11 of 31 people found this review helpful
By chris512 on 10/18/12 06:49 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
The harshest ride I've ever experienced from a sedan.
Either the suspension is too tight or the Kumho tires are too hard?
or both?
If you've even owned a small pick-up and experienced the rear end bounce from being too lite, that's what I feel in the Sonata.
I've put 100 pounds of sand in the trunk, deflated the tires to 28 psi, and bought a memory foam seat cushion, and still feel the rear end hop.
My only hope is to live with it until January (new tax year) and dump it.
At about 100 miles the center console started to rattle.
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3 of 9 people found this review helpful
By rto2 on 09/30/12 18:03 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
smooth, economical, and a great ride.
Would buy again.
Highly recommend.
Bought from a dealer that was the easiest to deal with in 30 years of car buying.
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8 of 8 people found this review helpful
By fokker45 on 09/15/12 12:24 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
This is my third Sonata, a 2007, 2010, now a 2013.
Each is better than the last.
I have the Limited with the 2.0 Turbo. It is as fast as the old muscle cars, but smoother and more conomical.
Interior is nicer than in the past, dash layout is good and the instrument panel lighting is very sharp.
Seats are comfortable and both front and back are heated.
Compared to my V-6 Sonata, I'm getting 3 to 4 mpg better milage and with better performance.
As for reliability, none of my Sonatas ever needed warranty service.
The style is better than cars costing twice as much.
Every time I park next to a luxury car, I still prefer the Sonata styling and the high quality of the pain
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful
By btiger14 on 09/14/12 05:45 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
Had been driving Toyota Camries for the last 20 years. The new 2012 Toyota Camry styling just did not do it for me.
I liked the Sonata exterior styling much more.
The car is good looking and fun to drive.
Rides nice and looks great.
The Nav option is very nice; only complaint being the special cord required for IPOD use.
The 2.4 engine is ample in power; a concern I had since I was coming from the V6.
Gas mileage at this point not great, but still in break in period.
Given that the Hyundai comes with a very good warranty it is discouraging and concerning that the dealer pushes hard on the extended warranty for a sizable sum of money; makes you wonder about the service aspects.
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12 of 37 people found this review helpful
By chaase1 on 09/06/12 16:50 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I have been in the auto industry for 30 years... from Toyota to Porsche.... This car is TOPS for the money.
Fun to drive... Great fuel economy! (better than posted)
From Dallas to Tucson on a tank and a half.
Comfortable on long road trips!
Don't wait for re-fuel to take a break.... TOO LONG! Hyundai's customer service has been exceptional.
Buy gas and drive.... and after a year and a half I'm still ecstatic.
I'm used to a new car every 4000 miles... so this one is GREAT!
After reading some reviews, I think the ball was dropped on the Dealer end.
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8 of 17 people found this review helpful
By hyundainomore on 08/30/12 14:12 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
Worst choice in vehicle i could have made. The car has a shake and engine miss at idle that feels like it will fall out of the car. At idle when stopped at a light the engine has a lope and as you takeoff it shakes and vibrates until you take off. Dealer has blown off all my complaints but acknowledged they test it at idle it park, and they felt what i felt but it doesnt set a code in computer so they cant tell whats wrong. I guess im supposed to just live with it. Hyundai suggested i take it to another dealer which i can guess will go over real well.
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By susanbreit on 08/27/12 19:48 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
This is my first Hyundai. So, far this car drives real smooth, looks great and I got a good deal! The customer service that I received at Freehold Hyundai was fantastic. I would have not purchased the vehicle, if it was not for the professionalism of my salesman Tom Tapke. The dealership should realize how valuable he is!!! Thanks Again!!
Susan Breiterman
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful
By mdh2 on 08/23/12 12:37 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
Bought my car in May.
Everything is excellent with the car EXCEPT OEM remote starter kit had major defect if installed in the 2013 Sonata.
Purchased kit during sale.
Needed to wait 4-6 weeks before 2013 kits were available.
When it was available, Hyundai dealership installed it but it failed (i.e., would actually turn engine off).
Dealership informed me wiring instructions were wrong from Hyundai.
Dealership kept car for 2 weeks and couldn't figure out problem.
Regional technician came in and also couldn't figure it out either.
Dealership removed unit and returned car back to factory default.
Finally got my money back.
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful
By tpratt2590 on 08/21/12 09:45 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I traded off a fully loaded 2011 GMC Terrian for this car and have owned it since May 31, 2012 and enjoy driving and riding in the car.
I own the limited edition without the turbo and very impressed with the horsepower under the hood.
After reading some of the other reviews of how the car is sluggish, paint coming off the car, makes me wonder who is writing the reviews. After going from a V6 in the GMC to this car, I was impressed with the power.
The interior of the limited is comfortable and spacious and has plenty of leg room.
The car rides quietly without any road noise.
Good car for the money!
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2 of 17 people found this review helpful
By mohusker on 08/13/12 17:06 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
Review
The '13 Sonata rang in nearly $2,000 below similar Camry and Accord offerings and after 4,000 miles it's a solid thumbs up.
Interior materials are upscale with soft-touch surfaces where expected.
Although windows are short, the cockpit seems airy enough and visibility remains good fore and aft.
Controls are simple, well-placed, easy to operate, legible and have good tactile feel.
Most guages are fine, however the speedo shows numerals only in 20 mph increments and the infotainment display is disconcertingly hard to read day and night with fuzzy images on a dim blue background...simliar to a thermostat.
All seats are comfortable, and there is plenty of room in back with a spacious trunk.
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