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At Least it Was Under Warranty
Marie Beck, 03/20/2009
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I drove my car home the fist time, I had to turn around and take it back because the brakes were bad. Did not test drive on the Interstate - won't make that mistake again. Since then, I have had the car towed twice for different problems. One was the sensor for the gas pedal, and today for the check engine light and skipping. Only 5K miles left on my Warranty and I will have a Toyota or a Nissan before I hit that mark. I definitely got a Lemon. Each time, the Service Manager knew exactly what the problem was, because he had seen it SO many times on this make and Model.
Sonata Happy in Las Vegas
Dion120632, 06/21/2010
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2006 Hyundai new from the dealership in June 2006 and can say that the vehicle has been a steady and dependable vehicle. The V6 provides plenty of power when needed and the interior/trim look well and continue to work without fail. The valve cover gasket was replaced by the dealer under warranty at 55,000 miles - the only major repair to the vehicle. Otherwise, the car requires routine maintenance to keep it humming. Like many, I purchased the Sonata because I did not have enough coin to spring for a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. As I look back on it, purchasing the Sonata was a sound decision and I'll continue to drive it until the wheels fall off and I buy a new Sonata!
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Great to start with
rjallen, 06/23/2010
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our Hyundai when it was a year old. We were well pleased with it until it hit about 35,000 miles. We had 4 throttle body sensors replaced under warranty. This was a tow to the dealership on each occasion. Luckily the tow was also covered under warranty. However we had the 5 sensor replaced at 80,000 miles and this was on us. Hyundai part only and the repair was $555.00. At 75,000 miles the sun visors would not stay in the up position. Even though this seems to be a common problem, Hyundai does not cover them under warranty. The cost to replace was $307. I drive my cars for years and close to 300,000 miles. Never had this much problem with my supposedly poorly built US cars.
The 146mph Sonata
mrebate, 08/06/2012
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
No, I haven't hit 146 but owners of this model may want to Google the title of my review. A rental was clocked doing that speed. However, I was going about 70 mph last month and unexpectedly came up on a large chunk of a truck tire in the middle of my lane. The Sonata handled like a Nascar vehicle. It reminded me of the first time I drove a Mercedes back in 1970. So far so good with this 6 year old vehicle, but it only has 29,000 miles. Depreciation is a factor with these cars, so you may want to look for a cream puff that is 1 or 2 yrs old if looking for a newer model.
Very Pleased
fortythieves, 07/17/2010
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used with 25k miles. I have 71k miles on it now after 1.5 years of ownership. Very pleased with my purchase. Low cost of ownership - only performed routine maintenance. This is my commuter vehicle and spends most of it's time on the highway. Still enjoy looking at the exterior to this day. Looking at dollars and cents, it was a smart purchase for me and my young family. Plenty of space for things, especially when you consider all of the things you need to haul for young children.