Used 2012 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews
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The best value for your buck
jay105, 12/08/2011
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
129 of 134 people found this review helpful
I am very careful when I buy a car because I tend to keep them for long time. I built a matrix to help me decide what car to buy. The objective parameters (I add one subjective at the end) where: 1.- First class gas mileage . 2.- Excellent Crash Ratings 3.- Better than average warranty 4.- First class in space 5.- Better than average 5 years cost to own ) 6.- Excellent Price. Two cars came on top Hyundai Sonata/Kia optima. Both leaded the pack in gas mileage, tops in crash ratings, but the Sonata was bigger than the rest in almost any measure,great price tons of added standard features (Bluetooth was important because recent laws) around $2000 cheaper than Equivalent Camry/Accord
My first Hyundai
enjnir, 07/10/2011
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
All i can say is WOW. This is my first Hyundai and so far I love it. We almost bought the 2011 model but I am so glad we paid a little more for the 2012. The panoramic sunroof is worth the extra money by it's self not counting the blue link as well. Time will tell how good a car it really is but at first glance I could not be happier.
Small Problems are the most annoying in a new car!
ambermofwv, 09/29/2011
2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
73 of 76 people found this review helpful
I am a proud owner of a 2012 Hyundai Sonata, happy with my purchase, just not from where I purchased it. There have been SEVERAL interior problems and the car is less than 3 months old, the car dealer blames me. I take VERY good care of my car, clean it every day, inside and out, make sure it's always full of gas and drive smoothe. BOTH side air bag panels have fallen off, there was a tear in the passenger seat, the cupholder is fading to an off black, and there is white glue on my door air bags. It's just the small things that bug you, and rude salesman playing you to be a fool.
Needed Good Gas Mileage, But Not Small
joval, 07/24/2011
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
51 of 53 people found this review helpful
We live in the Fla. country, almost an hour to go to a city, and take a 340 mile trip every month. We needed good gas mileage but needed a car that was roomy inside, had folding 60/40 back seats to a large trunk . We also wanted to spend the least amount of money and still have a reliable car. The Sonata won out on all counts. Roomy car inside, especially with the camel interior to brighten it up, is quiet, handles very well, and has good acceleration to pass on two-lane highways. We now have 1021 miles on it. At steady flat 60 mph we got 42.2 mpg avg, at 75 mph, 35.5 mpg avg, and at 55, 44.5 mpg avg. Measured highway and city 1st tank avg. 28.28 mpg, second tank avg. 28.69. Overall pleased.
My first hyundai
sonata20t, 04/22/2013
updated 09/12/2024
2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
The car is excellent for the value. Hyundai put a lot into this car regarding quality. I purchased the car new with all maintenance included. I have owned the car for 1 year so far. No issues. Important: You have to do the maintenance on this car or it will not drive like it is supposed to. Also, the car has a GDI engine. Please read up on the engine. I bought a turbo because the engine runs better with it. I have seen mileage fluctuations but it was related to gas and oil. You have to put premium in once a month. Chevron with Techron is best. It does require injector cleaner once every 2 months to keep up the MPG. Buy the maintenance with the car!!!!!!!! Update: 4/2016 I still have the car. Still love it. Kept the one I have (Orig $27K) because a new one is $35K with less horsepower. Had the A/C compressor replaced under warranty. Other than that, no issues. Still get great MPG and performance. I am at 75K miles. Have to replace the oil at 3K-4K miles as the car burns the oil. No matter what type you put in. I put royal purple from walmart. The car does require more maintenance that other cars, like my wife's honda accord. I have to change the coolant, transmission,brake, and oil fluids more often.. . . twice as often in fact. But it runs. I do not like the fact that you have to pay to update the navigation. Mine is a 2012 2.0T with~300hp. another update to come in a year or so. Update: 5/2018 The car still runs great. Walmart does the oil changes and rotates the tires. I have 112K miles at this point. I switched to a set of 4 New Vercelli Strada Ii - P225/45zr18 and they are great. I had a set on sentry tires but they only lasted a year and a half. Update 11/2018 The car still runs great. Have to change transmission fluid. Dealer only. I recommend running seafoam or similar from walmart through the gas once every 3 months. Cleans the injectors. Car burns no oil. at 120K miles. Update 11/2019 The car still run great. There is a new oil coming out for GDI engines in May 2020. I will switch to that. Getting another set of tires soon as the Strata's are great but still last only a year and a half. The wear is even and all tires have same tread wear. interesting. . . . thinking that I have too much fun driving. Update 11/2/20 Hyundai replaced the engine no charge. The car runs normal. Still fun to drive. I have Mach IV tires now. It does require more maintenance.as a GDI engine does burn oil. Keep your oil changed on the regular as gas mixes with the oil on a GDI. 3000 mile oil changes. Running regular fuel normally with super once a month. Update 08/2021 Car still runs great. Burns no oil. 160K miles. Regular oil changes. Regular transmission changes at 60K intervals. Tires working well. Just drive cross country with no issues. Absolutely fun to drive. It still will go 165 MPH. Everything works. If you get a good one of these with the 2.0 turbo, keep it until the wheels fall off. Update 03/2022 Car runs great. Battery replaced due to age. 180K New Tires soon. Still runs great. Same gas mileage as new. No oil burn but it is a new engine core. Just keeping the oil changed every 3000 miles. Does not matter if synthetic or not as it will break down. Update 08/2023 198,011 miles. Purchased a National Auto Care Warranty for 4 yrs/48000 miles exclusionary from Hyundai. Worth every penny. Alternator went out, covered. Car runs great still. Put Goodyear 235/45/18 and they are great. Keep until the wheels fall off. PS. Don't go to Mike Morgan Hyundai in Shreveport as service is terrible!!!!! Update 09/2024 234,121 miles. Purchased a National Auto Care Warranty for 4 yrs/48000 miles exclusionary from Hyundai. Worth every penny. Suspension went out, covered. Car runs great still. Goodyear 235/45/18 are still going strong. It is more maintenance, but will keep until the wheels fall off. I do advise to keep a Nation Auto Care Warranty on the car. It cost about $3K for 4 years of exclusionary coverage.
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