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2005 Hyundai Sonata

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Yvonne C.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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06/07/2019
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2005 Hyundai Sonata

This is a super vehicle and though it is getting older, I am extremely reluctant to sell it and buy something I might like less visually and in terms of the way it handles on the road. The newer models do not seem to have such a feeling of spaciousness and expansive view of the road.
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VICKIE C.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/19/2019
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2005 Hyundai Sonata Service

My aging 2005 Hyundai is still giving me good service. If you take care of your car today's car can give you good service. If the time comes to replace the car it will be a Hyundai that I would buy again.
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Gerald W.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/30/2019
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Perfect car for us

We have been so pleased with this car for 15 years. Never any problems and only requiring normal routine scheduled service. We would love to buy a new one, just for the advanced technology, but really don’t need to because this car fulfills her needs.
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Charlene H.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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09/01/2019
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Excellent

This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I have been driving this car for 14 years and it stil runs like new. It's an older vehicle; however, I have purchased new vehicles in the past and they didn't compare to this car.
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Paul C.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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09/14/2019
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Hyundai Sonata

Sonata is the best car I ever had, in over fourteen years it didn't have one recall, 10 years varanty I need not have to use. My next car will be again Hyundai, this time some electric or hybrid, with the lifetime varanty on batteries
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Kent H.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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09/17/2019
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2005 Hyundai Sonata GLS

The same identical design should be offered for 2020 - in addition to other designs. The comfort, styling, and performance are ageless, and can match anything out there today in the same category. Whether called "Sonata" or something else, there is a place for this vehicle today!
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Stan S.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/13/2019
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2005 Hyundai Sonata

My 2005 Hyundai Sonata has been up to this point a dependable car. It'll be on the road 15 years in March 2020. Service issue(s) have been minimal until this last needed repair which Springfield Hyundai and in particular Everett Hogge helped to take care of.
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Shirley C.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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06/13/2020
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2005 Hyundai

I bought my car brand new in 2005 and have had very few problems with it. It is holding up very well and I plan on driving it for another fifteen years if I am here on earth that long. It is one of the best cars I have ever owned. My daughter also bought a newer Hyundai and is also very pleased with her car.
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MADELINE M.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/22/2022
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Best I ever owned.

My Sonata has been very dependable, comfortable and easy to handle. While doing timely maintenance, I have had very few major repairs needed. The only thing that I wish that was improved on this model is the gas mileage .
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Bonnie L.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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12/02/2015

Not bad

My 2005 Hyundai Sonata seems to have the usual wear and tear of a hyundai. Its roomy and comfortable enough. My only real complaint is the vibration at lights and a little when at idle. I read this is a 05 Sonata thing but not sure. I have owned mine for almost 2 years now. I would buy another one no doubt but maybe not an 05 because of the vibration issue?
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Steven Y.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
06/25/2016
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A- buy

Tight budget and this was the best bang for the buck. Lots of features for lower price compare to competitors.
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Steven Y.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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08/26/2016
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100% improvements from 1987 build.

Surprise Hyundai did not have courteous fix on these Repeat problems with door handle peeling paint. Power antenna fails. Rotor wraps. Gas filler does not seal.
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JOHN C.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/19/2016
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2005 Sonata

I have put nearly 172,000 miles on the car. There have been no major problems. Hyundai could have done, and might be doing recently, better at some of the electrical components of the car. Wiring weakness resulted in false readings that the driver-side airbag was failing. This cost me a replacement that I didn't need. An excellent employee at the dealership put in the work to trace the real problem after the third such reading and the simple problem was fixed. Headlight bulbs burn out frequently, and I've learned from Hyundai people that this has been a common problem in this model. Reliability and efficiency are better than expected. I get nearly 30 MPG on the highway, about 11% better than rated. This is after almost 12 years. No rot, rust, or decay after that time - brakes and the rest of the car hold up very well. Won't be letting go of this car for a long time.
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Doris F.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/04/2017
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Nice car

Really like the car.
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Glen H.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/08/2017
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Mechanically the car is great. Rock Solid. The interior was a little cheap with flaking. Radio works but screen is bad. Seems to be normal for that model.

I will consider a new vehicle when I retire in two years. Body style is greatly improved! I hope they don't use cheap interiors and they fix the problem with the headlight plastic that dims out after 5 years.
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Gary G.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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08/30/2017
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Concerned with the low oil at 500 miles

Well I didn't know when the oil was changed so I set a trip meter for a reminder well about 500 miles oil light came on and went right off not the oil change but the low oil indicator wife drives it mainly it was for her so I checked the oil and barley on the stick I know it was topped off cause I checked it before I bought it also they were aware it needed an alingment I took care of that problem being a tech but I asked them to see if it has any leaks they said it didn't so I'm going to keep an eye on it
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ELIZABETH / DAVID D.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/21/2017
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Good considering it's old

It's now 2017, so the 2005 Sonata is 12 years old. It runs well, but at this point, we are bringing the car in to change out rusted parts every couple months. I got the car used in 2013 so I'm not sure how it ran brand new. When I got it, the CD player didn't work and the latch that opens the gas cap didn't work (we have to access it through the trunk). These don't really affect our quality of driving experience... The only thing I don't like that I imagine has nothing to do with age is its acceleration/horsepower - sometimes I need to merge onto the highway quickly but it's kind of slow on the pick up and I feel like that is a safety issue. Other than that, everything else works well, including lights, blinkers, radio, AC, heat, pretty quiet engine, sunroof window... It looks nice, too.
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Steven Y.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/23/2017
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Leap of faith purchase.

Had an Excel that say the least was not the best car made. So after review I made a leap of faith and bought my 2005 Sonata LX. Gave it 4 stars cause it did have some non major issues that Hyundai did not offer to fix that is on almost all Sonata's. Door handle bracket paint coming off, power antenna breaking all the time, headlamps blown less than a year....but bottom line I will still recommend Hyundai.
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Joe W.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/06/2018
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Reliable

Have owned this car since March 2005. Been reliable with general expenses but not to costly. Nice to not have a car payment. Have had to use my own car mechanic for parts and service which has been fine, because dealership parts and service to expensive. Looking at new Hundai Kia and Honda in the future.
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MARTIN C.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/06/2020
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2005 Hyundai Sonata

Good vehicle. Great value. Not at all controls are convenient, cruise control is one. But they didn't have all the goodies back then. A little loud on the highway. But reasonably comfortable for a small car. Should get better gas ⛽ mileage, but it runs well and hasn't had any issue
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