Used 2009 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews
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Beware of Warranty
I rarely write review, but I have to write one for Hyundai. The warranty is not as it advertised. I bought it as brand new and after 3 months the AC is not working. So I took the dealer and they said a rock had hit my car and damaged the air condition function. I have been driving other cars for the past 20 years with different brands. I cannot believe the Hyundai's product is so fragile. So today, I bring my car to another Hyundai dealership, they still cannot warrant it. I asked why other cars that I had driven for years that I never seen or heard this type of problem. They said, its Hyundai's design. I do a lot of researches when I buy car, but I will never buy a Hyundai again!
Bad News for Dependability
After researching the Sonata, I was convinced that it is was a reliable car. Oh how wrong I was. At 70000 miles the engine started to fall apart from the inside. Of course I bought the car knowing that I needed a car that would get me well past the payments, and since I still owe $11,000 + I am more than upset to add over $5000 in engine replacement costs.
- Limited V6 SedanMSRP: $4,725199 mi away
- GLS PZEV SedanMSRP: $5,375189 mi away
- GLS SedanMSRP: $5,250194 mi away
Simple Elegance
I can't believe I bought a Hyundai. I've got a mercedes, BMW, Honda, and now a 2009 Sonata. I've got to say, after having the car 3 weeks, I'd buy another one. This car is what my recent college grad calls Simple Elegance. It's got the ride and interior of a Lexus, and the fuel economy of a Honda. I bought the car because it's got the best warranty in the industry, and the it's built in one of the most (if not the most) technically advanced facilities in the world. I'm proud to own a Hyundai!
Stepping Up
I am going from a Kia Sportage to the Sonata. Boy what a step up! I feel like I have died and gone to heaven in this car. I was also scared of buying another Korean auto but so far I have not been disappointed.
2009 Sonata SE
Overall, I really enjoy the car. The only thing is the dashboard squeak when it is cold outside. I notice when it warms up, there is no dashboard squeak. The interior of the car is nice, but the outside (besides the front) is a little plain. The 4 cylinder does not really have too much power taking off, but while on the highway, if you press down the pedal, it'll give you the power you need.