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Used 2008 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great value

boomer, 01/19/2008
2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This is the 3rd Hyundai I have owned since 1999. The first 2 were great cars. I got the GLS 4 cylinder with the 5 speed manual trans. Even though this is the cheapest model it still comes with all the safety features as standard. The car drives great, quiet and smooth. Very comfortable and roomy. I am getting 32 MPG with this car, I guess the 5 speed helps here. I averaged 35 MPG with my much smaller Elantra. This is excellent economy for such a large car. Pretty quick for a four cylinder too. I love the stereo, burned a CD with 125 MP3's and the stereo played them perfectly. Just a great value in a mid size car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent choice

Gary S, 06/20/2008
2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I am thrilled with my new sonata. The 6 is a great engine, the car drives very Nice on the highway and is very powerful. I love the radio controls on the steering wheel and I love the free (for 3 months) satellite radio. I think this is one of the nicest looking sedans on the road today. I have the silver with Gray leather interior and it looks terrific. I am a Canadian and purchased the car from towne Hyundai in Buffalo NY and they were great to deal with. The prices I showed them from Edmunds really helped me get a good deal. No problems importing the car into Canada either. I saved well over $10,000 on this vehicle compared to Canadian prices. (thanks to the par value of our currency!).

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love our hyundai

john, 06/21/2008
2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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We love our Hyundai. It is not quite as frugal on gas as my Chevy cavalier was but much more comfortable to drive and a lot more power and luxery inside. Rented one to drive from Dallas, tx to ca on vacation and was so impressed with it we went out and bought one the same month we got back. For the money it is a great buy. We love the built in XM radio and 6 disc cd player. So far no complaints with it. But have several with dealer.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

So far so good!!

mee924, 08/20/2008
2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Just purchased last week used, actually a rental. Still have balance of factory warranty. Like the comfort on the highway. Gas mileage nearly 30 seems good enough for the v6. Interior dash design is the lone dated item in my opinion, 09 addresses this. Cost was reason for my purchase as used was 5k less than 09.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Rattle and Roll

Shoddy Sonata, 11/29/2008
2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Car has been driven 3200 miles and developed many creaks and groans in the front windshield area when driving across bumps and road imperfections. Ignition key design is such that key ring slaps constantly against dash board when driving, very annoying!

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