I own an 06 sonata, it has almost 200k miles and still runs like new. Not many problems with the car besides normal wear and tear. It is bullet proof, hit a dear doing 40 and just put a small dent in the hood. I love my car.
I had a 06 v6 sonata fastest car I’ve ever had I’ve gotten in accidents with that car and my car came out without a scratch until I crashed it up real bad but I loved that car and it ran brand new with 127xxx miles
@@niteblaster1 That’s false. I bought a 2006 Hyundai Sonata LX and I bought it with 222,000 miles. 5 months later and I’m currently at 233,000 and no check engine light still going strong. All it’s needed was new brakes and tires. This car is an absolute tank.
Jan 2022. We bought a 2006 a couple of weeks ago. We were lucky because it has only 60k miles. It looks and feel like brand new. I couldnt believe it when i found it. The previous owner had several other cars so this one is pretty much a garage car. We will put several miles on it for sure. Loving it.
I've had an 08 Hyundai Sonata for a couple years now with about 80,000 miles and have had absolutely no problems with it. It is in my opinion a very reliable car. Also, it never fails to start in really cold weather.
People have a strong tendency to underestimate Hyundai/Kia. These cars are on the same quality level as Honda and Toyota with much better warranty. The warranty shows how much confidence a car maker has in its product. The V6 Sonata 2006-2010 is a wolf in sheeps clothing when it pertains to performance (0 to 60mph at 6.6 sec and 1/4 mile at 15.1), top speed at 144 mph. A man in Arizona was clocked by traffic camera at 147 mph in a 2006 Hyundai V6 Sedan and the police were so surprised at the 147 mph clocking that they had the cameras checked and Hyundai Headquarters was contacted to test the car to see if it would really go that fast. Hyundai test drivers confirmed a top speed of 144 mph on level ground. The specific stretch of road where the speeder was clocked at 147 mph by the cameras was slightly down hill. Stop being Badge Dummies and start taking an objective look at these cars for their engineering, quality and performance because in reality Honda and Toyota are being outdone for less money. These cars don't look fast but they really are (Sleepers).
This year our 06 Sonata hit 100k miles..and it's the FIRST year we had to do any repairs to it. The repairs were changing the brake light switch and yaw rate sensor..which we did ourselves because the Hyundai dealership wanted to charge us over $700 to do. We purchased the brake light switch for under 8 dollars on Amazon and purchased a used yaw rate sensor with a 6 month Assurant protection plan on ebay for under $30. We also need to change the drivers lock switch..but again this should be an easy and cheap repair. The car is not luxurious..and it does jump a bit over bumps or pot holes..but it gets you where you want to go comfortably..the seats are good..the AC and heat are wonderful..but most of all the V6 is VERY powerful and can keep up with most V8's out there with plenty of passing power. We are thinking of selling it to get something bigger and comfier like a 2004-06 Lexus LS430..but we are concerned nothing else will be as cheap and reliable to keep as our 06 Sonata. Good job on this one, Hyundai!
We have been very satisfied with our 2006 Sonata V6 aswell. It has been with us little over a year now and no problems. Car is driven daily. In Finland temperatures range from -30 to + 25 celsius, so car has to be trustworthy.
Andrew Johnson I love my 06 Sonota!! That car is wonderful!! Still wants to eat the road at the slightest touch on the pedal!! I'm very impressed with this car!! The funny thing is though.. I've noticed so many of these cars still on the road!!
Have the 07 sonata limited in silver, love this car, bulletproof and wonderful, has 126k on it and runs like a dream, starts right up all the time, and still is beautiful inside and out
Just watching the videos on my first car. Unfortunately, I lost her because of a deer in Iowa, but I still miss her. Mechanically wise she only had some minor issues that were easily fixed and was a gem. The next car I had that I got from my father because I was in a pinch and desperate (his former car) was a nightmare mechanically. Watching these videos missing my old car, and hoping my soon to be new car will be fine mechanically wise (at least she will have coverage from the dealership for awhile in that sense!!)
