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Gas Mileage Off by 1/3, total misrepresentation
willyt007, 04/22/2014
2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
When I was shopping for a new car, I was only shopping because I was taking a new position, and mileage was a huge factor. Bottom line, Hyundai advertised 35 mpg on 2013 Sonata, driving like a granny with almost 100% highway miles, the best I ever got was 26 mpg, but usually 25 mpg or less. At almost 14,000 miles on it, I'm looking to trade it even though I have a wrap around 100,000 mile warranty with zero deductible. I cannot drive a car for 100,000 when I was flat out lied to about mileage, for which they've already settle one lawsuit, and they still do it.
Beware of repairs
Steven Kubrick, 03/05/2017
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
Ive owned many vehicles in my lifetime but this 2013 Sonata has had so many repairs in it's 30k miles that it has broken the bank. Hyundai doesn't honor much of their warranty. I've had to shell out thousands and I feel overwhelmed with all the repairs. No other car I've ever had has had so many problems. I recommend you dont buy one as there is a reason why they are so cheap, they are completely useless in the real world where people need reliable transportation.
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New owner impressions - to be updated later
wrigh003, 01/02/2013
2013 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Just bought my 13 Sonata SE on 12/31/12, and so far Im in love. The gas mileage calculator is ticking up steadily as I get past the initial leadfoot (its plenty fast, even without the turbo ) test drive miles, so Im curious to see where it levels out. I hear that it takes up to several thousand miles worth of driving before the mileage really gets where its supposed to be, I will likely update this in a few months with that knowledge, as well as doing manual calculations when I go to the gas pump. I commute back and forth a total of 80 miles a day, 99% in highway traffic; even with the SE suspension and the low profile 18 tires, the ride is pleasantly firm rather than harsh- even over expansion joints and through construction zones along the interstate. Its likely that a GLS or Limited would ride softer, with the slightly different suspension and taller-sidewall tires, so if cloudlike ride quality is a concern, consider that. For my money, I prefer the SE. Radio display could maybe be a little better. Im still not 101% used to how its all laid out, though, so my opinion here may change. Blue backlighting is nice, auto-adjusting to ambient light conditions as the automatic headlights go on and off I could take or leave, I think. I will be digging into the manual to see if that is a setting I can adjust. That said, my phone paired to the stereo in about 10 seconds and calls through the mic/speakers in the car are easy to hear and easy to be heard, which is a good thing. Stereo on my particular SE sounds good and although it doesnt seem to really crank (I think I have the 104 watt base stereo), thats OK, the car is quiet enough at highway speed that it doesnt have to. Need to read the directions and get all my stuff figured out and set up there, find some XM stations I like, etc. Ill wait a while before I tear into the radio like I tend to do in most of my vehicles- but again, its 100% serviceable as is, and with plenty of connectivity (Bluetooth, aux input jack, etc) besides. My particular vehicle also has the BluLink connection to be honest, beyond Hyundai-brand OnStar, I dont even really know what this is or how Id use it- another thing to look in the manual for. Nice touch if youre looking for it and/or had something like it on a previous vehicle. The drivers seat is comfortable and easy to adjust, and the cloth material on the center section of the seat has kept me in place well, no sliding around like a full leather seat can sometimes cause. Heated seats are a nice thing never would have picked that as an option living in AL like I do, but my wife loves them and during our brief winter Im sure Ill love them too. Used them this morning. Also worth noting is that Hyundai is smart- lots of people with Sonatas are going to have a kid or two (three in my case) in back, at least occasionally. The back side of the driver and passenger seats (at least in the SE) appear to be leather/leatherette that way you can wipe off the marks from dirty shoes, etc., if any happen to get put there. Cloth might have been cheaper to install, but that one little touch will cause the car to look nicer, longer. Same story on the armrest areas on the doors and the armrest on the console all appear to be covered in material that will wear well, which is a good sign in my book. While Im on the interior, Ill note here that Im 62 and generally automatically move any seat, in any car, all the way to the back. My new Sonata is the first car I can ever remember not needing to do that in. Front legroom is excellent, and even more to the point, so is REAR legroom, even when I have the seat where Ill need it. If things go according to plan, by the time I get rid of this car, those little boys wont be little any more, so this was important to me. As a lifelong manual transmission prefer-er, my left foot keeps looking for something to do, but I am enjoying the paddle shifters just as well as manually rowing the gears- and Ill admit that itll be nice to be able to let the car do the shifting whenever I happen to get stuck in the occasional traffic jam. One of my reasons for preferring a manual transmission is the simplicity argument- its one less thing to break years down the road. Heres hoping I never have to use it, but the long powertrain warranty Hyundai offers was one of the reasons I was able to get my own head around buying an automatic- the paddle shift ability is just a bonus for me. The trunk is utterly cavernous. I dont golf and dont really know anyone who does, so I wont use the usual holds _ golf bags! metric, but those three boys I mentioned earlier like to eat. Groceries for our family are sometimes a two-cart affair coming out of the store. The old Montero Sport we had before had plenty of space for anything we wanted to put in it, but Id be amazed if this car had any less- comparing the space below the back of the rear seats in the Mitsu vs. the trunk in the Sonata, just from looking at it, Id say the Sonata probably actually has more space. I wont be throwing any sheets of plywood in here (I have an old pickup for that ), but I dont think Ill ever wish for a bigger trunk for anything one could reasonably expect to transport by car. These are my initial impressions on a car Ive had only a couple days, but I shopped casually for a long time (18 months?) while squeezing the last utility out of our old SUV, and I drove the Sonata back to back with an Accord and a Camry. The Hyundai was every inch the car as both of those, and better in most cases. Hyundai is for real. If youre like me and remember with amused horror the Excel and other terrible mid-90s Hyundais, do yourself and your wallet a favor and drive a new one. I think youll come away pleasantly surprised. Leveraging last-day-of-year and having Edmunds.com TMV looked up on my phone, I was able to confidently negotiate a great price for a great car that should serve my family for years.
Can't believe it!!
Michel Severson, 10/03/2018
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Had the car for three years and one day out of blue the motor locked without warning! I just don't understand it. I wish I could trade it!
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Waited 5 years to buy, 5 years owning still loving
PhotoPro, 06/17/2016
updated 12/30/2021
2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
12/29/2021 update The Pandemic has me driving very little for 2 years. I have gotten normal maintenance issues performed; oil and filter changed and tires rotated. Currently 58,239 miles, about 4800 miles in the last 1.5 years. 06/28/2020 update Had radio replaced $900 that only cost me $25 because I bought the extended warranty. That is 83% of what I paid for the warranty so it is paying for itself. No other new issues or repairs to report. Running like a top. I'm getting about 10% better overall mpg than when I bought it at 33,323 miles. currently, 53,400 miles total on the car . 06/27/2018 update Nothing to update, no new issues or repairs to report. . 12/19/2017 update Minor repairs during 10,000 miles since buying car. Needs brake job normal for 45,000 miles Highway mpg at 60mph is 34 It took totaling my previous car to be able to get this one. Design in 2011 took auto design by storm. From Chevy to BMW everyone over the past 5 years has changed their design to similar to Sonata's aggressive slant forward design. I have only owned the car for 30 days, but have really fallen in love and only found minor little irritants and nothing that is difficult or a problem. All of the dash design and electronics are very intuitive.
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