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Used 2005 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Worth a look.

Unexpectedly nice, 12/11/2004
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Received this car as a rental for a week inplace of my Cadillac(what! no devilles for rent!,lol). When i got in this car i noticed it was quite decent. It was fully loaded but did not have leather(Hyundai's leather is cheap and rubbery anyway). This car accelerates, brakes and handles well, had a robust V6, sunroof, good sound system. For what? $18-19k, and thats without any discounts. I must note this car does have questionable high-speed handeling.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car

ALEX, 12/16/2004
2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Excellent mid-sized car and outstanding value. Tried Chevy Malibu but like this much better. Great looking car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Hyundai Sonata is one to check out!

Kevin, 03/29/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Just purchased a 2005 powder white pearl Sonata GL, 4 cyc, auto with a power sunroof (acc Gp 3), wind deflector,& mats for $15,500 including rebates. I have 500 miles on the car and it's a pleasure to drive. If you are looking for a good quality car with an outstanding warranty, and wish to spend 4-5K less than Honda or Toyota, check it out first before you test drive them. The tout is they will have a higher resale but not 4-5K more. The car could use a little more power (22 hps less than Honda), but lacks the "pop can" exterior Honda feel with more features than the basic Honda or Toyota. I've owned all three; Honda Accord, Toyota Camry,& now Hyundai Sonata. Drive it & weigh the difference

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Most car for the money...

jmfbr, 12/24/2004
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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After a lot of research among mid-size sedans including Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima and Mitsubishi Galant, the Sonata just couldn't be beat. With side airbags standard, a V6 engine and decent gas mileage, I couldn't imagine paying more money for less car. I even bought-up to the model with the sun roof for under $18,000. It drives like a dream -- having heard on a website that the motor didn't have a lot of pick-up, I was concerned. But it has more than enough for me. It looks like a much more expensive vehicle, has a smooth ride and is very comfortable. After one month of ownership I'm still pleased.

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5 out of 5 stars

Hyundai Sonata

B. Pratt, 12/22/2004
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I've had to return the vehicle to the dealer one time for a minor hood adjustment. Other than that the car has been flawless, fun to drive and it's frequently confused with some of the high-end Japanese imports. What a bargain!!!

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