Used 2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
We'll see how it goes from here
Bought it after reading a lot of reviews and test drives on Memorial weekend. I knew that many people are complaining about suspension noise and cracking noise from dashboard due to temperature fluctuation. But the price was unbeatable, I have option package 2 and I paid almost 6K less than Accord LX. I put only a few hundred miles, so far I no problems other than cracking noise coming from the dashboard when I turn on A/C.
My 7th New Hyundai
Much improved over 2006 model. I was planning on more power, but NY dealers only sell the PZEV version with 168 HP instead of the 175 advertised all over. Interior is great looking. Ride is very comfortable, yet more sporty feeling. 5 speed transmission should shift at more appropriate times - car feels out of breath going 45 mph under light acceleration when it shifts into 5th. Makes me want to shift manually. TPMS I'm sure will come in handy. I don't care for revised front, but back looks better. Mileage has been between 27 and 29 mpg per tank with 30%+ heavy city driving (will improve once I add K&N filter). There is no more key hole for trunk - must use remote or latch inside car.
- GLS PZEV SedanMSRP: $3,99916 mi away
- GLS SedanMSRP: $3,70929 mi away
- SE V6 SedanMSRP: $6,99580 mi away
Great Car
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.
Bumpy but good
Very good car, but very bumpy on hard and rough roads. Had to replace stabilizer bar after 3 days old relating to a bumpy feel on the road. Have been told that there is a problem with the strut mounts from an outside vendor and the dealership don't see the problem, but they have felt it. I'm awaiting to have company rep to see the car to let me know what they can do about this problem. Other then that a cool car.
Why Buy A Camry when you have Sonata?
I test drove a Camry, Accord, Nissan 2.5s and Mazda 6, then Sonata last. I am a Toyota guy, or should I say "was". The Sonata was about $4k less at the start, has better quality interior, more HP under the hood, is quieter, and handles better than the Camry. It is not quite as crisp as the other three, but it is a different drive. And it is so quiet inside, nicely designed. So, Toyota, I am now a Hyundai guy.