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My first foreign car and I love it
Mrs k, 02/19/2021
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchase this Hyundai Sonata originally because of the high reviews for this make and model but after driving it it is such a comfortable ride in very very good in the snow I could not have made a better purchase are my SUV was stolen
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OK car
Myra, 02/26/2010
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After owning Camarys in the past looked at the Sonata because of price and consumer rating. Overall the car is OK. Smooth braking to a complete stop is impossible. Transmission seems to jump out of gear at times.
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Stepping Up
Gwen D, 06/13/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Limosine Looks and Quality
Oldcarguy, 05/20/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought a black/black Limited V-6 in February. Compared the Accord, Camry, Malibu, Sebring, G6, etc., and the Sonata beat all of them in price and fuel mileage. Have just over 3000 miles on it and we get about 25 mpg in local (suburban) driving and between 33 and 35 on the Interstates. Highly recommend the wheel flaps and trunk liner to keep the outside and inside clean. I'm 6'3" and my wife is short and both of us have no problem getting comfortable driving positions. Very smooth and comfortable, easy to maneuver and park, have gotten many compliments on the looks ("looks like a Lexus"), probably on the color. Great warranty!!!
Best Deal Out There In Midsize Lux Sedan
Dave, 04/27/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wow, just got this car home today! It's the V6 Limited model with navigation, which was the only option. The Limited model is fully loaded with just about every feature you could want. There was a $1,000 rebate on the car which was icing on the cake, because it's already under priced in my opinion for what Hyundai is giving you. I haven't owned the car long enough to discuss reliability, but Hyundai has come a long way in the past 25 years and I'm sure it will last me a long time with regular maintenance. What an amazing vehicle! Perfect interior ergonomics, extremely quiet even at 80 MPH, very fuel efficient for a V6, and very fun to drive! The 2009 Sonata refresh is a home run!
Wheel Covers
cdunagan, 09/27/2011
2009 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The only issue I have with my 2009 Sonata is the rusting of the wheel covers. I take excellent care of my car and do not agree with the Lia Dealership that the rust is due to salt from the winters. I wash my car every week during the winter to prevent rust. Hyundai nor the dealership have a concern with this defect.
value for the cast, 5 yr warranty
bill, 01/08/2016
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a midsize sedan with a lot of bang for the buck, for a 2009 sedan, safety features were standard, ESC, ABS, Anti skid included, all hwalpful and 6 airbags which were often optional on others that only included 4 at the time. The stereo radio included sirrius free for 1 year, six great speakers, and controls for bass/treble/fader/side, andone more I forget at thistime, but the sound is crisp,esp with sirrius and cd's , and wav's. I always feel safe with the safety featurs included. After 6 1/2 yrs ofownership I now have several things to have looked at, the up/down button for the driv window/ the tps light/ and possible brake inspection. The dealer in New Castle DE is great but after moving south 50 miles, the dealer in DOVER DE I would NOT recomend at all ! They often ignore you in service desk area, and act as if you are bothering them !
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Great car value
Jerry Isler, 07/20/2018
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car and I will definitely buy another one
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"my sonat is hot
rockstar, 10/25/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After having a 01 Saturn, elantra07 and now the sonata. After originally test driving Genesis, priced to high, but loved it overall. Without even test driving sonata I said, if price was good I'd buy. After the test drive, I was impressed! Bought it, traded 07 elan (elantra). I really enjoy my 09 sonata it turns heads where ever I go it's black on black (black out) and pulling up next to a Toyota cam, Honda accord, even a c-class Benz. I truly recommend if you looking for a great car sonata 09 is it. Buy it now. Proud to drive a sonata.
Best value I could Find
tuckerjm, 06/02/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Been shopping for a car for 4 years. Intensive research. May not be the best car car, but it is a great car anyway. Definitely the best value for the money in it's class hands down. Feature rich vehicle that you don't pay extra for.
