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Used 2001 Hyundai Sonata Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Good alernative to Honda

sirjohn72, 12/30/2003
2001 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I was very sceptical at first when looking at Hyundai to purchase a family size car, we looked at Honda, Toyota & they were out of our price range. The Hyundai Sonata was definitely the right price, & the great warranty was a factor in deciding on the Hyundai. I've owned this car almost 3 years & have not had a major mechical breakdown, with a few minor exceptions, the car is very reliable. The Sonata drives like a Camry & feels very comfortable driving, although it's not a performance sedan, it could use a little more horsepower out of the 2.4 liter engine, but you could always opt for the V6. Overall I rate this car outstanding.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Wow! So this is a Hyundai????

Dallen47, 07/10/2002
2001 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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2 years ago, I wouldn't have even looked at one!!! Good marketing raised my curiosity. All I can say is WOW!!! Test drive revealed a well made, quiet and peppy vehicle. I bought the 4 cylinder and took it to Florida. 33MPG??? I'm in heaven. Only flaw was a distorted side view mirror. One trip to the dealer and it was fixed- free!! Every time I drive it (wife's car), I marvel "I can't believe this is a Hyundai. Now have 13,000 miles and it's still as tight and quiet as the day I bought it.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Pleasantly surprised

Monipeni, 01/23/2004
2001 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Was forced to buy the Sonata due to constraints set by the bank and my budget. It turned out it is a great car for the money. Fun to drive on the highway, handles like a dream and has lots of pep. Plenty of room inside and in the trunk. Nicely styled too. The stereo cranks except the CD player skips sometimes. Some of the paint is peeling off a door handle. It's a 5 speed. The shifter is horrible, hard to find 3rd gear sometimes and have to be at a complete stop to go into 1st. All in all I would recommend to a friend to buy a Sonata anytime.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

I've driven better

JJ Leonidas, 04/20/2006
2001 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I have a 6 cylinder Sonata and for the first 30,000 mile was great. After a tune up, it was down hill. The disc brakes keep making noise, it has a bad sensor that I spend too much money on, the transmission keep slipping, and when the power windows need repairs, only Hyundai can replace it, with a cheap plastic piece to draw it up and down. I may have drive the crap out of the car, but the reliability is bad. It also revs up to 4000 rpms after I start it up. I'll stick with my Ford Tempo which out last the Sonata so far out of the two cars I have.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

HYUNDAI

JannaH, 05/19/2005
2001 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I purchased a used Hyundai last year after my Ford Explorer gave out on me. I was skeptical at first because I didn't know much about Hyundai; after my test drive, I was sold. The power and the sleekness of this car has really been worth the remarkably low price I paid for the car (9,000 with a 4 year 75,000 mile total warranty). I am very pleased with my car I just wish I could have found one with a sun roof at the dealership! :)

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