Used 2009 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews
Great value
Just finished a 6K mile trip out west. The car performed great. Got between 28 and 37 MPG. The 28 was doing a steady 81 with AC. The 37 was doing around 55. Couldn't have asked for more of 175 horses. I enjoyed the trip. The car was quiet, and we enjoyed the radio and music using a memory stick.
Too early to tell....
Honestly, I just bought the car for an UNBELIEVABLE price. My out the door price was almost $2000 UNDER invoice! This included tax, tags, title....everything! I wanted to get an '08 4-cyl. because of the $3000 rebate they were offering, but no one had any left, so I "settled" for an '09 for a few hundred dollars more. I'm really glad I did. I love the new interior compared to the '08's, and the extra horsepower and better fuel economy are just added bonuses. I'm used to the old days of smaller cars with better fuel mileage, but the Sonata doesn't do bad for a mid-size car. If it's anywhere near as reliable as C******** R****** says it is, we should be enjoying this car for many years.
Confident Purchase
Out of the blue decided to trade in my aging 1995 BMW 525i for the Sonata. While the '08 models sharp exterior styling initially caught my eye, the only 4 cylinder models in stock were '09s. The spacious updated interior truly feels classy and the 'fake' manual mode let's you play a little. Acceleration is lacking and gear changes clunky, yet justified by your last refueling receipt. Great gauges and wood trim throughout. Upholstery is bland but practical. Although innovative, integrated USB/AUX ports suffer from compatibility issues (ie. iPhone support). Overall, best value for the money, if you can live with a goofy 'H' on your grill.
Hard to beat the Hyundai!
I'm a 45 year old "conscientious consumer". I drove the Accord, Camry and the Sonata. They are all great cars. I'm convinced if they were to take the labels off the cars you could not tell the difference between them. I opted for the Sonata for two reasons; the warranty and the price. I paid $21,300 for the limited package with mud flaps, moonroof guard, rubber trunk liner and mesh trunk bag. You can't touch a loaded Accord or Camry for that price. Through 5 tanks of gas I've averaged 27, 27, 28, 27 and 27 MPG per tank. After 2,500 miles I'm very satisfied with my purchase and would challenge anyone purchasing a mid-sized sedan to drive the Sonata. It provides the best overall value.
My 2009 Limited Sonata V6
Well, I have only had my Sonata 3 weeks. After trading in my 2002 Altima. I am very please with the design of the car in and out. I love the amenities. For the price I got my car for I could not pass it down. The car has a very soft ride which I had read about. But not too bad. Car engine seems much better in Shiftronic mode than in normal drive mode. Can't write much at the moment since the car is still pretty much brand new.