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Not such a good car
colin_88, 04/16/2012
2002 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This wasn't my car, it was my mom's and I hated driving it. Parts would wear out constantly. At about 80k miles driving to work, the timing belt snapped and destroyed some critical engine parts. The engine had to be torn apart and rebuilt, along with a new water pump costing almost $1200. Later on that year, the water pump had to be replaced again, the CV joints had to be replaced, new alternator, and new spark plugs all before 90K miles. Once it passes 100K miles, we got all sorts of weird noises such as a shrieking engine that is the worst when driving in the rain. The ride was very uncomfortable with almost no padding in the seats.
Original owner to Feb 2019 !!
John V. - N.C., 02/04/2019
2002 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am an original owner of my 2002 Hyundai Sonata. It's 2.7 V-6 engine has the same cool growl as day one. A head turner then and now. I have 178k miles on it. I still drive it and actually just cleaned it up yesterday. I loved it when I bought it to this day. For 17 years I've had it. Ride is still comfortable, great visibility and all power controls including sunroof still work !.
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A great car
garth4, 03/25/2012
2002 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had a 4 cylinder 2002 Sonata since new in 2002. It is as good looking a car as is any on the road, it has been absolutely reliable. I have had no costs associated with repairs to the car. I am 70 years of age, and hope to drive this car for another ten years. It has just over 60,000k.
RUN don't walk!!!
celestial, 10/17/2013
2002 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
We bought this car second hand from an owner who did maintain the car and brought it in for all recalls. We have owned it for 4yrs and have only put on 20,000km's. Within the first year of having it, wheel bearings needed to be changed. Then it started to spudder, shorted out and died in the driveway. Turns out there is a problem with the battery connectors and one had almost completely rotted off. I have heard of this issue with these cars. During this escapade it blew the main fuse of the car which was hard to find. Now the transmission is finished, the catalytic converter(S) need to be changed, yes there are 3 on this car and it will cost you 2000+ to change them, there is electrical
(Sadly) Owning is Believing
patchman, 03/21/2002
2002 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Good first impressions of the car. It rides very comfortably and quietly. Alot of car for the money. BUT be prepared to know your service writer on a first name basis. Mine proved to be very problematic. Brakes (front and rear) power windows (both front windows, twice) various rattles etc. Worst, I had a continuing engine cutout problem that finally caused me to file for the "lemon law" in my state. Hyundai Motor America was not helpful in any way. BEWARE!! You DO get what you pay for. Mine is now gone at 22000 miles.