2009 Hyundai Sonata User Reviews

One Of The Best Car In Us Market — The car is one of the best 4 doors sedans in US. This car compares with other models, like Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Maxima, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Chevy, Ford and even more expensive luxury cars averaging around $5,000 or even $10,000 more than the 2009 Sonata Limited V6. This car is very reliable, very well built and has all or even more features and options than competitive models however, cost much less to maintain. The Sonata Limited is very quiet, powerful, fun to drive and affordable. Even without warranty the cost of repair and maintenance is about 70% lower than any dealer in US: Ej; Replace all four disk brakes and rotors at the dealer cost almost $900.00 dollars. Do it yourself - Rotors from $28.00 to $50.00 ea, Brake pads $22.00 to $37.00 per set (you need a set for the front and a set for the rear). If you do it yourself which is very easy then there is no cost for labor. If you take it to a local shop about $100.00 on labor for each set which is still expensive because I did it myself (Following instructions from YouTube) including rotors, pads, calipers lubrication etc for all four wheels in less than 2 hours. The same is true for anything, radiator replacement, oil and filter change is a breeze on these cars and you can buy 5 quarts of high quality recommended oil and the filter at any local auto part store on sale for around $20.00 or less. Try that with other models and you will find that many of the maintenance have to be performed by the dealer because is too complicated and the parts are mostly branded or sold and installed by the dealer only. Please remember: Printers are cheap, with the cartridges is that you really pay the price. One of the best 4 doors sedan in the US Market hands-down.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Pretty Good For The Price. — 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 hwy. only extra we don't have is BluConnect. Dealer wanted $400!, I find it fun to drive. P.s. Still have original f&r brakes at 52000 miles!!! Just changed tires at 49000 mi.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Very Positive Impression Of The Sonata! — We rented a Sonata for vacation and drove it almost 3,000 miles. This was our first experience with a Hyundai and we were very pleased. It was solid, quiet and the gas mileage we got on the V6 was a great surprise. The trunk was huge and we had plenty of room for those vacation purchases. Handling was a bit jittery on rough roads but never a problem. Performance was overall good but throttle tip-in was a bit abrupt. Build quality was excellent with tight seams and no squeaks or rattles. The audio system was one of the better ones we've heard in a car in this price range and we also enjoyed the XM radio (thanks, Budget!). This car goes to the top of the list when we get ready to buy!

Primary Use: Family transportation

A Great Family Car — 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 and we love them... Cost of Ownership - great gas mileage Fun Factor - This car is fun to drive

Primary Use: Family transportation

Eric In Minnesota — Other than tire and battery replacement there have been no problems in 70,000 miles. This is my third Hyundai. All have been great cars! My wife drives an 08 Sonata Limited and will never go back to driving a Nissan.

Primary Use: Family transportation