2009 Sonata SE
MBashore, 03/15/2010
2009 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Great value, solid car
Paul, 07/29/2010
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2009 Sonata Limited for about 10 months now and could not be happier. There was an irritating rattle in the driver's side window that the dealership took a couple of tries to fix but other than that I have no complaints. The V6 gives good acceleration when needed and the handling, while not sportscar-esque, is smooth and pleasant. Excellent brakes. I commute every day about 30 miles each way through some mountain passes in Northwest Washington, which can get dicey in the winter. Or for the rest of the year it is raining. The Sonata is a good inclement weather car, at least for these parts. I have averaged a solid 30 mpg highway miles and 25-27 in town. Very solid, reliable car.
1+ years later...
Randy, 01/21/2010
2009 Hyundai Sonata SE V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've now had my SE-V6 for a year and a half and clocked just over 23,000 miles. I'm still happy with it, no problems whatsoever (mechanical, body, or electrical). I read others have had problems. Did I just get lucky? I average 21mpg in the city and 32-33 on the highway (mostly 70-75mph); I really like the fact that I can travel over 500 miles on the freeway on one tank (made it from Las Vegas to Stockton, well over 500 miles).
Still great after 1 1/2 years...
Pianoman, 01/13/2010
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I read the posts of others who are unhappy, and I just want to say, that's not my experience at all. After 25,000+ miles, I am still delighted with my 2009 Sonata Limited 4 cyl. Absolutely no money spent other than normal maintenance, and the car continues to run like a champ. Have gotten up to 37 miles per gallon on non-hilly interstate traveling at 70 mph - it is a great highway cruiser with a quiet, smooth ride. Lots of room inside, and build quality is great. It is definitely not a sports car, but I didn't buy it with that expectation - I drive my wife's Legacy GT if I want kicks. Still like it better than my 3 previous Accords. Overall, I'm very happy - no buyer's remorse at all.
This is the one
Popps, 12/17/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is third Hyundai we have owned and it won't the last if we live long enough. Can't beat it for the price.
Don't Hesitate!
Claudia, 06/09/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Never thought I'd buy a Hyundai but after considering the Cadillac CTS - it just wasn't as comfortable as I expected it to be for the money, nor did it have all the options I wanted. After looking around on the internet for something comparable I came across the Sonata. My husband and I test drove it & fell in love with it. It's loaded with options, has the 60/40 split rear seat, drives & rides like a dream for 1/2 the price of the CTS! It's a beautiful car. Got the camel/pearl. I'm looking for excuses to go places so I can drive it! You can't go wrong with the warranty, the price and the exceptional value you will get with this beauty!It's everything & more than I'd hoped for.
Major safety concern?
Rick, 09/16/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have only owned the Sonata for 1 month. Although the test drive was fine, the the front passenger seat became very uncomfortable on a longer road trip. Also, I recently drove the car in the country after dark, and it seemed like a curtain descended half way down the windshield. I had to turn on the highbeams to be able to see if an animal was in the road, and even then, I couldn't see the sides at intersections. The problem isn't bad on lighted city streets except for not being able to see around the corner at intersections. The dealer said that the lights are normal -- but I didn't have this problem with the Nissan, Ford or Chevy cars that we drove over the past 25 years.
Very good car
Jim, 09/06/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is our second Hyundai after having 2 prior Hondas. Our XG350 was a better travel car, but our V6 Sonata handles better due to a less soft suspension and has 50hp more. Love the GPS and Bluetooth, as well as the standard 350 watt Infiniti sound system. Our onboard mpg computer pegs in-town at 22mpg, and generally 31-32 mpg on a flat, straight highway like I- 20. 5 year bumper-to-bumper and 10 year mechanical warranties will probably go unused.
Great Car
Scott, 08/04/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After much research, this is by far the best car in it's class for value, quality, warranty, and standard features. The ride is excellent, tight road hugging suspension and great handling. The 2.4L engine is surprisingly strong and much easier on gas than the V6. Interior is quiet, very pleasing to the eye. All electronics are well placed and easy to see. Leather seats are very comfortable. Exterior has great lines with chrome accents and the cocoa metallic finish is beautiful in the sunlight. The 17" wheels and low profile tires are a great accent. Trunk space is huge and rear seats fold down with access to the trunk. Nice headroom in rear. Great savings with CARS and rebates
Still impress me!!!
