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shean, 06/24/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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it a very good car. and a lot of car for the money
Great looking car
Zaid, 02/05/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I am very impressed with this car. It looks good the warrenty is great and i love the smooth ride. Even when i go 80 to 85 miles per hour it's still smooth. I really like this car.
2004 Hyundai Sonata LX
Baldy, 07/06/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I have owned my Sonata for 1 month now and I am very impressed it. It is the most smooth riding and quite car I have ever been in. I am getting 30 miles per gallon. There is enough power for me. I read people thought this car needed more power but so far I don't think so. The interior is very nice and well appointed. I love the sunroof. The fit and finish of the leather interior is gorgeous. I would recomend this car to anyone. People thought i bought a Jag.
Looks like a lincoln LS from the back.
cancerman, 11/09/2003
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Traded in a Ford Taurus, the Hyundai is a bit smaller and a little more cramped, but a whole lot peppier and quiter. I wish at least the GLS and LX came with power seats, I miss this feature as my wife and I use the car and always adjusting mirors, seats ETC. Waa Waa no big deal We really love our Hyundai. Have 12000 miles on it and am taking it in for the first minor problem.
Happy Owner
Artie Dee, 07/09/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I love the way it looks style wise and it handles beautifully.The trunk has ample space, especially when to put down the rear seatbacks to give you more cargo area for longer items.I am very happy with its pickup and passing ability.A great car for the price and especially the warranty. That really sold me on this car. I figure if a car manufacturer gives you such a long warranty period, that means they trust their car to have less performance failures.
The only thing!!!
catastrophe, 02/23/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is very nice. I was very surprised at the comfort of this car. It handles very nicely, even in very windy weather!! Handles well in the snow and rain.
Great Car !!
cam123, 07/12/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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for the price, you can't beat this car. Great standard features, good looks, good performance, 23 MPG combined for the V-6 and a warranty that can't be beat
A winner!
Gregg Glassey, 09/04/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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The Sonata may not get all the press of an Accord or a Camry, but at the price you get a lot of car. It is quite comfortable to sit in and is a lot of fun to drive. The interior is nicely appointed and with everything power including the moon roof the car offers as much as those other brands. The seats are very comfortable and the driving position is excellent. The sound system is first rate. The trunk is spacious and with the 60/40 split more than adequate. The finish both inside and out is excellent. The warranty is also something to consider with this car, too! We liked it so much that we bought two!!
Great Sonata
popeguy, 07/25/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I own a new 2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6. I have put 4,000 miles on the car and I love it more everyday. Great ride and great warranty.The styling is so cool and the interior is top notch.
awesome car
cajuncrew, 02/23/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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this car is alot of fun to drive ...it shifts very smooth, it gets great gas milage, the forth hyundai in the family...2 elantras one xg300 and noe this sonata.....
Go for it....forget the name Doit!
gr8mortano, 07/27/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Hugs the road and has power on demand. The only thing missing is a retractable steering wheel and emergency hot button on key pad. Otherwise you can't be disappointed in the value, price, performance and sex appeal!
Hyundai Happiness
PKobia, 05/04/2005
2004 Hyundai Sonata V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I commute 76 miles to work, a total of 152 a day. My Hyundai Sonata has been superb. I have put 58,000 miles on the car in just under 18 months and have not had a single problem. Not one! I have been fanatical about oil changes etc. and tire rotation from day one. My gas mileage is excellent at 30 mpg and the Sonata 6 cyl has more than enough zip to keep me out of trouble on the open road. I am a big man and the Sonata is very comfortable with more than sufficient leg and head room. All in all a pleasure to drive and a pleasure to own.
Sonata GLS w/pk#5 best buy
rayam2000, 08/11/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Just bought a 2004 Sonata GLS w/pk#5 from Fairfax Hyundai for $17400 after tax and fee. I don't have plan to buy it today, but the sales is friendly, he knows a lot about this car. No pushing for sales and willing to make a deal. However, VA's "documentation fee" is too expensive - $289.90, compare with $100 in MD.
great car
clive svendsen , 02/28/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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better than a honda civic EX by far
nice car
moshe, 11/26/2003
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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its good fun to drive very cheap amazing car better than a lexus its a steal
First Hyundai
Lebron, 09/05/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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So far I have driving the car for about one year, no problem with it so far it runs great and has all the luxury I need I like the fact it has a tape player as well as a cd. it came with michelin tires a plus. It is well buil and has a lot of safety fetures. averall it it a great car for the money.
WE LOVE OUR SONATA!!!
COPSWIFE1950, 09/06/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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WE SAW THIS SILVER SONATA & KNEW IT WAS WHAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR!!!
new to hyundai
cisco123, 08/24/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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a great buy for its price. No problems so far except for front and back brakes. Warranty covered pads replacement due to noise at braking.
Love it!
LeLace, 02/25/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This was not my first choice, but after a couple of months of driving it I am MORE than pleased. I am told it looks like an expensive sports car from the rear and that the rear seat is comfortable for adult human beings! It is fun to drive, easy to park and nice to look at! The number of features that come standard are wonderful for the price.
