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5 out of 5 stars

HAD A JAG

WISEGUY, 07/24/2005
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS Special Value 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Didn't want to spend money on gas anymore. Checked the Hyundai and it's better than the Jag, less expensive, roomier, more comfort, and practically the same extras. Almost looks like the Jag too. Gl's special value pack is a bargain.

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4 out of 5 stars

great used car!

BIG DADDY, 06/16/2008
2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car has never broke down and been to the dealer for unnecessary service. This has been the most dependable car I have ever owned. Great mileage! 34 mpg highway. I have put on more than 75,000 mile. When I trade in someone will have a great car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Ready for another Hyundai

Jim , 11/06/2008
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Both the car used with 15,000 mile on it for $14K and have only replaced oil at regular service times. Wife loves it. Opens the sunroof and lets the wind blow through her hair with the stereo turned up loud. Handles great even from the passengers front seat (mine). Some times I even get to drive it if I am lucky. Have a Buick Roadmaster that is going to be traded for a new Sonata maybe an 08' or 09'. 30 MPG for the wife ans she has a lead foot. The new v6's have 50 plus HP so I know I will be happy with it and the interior is even nicer and roomier.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

This car is a dog

Joe Doherty, 03/19/2007
2005 Hyundai Sonata GL 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful

1- Dashboard hardware falls apart 2- Excessive tire wear even though dealer maintained - rotate and balanced. 31000 miles on car now and it is ready for tires 3- This is the third flat tire I have had 4- Windshield wiper mechanism fails often 5- For some reason tail lights burn out often, this is the second time. 6- Automatic side view mirrors do not operate well....they move but not enough. 7- I would not buy another Hyundai

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best car so far

tommynatl, 02/01/2011
2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 71 people found this review helpful

I am the type of owner who drives and maintains a car till the wheels fall off. That being said I typically buy new so I am assured of its maintenance and driving record. This is my first hyundai and I am so impressed I have quikly switched my alliegence from honda. Whatever they are doing, they are doing it right. It handles like a typical 4 door sedan except for less roll or g forces. It takes off like a rocket even when left in auto ( you can manually shift ) . But more important it has not had one single repair issue since ive owned it. This after 145 k miles. Thats right, 145 thousand miles. Not one breakdown. Not one tow. Not one replacement part. Bear in mind I do basic maintenence.

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