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2001 Hyundai Sonata User Reviews

2001 Hyundai Sonata Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 6 reviews

  • Performance:3.2 out of 5 stars3.2 out of 5 stars3.2 out of 5 stars3.2 out of 5 stars3.2 out of 5 stars 3.2 / 5
  • Appearance:2.8 out of 5 stars2.8 out of 5 stars2.8 out of 5 stars2.8 out of 5 stars2.8 out of 5 stars 2.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Overall:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5

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Peter writes:
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It's a hand me down. My mom used it for work.

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It's not fun, and you'll be made fun of.

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It Gets The Job Done, And Lasts A Good While. — Likes: Handles fairly well, has a comfortable, smooth ride, and has been running for nearly 10 years now. Dislikes: Even with a V6 under the hood, the engine pushes out too little power, but when I tell it to push, it does just that. Performance: Not the fastest, but it gets the job done. Brakes are decent for the car, and handling is perfectly fine. Build Quality: Only recently last year has the transmission died, and had to have been replaced. The engine however, runs fine. Appearance: It's an old Sonata... It's bland. Cost of Ownership: Not much maintenance is needed, and gas mileage is decent. Fun Factor: Not really, no.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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RALee writes:
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Leather Interior, Sun Roof

Cons

Radio has short so skips to CD at times, then skips back to radio.

RALee
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Great Car — Lots of pep when entering ramp and freeway and merging into traffic, and when passing another vehicle. good gas mileage. Rear window even with front so I can easily see where I am backing. Important since I am so short!

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Kimsguru writes:
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Descent gas mileage. Roomy. Large trunk. Easy to control.

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Lots and "lots" of repairs. Low power. Expensive centhetic oil.

Kimsguru
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Tainted On Hyundai's :( — My Oldsmobile had 150,000 miles on it so my parents wanted to buy me a car that was more reliable. Bought this Sonata and only had 27,000 miles on it, plus a great 100,000 mile warranty. Little did I know how "MUCH" I'd be using this warranty. Had it three months .. broke down in THE MIDDLE of the road. (No warning whatsoever) Timing belt had broken, plus two additional MAJOR things. (Can't remember) Was in the shop for a week. No longer than I had it back and was feeling secure the same thing happened AGAIN! Right in the middle of the road. (Again no waning) This time there was "arking?" under the hood. Had to have it towed in. Again, one week. Then ... the power windows (both) began to "stay" down and wouldn't shut. Since then I've had one small thing after another. I wouldn't own another Hyundai. It struggles for power at a stop and always has. I should have kept my Olds. Bought it at an auction for $3,500, kept it for 6 years and the only thing that was 'ever' replaced on it was an alternator and a starter. If you plan on buying this vehicle, better think twice. Maybe I just got a dud. Lol

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Decent drive

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overall problems

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Buy-again — Decent car. I have the 2.4 L engine V4. Feels like a V6 on bumps and uneven roads. Good for running around city. Lot of problems with the car though. Don't buy if you are not up for some repairs.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Good Things Cost Higher — The looks and feel is amazing..When i drive it i go to a different world..The pickup is also very good...There is no jurking or anything...i like the mercedes and jaguar commbined look...its amazing to have one.....

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Owen writes:
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It keeps running and running

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you have to keep driving it and driving it.

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Boring But Average — The performance is forgettable, the fuel economy is nothing to write home about, repairs are expensive but mercifully infrequent, the styling is a cross between a bug and that car you forget, and it is very little fund to drive. I like it. Why? Because I have driven it between 97,000 KM and 170,000 km with virtually no problems not stemming from wear parts like breaks, shocks, ball joints and the timing belt.

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Cost $4,060 Average Instant Market Value $4,367 Average Instant Market Value $5,902 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 27 30 29
Horsepower 149 140 135
Crash Test Rating 8 4 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.3 43.2 42.1

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2012 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

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2010 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

Amazing Car By Amanda N Jonathan

Wonderful car all round! Makes a great everyday driver and would make a great first car!!! :) Excellent gas mileage and interior room! Also makes a great family car!! Has a very large trunk and very b... Read More

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2009 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

A Great Family Car By Sarah

Performance- The 4 cylinder engine has some pick up and go, although doesn't really match up with the 6 speed transmission Build Quality - Great... this is actually the 2nd Hyundai in our family an... Read More

Pretty Good For The Price. By jimboprints

Power is great, paint and finish is superb ( keep in garage), steering is so-so, voice activated nav and radio is good, wish we had a passenger power seat, gets about 31 mpg if steady run at 65 mph on... Read More

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2008 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

Reliable Hyundai Sonata By Cameron

Car was very reliable, handled well in all weather conditions. Has a slick look and is easy to maintain. Never had a problem with parts falling off or breaking down just an overall good quality car. V... Read More

Very Reliabel Nondescript Four Door By mgamike

As stated the size and fuel economy. Very comfortable on the highway and gets above 30 mpg. The manual transmission is not suited for the clutch and size of the car. Purchase price was a steal. Has be... Read More

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