This year our 06 Sonata hit 100k miles..and it's the FIRST year we had to do any repairs to it. The repairs were changing the brake light switch and yaw rate sensor..which we did ourselves because the Hyundai dealership wanted to charge us over $700 to do. We purchased the brake light switch for under 8 dollars on Amazon and purchased a used yaw rate sensor with a 6 month Assurant protection plan on ebay for under $30. We also need to change the drivers lock switch..but again this should be an easy and cheap repair. The car is not luxurious..and it does jump a bit over bumps or pot holes..but it gets you where you want to go comfortably..the seats are good..the AC and heat are wonderful..but most of all the V6 is VERY powerful and can keep up with most V8's out there with plenty of passing power. We are thinking of selling it to get something bigger and comfier like a 2004-06 Lexus LS430..but we are concerned nothing else will be as cheap and reliable to keep as our 06 Sonata. Good job on this one, Hyundai!
The 2001 XG300 was Hyundai's first solid effort in the states in my opinion. The '02 XG350 was even better. This '06 Sonata is one of my favorite Hyundais of all time.
I love my 2006 V6 GLS Hyundai Sonata. I have owned it since 2006. I wouldn't trade it for anything, except a new Hyundai. 17 years and I still love it 😀
I feel like it was best post-facelift on this generation. They ironed out all the problems of the 2006-2008 with an update in 2009. They fixed the uncomfortable front seats, updated the exterior styling, changed the dated and cheap-looking center stack. I owned both a 2006 and 2009 and I agree with you. This generation Sonata was an excellent car, it was the first car that caused people to take Hyundais seriously.
I like the generation before this one best (1999-2005) with the more Round design. I feel that many car companies started getting more ovaly in the late 90's to the early 2000's because of that 1996 ford Taurus started the ovaly trend in cars today, but a little less extreme. Chevy Chevy's Malibu for an example looked more curvy in the early 2000's, so as sonata, Toyota Prius (first generation), Nissan with it's Sentra and Altima. But at this time in the middle of 2000-2010 cars became more boxy. In '04 the Toyota Prius got a boxier look, so as the 2005 Malibu, the 2006 sonata, then the 2007 Sentra became boxy as well. Cars do follow a similar trend. I like the ones between 1980 and the early 2000's.
I own a 2008 Limited with the 3.3 V6, 203k, and it runs perfect. Almost bought a 2008 GLS 4 cylinder, but I went with a 2013 Ford Focus instead. Should have gone with the Sonata, since we already own one and knowing how reliable they are.
I own an 06 Sonata...V6 147,000 miles only real repair was replacing the starter..Engine is still quiet...trans shifts smooth and A/C is still cold...I also own a 04 Hyundai Tiburon w/2.7 liter V6...102,000 miles same story only the paint is peeling and I changed the timing belt,water pump and radiator..Great cars!
This generation is the best Sonata ever for reliability and quality fit and finish.The 09 model was the pinnacle and while it is a boring design, the performance and longevity entered Honda and Toyota territory.
TBH I really like the '10 Sonata Turbo, and the new one looks ok but too bland and less emotional compared to the '10 Sonata. Whenever I think about this generation's Sonata I think it as Singapore Cabbies.
@@yoitsmoua just get it checked out, a pre buy inspection. Monro will do it for free. To me the way I look at it is if it last you a year it's like a hundred bucks a month
@@yoitsmoua my brother had an 06 the first year of this design it was a V6 model and he did not treat it well and he got 260,000 miles before the engine failed
I owned a 2006.5 Kia Optima, which is essentially the same car as the 2006 Sonata. I loved that car. It was extremely refined. You couldn't hear or feel the 4cyl engine idling with the windows down. There was absolutely no engine vibration revving the engine. The interior was solidly built and very comfortable. Dependability was ok. Not great. Not bad. If I could turn back the hands of time I would buy one again brand-new. I liked it that much.
