05:41 PM

Hello Newowner10, I will try to be very polite in responding to your comment about Mr. necostanzo new car problem. Everybody has a right to their own opinion, but this forum is for people to express their good and not so good experiences with Hyundai Sonatas not Lexus, that would be the Toyota forum. Most of what is said on this site is to help each other solve issues ... Read More...

Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Sonata GL 2.4L Automatic [mikemartin]

Written by: billward on Aug 05, 2009 05:03 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! ... Read More...

Hyundai Sonata Front Suspension "Thunk"

my personal experience

Written by: aqua33v6 on Feb 19, 2009 09:24 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 drove had an uncomfortable ... Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Re: Residuals can be deceiving [backy]

Written by: robertsmx on Sep 17, 2007 10:44 AM

At least you're being honest by seeing 1998 Accord in 2005 Sonata. I wasn't talking about tape measurements, but the shape which is undeniably similar. And you might not have noticed, Accord Coupe doesn't have the same headlamps as the sedan. Or, are you disagreeing with those who have been suggesting that Accord looks like Sonata? And if you're all in agreement, ... Read More...

Hyundai Sonata Test Drive Experiences

rental 2007 Sonata SE

Written by: autokritiker on Aug 12, 2007 00:53 AM

I recently rented a 2007 Sonata SE, since I have been considering the purchase of a used 2006 or 2007 Sonata LX, Limited, or SE model. For those of you who haven't researched this car, the LX was the top-of-the-line model for 2006. The LX model name was changed to "Limited" for 2007, although the '06 LX and '07 Limited are identical cars (give or take a couple minor ... Read More...

Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Dealers in the Hampton Roads Virginia Area

Written by: billward on Oct 23, 2006 08:50 AM

Anyone on the board with specific experience with the various Hyundai dealerships in Hampton Roads? I'm looking at (FINALLY, after over a year of waiting) buying a Sonata... maybe, if the price is right. But I've never purchased from any of the local Hyundai dealerships (in fact, I've only bought one car in the last 15 years... I have four, but my wife bought a Taurus ... Read More...

Hyundai Sonata Maintenance and Repair

Re: Transmission Shifting on V6 [bobad]

Written by: eagle2a on Jul 04, 2006 08:56 AM

bodad: I posted this info in another forum possibly it may help you. This site has been most helpful to me as I have tried to get back into automobile purchases after 14 years. So let me see if I can help some of you folks. I don't know if this information will be helpful are not, but possibly it may. I purchased a 2006 Hyundai Sonata I4 automatic transmission this mo. ... Read More...

Midsize Sedans Comparison Thread

Re: Fairness [autoboy16]

Written by: joe97 on Jun 26, 2006 09:07 AM

"I bought a 1995 accord exv6 and paid $4500. My brother bought a 1996 sonata for $3000 the same day. A week later my check engine light comes on and is covered until 150,000 miles. His radiator shattered that night. He spent $1k to fix it. I spent $0." My god, did you insepect either car before purchasing? I know they are old but within a week of purchase, problems already ... Read More...

Re: attention to detail [m1miata]

Written by: thegraduate on Jun 19, 2006 07:27 PM

Gee, that seems to rational, no doesn't it Loren? Here is a completely different perspective (my own) from a 2006 Accord owner. I have a feeling my demographic isn't the norm here, so I'll tell you...I'm a college sophomore, turning 19 in August, and am a Broadcast Journalism major (news-anchor degree, lol). As you could probably guess, I, at age 18, could not ... Read More...