The resale on Hyundai went too crap! My 2008 went down to 8300.00 from 16,800.00 new in two yrs with 26,000 mi. "clean". Over 8 grand for only 26,000 miles? Best of luck to you if it gets totaled like mine did. Lost my butt. I went back to Honda's and Toys. They keep thier value. If you look at book value on these you'll see they lose over half thier value in just 2.5 yrs. Awful resale value. By the way the 100,000 mi. warrantee you have to buy,not free! last 50,000 is drivetrain only.
id rather buy the car and get a 100 dollar tom tom or something and save money cause ot have a nav system in a car its alot more monmey then just 100 bucks
I drove a 2006 Sonata through the streets of San Fransisco (Rental).. At first I was frowning at the thought of driving one but at the end of the day I wanted to take it home with me. I remember being surprised to find a four cylinder under the hood too because it certainly did not fell like it. Very nice car for the money..
I leased one....it's no lie that it's a great car.Rides better than an Optima,although I think the dash design is better in the KIA.The Koreans are here to stay,now if they would get the dogs and cats of their menu,they would have all of my business.
I opted for a used '06 Optima instead of Sonata, since they are cheaper in my area and are basically the same as Sonata. I got the LX 4cyl. with 5-spd manual. It's a nice car and has all that I want, except for ABS. Quiet, smooth, comfy, stellar MPGs (34 at best so far), and a price that makes the competition look like an obnoxious joke. I like mine so much, I'd seriously consider the new '09 body style once I'm done with my '06.
Well, Camry was rated lower in reliability than Sonata, so I'd have to say maybe Accord on top, then Sonata, and Camry at bottom. Camry doesn't look as good as Sonata either.
I think the new Accord could have been styled better, single exhaust? Halogen head lamps? It went from LED to incandecent brake lights including the center lamp? I like the older Accord better. I pick Sonata. The Camry, it doesn't look bad, but I just don't care for it.
Seriously, it seems obnoxious to spend $2,000 on a built-in GPS system versus buying a really nice aftermarket $500 unit. Sure, it looks nicer integrated in the car, but is that really worth all that money for something most people don't used very often? I say, no.
I agree. Brake feel is awesome even though I need my rotors turned, car handles excellent, I have the V6 much smoother than the 4 cylinder, average 25-26 mpg driving 75-80.
The brakes are probably the same as what my Optima has. They do feel really good. They grab smoothly, evenly, and are very responsive without being touchy. I'd love to have the smoother sounding V6 Sonata, but it eats A LOT more gas than the 4cyl. The 4cyl. is enough power for my taste, but prefer how a V6 sounds.
I bought a $100 dollar TOMTOM. The v6 only takes loses a few miles per gallons, but its so smooth, power is there when you need it, especially off the line. I wasn't impressed with the 4 cylinder, not smoother enough for my taste.
The V6 is worth the extra price of admission because it smoothness and performance. The mileage may not be great in city i average about 14 mpg in city and 25-33 mpg on the highway.V6 sonatas are wolves in sheep clothing
The V6 is pure excess in this car and I've never been one for excess. The 4cyl sounds good for a 4cyl and gets much better mileage. Up to 35mpg for me. People are lucky to even get 30mpg with the V6. The power is also good enough for day to day driving. I don't have a lead foot, so it'd be a waste of burned fuel to be cruising around in the V6. It'd probably encourage me to drive much harder too in order to feel all that extra oomph. People need to take it easy and separate wants from needs.
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I have this car for 7yrs..still runs like new..awsome car thanx!
robins1818 1 month ago
I thought it was an Accord.
scaremengaviation 8 months ago
the 2004-present Hyundai Sonata is assembled in
Asan, Korea
Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Chennai, India
Beijing, China
İzmit, Turkey
Cairo, Egypt
Thonburi, Thailand
Khartoum, Sudan
Annihilator1111 9 months ago
YEA
julicrazi 10 months ago
The resale on Hyundai went too crap! My 2008 went down to 8300.00 from 16,800.00 new in two yrs with 26,000 mi. "clean". Over 8 grand for only 26,000 miles? Best of luck to you if it gets totaled like mine did. Lost my butt. I went back to Honda's and Toys. They keep thier value. If you look at book value on these you'll see they lose over half thier value in just 2.5 yrs. Awful resale value. By the way the 100,000 mi. warrantee you have to buy,not free! last 50,000 is drivetrain only.
SUPERBWON 1 year ago
@Shadow24569 yes get it its a very good car i got the 06 one with over 100,000 miles on it
pattycarljackson 1 year ago
id rather buy the car and get a 100 dollar tom tom or something and save money cause ot have a nav system in a car its alot more monmey then just 100 bucks
pattycarljackson 1 year ago
i don't like the wheels
subzero92MK 1 year ago
@Shadow24569 YES, this car is so peppy its unbelieveable how sensitive the gas pedal is!
