2002 Hyundai Sonata 2.4

Summary:

A good deal as a used car

Faults:

Nothing so far.

General Comments:

How can you be unhappy with a used car which only needs oil change? I have used the car with a heavy trailer attached for a 1100Km move to the new city; so smooth and reliable. I really enjoy driving this car and normally I'm not so kind with my cars!

The only drawback could be the painting quality as feathered by some others.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th February, 2007

25th Feb 2008, 23:58

This is from the OP.

Another year passed with just oil change :)

I am not using the car so much, and it's now 126000 Km with not a single problem. I'll seriously consider another Sonata when I decided to upgrade.

2002 Hyundai Sonata GLX 2.7

Summary:

Great value in a very comfortable, trouble free car

Faults:

The battery has been replaced twice.

General Comments:

This car is a very comfortable car, even for my husband who is 6ft 4in and drives it often.

The 170 hp engine is not over powering, but is adequate for every day driving. The heated leather seats are very comfortable and the overall fit and finish is excellent. There are no rattles and I have had no major repairs, except for the 2 batteries which is probably due to the short 2km I drive to work. The trunk, with the rear seats folded down, has enormous storage capacity for a sedan. This car has been trouble free and I am very happy with it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th November, 2006

2002 Hyundai Sonata LX Six Cylinder

Summary:

One of the best autos I have ever purchased

Faults:

Battery was dead at 30,000 miles.

Headlight covers covering scaled off at 32,000 miles.

Paint peeled on Door Handles at 70,000.

General Comments:

This car is comfortable to take on long trips and is very economical to drive. It averages 26 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in the city.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 7th November, 2005

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Summary:

I would not buy another!

Faults:

Paint started peeling on all doors handles and bumpers plus on some trim.

General Comments:

I could not get the maker or dealer to rectify. This is obviously not the only car with that problem, but still they won't owe up to the fact and rectify the paint problem. The paint has "peeled" only on the areas mentioned. Now, after almost 4 years nothing has been done and therefore I would not buy a Hyundai again. Also, service costs are extremely high.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 19th September, 2005

1st Jun 2006, 18:05

If I had any vehicle that went 152,000 miles and the only issue was peeling paint, I'd be doing the happy dance. I have had several cars, and had nothing but trouble before they hit 75,000 miles.

28th Aug 2007, 22:44

I totally agree. If the only trouble you've had with the car in 152,000 miles is defective, peeling paint, you should count your blessings. Especially for a Hyundai!

2002 Hyundai Sonata

Summary:

Good Car. Bad Company

Faults:

Engine stopped running at 83000miles.

General Comments:

Sonata is very impressive car when it's new. It seems like it gets old twice faster than others.

Warranty is not to be trusted. 10year 100000Mile power train warranty is only valid if you have every service record.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 24th August, 2005

25th Aug 2005, 03:27

I agree with the Comment made I can't see any problem with Hyundai wanting all the service history??.

15th Feb 2006, 04:18

I have worked for other manufacturers and they are the same way with their extended warranties. The only thing that I can say is that where else did you find a 100,000 mile warranty in 2002 when you bought the car.

16th May 2007, 02:03

I understand perfectly what the reviewer is talking about.

These extended warranties are a double edged sword. You think you are getting something for free, but you are not.

You have to follow their service programme whatever happens. If they say they have to replace a service part outside of warranty you have to do that as well. Following this service programme is really expensive.

I think the Hyundai dealers are making a lot of money on these deals.

When you buy this car new not all this is apparent and there is a lot of costs involved.

Too many it could be a vise decision to jump off these programmes if you car seem to be stable, you know, not a car made on a Monday.

Then you could get your car serviced at half the price at a independent auto place. Or you could do the minor services yourself. All they basically do is to change the oil and charge you $400 to do so.