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Used 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

1999 Sonata - Excellent Value

Canon, 11/07/2002
Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan
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Overall, an excellent vehicle considering the initial investment. No problems at all to report. Fun to drive and handling is above average for a 4-door sedan. Performance was enhanced by the addition of a K&N air filter (highly recommended) with 0-60 times cut by 1 second. This engine wants more air! Interior comfort only compromised by the inclusion of the cup (?) holders. Don't use them! The quietest ride this side of an SEL 500. Watch the speedo on the highway - at 140KM/h you'll be wondering why it's so quiet. Biggest complaint - it dints easily. Soft outer skin.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Sell/Trade after 6-7 years

sarah, 09/28/2009
Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan
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Was happy with my purchase, even though I had a lot of warranty work done on it during the first 5 years. Beginning in the 7th yr., I've dished out more money for repairs than I care to remember, every six months or so. Nothing less than $200 each trip to the service dept! Now, for the past 2 yrs., I'm paying for repairs every other month, in the neighborhood of $700-900 per visit. I've owned other Brands that didn't have the problems I'm having with this Sonato! It drives like a dream, but these costly repairs are a nightmare. Don't think I'll buy another Hyundai. I normally keep a vehicle 10-12 yrs, before buying a new one, but don't think I can put up with these problems much longer!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

300k+ miles

fansh, 12/23/2003
Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan
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Now @ 301,000 miles. Motor just started to make noise. Trans just started slipping between gears. All orig equip. but for: tune-up/filters, a/c compressor, a/c block, inside fan motor (x3), rad., alt.,on 1st replacement rotors (1st brake job @ dealer @ 80k miles). Still on orig suspension. No motor nor trans work except normal maintenance. Some oil changes @ 10k miles. Remarkable auto to keep up with me.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Sonata99

Ba1976, 06/30/2002
Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan
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I have had my Sonata for a little over a year and for the most part its been a decent car however within the last 3 months I have had the O2 sensors reaplaced and the spark plug wires replaced twice as well as the transmission going out. Also my locks started locking when I start the car and unlock when I turn it off but my keyless entry quit working.Hey Lose a feature gain another.Think ill buy an acura next

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2.25 out of 5 stars

AVOID

sebski, 04/21/2004
Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan
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I have had GLS V6 for almost two years now. It had 60K, now 80K. I got screwed because dealer does not honor warranty for second onwer. I replaced: timing belt, all brakes including rotors, battery, tires (which all were a part of a normal maintenance) but spark plugs, wires, sensors, more spark plugs and more wires and all this crap brings only one conclusion: Hyundai is still a terrible quality. I will never buy one anymore. I'll stick with Japanese. Take my advise: don't buy Hyundai. The dealer is very nice, especially when it comes to paying. And they are money suckers!

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