Dicklle34 1 year ago
I drove a 2006 Sonata through the streets of San Fransisco (Rental).. At first I was frowning at the thought of driving one but at the end of the day I wanted to take it home with me. I remember being surprised to find a four cylinder under the hood too because it certainly did not fell like it. Very nice car for the money..
kooldude0788 1 year ago
I leased one....it's no lie that it's a great car.Rides better than an Optima,although I think the dash design is better in the KIA.The Koreans are here to stay,now if they would get the dogs and cats of their menu,they would have all of my business.
kaunasprince 1 year ago
@kaunasprince LoL
koolbull007 1 year ago
this cars is great, very fast witth the v6
starlock554 1 year ago
@starlock554 the V6 is really quick! I drove it in 2007!
Dicklle34 1 year ago
I've wanted this car for several years now. Such a beautiful car.
Is the sound system good in this car?
Trancemaster2052 2 years ago
It's good. I put an aftermarket head unit, and sub in the trunk.
studpuppy69 2 years ago
I have a GLS in a four cylinder, got it used for almost 75% of the price. I have has 0 problems with any aspect of the car.
UlyssesBreckenridge 2 years ago
I opted for a used '06 Optima instead of Sonata, since they are cheaper in my area and are basically the same as Sonata. I got the LX 4cyl. with 5-spd manual. It's a nice car and has all that I want, except for ABS. Quiet, smooth, comfy, stellar MPGs (34 at best so far), and a price that makes the competition look like an obnoxious joke. I like mine so much, I'd seriously consider the new '09 body style once I'm done with my '06.
palebeachbum 2 years ago
whats better?
Toyota Camry 2006
Honda Accord 2006
Hyundai Sonata 2006
plz tell son
Darkdash90 2 years ago
Honda Accord
jangkimtyler 2 years ago
Hyundai Sonata
Muriness1 2 years ago
Well, Camry was rated lower in reliability than Sonata, so I'd have to say maybe Accord on top, then Sonata, and Camry at bottom. Camry doesn't look as good as Sonata either.
palebeachbum 2 years ago
I think the new Accord could have been styled better, single exhaust? Halogen head lamps? It went from LED to incandecent brake lights including the center lamp? I like the older Accord better. I pick Sonata. The Camry, it doesn't look bad, but I just don't care for it.
studpuppy69 2 years ago
The 4-cylinder is entirely adequate for this segment. As far as GPS Nav is concerned, go buy a $100 Tom-tom and save your money for something else.
vaguy78 2 years ago 10
Seriously, it seems obnoxious to spend $2,000 on a built-in GPS system versus buying a really nice aftermarket $500 unit. Sure, it looks nicer integrated in the car, but is that really worth all that money for something most people don't used very often? I say, no.
palebeachbum 2 years ago
I got the Sonata 2006 GLS V6, it has a very smooth ride.
vscales61 2 years ago
Hyundai Sonata Rocks!
the BEst!!!!
hyundaideutsch 3 years ago 17
i have a 4 cylinder version
the chassis is amazing for this kind of car handles very well and thats all i care about in a car
RedBullVlad 3 years ago
I agree. Brake feel is awesome even though I need my rotors turned, car handles excellent, I have the V6 much smoother than the 4 cylinder, average 25-26 mpg driving 75-80.
studpuppy69 3 years ago
The brakes are probably the same as what my Optima has. They do feel really good. They grab smoothly, evenly, and are very responsive without being touchy. I'd love to have the smoother sounding V6 Sonata, but it eats A LOT more gas than the 4cyl. The 4cyl. is enough power for my taste, but prefer how a V6 sounds.
palebeachbum 2 years ago
I bought a $100 dollar TOMTOM. The v6 only takes loses a few miles per gallons, but its so smooth, power is there when you need it, especially off the line. I wasn't impressed with the 4 cylinder, not smoother enough for my taste.
studpuppy69 2 years ago
The V6 is worth the extra price of admission because it smoothness and performance. The mileage may not be great in city i average about 14 mpg in city and 25-33 mpg on the highway.V6 sonatas are wolves in sheep clothing
ucantacceptthetruth 2 years ago
The V6 is pure excess in this car and I've never been one for excess. The 4cyl sounds good for a 4cyl and gets much better mileage. Up to 35mpg for me. People are lucky to even get 30mpg with the V6. The power is also good enough for day to day driving. I don't have a lead foot, so it'd be a waste of burned fuel to be cruising around in the V6. It'd probably encourage me to drive much harder too in order to feel all that extra oomph. People need to take it easy and separate wants from needs.
palebeachbum 2 years ago
looks just like mine XD
sedohrj87 3 years ago
Nice car
ScionT2B 3 years ago 2