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IT's dead
Michael H., 09/27/2016
updated 09/29/2020
2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car the day after it arrived in Sacramento. 8 yrs later, the only problem was a sun visor. 71,000 miles without a hitch. Driven short distances in town and long trips to Louisiana. Air conditioning has never been touched and works great today. Leather interior is still great. Never a problem with belts or handles and the exterior paint(Champagne) is still shining as the day I bought it. Acceleration has improved with age. The sun roof works perfect as does the cruise control, lights, radio, cd changer, and Sirius radio. I recently put new Bridgestone Tauranzas and brake pads. The tires I had removed showed absolutely no suspension or alignment problems. The rotors did not need attention either. Nothing on the car has given any problem except the one sun visor I replaced for 36 bucks. The remote trunk release, the steering wheel controls an the remote fobs all continue to work flawlessly. This has been a value that I will not part with as I intend to buy another Hyundai soon to replace my Van. Added: Continues to work flawlessly ,have purchased Hyundai Azera Limited but still love driving our Sonata limited. It is 2019 update and this car continues to perform flawlessly. Update: Granddaughter ran it hot and blew head gasket. Daughter hired idiot mechanic and he finished it off. Great car, miserable end. Repairs more than value so it was scraped.
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Beautiful Car
SouthDakotaGuy, 06/13/2010
2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used at a really good price. I was impressed with its handling on the road. The only problem is the ESC is worthless in mud and snow. I live in South Dakota and I find it to be a great car on the highway and in town, but would not recommend it off road. This car has great gas mileage and starts up wonderful.
Owned Since 2008 and GRRREEAAAT CAR!!
1HandsomeMan!, 03/23/2017
2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I know ... I know... it's, a Hyundai Sonata which to some is bland, vanilla, and meh. Now, some of that is true but this has been one of the best cars I've owned and with over 112K now, still going strong. Changed the brakes myself about 10K ago, easy as can be. Just recently have an issue with the CPS (camshaft position sensor, part $15 on ebay) and maybe because the oil change is needed or the OCV (oil control valve, $40 on ebay) has gunk in it. Both parts are easy to replace. I guess road noise can be an issue and the driver's seat could go farther back as I've got longer legs but all of my family has driven it and they like the way it handles. Couldn't beat the price either.
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Warrenty about up and car falling apart
spencer_sc, 08/23/2012
2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I really liked my car at first. It is coming up on 5 years old (warrenty about up) and has been to the dealer 3 times in the last 5 months. Twice for check engine lights and once for ignition problem. Twice I could not get the car to start. I thought I got a good deal but I am a little worried I will be spending a lot of money to fix soon. I would stay away from Hyundai and spend a little more to get a quality car.
I love my Sonata!
Jason, 11/19/2018
2008 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Sonata when it 39,000 miles on it. Now, I'm approaching 276,000 and it's still going strong!! Even though it's a 4-cylinder it has plenty of umph! The only thing I have done to it over the years is changed the air filter, plugs, brakes, typical maintenance stuff, and had to put an oxygen sensor in it a few thousand miles ago. I've had to replace the driver's window regulator once, a door handle, and the master driver window switch. Other than that, this is the best car I have ever owned, and until it just gives up on me I'm never giving up on her! It's easy to work on and any parts I've had to replace are relatively cheap (online purchasing is so much cheaper!). It still gets 33mpg on the highway! A/C still works! I replaced the factory stereo system soon after I bought it, and it's still fun to drive! If this car ever dies (and I hope it doesn't!), I'd get another one in a heartbeat!
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