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5 out of 5 stars

Surprised

td, 03/22/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I would never had dreamed I would be driving an Hyundai, but I am pleasantly surprised by this car. Drives well, handles great and very comfortable.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

orcas828, 03/24/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Can't beat the Sonata for the price. Great ride, beautiful exterior.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Sonata

Weldon, 04/25/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Fun to drive. Handles well around town. Smooth drive on the highway. Has a classy look from outside. Very reliable.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I upgraded from an Accent to a Sonata

kcamlet, 05/20/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned a Hyundai since 2002...I just upgraded from an Accent to a Sonata. The comfort of the Sonata and the performance is wonderful. I can't say enough about my car and the dealership where I purchased it.... I dealt with West Palm Hyundai back in 2002 and am happy to be a return customer

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my Sonata

Shannon, 05/22/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I love it. Its economical, has a 10 year power train warranty, and a 5 yr bumper to bumper...for anything, even running out of gas they will bring me it, change my tire, give me a loaner car if mine needs work and if out of town, they will pay hotel...gotta break down in hawaii lol .....awesome!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my Sonata!!

Sandi McCullough, 06/17/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata GL V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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This is the perfect car for me--not too small, not too big. The exterior is as nice as the interior. It is comfortable and gets great mileage!! The ride is smooth and very quiet. The warranty is great, I have been happy with my decision to purchase a Sonata.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Joe's Review

jdsales, 06/19/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Vehicle while not as finished in the interior as former cars I have owned such as Mercedes and Infiniti is still quite adequate and comfortable. Extremely quite and smooth ride. Performance not equal to higher ends but more than adequate for normal city and highway driving. V6 has good power and can get you out of the way when needed. Exterior is excellent is often mistaken for a Jaguar. Great lines and look. Warranty and service are on a par with my Mercedes and Infiniti experience. Dollar for features it's a great value, good looks, handles great and pleasant to drive. Lacks only in interior creature comforts but this is exceeded by the outstanding 10 year 100 mile warranty. $ for $ great

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5 out of 5 stars

2005 hyundai lx

carl solomon, 06/20/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Love this car. Great style, value and ride.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

love my car

tammy, 07/16/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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love it !

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I love my new LX Sonata !! -

Black LX Sonata, 07/18/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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After 12 years of driving a 1994 Ford Taurus, I finally made the jump to a new car...I like many did much research and you just CANNOT beat the value this car offers...completely loaded with everything an average driver needs for less than $20,000...I receive a ton of comments because it looks more expensive than it is and the black color just adds to it...I've heard the paint quality is not the best but that will be something I'll only be able to see after time...I plan on waxing and polishing the heck out of it to keep it looking as good as I can...HIGHLY recommend the Sonata !..btw, 1,700 miles to date and no problems...

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5 out of 5 stars

Hyundai Sonato 2005

Pam Colina, 12/06/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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driving is easy, ride is comfortable and quiet. good response with dealer and salesman. helpful on phone. feel safer with the side airbags.Air conditioning is great for here in florida.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A pleasant surprise

Jack S., 02/11/2006
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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After purchasing my 1st Hyundai in April 2005 it seems that every time I use my vehicle I find a new pleasant surprise. The power in this sedan is deceptive, I got more then I expected out of the 2.7L 6 Cyl. engine. My prior car was a Pontiac Bonneville and I would rate the Hyndai on par for comfort. In the sound system it was super. I keep my cars clean and have received a multitude of compliments for this Black (Ebony) and Charcoal interior. Last but far from least is the safety factor which I have researched and found to be exceptional. If Hyundai continues to build cars in this fasion, the have a repeat buyer with me. Good job guys !

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Bill, 04/14/2006
2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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It's a great car, loaded with room, style, solid, and just fun to drive. Handles better, runs smoother, and lots more ease of driving than our Mazda 626.

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5 out of 5 stars

outstanding car

Jackie, 09/21/2006
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I never really liked Hyundais but took one out for a test drive and fell in love..It is fun to drive and the dealorship bent over backwards to make the deal work. Exceptional Quality and very good price

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4.88 out of 5 stars

verry happy, would buy another

bizzman, 08/01/2007
2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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i have about 37,000 miles on it and no major problems as of yet.

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4 out of 5 stars

Reliable

EH_5, 01/22/2020
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I’ve owned my 2005 Hyundai Sonata for almost 2 years now and it’s been running perfectly

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Comfort
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3 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

2005 Hyundai, Excellent value

Pete, 06/18/2008
2005 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Had this car for three years, 31000 miles. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with this car. No rattles, everything works fine, mileage ok for a 6 cylinder. I would buy another in a heart beat.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Lovin' it

Lovin it, 12/05/2004
2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I LOVE this car! I've been spying the Hyundai Sonata from the first time I saw it. Being a person who gets what she needs rather than what she wants...I had to wait untill I needed a new car before I could buy one. I bought my goreous Sonata last month and I am lovin'it! It is so sweet. The way it handles...drives on the highway...awesome. It is so good looking and comfortable I feel like I'm getting away with something. Do yourself a favor...test drive this sweet ride.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Problems with 2005 Hyundai Sonota

James Page, 02/16/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Weather strip along top of right top of door came loose also the wiper blade fillers came out on both wipers.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

great care

jim, 02/25/2006
2005 Hyundai Sonata LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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great car, great options, great warranty, smooth to drive, price is unbeatable, we have had minivans and suv's, but notice little difference in travel, trunk is huge for a midsize and long trips are comfortable. we come from a family that all work for the major u.s. car companies where we could use the employee discounts, we still chose the sonata. the other cars in this class couldn't compare.....we will definately choose another hyundai and reccommend it to everyone

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