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Good looking car but it has some problems
mcastro2, 03/08/2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I recently got my GLS and logged just under 1,000 miles on it. The car looks good inside and out. It's roomier than my old Mitsubishi Galant. But the steering wheel is very stiff. My Galant was much smoother on the handling. Then engine is late coming off the red lights but I can't knock it too much being a 4 cylinder. My Sonata pulls to the right instead of the left and the pull comes and goes. The Bluetooth is great but the voice recognition stinks. I thought it was my accent but I had my daughter test it and it stunk just as much. In the first thousand miles I have not seen better than 29 MPG. Maybe I need to drive some more before it starts to produce.
Regretting Buying This Vehicle
tracy55, 12/01/2014
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Major problems from the start. Navigation/radio total failure. Gear shift stopped working-froze in park. Recently air bag malfunction. Now the engine failed. Burns oil and rod knock with no warning. Need a new engine but Hyundai is initially refusing to back its warranty because I cannot product every oil/filter receipt (sometimes had private mechanic change). Research has led me to an investigation into class action suit for engine failure by Chimicles & Tikellis. Good to know that I am not alone. Hyundai is like the cable company - once you are a customer they don't care. Should have gone with Honda or Toyota and will do so going forward.
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Best car I ever purchased!
vickiepayne, 08/19/2013
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
All I can say is WOW! I did not test drive this car, I bought it online and had it delivered to me at work. I was a little worried about it only being a 4cyl. But to my surprize this car has the get up and go to pass anything on the road. It rides and handles great, I live in the ozark mountains and it is darn right fun to drive through the curves, climbs the mountains without hesitation. I get 34 mpg through the mountains and got as high as 37mpg on flat land with cruise. some of the plastic in the interior could be better grade, but for the money this is one sweet ride. I used to have a lexus SC400 and I rate the sonata right up there with it!
One nagging problem
Alan, 09/22/2010
2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Since buying the car I've had a wind noise at the front doors. I've been to the dealer 8 times to try to get this fixed. They adjusted my door one time but it didn't help. I drove a different Sonata today with a service writer and even the new one had the same annoying noise. He said he hears it, but never noticed it until I pointed it out. I called Hyundai consumer affairs and am waiting to see what they will do for me. I told them I'd like then to buy the car back. I've never been more unhappy with a car. If not for this one problem, I would be very pleased with it. Be sure to take the actual one you are going to buy for a test drive first and pay attention to wind noise.
After 5,000 kms, this car is as close to perfect as..
cnauta, 02/12/2011
2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It has been 3 mos. and 5,000 kms of pure excitement for me as I have put this car through everything imaginable. The mileage is amazing, about 47 MPG (Canadian) on the highways, in the city I get about 31 MPG (Canadian). The vehicle is quiet unless under hard acceleration. This is one of the smoothest cars I have ever owned and there is not even a glitch of a problem to be found on this vehicle. If you get one, get it fully loaded with the Turbo !