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2008 Hyundai Sonata User Reviews

2008 Hyundai Sonata Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 16 reviews

  • Performance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Appearance:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Overall:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5

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PROS
"power" 5 reviews
"fuel economy" 5 reviews
"ride" 4 reviews
"comfortable car" 3 reviews
"quality" 3 reviews
CONS
"interior" 4 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Brittany writes:
2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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Color, fun to drive, spacious.

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Interior color/ wood stuff, cloth seats.

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My Car — I basically like my car, its purdy and fun to drive. I wish it had a different interior tho. I like the '09s better as far as interior goes. But it is still a pretty sweet car. I like the color, it is sparkly. I think it looks best in white, some of the other colors make it look like an old person car.

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Emily writes:
2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 Review
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The sonata is the full-package for a good price for a quality vehicle.

Cons

I'm not sure.

25

I Love Sonatas. — I own a sonata and the body and look of the vehicle keeps getting better looking every year.

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Christophe writes:
2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited Review
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everything

Cons

could be my grandfather's car

25

Lazy-boy On Wheels!!! — nice car for people who like to cruise around in a lazy-boy but for a guy like me who does 30 k km/ years it's just perfect

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Jeff writes:
2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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Pros

Brakes, Engine, Trunk Space

Cons

Mirrors, Build Quality (Body), Interior Plastics

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A Good Car — Good acceleration for a four cylinder engine, good braking, handles like a compact sedan, side mirrors seemed to be misplaced. Plastics feel cheap, hood release broke after three months. Large amount of trunk space, headlight bulbs were a pain to change. No fold in mirrors...?

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leonm699 writes:
2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 Review
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Pros

The price, the quality, the airbag safety, the price.

Cons

Can't find oil capacity in the owner's manual.  Also nothing about the
timing belt maintenance.

leonm699
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My Wife Is Crazy About It Over Her '99 Maxima — It has every bell and whistle we wanted. The silver blue color is perfect. Bigger and roomier than the '99 Maxima (I inherited), yet is shorter in length.

Owner for 0 years, 1 months

Miles Driven per Year:5,000

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Ryan writes:
2008 Hyundai Sonata SE V6 Review
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Punchy engine.

Cons

Overall lameness.

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How To Make A V6 Boring — I had to drive one of these "cars" for about three weeks. The ONLY good thing about this car is its engine. The V6 is really punchy, but it's limited by a dumb automatic transmission, heavy feeling suspension, and chronic wheel hop. The exterior appearance is completely inoffensive in every way. The interior looked like it was pieced together out of spare parts with no overall theme. The whole experience just reeked of "discount". Packing a lame car full of luxury features doesn't make it better. It makes it a crappy luxury car. Driving this car sort of sucked the energy out of me, and when I took it back, my wife's Imprezza had never looked so good.

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Cost $10,387 Average Instant Market Value $10,131 Average Instant Market Value $15,674 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 30 33 31
Horsepower 162 132 177
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14.0
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.7 43.5 42.5

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

If I Buy Another Sedan There Is No Doubt I Will Buy Sonata Again. By bigbrowndad

Super gas mileage. It coasts a lot. 6 speed trans is nice. Very quiet inside. XM too:) Feels waaay light. Trunk is ok. Lower profile with alloys was worth it. Looks expensive. I average 28-29 ... Read More

Stylish By Jsin77

I like the car I just need a truck . For a every day driver this car speaks for itself. The looks the style the warranty and not to mention the gas mileage .. All in all the car is 5 stars Read More

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

Sonata 2011 By Paul

Not a bad all around car, this is the first full size sedan i have owned and so far i must say its impressed me, i do miss the cargo of the SUV however the trunk space is suprisingly large for its siz... Read More

A Must Drive Car By Luis

good car for a reliable transportation, good looks, smooth ride It has sharp looks to it its cheap cost of ownership and keeps the cost down Very roomy inside and offer great options at no cost be... Read More

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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

#1 Commuter If You Need More Room Than A Compact By Mknupp

All in all a great commuter vehicle without having to go to a compact. Price wise it was a good buy and reliable enough to keep fora long time. Hyundai has made leaps and bounds in the last few years ... 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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2007 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

Great Car! By meier71

I love the styling of the 2007 Sonata. In my opinion, it was their best design year. It is a quiet car with solid acceleration and handles well. Takes corners comfortably. It is five years old and... Read More

It Served It's Purpose But I'm Glad It's Gone! By Brigette

The same reasons listed above...it's served it's purpose but I'm glad it's gone and now I have my truck! If you don't care about comfort, handling and the joy of driving but you want reliable and almo... Read More

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