Ricardo, 07/21/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my Sonata Limited back in May 2009. Have driven little over 3200 miles and still loved it like new.Ride, comfort and luxury all harmoniously blend in this car. This is my second Hyundai and will not be my last. I've been averaging 25-25 mpg city and averaged even 31 mpg, with three people inside. Best car I've recently owned, and used to have a BMW some time ago.
What A Vaule
ZeusCharles, 07/04/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Big car size. Comfortable Ride. Appealing Interior. Decent 4 cyclinder performance. Attractive Dash. Huge trunk. No matter how I worked the numbers I could not justify a Malibu, Accord, or Camry. At least it is assembled in America with 50% U.S. parts. Yes depreciation is tougher, but 60,000 bumper to bumper warranty and $3000 less all up front more than makes up for it since I drive cars to over 100,000.
nice car
jmathew926, 07/21/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
very nice drive, the tan interior looks great, smooth ride, no complaints about the car
Trip to thru the southern states
cajim1, 06/27/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car belongs to my wife, but because it was new, the 2009 Sonata, GLS, 2.4L pezev, 5 Spd auto. This car replaced a 2006 Sonata. It had been a good car but this new car is an excellent ride and many may not believe the gas mileage we obtained. I drove all but 200 miles of our 6000mi trip. I filled each tank and checked the mileage for the entire trip. The total avg MPG was 30.9. Lowest tank MPG was 27.8 the highest MPG was 34.5. Given just a little care on the acceleration...One can easily get 500 Miles out of a full tank of gas. I recorded several in the hi 400's and one at 497mi another at 488. Ride quality is much improved over the '06. We are a two Hyundai car family love'm both...
Good Commuter/Long Trip Car
Hope it lasts, 02/12/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata SE V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Not one to buy on price by can't ignore the value of the Sonata. Mind you will lose it on resale so not quite the bargain it seems. Interior is best in class for me. Materials not quite as good as Accord but layout way better. Seats fairly comfortable, quiet ride. 249hp plenty for me - I don't understand the need for 270+ in a fwd family car. Fortunately seem to not have the suspension noise problem (and roads are horrible here right now) and tranny shifts OK. Chassis simply not as sophisticated and composed as Accord or Mazda6. Seems chassis itself is not stout enough and the flex leads to some unsteadiness at speed despite stiff suspension. So far so good - hope it lasts!
More problems than all cars ever owned
Hyundai is Bad, 05/02/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2009 Sonata GLS 5m, and have had more problems with this car than all of my owned cars combined. Since the first week I have had problems hyundai has continually been lost in diagnosing the problems. The vehicle has been in the shop for almost 80 days with the following problems. Mis-fire codes - 5 times with no resolution. Blown Hydraulics - 4 times (clutch) Suspension is very noisy over bumps. Cruise control intermittently fails. Brake pedal fades to the floor and hissing. Exhaust rattles and is noisy under acceleration. Instrument cluster became unreadable. Drivers seat cushion failed and metal parts are hitting body. Spongy drivability when it's hot, rattles all over
Decent car but catalytic convertor rusts out
Hyund is trash, 10/24/2021
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Vehicle runs well, have 98,000 miles. Fuel Module and Lock Ring rusted cause EVAP issues and can smell gas, all Brakes as rotors rusted on - sieged almost needed to use welder to cut them off, brake dust covers rusted through and gone, valve cover gasket leaked and cause alternator to fail, air conditioner clutch died and also has a coolant leak, fuel door switch oxidized so won't pop open have to use manual release in trunk and driver door window switch broke. Catalytic Converter that lays between driver and passenger seat rusted through. Car cost maybe $25k new but will cost you $15k in maintenance and repair, add 10 years worth of fuel at 10k miles per year, tires, brakes, oil changes, inspections then auto insurance expect to spend $70K to own this car for 10 years.
