Overview & Reviews

For 2005, trim levels have been slightly revised, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a HomeLink remote transmitter has been added to the LX.

• Excellent warranty, pleasant highway ride, refined V6 engine, lots of storage space.

• Noisy four-cylinder engine, bland interior design and materials, tight rear-seat legroom, tepid handling.

User Reviews:

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  2005 Hyundai Sonata - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
  By cross - July 3 - 9:36 pm

  I dont have a lot of miles, but so far I have really enjoyed the car. I traded in a 2004 Honda Accord, and have not regreted it. In fact, my old Honda is still sitting on the car lot. However, there is a faint vibration coming from behind the dash...and I cant find it. It is driving me nuts. Also the radio is probably the most annoying radio every made. Why is there a tape deck with it...can you still buy tapes? The car has been fun, it had good acceleration and makes heads turn. Its my mini- Jag. To my supprise, there are several aftermarket items for it. One last thing, it corners well, but tends to sway a little too much sometimes. I could put some anti-sway bars on or slow down....

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  Joes Review - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
  By jdsales - June 19 - 9:57 am

  Vehicle while not as finished in the interior as former cars I have owned such as Mercedes and Infiniti is still quite adequate and comfortable. Extremely quite and smooth ride. Performance not equal to higher ends but more than adequate for normal city and highway driving. V6 has good power and can get you out of the way when needed. Exterior is excellent is often mistaken for a Jaguar. Great lines and look. Warranty and service are on a par with my Mercedes and Infiniti experience. Dollar for features its a great value, good looks, handles great and pleasant to drive. Lacks only in interior creature comforts but this is exceeded by the outstanding 10 year 100 mile warranty. $ for $ great

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  Its affordable - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
  By Butch - May 31 - 2:57 pm

  I dont know if you would consider going from a Buick Century Custom to a Sonata a step down or not. But, the Buick only lasted 97000 miles before the transmission went out. 99% of those miles were freeway miles and the Buick was well maintained. The Sonata doesnt ride quite as nice as the Buick, nor does it have the pep of the Buicks V6 engine. But, for the money the Sonata is a nice car. And, I am especially impressed with the warranty, I wish the Buick had one like it. I expect to get many years of service from the Sonata considering the number of miles I drive per week will be dropping from 540 to about 25. I also expect the $250 monthly gas expenses to drop to pocket change.

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  SOLD!! - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
  By Carlos - May 23 - 6:03 pm

  I drove out of the dealership in a beautiful bright silver 2005 Sonata for less than $16,000.00 total (WOW). Its a great mid size car for the price. Very comfortable ride, and very good looking too. I get plenty of compliments on this vehicle.

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  More Bang For Your Buck - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
  By Steve Elliott - May 3 - 1:23 am

  Car handles well when driving even in the rain. Engine noise is not loud so I dont know why other consumer said it was loud. It looks like a Jag car on the road. Im happy with the driving performance, I have a 4 cylinder and it felt like a V6. I feel Hyundai really wants my business and cares about their customers even long after you buy the car. I feel that Hyundai quality in the GL 2005 Sonata has improved so much that it can compete against Japanese cars. Im beginning to see more people on the road with a quality car that cant afford a big name brand car like Toyota or Honda. This car safety features are great with standard side impact airbags.

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  sonata fun - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
  By justine712 - March 29 - 2:44 pm

  I have really enjoyed my Hyundai Sonata. I havent had it more than 6 months but it has performed wonderfully so far. I love the comfort inside with its plush interior and roomy seats. I dont have to rub elbows with whoever is in the passengers seat. It is also large enough to store all of my Coast Guard equipment, which would overwhelm my closets. The outside is gorgeous, comparable to a Jaguar. People have assumed that my car costs a lot more than it actually does because of its overall package. I also love the shifter, going from automatic to manual in one shift is handy when I am trying to get on the parkway and no one will let me in, Long Island anyone? Great car, satisfied customer

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  Excellent Purchase - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
  By Ed - March 12 - 6:39 am

  I purchased Car in Feb 05.I am extremely impressed with the value I recieved for the price I paid. While the car is relatively new. I cant find any flaws so far.Ride is fantastic for a car at this price level.

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  GL, I recommend it to my friends - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
  By Mohamed - February 28 - 11:29 pm

  I have had the car for two days only and I like it. For this price it is wonderful. Smooth engine (not noisy like I read in some auto web sites) and enough room for driver and passengers. Its acceleration is great and suspension is good enough. For these features another car will cost you at least 5000 dollars more. I recommended this car to my friends.

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  Big value for minimal money - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
  By Seth-in-Chicago - February 19 - 4:56 pm

  I purchased a 2005 GLS SV on 2/19/05. Same car as the LX sans leather seats and power driving seat. Everything else upgraded. Wow!....what a value...I financed $16K for a new vehicle. Give Camry and Accord a run for their money on all aspects and certainly beats them in value for the money. Resale is not as important to me as I will drive this for several years. I will be selling my 95 Accent @ 81k miles....too bad...its been flawless and gives me 35 MPG. Hyundai, you have a life-long new customer. Job well done.

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  Problems with 2005 Hyundai Sonota - 2005 Hyundai Sonata
  By James Page - February 16 - 1:12 pm

  Weather strip along top of right top of door came loose also the wiper blade fillers came out on both wipers.