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Hyundai Sonata Offers Best Bang For the Buck
alayman, 07/23/2011
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
I've driven my 2012 Sonata for about 4 weeks, and I'm impressed. Owned a 2006 model, and this car is much improved. Hyundai has managed to create a family-friendly sedan that finally bests the Camry and Accord. As the owner of a Jetta TDI I was seriously looking at a new Passat TDI (love the TDI driving experience and mileage). Unfortunately VW was a little late to the party on delivery. The Sonata was a better value at roughly $7000 less. Value proposition is confirmed by a recent trip to the airport achieving 41 mpg on the 38 mile trip. The new engine and 6 speed transmission, while not as engaging as the 4 cylinder TDI, provide a very pleasant driving experience.
A lemon like none other.
reddeerroper, 07/07/2012
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan w/Wine Interior (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 26 people found this review helpful
I have just over 22,000 miles on my '12 Sonata Turbo. This car has been in the shop for many Different problems since I bought it. Hyundai service is terrible, the company just does not care about the owners of their cars. My Sonata has a stalling problem that has plagued it for 6 months now, it just quits, could be on the interstate, at an intersection, a red light, no rhyme nor reason. Its very dangerous to have this happen so often, Hyundai has not been able to fix this issue. I've also had issues with the A/C, nav/audio unit, headliner, antifreeze smell through the dash vents, abs brake sensor, and several rattles and other poor quality car noises.
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Engine Failure
Knight, 07/08/2016
updated 01/09/2018
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I had an engine failure with about 17,000 miles on the car. The engine was replaced, but was not the same car. Competitively priced vehicle, but my experience with Hyundai, dealer services and customer service has been two stars or less. Everybody has different experiences with vehicles, for Hyundai, mine could have been better.
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Be Very Careful!!!
Brenda C., 01/30/2019
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan w/Wine Interior (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
On January 31st 2018 I was coming home from an errand. I drove into the driveway and put the vehicle in Gear. I collected my things and got out of the car and shut the door. After shutting the door I heard this noise like a ringing/ hum noise coming from the car. My husband said that might happen if I tried to get out of the car with out it being in gear or the key sensor was left in the car. All these thiowere told to me after he purchased the car for me. Also, that sound could happen if the car off button was not turned off. Well when I was out of the car and heard that sound, I opened the door and leaned in to see what the issue was. Instantly and quickly the car backed up quickly as I was knocked down and basically hit by the door, hitting my head on the driveway and dragged into the street. My left ankle was crushed and I had a large “road rash area on my right knee. I battled these injuries with subsequent Ankle surgery and rehab and the “road rash” injury required 2 more surgeries resulting in code to 2 and 1/2 months in medical and rehab hospital. No one claims to know what happened. What I can say That I would be very cautious about buying a key less entry/ keyless start vehicle from Hyundai. It could cost you what I went through or worse!
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Watch for price add ons
emlod, 09/24/2011
2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 22 people found this review helpful
The dealer added $3500 price to the sticker price and said he was doing me a favor taking $1000 off the total. The car is OK but the rude is very harsh and the handling does not justify it. The car is OK but I think i would have done bettter with something else. Don't pay the rediculous $3500 add on. This will be temporary as it is a car in demand. Wait and it will drop off. Maybe the dealer did this on his own. I don't trust Major Motors in PA, I expected more. The drive they gave you proved nothing. Avoid Jeff Butler in sales.