2004 Hyundai Sonata review from North America
"Safe, reliable, pretty, unbeatable in it's class!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have only had one minor issue with the CD player. It would not let me put a new CD in the player. I shut the car off and restarted and it worked fine. Not a big issue-certainly not big enough to take in for service.
General comments?
Getting rid of my Fire bird was hard and I was worried about a slower car. However, my V6 is very comparable, though not turbo-charged. I get great pick up speed and it rides incredibly smooth. The gas mileage is similar to my Fire bird, but I also drive my cars pretty hard. The seats are comfortable, and I love the lower back support. The trunk space is huge! The folding down seats are also very convenient. This car has great safety features and is ideal for families. The warranty is unbeatable!!!
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| Won't' buy another one, that's for sure |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 22 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1180 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 21st October, 2004 |