Used 2002 Hyundai Sonata

"2002 Sonata GLS (V6)"

"Overall, I believe this car has been a good vehicle for me. I bought this GLS back in 2003 for $5500. I have had to repair/replace a few items such as a window regulator ($75), a rear wheel bearing/hub ($110), and a transmission input shaft speed sensor ($55), but other than that it has been a pretty reliable vehicle. I took the car to AutoZone when the check engine light came on and got the codes and researched online to decipher the most likely culprit. I bought all the parts online - except the hub- and I did all the repairs myself and I am not a mechanic. A lot of times, just stepping back and assessing the situation will serve you well in the repair process. The car runs smooth and is very quiet at low rpms. It has good power and acceleration for a small six and averages around 24-25 mpg combined. I like the exterior styling of the 2002 GLS. I call it a poor man's Jaguar :) It corners well (although it has a little more body roll than I like) and has a fairly smooth ride because of the independent rear suspension. The plastic used in the car is of decent to good quality. I have the leather option in my car and while the seats have good support the leather is of only fair to decent quality, but hey, considering the price I paid and what I can still get for this car if I sell it, this car has been a good investment. If I were recommending this car to a prospective buyer I would highly recommend spending a little more and getting the GLS model with the V6."

"Tough Little Car"

"Bought this car for enduro racing and it has performed really well for me and my team. Got fourth in both events. The Sonata is very easy to work on and you can work on it utilizing a 10mm for most parts. The 2.7L V6 has more than enough power to get along and it performed great at the track. The reason this car was used for racing is because it was wrecked previously in the left rear, and an airbag was deployed. The damage did not affect the driveability, however. It has been a very reliable car and has always performed well. Highly recommend these cars to anyone. They are very robust in design and are extremely easy to work on. Parts are readily available as these cars are quite common."

"Great automobile experience"

"As this vehicle is now 14 years, it has overall been a good investment. For this type of automobile, it is very comfortable (mine has heated leather seats), stylish (a sunroof), gets great mileage, and has been dependable up to this point. It handles nicely both in city and highway driving. The only problems we have had is that the air conditioner comes and goes as does the clock - hey, it is an older model vehicle. there have been no other issues. I do not like that there is not an outdoor temperature reading on it. We get offers at least once a month for someone wanting to buy an older vehicle for their second car or teen. That makes us think that we are not the only ones that think this is a good car."