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2005 Hyundai Sonata

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Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
4.8
(83 Reviews)
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    9.5
    • Features
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    8.8
    • Build Quality
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    • Fun
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    9.4
    • Reliability
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    9.5
    • Performance
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    9.3
    • Exterior
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    • Comfort
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    • Interior
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Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5Overall Rating 4.8/5
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Sew O.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/05/2017
Verified Review

Good value for your money

Comfortable drive. Best warranty in the market. Very little maintenance costs even for more than 10 years ownership.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 8
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 8
SG
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Sandra G.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/06/2017
Verified Review

Reliable Automobile

Purchased in 2005, my Sonata has more than excelled expectations. It has been virtually trouble free and is a pleasure to drive. Probably the most reliable car I have ever owned.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
LT
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Lisa T.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/22/2017
Verified Review

Excellent Car

Hyundai Sonata offers a very smooth and quiet ride. I have only had to perform regular maintenance like battery replacement, new tires and brakes. Would definitely buy this car again.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
SH
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Sharon H.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/28/2017
Verified Review

Dependable

My vehicle has not given me a problem (hope I don't jinx myself) other than maintenance. Interior still looks like new and I have always loved the body.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 6
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 10
JA
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Julie A.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/21/2017
Verified Review

Good Car

Have had no serious issues. It is a beautiful looking car. I keep up the maintenance and the wax job. Looks great. Runs great. Happy with my Sonata.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
LG
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Loretta G.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/16/2017
Verified Review

MY 2005 SONATA GLS

I LOVE MY 2005 SONATA, IT IS A 6 CLY, DRIVES AND RIDES THE ROADS WELL. IT IS ROOMY INSIDE, AS WELL AS A LARGE TRUNK. IT HAS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES THAT I LOVE, AND WOULD ONLY ADD BLUE TOOTH AND A BACKUP CAMERA. I KNOW I WILL PROBABLY BUY A NEW CAR , BUT HYUNDAI YOU HAD A WINNER WITH THIS MODEL, WHY CHANGE IT AND MAKE IT LIGHTER, A 4 CYL, AND SHORTER WHEEL BASE?
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
JS
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Joan S.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/14/2017
Verified Review

Hyundai Sonata - 2005

I received this car from my children for Christmas , 2004. It has been a wonderful car for me, and I have had so many people tell me how comfortable it is to ride in, what a "sports" look it has, and the beautiful blue color makes it a car that gets compliments all the time.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
BL
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Benjamin L.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/07/2017
Verified Review

Dependable Car

I bought my car new and have been very happy with it. It has held up well and is a comfortable ride.
Recommended
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
GH
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Glen H.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/08/2017
Verified Review

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.
    Value
  • 8
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 8
    • Exterior
  • 6
    • Interior
  • 4
    • Features
  • 6
    • Fun
  • 7
    • Performance
  • 8
    • Comfort
  • 7
    • Styling
  • 6
MT
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Marie T.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
01/29/2017

Should Have Kept My Toyota

Major repairs after 5 years and now more that the care is worth Paint began to peel off of door handles and hood after 6 years. Radio has never worked properly. Replacement parts are extremely expensive and the closest dealership is not up to professional standards. I always felt they were trying to get more money out of me. I found the interior design to be awkward as you had to look away from the road to adjust even the radio volume. I did like the outward design as the windows were wide and I had great sight to outside from all angles inside. No obstructive views.
    Value
  • 4
    • Build Quality
  • 6
    • Reliability
  • 2
    • Exterior
  • 5
    • Interior
  • 2
    • Features
  • 3
    • Fun
  • 5
    • Performance
  • 5
    • Comfort
  • 5
    • Styling
  • 5
BE
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Barbara E.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
01/08/2017
Verified Review

sonota

best car i every ownef
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
DF
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Doris F.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
01/04/2017
Verified Review

Nice car

Really like the car.
Recommended
    Value
  • 9
    • Build Quality
  • 8
    • Reliability
  • 9
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 8
    • Styling
  • 9
SS
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Stanley S.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/19/2016
Verified Review

Sonata 2005

Probably the best car Hyundai ever made. And might possibly be on the the best cars ever made period.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 10
SH
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Scott H.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/15/2016
Verified Review

Great Sonata!

My 2005 Sonata has 227K miles and is still charging up the hill! I'm grateful to have purchased it when I did in 11/2004 because the same value in a comparable car today would be unaffordable for me.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
RL
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Rita L.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
11/27/2016
Verified Review

good reliable car

Very pleased with my car I have had it for 11 years and NO big major problems.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
JC
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JOHN C.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/19/2016
Verified Review

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.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 9
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 9
    • Interior
  • 9
    • Features
  • 9
    • Fun
  • 9
    • Performance
  • 9
    • Comfort
  • 9
    • Styling
  • 9
KB
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Kathy B.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/15/2016
Verified Review

Beautiful and Dependable

I have had no problems with my 2005 Sonata. It has a smooth ride over even the bumpiest streets. I've test-driven newer cars, but they can't compare with the smooth ride and the sound of the dependable motor as my Sonata, so I ditch the idea of purchasing a new one. I've had calls asking me to sell my 2005 Sonata, but I refuse. I love my 2005 Sonata and plan to drive it until it can't be driven, anymore. With regular service from Crain Hyundai, that will be a very long time.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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Donald P.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/14/2016
Verified Review

Love My Sonata

I have loved my Sonata since the day I bought it. I have never had problems and I still get comments and offers about loving my 2005 Sonata.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 8
    • Features
  • 8
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
RL
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Rita L.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/14/2016
Verified Review

Best vehicle in town

My car is 11 years old and I love it. I have had very little problem with it.
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
GR
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George R.
2005 Hyundai Sonata
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/13/2016
Verified Review

2006 Sonata

The best automobile I have ever owned!
Recommended
    Value
  • 10
    • Build Quality
  • 10
    • Reliability
  • 10
    • Exterior
  • 10
    • Interior
  • 10
    • Features
  • 10
    • Fun
  • 10
    • Performance
  • 10
    • Comfort
  • 10
    • Styling
  • 10
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