This year our 06 Sonata hit 100k miles..and it's the FIRST year we had to do any repairs to it. The repairs were changing the brake light switch and yaw rate sensor..which we did ourselves because the Hyundai dealership wanted to charge us over $700 to do. We purchased the brake light switch for under 8 dollars on Amazon and purchased a used yaw rate sensor with a 6 month Assurant protection plan on ebay for under $30. We also need to change the drivers lock switch..but again this should be an easy and cheap repair. The car is not luxurious..and it does jump a bit over bumps or pot holes..but it gets you where you want to go comfortably..the seats are good..the AC and heat are wonderful..but most of all the V6 is VERY powerful and can keep up with most V8's out there with plenty of passing power. We are thinking of selling it to get something bigger and comfier like a 2004-06 Lexus LS430..but we are concerned nothing else will be as cheap and reliable to keep as our 06 Sonata. Good job on this one, Hyundai!
I like the generation before this one best (1999-2005) with the more found design. I feel that many car companies started getting more ovaly in the late 90's to the early 2000's because of that 1996 ford Taurus started the ovaly trend in cars today, but a little less extreme. Chevy Chevy's Malibu for an example looked more curvy in the early 2000's, so as sonata, Toyota Prius (first generation), Nissan with it's Sentra and Altima. But at this time in the middle of 2000-2010 cars became more boxy. In '04 the Toyota Prius got a boxier look, so as the 2005 Malibu, the 2006 sonata, then the 2007 Sentra became boxy as well. Cars do follow a similar trend. I like the ones between 1980 and the early 2000's.
this is a false claim, Hyundai has some of the highest ratings in reliability in the market and the sonata and santa fe are both made in the USA. My 06 sonata now 6 years old has only required fluid changes and 1 headlight.
@Shintsu2 You should check out the new 2011 Kia Optima coming out soon! It's awesome looking inside and out. I think Kia will bring a more sporty/aggressive look vs Hyundai providing a look to suit most buyers.
This was the first generation of the Sonata that actually had the chance to outlive its payments before major mechanical issues hit. Although it was a vast improvement over previous generations of the Sonata which doesn't say very much but it and it's twin cousin the Kia Optima held up pretty well but but the old saying you get what you pay for really came into play. This generation Sonata has all but disappeared from the US roadways unlike it's two biggest competitors the Camry in the Accord. Although the Camry and the Accord cost about $2,000 more each then the Sonata or the Optima you still see them all over the place. I liked this Sonata actually. I thought the exterior was handsomely styled however the 2009 facelifted version had a much better interior and dash design. The AC vents were mounted too low in the dash and the cold air seem to warm too quickly on hot days at least here in Miami.
Not sure where you live but here in Los Angeles,California there are alot of 2006 Hyundai Sonata's on the road...btw i own one as well 136,000 miles only changed oil,tires,brakes and battery.
I used to shit on hyundai all the time, but then got my 02 sonata 2.7, and i have to to kill it. Been looking at these generation sonatas with the 3.3, because its an hinest to good bulletproof motor with maintenance
I have a 2009 Sonata, anyway to use mine there's a switch on the back of the steering wheel, on the right. You'll pull it toward you and cruise control light lights up on the dash, then the 3 buttons on the right of the steering wheel use to set the cruise. middle button cancels cruise, top one slows cruise down 1 or 2mph, and bottom one speeds up cruise by 1 or 2mph. I may have the top and bottom buttons mixed up but I'm certain with everything else
@palebeachbum its more because kia is the cheap version of hyundai just like dodge is the cheap version of chrysler. ive asked the same question as you
@pattycarljackson Where Kia and Hyundai have similar models, they are structurally, electrically, and mechanically the same cars, like the Sonata and Optima. There is little difference other than styling. Dodge is the sporty/performance division of Chrysler Corp. Chrysler is the luxury division. At least that's how it used to be. Plymouth was the entry-level, family oriented division.