Love this car!
newgnu, 08/19/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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My second Hyundai. First one a 2003 Elantra which I fell in love with from the start. The 2004 Sonata, with V-6 and leather has much more pep, is stylish, comfortable, and just down right fun to drive. Haven't had it on a trip yet, but would expect good performance. The warranty is just icing on the cake!
Great Deal for the Price
LindaC, 11/27/2003
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I am very happy with my Sonata, I have owned it for exactly 2 years now. This car is not only stylish on the outside, but the inside is very elegant. My friends and even strangers all comment on the sleek new look. This car is reliable and very hardy, but the 5 year/60,000 mile warrenty really makes me feel at ease I will have no major problems with this car.
great car
moviecash, 08/27/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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this is the best car I have ever owned and my first import. I was afraid of the brand at first but find the customer service great. The car is real fun to drive,
Sonata 101
Sister1021, 02/28/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I have owned my Sonata since October and drive approximately 100 miles per day. I have found two problems with this car both minor but worth mentioning. When making a sharp left hand turn if you knee or hand touches the drivers door the bell which indicates an open door sounds no matter how firmly the door is closed. The second problem is the washer fluid for the windshield doesn't squart up high enough on the windshield - as a matter of fact it 'just hits' the bottom of the windshield. Other than these two minor problems I love my Sonata I find it as comfortable as some high prices sadans and I didn't pay high dollars for it.
Better than most
J. Carson, 09/06/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I shopped for other similiar vehicals and couldn't get the extras that I wanted at the price I wanted until I found the Hyundai. You get a lot more car for your money with this car.
02 sONATA
PLEASED, 09/06/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The four cylinder engine was supriseing at expressway speeds. fully loaded, Myself, 210lbs, son, 285lbs, wife 200 lbs. plus luggage Through the hills of Kentucky and Tenn. The car never bogged down from 80-85mph. very supriseing. The car was reasonably confortable, and handeled well at all speeds. It also looks good. I had thought about buying a 6 cyl, but can see no reason to do so. I averaged 30 mpg. from Ohio to the gulf coast. Its well worth the money. The warrenty is a giant bonus.
love that car
tipndale, 03/02/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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when i brought my hyundai i took a trip to the west and it really handled very well and the gas mileage i got was great. the ride was very comfortable. never did i have trouble going or coming back home. thank you hyundai for making a wonderful car.
Happy with my Hyundai
nnewton, 11/29/2003
2004 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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One of the best values that I have recently had. Everything works fine and there have been no disapointments
Best Choice
Labaneli, 09/02/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Good price, good performance and good looking. I think this car is the best choice of around 20000$. Don't buy another car like Mithubishi Garant or Suzuki Verona. Sonata is much much better! I recomend GLS or LX model. The perfomance is same but, the interior is different. LX is more luxury but over 20000$ so, GLS is also good choice (19000$)
Sonatas rule
TonyP, 03/02/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is awesome I love it 10 years 100,00 mile warranty great handling beautiful easy to keep clean.
sonata lover
chicagojoe, 09/11/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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seat's are to small,and to low
hyundai 2003 V6 review
mrkoality, 09/11/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car for the money! Nice looking styling,most of the creature comforts found in more expensive cars, great free road side assistance, great reliability (this is my second v6 sonota)speaking from 6year experiance.
Great Value!
VLORD, 03/02/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I was able to buy a nice sedan, with all the bells and whistles I wanted, for way less than I expected. This car is SHARP! and practical. No problems yet. The engine is kind of knocky (4 cyl) but I don't care.
Love my Hyundai
MSmith3120, 09/11/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This vehicle is so much fun to drive. It makes me feel like a professional driver.
Love this one, but wouldn't buy another.
sweetjoann, 09/11/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This cars pros outweight the cons, but one con is so important it can't be ignored. The hyundai sonata is a great car for people who can afford to buy it as a second car. The ride is smooth, the interior is better than average. it has a great sound system for the normal music buff,(hip-hop and hard rock folks would be dissatisfied). The gauges and knobs are in great positions to reach them without stress or confussion, the trunk space is great for easy access and room to load and unload. Now the cons are sensitive body to scrathes and dents, also a loud engine, and a unstable ride up to a certain mph. But the #1 con is a very poor resale value.
A classy car
rennattaangel, 12/02/2003
2004 Hyundai Sonata V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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the Sonata ia a wonderful car. Roomy but elegant. Easy handeling but classy. A Lady feels like a Lady driving this car!
EXCELLENT TOWN AND ROAD CAR
ZIPPADEEDUDAH, 03/09/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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THIS CAR IS AN EXCELLENT VALUE. IT RIDES WELL, IS RELATIVELY NOISE FREE EVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE STEREO IS EXCELLENT AND THE SUNROOF OPERATES FLAWLESSLY. THE ENGINE IS QUIET AND THE CAR IS ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED, ESPECIALLY IN CASE OF COLLISION. SIDE SEAT BAGS ARE A DISTINCT PLUS. I CHOSE CLOTH SEATS OVER LEATHER BECAUSE OF MY DOG'S CLAWS. LOVE THE LUMBAR SUPPORT AND THE POSITIVE ACCELERATION. GETS EXCELLENT GAS MILEAGE. PEOPLE STOP AND LOOK AT IT. IT WILL VERY SHORTLY BE A BETTER ALTERNATIVE THAN THE HONDA AND TOYOTA WHICH COST A LOT BECAUSE OF HIGH NAME RECOGNITION. REBATE IS EXCELLENT.
