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Used 2009 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Nice car, Good Price

Ed, 08/22/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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The Sonata GLS with sunroof is a very nice car. The steering has very little feedback, the springs "bong" each time I back out of the drive, the AC works well and the engine is pretty responsive for a 4 CYL. The dash is generally fine, the trunk is large. Nice car for the money.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

Robert Demick, 12/14/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Went to a local auto show to look at buying a Camry, Accord, Altima, or Malibu. I kept going back to look at the Sonata vs the other cars and concluded it was every bit as well built for thousands less. I did some more research and bought the Sonata. If all the cars were the same price I still would have picked the Sonata. The fact that it was thousands less was just a bonus and it has a warranty that the others won't even attempt to compete with. The car drives very nice and is very comfortable and quiet. The 4 cyl. engine delivers more than adequate performance and on a recent highway trip I got over 35 mpg. Great Car!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Not all is perfect

ACT, 08/21/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Purchased Limited w/nav in Jan 09, traded in 2002 Honda EX and paid 16K, best deal for 4-door sedan bar none. Incredible list of features for the money, and after 5500 miles, I feel this car is superior to Honda. Happy with engine performance, seat comfort, sound system. But considerable body roll and suspension noise on bad pavement, as many people have noted. Gas mileage not as good as advertised, only getting 18mpg in city. Mileage computer only tracks mileage since last fill-up, no lifetime stats. Controls on driver's door not lit, hard to find at night. Limited options for viewing and playing music on USB drive. Trunk is hard to close when holding something, you really have to push down.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car, not just for the money

Jojo, 12/15/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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We purchased this car to replace my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. After doing a lot of research we decided on the Sonata. I couldn't be happier. The ride is smooth, but not floaty. The 2.4 has just enough power, and get's terrific mileage. Interior and Exterior design are awesome. This is one well built, well thought out car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Hyundai

snovacancy, 08/26/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I've owned my Sonata for 10k miles...and I still love it. I moved from a 4 door pickup and was very nervous about going to a sedan. No regrets. Also I've looked and looked and can not find anything wrong with this vehicle. This is the only car I've owned that I've not had to take it back for some kind of warranty work.

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