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Used 1997 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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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.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great 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!!

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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