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2005 Hyundai Sonata

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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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SAMUEL S.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
11/05/2020
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Excellent for miles

My Hyundai was bought used. It’s already had it’s fair share of issues but, that comes with owning any vehicle, they age. The Sonata is great for long miles if taken care of, also with any vehicle really. It’s comfortable seating, semi luxurious ( if taken care of and not abused) for those of lower to middle class like myself. It’s a car. It gets me from point a to point B. Plain and simple.
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Robert M.
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
08/19/2020
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My mistake

I had recurring issues with the engine warning light when the car was brand new. It would come on again after a few attempts to fix the problem.After a few attempts I was told to ignore the light probably a bad sensor. 10 or so years late the car would stall at lights and run rough. At that time after getting engine cleaned for bad injectors and a healthy charge with no results, some components in the electronic fuel system were found to be out of spec, another $1000. I will never accept a new car with a spurious engine warning light!
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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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Shirley 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
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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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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Kent H.
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
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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Paul 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
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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Charlene H.
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
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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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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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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Yvonne 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
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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SANDY G.
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
06/03/2019
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Hyundai Sonata

Love my Hyundai Sonata...it is a 2005 with 199k miles. Of course with age things happen but it is a great and reliable car fir me. Just had the alternator replaced and it was the original...after 14 years!!
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Sheryl K.
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
05/12/2019
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2005 Sonata

Since I bought this car, I feel it was one of my best purchases. Having kept it serviced, with few very minor issues, it is still running great. It is the most comfortable and smooth riding vehicle, no complaints, and minimal blind spots. I have to say I enjoy this car better than my newer ones, and will keep her as long as I can.p
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Helen H.
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
04/16/2019
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My car

I received this car brand new and I have had no problems at all. I have 158,000 miles and still purrs. It still has great gas mileage. Seating is very comfortable in front and back. Very nice leg room and trunk has lots of space for travels.
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Elynn H.
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
03/20/2019
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Beautiful reliability

I am still in love with my 2005 Sonata after 14 years! One of the best decisions I have ever made. It still rides like a dream and Hyundai always does exceptional body styling. It's a gorgeous vehicle that just keeps going. I don't see myself owning any car other than Hyundai.
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Deborah B.
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
01/08/2019
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Great car

I have had my Sonata for 12 years still runs great best car best car i ever had. So pleased with it that's why I go to Richard for service because they are trustworthy. I have had people ask me if I wanted to sell it because of the great condition my answer is NO.
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Leigh E.
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
12/16/2018
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This has been the best car I’ve owned in 40 years.

I bought this car new and it has almost 240 thousand miles, with normal maintenance and some repair it keeps on running very well. I’ve taken long trips and it’s been very comfortable and it’s always been a smooth ride.
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Leroy B.
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
10/20/2018
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Sonata for thirteen good years

We worked in South Korea and upon returning home purchased a new 2005 Sonata as it was so well received in Seoul. My wife fell in love with her! car and love to drive it, especially around town. We had little repair costs for over 100,000 miles which seems extraordinary. After a wash, it always looked new! Congratulations to the Hyundai folks for producing a great reliable car.
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Diana 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
10/18/2018
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The best car I've ever owned

We made the correct choice in 2005 when we bought my little Sonata. It's been a great car through the years and is going strong. Regular oil changes and maintenance has made the difference in its performance.
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