This was one of the best generations of the Hyundai sonata excluding the awkwud and drab dashboard with the air conditioning vents that blue at your arm pits Looking back it was nowhere near on the quality level as the Toyota Camry. The proof of that is that here in Miami I remember seeing tons of these But I honestly can't remember seeing one in months. Even the 2011 - 2015 Gen. Sonatas are few and far between. The original Hyundai's would break down on the way home from the dealership. My mom bought a brand new Hyundai built mitsubishi in the late 1980s and the Brand new car started overheating after only 2 weeks Until finally blowing a head gasket at only 9 months old. Hyundai fixed it at my mom traded it for new Toyota Camry which is the only Kind of car she's bought since. Hyundai's have dramatically improved but they still don't hold up like a Toyota.
@blueburaq and yeah it is hyundai quality is better then toyota ford and alot of others just like the simplest thing such as paint 2011 sonata paint job is better then a mercedes c'mon now its paint get it right
@palebeachbum Because people somewhat associate more quality out of Hyundai than Kia. In my area, the local Kia dealer has the most obnoxious and persistent ads and always seem so desperate for sales. I'm not a fan of Korean cars, but I'd at least consider a Hyundai - but never a Kia. I know they're the same companies, but Kia has no rep and looks so much cheaper.
@jkarlos009 umm dude it was supposed to look like the accord just saying and honda accord looks like shit and sorry i know alot of people who had the 06 accord and got rid of it for an 06 sonata because they had to many problems
Respond to this video... you should have paid extra for sonata i got and 06 over a hundred thousand miles went to canada california florida and not a dam thing is wrong with this car.
I own an 06 sonata, it has almost 200k miles and still runs like new. Not many problems with the car besides normal wear and tear. It is bullet proof, hit a dear doing 40 and just put a small dent in the hood. I love my car.
No 200k car can run like new
Get real
Hate to say it, if its well taken care of they can. One of the best cars ive ever owned.
Dusty Wright ur right same here with mine I got the lx
I had a 06 v6 sonata fastest car I’ve ever had I’ve gotten in accidents with that car and my car came out without a scratch until I crashed it up real bad but I loved that car and it ran brand new with 127xxx miles
@@niteblaster1 That’s false. I bought a 2006 Hyundai Sonata LX and I bought it with 222,000 miles. 5 months later and I’m currently at 233,000 and no check engine light still going strong. All it’s needed was new brakes and tires. This car is an absolute tank.
Jan 2022. We bought a 2006 a couple of weeks ago. We were lucky because it has only 60k miles. It looks and feel like brand new.
I couldnt believe it when i found it. The previous owner had several other cars so this one is pretty much a garage car. We will put several miles on it for sure. Loving it.
أتمنى لك التوفيق عزيزي أنت تستحق كل خير
Had a 2007 Sonata V6 as a rental years ago & drove it on a long highway road trip. I remember it being very comfortable & the V6 having good power.
مرحباً عزيزتي كيف حالك أتمنى أن تكون بخير
I've had an 08 Hyundai Sonata for a couple years now with about 80,000 miles and have had absolutely no problems with it. It is in my opinion a very reliable car. Also, it never fails to start in really cold weather.
08
80,000
Stop lying lol
Liars repeat the same number's
People have a strong tendency to underestimate Hyundai/Kia. These cars are on the same quality level as Honda and Toyota with much better warranty. The warranty shows how much confidence a car maker has in its product. The V6 Sonata 2006-2010 is a wolf in sheeps clothing when it pertains to performance (0 to 60mph at 6.6 sec and 1/4 mile at 15.1), top speed at 144 mph. A man in Arizona was clocked by traffic camera at 147 mph in a 2006 Hyundai V6 Sedan and the police were so surprised at the 147 mph clocking that they had the cameras checked and Hyundai Headquarters was contacted to test the car to see if it would really go that fast. Hyundai test drivers confirmed a top speed of 144 mph on level ground. The specific stretch of road where the speeder was clocked at 147 mph by the cameras was slightly down hill. Stop being Badge Dummies and start taking an objective look at these cars for their engineering, quality and performance because in reality Honda and Toyota are being outdone for less money. These cars don't look fast but they really are (Sleepers).