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Smooth Ride, Very Sporty
Keldon, 10/16/2019
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car handles better than I was expecting it to. Tight steering, amazing acceleration @ 250HP (which is surprising considering it doesn’t look like it would pack some heat lol), and an amazing stock sound system. Gas mileage could be better but after all, it is a V6. Like a previous review had mentioned, I also have the issue of the transmission downshifting while traveling down a steeper grade of road @ 45MPH or faster. When this does happen, it knocks hard and makes me cringe; this can’t be good for the transmission. Also, changing the spark plugs are a HUGE PAIN considering the engine is positioned horizontally - so the front 3 plugs are easy to get to but in order to reach it the back 3 you have to pretty much take the whole top half of the engine apart. Regardless, it’s a great car that is very sporty, reliable, and comfy.
IMPRESSED
Troy, 08/18/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just purchased yesterday so I'm sure that I am a little biased right now but I am really impressed with the quality. To give some perspective my old car was a 2007 Taurus so this is an upgrade. The doors are solid, the ride is quiet and very comfortable and I think it handles great. I read many reviews on how blah it is but I think it is pretty responsive. The 6 cyl engine is more than I really need but the drop in fuel economy wasn't that great. The interior is excellent. High quality materials and everything seems to be in the right place. After the $3K rebate I felt it was a lot of car compared the competition. I didn't think about Hyundai at first but I'm glad I gave it a chance.
Excellent Car
Richard A. Schall, 07/07/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This redesigned Hyundai Sanata GLS has an excellent exterior design and an excellent interior design with comfort, fuel economy quality and style.
Mechanical Nightmare.
Sam, 11/19/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
So as the economy riddles us all, I decide to purchase a fuel efficient low cost vehicle, low priced and one that will be reliable, boy did I make a mistake. I purchased 2009 sonata gls, the suspension is horrible, my transmission makes a slight rattle, I have creaking noises coming from my interior and I have only 1000 miles. The service manager and mechanics of course cannot locate the problems and are telling me that the noises will go away with time ? are you kidding me. I think everyone who is incurring these problems should create a petition forward it to Hyundai and take care of the issues. If anyone is thinking about a sonata, test drive it as long, far and as many bumps you can.
Great car
kim, 08/13/2010
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
After having BMW for years, I got very tired of the very expensive up-keep ($1000 every time you visit the mechanic, and $125 oil change) I decided to buy Hyundai, man what a great decision the car is everything you expect from a car that size plus some. My wife dumped the awful 2009 Camry and now I can not get her out of this Hyundai, it is quite comfortable on a long trip the gps is very user friendly, the dealer is extremely nice. In short I would recommend this car to my mother over in garbage that Toyota is dishing out.
good car but some limitations
carl12, 10/10/2011
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in 2010. I replaced a bmw 535. I was impressed how the car is built. It is pretty bullet proof. It is much quieter than a Honda and rides as nice as a Toyota model. My commute takes me 130 miles over two mountain passes in Washington. I carry between 2 and 4 adults. I average 28.5 mpg. Another carpooler gets 31 with his 6 cylinder Camry. So, that disappoints. The other issue is that the weight limit on this car is about 835 lbs. 4 adult men add up to that and if you add any luggage, you are around 1000 lbs. I mention this because during one drive on an icy I-90, flat road, I could barely hold the car to the road, semi trucks passed me.
Sonata was a lemon for me!!
Chase Stevenson, 12/20/2019
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
I loved the way the car looked in ran but with the amount of money I had to put in repairs I could have paid off my loan already!!!! It's been 1 1/2 years and I've put well over $4k into it!!! Ridiculous
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The worse decision I've made
Worst Mistake, 01/01/2010
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 Sonata new and I have had it for a year and half and have had to take it to the dealer 7 times in addition to it regular maintenance. The upholstery of the driver seat was coming off within the first 3 months of having the car (3 trips total for that because the dealer did not have the part and then installed it incorrectly). Then, the side view mirror became loose without any reason (no dent or damage) resulting in 2-3 trips to the dealer. Lastly, a whistling noise was coming from the engine and clicking sound was noted from the shift gear box. The whistling sound ended up being the catalytic converter which had to be replaced.
