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Stewart, 04/07/2002
1996 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the car as the cheapest car in which I could comfortably seat 5 people. It has turned out to be a longterm dependable car. At 100k it hos only been in the shop a couple times and still runs strong.
Sonata Requiem
cicco, 08/28/2002
1996 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My neighbor just totaled my parked Sonata. I will miss this car. I bought it in spite of my kids scorn and never regretted it. I had no repairs other than maintenance in the 122,000 miles I drove it. I was expecting to get another 50K miles of satisfied driving out of it.
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See all 0 listingsGreat car, could do better on the road
Binnie The Gooh, 09/07/2003
1996 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
It´s a great car, but they could make it better suitible for the raod like when you are taking sharp turns it slides to the sides alot but it can be controlled, this is a sedan version, so why not make it perfect!!
I like it alot
noodle_head, 02/17/2004
1996 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
When i got on this website i looked through the cars i didnt find one my style or in my price range.Im sixteen years old and my parents are on a tight budget and i need a cheap car and this one looks real cheap and very nice.But i know i could not and cant really afford it so i guess im just gonna rate it.
Best Of The Best
Likewise, 04/03/2002
1995 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If this car in not better than HOnda Accord, Then Accord is not either. Very Cool Car. Loved it. Highly reccomended, Cheap Price, compatible.....Beautiful.....
Great car fot the price
jonas, 10/03/2002
1995 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Its a very great car for the price, I have paid 3500$ CAN, a civic 92 worth 3500$ CAN. and I can tell you that the sonata 95 is better on all points. Its smooth and with the 5 speed model, the mitsubitshi (137 hp) respond very well. At 175 000K the motor lools like a new one!.
Okay
odis, 02/27/2002
1995 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car ran great until 90,000. I had to redo the transmission and airconditioning
Awesome!
James II, 01/30/2003
1995 Hyundai Sonata GL V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i hate someone to blame this car just based on some trivial problems. so comfortable and smooth in driving. i paid $2300 at 120000 miles. still working well and too silent to feel i am driving. i bought it in NJ and drove it to FL about 1300miles. still has no problem.
good hyundai
Youngjoon Park, 03/02/2002
1995 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has almost wonderful equipments. Wonderful with cheap price. But there are minor problems.
Better than expected...
Pinkfire, 03/03/2002
1995 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this Sonata new. It had a five-speed, A/C and no other power options. The first repair was at 97K, for a new clutch. At 125K, maintenance has included a timing belt every 60K, rebuilt starter and alternator, new water pump, etc. Dealer service went down hill when my local dealer changed hands. The second timing belt service was vastly overpriced, and several non-factory parts were used.
Hyundai Sonata
paul the driver, 08/12/2003
1995 Hyundai Sonata GL V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car at aroudn 50,000 miles and now it had 100,000 miles the car performed very well untill about 90,000 and then everythign just started falling apart i spend maybe 3,000 on repairs and currently my transmission only has 3rd gear i will redline on a highway at 90mph i cant take turns at more then 25mph or it will skid out i dont recomend buying a hyundai i would rather have a civic then this car
Impressed
Brudzio, 05/12/2004
1995 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought new and still driving 9 yrs later. Fun to drive, especially at 190km/h. Had front crash at 80 km/h miraculously nothing happened to us, car took all the impact and was severed. Mechanically excellent and snappy. Body mouldings rust inside and swell - had to replace 2 times. Door locks rust & freeze, takes time to get in - can turn the key, however can't open. Hardware falls apart (sunshades, door knobs). Upgraded stereo to Hyundai CD combo - far much better sound. A/C still works well. Fuel tank rusted - had to rebuild. Manual tranny rebuilt in 5th year, wheel bearings noisy. Overall quite positive experience
reliable, but unexciting Sonata II
American in Korea, 05/27/2004
1995 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My father-in-law gave me this car with about 100,000 km. It's not the nicest car I've ever driven, but it is VERY reliable. It has never broken down on me. It starts up in the snow and cold no matter what. So far, all I've replaced has been a battery, distributor cap, and plugs. Getting work done on Korean cars in Korea is dirt cheap, so that is a plus. Same problem with power door lock gremlins. They lock and unlock on their own all the time. When I get out without my keys, I make sure to roll down the window first! It has 155,000 km. (nearly 100,000 mi.) on it now and should be strong for much more.
not a lemon
sonata user, 03/28/2003
1995 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had problems with my auto transmission, I did not have the transmission coolant flushed, so it overheated eventually and killed the transmission, bought a new one, still going strong. Had a fault with the auto door locks, sometimes they would lock without warning when I got out of the car, locking my keys in. The brakes have lasted forever on this car, confortable ride even on the worst frost-heaved roads. My only complaint has been expensive parts/ unavailability of parts. Right now I need a valve cover gasket, and none of the dealers can get it for me.
Not worth it
Jasmine, 05/30/2003
1995 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because I had no choice - it was the only one available that I could afford. It has given me nothing but problems - the brakes went out (twice), it rattles terribly, it stalls when the a/c is on (and sometimes when it's not), and the interior fogs up when the heat is on. However, it does get good gas mileage and it is comfortable. But I will not buy another Hyundai.
It's falling apart
jonsie, 03/28/2002
1995 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my hyundai one week and the next week my timing belt blew, mytrunk lock broke my glove box lock broke my passenger side door handle broke. never buy a used hyundai