Andrew Johnson you are very smart.
This year our 06 Sonata hit 100k miles..and it's the FIRST year we had
to do any repairs to it. The repairs were changing the brake light
switch and yaw rate sensor..which we did ourselves because the Hyundai
dealership wanted to charge us over $700 to do. We purchased the brake
light switch for under 8 dollars on Amazon and purchased a used yaw rate
sensor with a 6 month Assurant protection plan on ebay for under $30.
We also need to change the drivers lock switch..but again this should be
an easy and cheap repair. The car is not luxurious..and it does jump a
bit over bumps or pot holes..but it gets you where you want to go
comfortably..the seats are good..the AC and heat are wonderful..but most
of all the V6 is VERY powerful and can keep up with most V8's out there
with plenty of passing power. We are thinking of selling it to get
something bigger and comfier like a 2004-06 Lexus LS430..but we are
concerned nothing else will be as cheap and reliable to keep as our 06
Sonata. Good job on this one, Hyundai!
We have been very satisfied with our 2006 Sonata V6 aswell. It has been with us little over a year now and no problems. Car is driven daily. In Finland temperatures range from -30 to + 25 celsius, so car has to be trustworthy.
Andrew Johnson I love my 06 Sonota!! That car is wonderful!! Still wants to eat the road at the slightest touch on the pedal!! I'm very impressed with this car!! The funny thing is though.. I've noticed so many of these cars still on the road!!
Allen D. Maybe for you bro, but mine has been great!
Have the 07 sonata limited in silver, love this car, bulletproof and wonderful, has 126k on it and runs like a dream, starts right up all the time, and still is beautiful inside and out
Just watching the videos on my first car. Unfortunately, I lost her because of a deer in Iowa, but I still miss her. Mechanically wise she only had some minor issues that were easily fixed and was a gem. The next car I had that I got from my father because I was in a pinch and desperate (his former car) was a nightmare mechanically. Watching these videos missing my old car, and hoping my soon to be new car will be fine mechanically wise (at least she will have coverage from the dealership for awhile in that sense!!)
This year our 06 Sonata hit 100k miles..and it's the FIRST year we had
to do any repairs to it. The repairs were changing the brake light
switch and yaw rate sensor..which we did ourselves because the Hyundai
dealership wanted to charge us over $700 to do. We purchased the brake
light switch for under 8 dollars on Amazon and purchased a used yaw rate
sensor with a 6 month Assurant protection plan on ebay for under $30.
We also need to change the drivers lock switch..but again this should be
an easy and cheap repair. The car is not luxurious..and it does jump a
bit over bumps or pot holes..but it gets you where you want to go
comfortably..the seats are good..the AC and heat are wonderful..but most
of all the V6 is VERY powerful and can keep up with most V8's out there
with plenty of passing power. We are thinking of selling it to get
something bigger and comfier like a 2004-06 Lexus LS430..but we are
concerned nothing else will be as cheap and reliable to keep as our 06
Sonata. Good job on this one, Hyundai!
This is when Hyundai finally started to get it right. Finally.
A cool looking, no bullshit sedan.
That was boring back then, but now that everything is a 3 ton SUV 😢
The 2001 XG300 was Hyundai's first solid effort in the states in my opinion. The '02 XG350 was even better. This '06 Sonata is one of my favorite Hyundais of all time.
I love my 2006 V6 GLS Hyundai Sonata. I have owned it since 2006. I wouldn't trade it for anything, except a new Hyundai. 17 years and I still love it 😀
Runs like a champ.
