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4.75 out of 5 stars

One Year review

Gary D., 07/30/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I have now owned this vehicle for 1 year with 20k and it hasn't had so much as a hiccup. What originally sold me, apart from the price and warranty was the interior and trunk size, (large), and the level of comfort, usually only felt with leather upgraded interior. I love all the thoughtful little upgrades which are standard, such as the 3 nozzle window sprayer, the above visor lit vanities lights, and beautiful interior stack. I have been averaging 31 mpg on regular, and honestly, I hardly miss my G35(only off the ramps and when I feel a little crazy), or its 20 mpg with super. My wife now likes to take it whenever she can and everyone who rides with me is quite impressed.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Buy

Dave, 11/13/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I recently purchased the Limited V6 with NAV, Leather, Bluetooth. Have about 700 miles. Averaging 28.5 MPG true Highway, 24 MPG Limited city, 21MPG City. Overall very impressed with vehicle. Drove the Camry and the Sonata blew it away in comfort and styling. Only knock is slight hesitation in acceleration after decelerating. Nav performs great and much smaller than most vehicles and touch screen a plus, Bluetooth has good performance. The fit and finish is far superior than the 2008 Sonata. Seats are very comfortable and dual zone temperature control feature is awesome although temperature seems to run a little hotter than actual. Purchased car during 2K rebate. No regrets with purchase.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Very good and practical

Eman, 07/24/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I'm 48. After many years of sports cars and pick-ups, including my last Chevy S-10,which literally fell apart at 70,000 miles, I bought a new Sonata. I am a family man, with daughters 11 and 8. My wife drives a van. So, I decided to be practical -- buy a family sedan with good ratings and few frills. It came down to a Sonata or Honda Accord. I liked the Sonata better after test drives (the base Accord had a weird dash with giant radio call numbers) -- and it was $3,600 less. So far I like it, though there may be a 'thump' underneath. I liked the S-10 new too for a while, but quickly problems arose and I was profoundly disappointed overall. No more union- made cars for me.

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5 out of 5 stars

4 cyl surprise

Homer, 07/04/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I am flabbergasted at the smoothness and agility of the Sonata 4 cyl. It surpasses anything I ever expected. I have been driving a 3.8 V-6 with every conceivable option. This Sonata beats the pants off my old car even though I liked it a lot. Mileage is in the low 30's, pick up is surprisingly quick and quiet. The ride is great, albeit not quite as good as my XG350. It handles very well with a good feel on the road and in traffic. It has enough options to be comfortable and complete.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Bradaigh, 08/19/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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This is our second Sonata and the differences between the 2006 and the 2009 are amazing. They really listened to suggestions and incorporated them. It hesitates a wee bit (like the 2006 did) on acceleration, but all things considered, that's great for gas mileage. We're stuck on Sonata's. Great car - great value.

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