Buying an Older Sonata

8 messages, Last post on Jun 30, 2009 at 9:22 PM

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#6 of 8 Re: An Enquiry [blnewto] by backy Dec 22, 2008 (8:59 pm)
Replying to: blnewto (Dec 22, 2008 8:49 pm) Except the '03 Sonata is the same design as the '99, but the '03 benefits from the mid-gen refresh that came for the '02 MY, e.g. new front end and rear styling. Quality-wise, there may have been running improvements between '99 and '03, but fundamentally the cars are the same.
#7 of 8 Re: An Enquiry [blnewto] by Fard Dec 22, 2008 (9:17 pm)
Replying to: blnewto (Dec 22, 2008 8:49 pm) Hello, thanks I took your advice and bought 2001 hyundai, Sonata, with 62K! I runs great and I am very happy with that!
#8 of 8 2004 Sonata GLS opinions by lhy Jun 30, 2009 (9:22 pm)
I am thinking about buying a used 2004 Sonata GLS with 4-Cyl. 2.4 Liter engine. What are people's general opinions about the reliability of car, the especially the transmission and engine? Are the general maintenance and repair costs expensive? Is there an issue with the timing belt wearing out prematurely? What kind of gas mileage do you get?