2003 Hyundai Sonata base review from North America
"It was the best of cars, it was the worst of cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear seat seam stitching came apart.
Interior door handle faux chrome started peeling off.
Clutch has needed replacing once at 30,000 miles and again at 45,000 miles.
General comments?
Excellent leg room up front.
Good interior quality finish and fit.
Looks good, people used to mistake it for a Jag.
Smooth ride.
Little hard to swallow $2,000 per clutch replacement cost.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45280 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 8th June, 2006 |