3 year review
gd3, 03/25/2011
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought the Sonata almost 3 years ago and now have 55k mostly highway miles. Travel about 80 miles/day for work. The cloth seats are some of the most comfortable non leather, non premium seats I've used. Nice thoughtful interior. It has so many upgrades that have trickled down to a base car over the years. The ac and heat are fine although climate control would be nice. The XM is a feature that I use regularly and enjoy. I have done nothing to it except regular maintenance and a new set of tires. I average about 30 mpg going 70-75 on the highway.
better out there
maxbald, 12/29/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful
Now have 4500 miles on car and buyers remorse has hit hard. Edmunds and Consumer Reports got it all wrong with this car. And people that give it favorable reviews are not very car savvy. The car rides horrible..like it has broken shocks. The 4 cylinder only returns 18 mpg tops. Been back to the shop 3xs for problems. The car has a cheap feel to it and little annoyances such as the passenger side seat belt that always clangs against the pillar. Service rep said to duct tape it nothing else can be done. Would not recommend a Hyundai to anyone and I was forewarned. Its junk. You get what u pay for sometimes less. Its crap that's why it loses over 60% of its value in a short time.
sonata limited I4 2009
Alex, 09/21/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is more comfortable than the 06 sonata. I get 26 mpg in the city and freeway combined. It is quiet and the stereo is the best. Love the xm and the price.
Classy inexpensive quality car
Don Vogel, 07/18/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've driven the car for about a month and a half now and am very happy with it's performance. The cloth bucket seats are roomy and comfortable. I normally do a lot of short stop and go driving back and forth to work and I'm averaging around 23 mpg. I've got nothing but good things to say so far, so I'll leave it at that.
Amazing Value for the Money
Ike, 09/20/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My son has a 2006 Sonata which has been completely bulletproof, so when gas prices forced me to begin looking for an economical 4cyl, I started with the 2009 Sonata. Opening the door on the GLS for the first time, I was amazed at the beautiful, classy, high- quality interior that, yes, reminded me of a Lexus. The test drive was even more impressive; unbelievably quiet and smooth at 80mph, smooth-shifting automatic, little wind or road noise. I still test drove Accord, Camry, Altima, even Corolla, but none compared. I bought the Sonata because I liked it the best, not just because it was thousands of dollars cheaper.
Great Car for the money
blair, 09/24/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With a little over 1000 miles in the first 4 days of owning, I have no real complaints. Bought a Limited 4cyl with navi and I am driving it 80 miles a day each way to work and back. Car is quiet, comfortable, and generally a pleasure to drive. I am seeing 32 mpg with a mix of driving. Navigation is a little hard to work depending on what you are trying to get it to do but I am sure that is just a "learning curve" thing.
So Far, Very Happy
Dixie, 07/24/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car earlier this month (July, 2008) and I've been very happy with it. The dealership included a full tank of gas with it's delivery. I literally went 10 days in 3/4 of a tank of gas. That totaled about 375 miles. The tank is 16.9 gallons and dare I say one would get 500 miles on a single tank during highway driving. The Sonata is the first Hyundai I've owned since I bought a Scoupe in 1993 in Southern California. That car had the best paint job I've ever had in a car. I love the XM Radio in the Sonata. So far, it's all good.
First time Hyundai owner
pokermac55, 09/23/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research of cars in this price range, and size, and found the sonata to be the best car for the money by far. The interior cluster lighting is easy to read and the sound system is exceptional. The car has a smooth ride and spacious back seat compared to its competition. The warranty is also a plus, in addition to the excellent safety features that are standard. My wife and thoroughly enjoy driving our sonata and would recommend it to anyone. We have driven it over 2500 miles in the 2 months that we own it. Also the fuel economy is better that we thought, as we get about 26 mpg city and 32 hwy.
Best Bang for your Buck
Alex C, 07/24/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bough the limited with the navigation and I do not regret. Money well spent. I bought this vehicle for my wife. She wanted something to keep up with my car I have a tiburon with many extra performance parts. And let me tell you this car kept up with my much lighter tiburon all the way past 130 mph I was surprised. Navigation is easy to use. However the voice comes a little late when you are at the turn instead of before. That would be my only complain. Also wished they had change more of the body to distinguish from the 2008 other than the tail lights and headlights. But overall I'm satisfied and so is my wife she loves it. We drove the altima, g8 and the sonata came way on top.