Excellent!!!
kfessler, 09/13/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Talk about Bang for you Buck!!! This car has it. Bought for $16k before taxes and I dont regret one penny of it! I didnt think it was possible to get this much car for such little money. I put 2400 miles on it within the first month, and it didnt give me one lick of a problem...even in 90° bumper to bumper traffic. I LIKE IT!!
great car
lila stewart, 09/13/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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SUPER CAR ..CAN'T BEAT IT FOR THE MONEY!! IT'S LIKE DRIVING A MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE CAR.
Fun to drive!!!!!!!
NormJay, 03/09/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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The car hanles the road very well. There's pleanty of power in the 4 cyl. It's the best car for the price.
bought santa fe lx and sonata lx
ronzx, 09/21/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought a 03 santa fe lx, which turned into my wifes car.A year later I bought a sonata lx.They both have the same engine,I thought I would get a lot better gas milege with the sonata ,but its only like 19 city to 25 highway,average I get about 21.Santa fe is 18-22 average about 19.Thats the only thing I dislike.My friend bought an impala ,which is bigger,heavier more horsepower and gets a lot better milege.What I paid for both makes up for gas milege.
one of the best cars i have ever owned,
ciao baby, 09/25/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Well im 63 and said that i would never buy anything but american , but after owening this sonata for two years and just returing on a vacation from florida to calfiorna i am sold on this car .30 mpg on the road and a smooth driving car that after driving 600 miles a day for three weeks you never feal like it , when the new 2006 models come out i will be the first in line to get one.
Great choice
sberhow, 05/31/2005
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my 2004 Sonata used with about 17,000 miles. Also considered Mazda3, Camry, Accord, but the Sonata comes with so many more features standard, and you can't beat the price or the warranty. Love it so far - the ride is very smooth, car is very easy to handle. Tons of space in the trunk. I love the look of the car, and it's so comfortable to drive. The only down side so far is that gas milage is not quite as good as my Mazda Protege was, but that comes with a bigger car with a bigger engine.
Good deal, could be better
Bob Devon, 03/09/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Good warranty and seems reliable. Some interior cheapness is a bit iritating but for the price I can stand it. The illusion of the money saved definitly makes the car apealing but after some further research I realized it's actually cheaper over a 5 year period (even less probably) to by an Accord. The accord has a better transmission, better engine and is better to the enviroment (this Sonata is a smog machine). Hyundai added some extras to make the good selling points vs. the Accord but these are features rarely used compared to daily driving, ala hyrdrolic hood.
Hyundai Lover
Deborah L. SImenson, 10/04/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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It is a fun car to drive. It hugs the road well. It is very easy to set controls and make adjustments for different drivers to use. Love the pockets in the doors for cds. The style of the car is awsome. I have the silver and love the way it does not show dirt. You have sold me on this cute car. By the way my last car was a buick, park avenue and I love this one more.
A great car!
Rich, 05/05/2006
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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This is a great little car! Has plenty of muscle for a four cylinder! Got it up to 80 mph with little effort. A true pocket rocket! I have the 5 speed transmission which adds to the performance. Handles well around sharp turns. Excellent craftmanship and looks. My next new car will be a Hyundai.
EVERYONE LOVES IT
LAMON88, 10/09/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I've had my Hyundai Sonata for over a year and I love it. Whenever my friends take a ride they always say how nice it is and how quite the moter runs.
Excellent Vehicle for the $
Debxpub, 10/09/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I am a researcher and it took me 2 months to finally decide to buy the Sonata and I'm glad I did. For the $ it is an excellent valued sedan! Maybe it doesn't keep the same retail value as a Honda or Toyota but I don't think they compare with the interior and function at the price I paid. So it works out in the end.
Excellent Car Excellent Price
Misty386, 11/22/2003
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is great not only does it have style it is a nice running 4cyl, good on gas, comfy for passengers, and lots of trunk space. Definitly would suggest it to anyone.
Previous Toyota and Honda owner
albad, 03/11/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Overall, this is a very good car. Good acceleration although a little slow to start. Very smooth and comfortable. Generally quiet. Looks great. I've owned a Toyota Camry and a Honda Prelude in the past. As far as I can tell, this car is about as good as those cars but $5000 less. I refuse to pay extra for the Honda and Toyota name even though I was happy with those cars. I did a lot of research and it's true that Hyundai are much better cars now. Very few regrets so far. The way I look at it, Hyundai's are a steal right now because they're reliable but because they haven't caught on with the public yet, their prices aren't ridiculous.
Hyundai
donnavb, 10/09/2004
2004 Hyundai Sonata 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Love this car. Fun to drive and dependable.