Used 2009 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews
Used Sonata for sale
Excellent upgrade from an Accent
zornundo, 12/17/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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We bought this car to replace one of our 2006 Hyundai Accents. We're very impressed with the interior size as well as the interior furnishings and finish. I picked the four cylinder for the highway mileage and haven't driven enough yet to get some good figures. I'm very pleased with this car so far and can see myself fighting with the wife to see who gets to drive on a given day. The five-speed automatic transmission is great. Drives and shifts smoothly. It will tend to downshift while going uphill at highway speeds, especially with the cruise control on. You have been warned! I suppose that's one of the trade offs for the EPA 32 mpg highway.
Good for Tall Guy
Steve, 09/02/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Review for Sonata GLS with floor mats and Bluetooth options only. I'm 6'6" and this is one of the only cars in this class that I can sit in and be able to fit my knee between the steering wheel and center console. Only other acceptable car was Nissan cube, but it didn't have armrests. Plenty of head room and my view outside front window is not blocked by roof. With driver seat back fully, still room for passenger legs in back. 4-cyl engine has adequate acceleration for commuter car. Auto Trans shifts smoothly. Has more road feel through steering wheel than my old Jeep Grand Cherokee, but not unacceptable.
After Testing Servral Autos
BrianMac, 08/28/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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I test drove 7 autos in this category and nothing came close to the comfort or the ride quality or the PRICE. We have the Limited V6 with everything but GPS. I kept reading reviews that the handling was all that great, our other car is a Avalon and I fail to see the difference. I researched this car for three years while comparing it to others and price/feature wise nothing comes close. Large trunk and well shaped with fold down rear seats, some have a pass thru.
Various Concerns
Richard, 12/17/2008
2009 Hyundai Sonata SE V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
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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
Great Car, 2nd Review
bdemick, 08/30/2009
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I have owned the vehicle for 9 months & 16,000 mi. and it is still a great car! No problems, great ride & handling, good performance from the 4 cyl. engine and on highway trips over 37 mpg! Love all the standard features and a warranty that shames Toyota & Honda and many more. If all the vehicles in its class cost the same I'd still pick the Sonata. What a bonus that its thousands less!!