Used 2009 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews
Love my new car.
I haven't had this car but one day so far, but went on a half a dozen test drives, and sat in more than a handful of cars. This is by far the most fun I've had driving a car in some time. My last car was a Buick Park Avenue, and this car while slightly smaller on the inside is a far better performer, and has nearly all the features of the Buick.
hot stuff
I had the Hyundai sonata less then a month and love it!! I got the gls i4 with the popular option package, power seat, trip computer, auto lights, ect: I originally planned on getting an accord or Camry but the Hyundai dealer was right down the road from me and after test ride and pricing I grabbed it. The Camry or accord would of been a few thousand more. My only complaint is the air conditioner. We live in hot Florida and there were a few really hot humid days where the air just didn't seem to be good enough for me, but only around town,highway it is fine. My wife thinks it's fine and said that I am just trying to find something wrong. great car! but bad resale value
- Limited V6 SedanMSRP: $4,99543 mi away
- SE PZEV SedanMSRP: $7,59553 mi away
- Limited V6 SedanMSRP: $3,49958 mi away
Didn't want to consider Hyundai...
at first, but I wanted the lux features without the cost and the research convinced me to buy the Sonata. I got the 4 cyl limited with Navi and BT and it really has blown me away. All of the positive things people have written about the velvety ride (but not too soft), power for a 4 cyl, and great gas mileage are dead on. Interior is very sharp and placement of controls is generally very good. The interior is spacious and seats are comfortable for a big person (6'1" - 220 lbs). More than anything, it's the little things that have impressed me; the air cylinders that open the trunk and hood, the dual layer SW controls and door lock prevention when keys are in the ignition.
Ditto's with Everyone's Review
I have 6200 miles since August on my Sonata. I've been commuting 600 miles every weekend. Smooth ride, plenty of power and excellent interior layout. The car feels much more expensive than what it cost. I'm averaging between 33-35 on the highway. I checked out most of the competition and nothing came close for the price, safety features and warranty. Test drive one and you'll be impressed.
Various Concerns
Had to replace automatic on and off light sensor did not work when purchased. Carpet had to be replaced because of rips. After car warms up transmission shifts very roughly between 1st and 2nd gears and sometimes between 2nd and 3rd. I was told that the transmission was an inter active unit and would soon smooth out after the break in period. The car has over 6000 miles now and nothing has changed since the day I purchase it. Also it emits a foul rubbery smell from the heating or air vents. Smells like air coming out of a tire. If steering is turned to quickly to either lock position car will cut off. Bought to the attention of the dealer the shifting concern but was told this is normal