First Hyundai - Great Choice
Pjay, 06/28/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Traded in my 1991 Camry (203K miles) and compared Sonata 4 cyl with add on package vs 2008 Accord and 2009 Camry, to see why I should pay $2000-2800 more for a Camry or Honda. The Accord was not as quiet as the Sonata at 35- 45mph especially, had a slight blind spot in mirror, did not include alarm, had less trunk space, lacked split rear fold back seats (single), but did have superior steering. Camry did not have standard ESC, the clock was in a strange location on dash (look up!), and the body lines on car were bland. At 1900 miles, the Sonata drives well and very quiet, has enough pick up, mileage at 31-32 (mix highway/local), love the XM radio and ipod dock,great trunk /rear seat space
WOW!
Cliff, 09/27/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I brought a beautiful new 1999 Cadillac DeVille, color Shale/ beige int. traded it for a new 2005 Chrysler 300 base. silver/grey boring plastic everywhere Int. rear wheel drive and found out too late, that the base models were lacking major safety feature's like anti- lock brakes etc. wanted out. I had a vision of my Caddy in a Sonata. Camel/butterscotch leather int. with wood grain, lacking nothing in options including Navagtion completely loaded! I was upside down in my Chrysler trade by $9,000 because of over mileage at 63,000. The nine thousand was incorporated in my new payments. The deal $32,000 after rebates. No regrets!!! WOW! this (Lexus) car is way under priced! GET ONE!
Real Worth for your hard-earned money
Lakshmi Naarayanan R, 06/02/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I had shortlisted the Mercedes C300 Sport, Acura TSX 09 and Infiniti G35 for my new car purchase. I never ever thought of going for a Hyundai. I just wanted to test-drive a Sonata and I was quite pleasantly surprised with the ride quality, interiors etc. I paid close to 18,900 for my 09 Sonata and after taxes etc, it was still 12K cheaper than TSX 09 after tax. For my day-to-day office commute and occasional long drive, this car was ideal. In the extra money I saved, I could make my house more comfortable, than showing off with a piece of machinery I use maybe an hour every day. The rated mileage is 21/31 city/highway. But I got 35 mpg on highway on my recent trip and get 25 mpg in city.
2009 GLS Sonata Great Bargain
Mark Levitz, 09/28/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I bought the 2009 sonata because I was looking for a reliable car and a nice car to drive. I have had it for only a day and it is a fun car to drive and nice as well. I bought it for a great deal. I only paid 15,140 for the car and I got them to through in mud guards and mats as well. So it was a great buy.
Great Value...Great Ride
Johnny_Bravo, 07/23/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata SE V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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Just purchased vehicle a week ago and already have over 500 miles on it. Drives great...ride is smooth and acceleration is more than adequate..shifting is very smooth. Took it on trip and it gave me 27.5 mpg driving between 75 - 80 mph. Not bad! Avg mpg in the city 20 - 22 mpg. I traded my gas guzzling '06 Nissan Titan Crew Cab and don't regret it. I don't miss the power and the ride is much more comfortable. The high safety rating is a plus for my 1 yr old son :) I would recommend this car or any Hyundai to anyone. My wife drives a '08 Santa Fe and we are also very satisfied with both our vehicles.
Great CAR!!!
sc2303, 09/25/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I have owned the Sonata Limited PZEV (4 Cyl) model for 10 days now. I must say that I am really impressed. I got it for $21,500 with moonroof wind deflector, cargo mats, floor mats, cargo net. Hyundai is anyway giving a $2000 rebate on the MSRP. The interiors looks like any of the top of the market plush cars (Lexus like). The instruments are well placed and I especially like the soft wood finish on the dashboard.The seats are very comfortable and there is enough legroom and hip room for all passengers.The audio system is awesome!. The car handles very well.The pickup is very decent for a 4 Cyl engine. With 97% city driving, I got a great 23.5 mpg,which means a 23/32 city hwy split.
Sonata, Great Car and Value
DTS, 09/29/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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We bought a 2009 GLS 4 cyl. about two weeks ago. We have already driven over 1500 miles. Everything has worked great. Our last trip of over 600 miles averaged 35 mpg. Had over 560 miles on one tank of gas. Drives very nice, quiet and smooth. Could not get a comparable car for the money.