The Japanese Were Shaking In Their Boots When This Model Came Out. It's A Beautiful Car "Now" In 2018 (If Well Cared For).
Best sonata built ever.
I feel like it was best post-facelift on this generation. They ironed out all the problems of the 2006-2008 with an update in 2009. They fixed the uncomfortable front seats, updated the exterior styling, changed the dated and cheap-looking center stack. I owned both a 2006 and 2009 and I agree with you. This generation Sonata was an excellent car, it was the first car that caused people to take Hyundais seriously.
I just bought a 2006 sonata Gls I love it got it to save the miles on my 2013 GMC Sierra and 2016 ram larime.
This Sonata and along with the next gen really turned Hyundai's Sales around.
David Aubin
Were they good or bad?
Actually since this generation most were good except the Veracruz and Azera. Also I've seen a lot more Hyundais on the road than 2 decades ago
I like the generation before this one best (1999-2005) with the more Round design. I feel that many car companies started getting more ovaly in the late 90's to the early 2000's because of that 1996 ford Taurus started the ovaly trend in cars today, but a little less extreme. Chevy Chevy's Malibu for an example looked more curvy in the early 2000's, so as sonata, Toyota Prius (first generation), Nissan with it's Sentra and Altima. But at this time in the middle of 2000-2010 cars became more boxy. In '04 the Toyota Prius got a boxier look, so as the 2005 Malibu, the 2006 sonata, then the 2007 Sentra became boxy as well. Cars do follow a similar trend. I like the ones between 1980 and the early 2000's.
I own a 2008 Limited with the 3.3 V6, 203k, and it runs perfect. Almost bought a 2008 GLS 4 cylinder, but I went with a 2013 Ford Focus instead. Should have gone with the Sonata, since we already own one and knowing how reliable they are.
Great car
I own an 06 Sonata...V6 147,000 miles only real repair was replacing the starter..Engine is still quiet...trans shifts smooth and A/C is still cold...I also own a 04 Hyundai Tiburon w/2.7 liter V6...102,000 miles same story only the paint is peeling and I changed the timing belt,water pump and radiator..Great cars!
This generation is the best Sonata ever for reliability and quality fit and finish.The 09 model was the pinnacle and while it is a boring design, the performance and longevity entered Honda and Toyota territory.
TBH I really like the '10 Sonata Turbo, and the new one looks ok but too bland and less emotional compared to the '10 Sonata. Whenever I think about this generation's Sonata I think it as Singapore Cabbies.
Is it worth 1500 for a 2007 sonata v6 with 180k?
@@yoitsmoua just get it checked out, a pre buy inspection. Monro will do it for free. To me the way I look at it is if it last you a year it's like a hundred bucks a month
@@chriscornelius2518 test drove it with heat/AC and seems to run fine. No noise when started up.
@@yoitsmoua my brother had an 06 the first year of this design it was a V6 model and he did not treat it well and he got 260,000 miles before the engine failed
I owned a 2006.5 Kia Optima, which is essentially the same car as the 2006 Sonata. I loved that car. It was extremely refined. You couldn't hear or feel the 4cyl engine idling with the windows down. There was absolutely no engine vibration revving the engine. The interior was solidly built and very comfortable. Dependability was ok. Not great. Not bad. If I could turn back the hands of time I would buy one again brand-new. I liked it that much.
this brand has come a long, long way
our 2006 sonata 2.4 just hit 205,000 miles with little to no problems. the main issues has been the ac switches.
I've got a 2007 GLS V6 with 296k. Bulletproof.
My dad has one with 300000 miles on it
This year our 06 Sonata hit 100k miles..and it's the FIRST year we had
to do any repairs to it. The repairs were changing the brake light
switch and yaw rate sensor..which we did ourselves because the Hyundai
dealership wanted to charge us over $700 to do. We purchased the brake
light switch for under 8 dollars on Amazon and purchased a used yaw rate
sensor with a 6 month Assurant protection plan on ebay for under $30.
We also need to change the drivers lock switch..but again this should be
an easy and cheap repair. The car is not luxurious..and it does jump a
bit over bumps or pot holes..but it gets you where you want to go
comfortably..the seats are good..the AC and heat are wonderful..but most
of all the V6 is VERY powerful and can keep up with most V8's out there
with plenty of passing power. We are thinking of selling it to get
something bigger and comfier like a 2004-06 Lexus LS430..but we are
concerned nothing else will be as cheap and reliable to keep as our 06
Sonata. Good job on this one, Hyundai!
My 2006 sonata is named aqua she only has 99,530 original owner.
The 2005-to current use the theta engine 2.4 which has a timing chain.
@@edcain3676 Both engines have a timing chain which lasts the life of the engine.
There was a recall on the seat sensors, have another dealer check for you because its a free fix.
I like the generation before this one best (1999-2005) with the more found design. I feel that many car companies started getting more ovaly in the late 90's to the early 2000's because of that 1996 ford Taurus started the ovaly trend in cars today, but a little less extreme. Chevy Chevy's Malibu for an example looked more curvy in the early 2000's, so as sonata, Toyota Prius (first generation), Nissan with it's Sentra and Altima. But at this time in the middle of 2000-2010 cars became more boxy. In '04 the Toyota Prius got a boxier look, so as the 2005 Malibu, the 2006 sonata, then the 2007 Sentra became boxy as well. Cars do follow a similar trend. I like the ones between 1980 and the early 2000's.
Cars started to get rounded way before the late 90s that happened in the early 60s then resurrected in the early 90s in a more modern fashion
Thinking about getting an 07 sonata v6 with 180k miles for $1500. Would it be worth it?
manFRED I think so. Did you get it? How is it? I’m thinking of buying a 06 v6 sonata tomorrow for $1400. 176000 miles
Jaida Avonti that’s a steal
The older ones were sonata-so-good.
My sonata now has 370000 km !
I'm buying a 2006 GLS 3.3 v6 with 240,000 miles. I bet it'll be a great daily driver. I've heard this cars easily hit 300k miles
The golden days of hyundai, when they used to make reliable cars
Agreed, this was peak Hyundai. That golden era ended with the 2010 Tuscan, it was downhill from there.
2008 Sonata was rated the most reliable by Consumer Reports than any other model year.
this is a false claim, Hyundai has some of the highest ratings in reliability in the market and the sonata and santa fe are both made in the USA. My 06 sonata now 6 years old has only required fluid changes and 1 headlight.
My 2006 Sonata failed to start once. The battery was dead. 12 yo car
@Shintsu2 You should check out the new 2011 Kia Optima coming out soon! It's awesome looking inside and out. I think Kia will bring a more sporty/aggressive look vs Hyundai providing a look to suit most buyers.
get Goodyear Eagle GT tires, did so here in New england and it Improves alot
Kmart what a sign of the times
This was the first generation of the Sonata that actually had the chance to outlive its payments before major mechanical issues hit. Although it was a vast improvement over previous generations of the Sonata which doesn't say very much but it and it's twin cousin the Kia Optima held up pretty well but but the old saying you get what you pay for really came into play. This generation Sonata has all but disappeared from the US roadways unlike it's two biggest competitors the Camry in the Accord. Although the Camry and the Accord cost about $2,000 more each then the Sonata or the Optima you still see them all over the place. I liked this Sonata actually. I thought the exterior was handsomely styled however the 2009 facelifted version had a much better interior and dash design. The AC vents were mounted too low in the dash and the cold air seem to warm too quickly on hot days at least here in Miami.
Not sure where you live but here in Los Angeles,California there are alot of 2006 Hyundai Sonata's on the road...btw i own one as well 136,000 miles only changed oil,tires,brakes and battery.
I used to shit on hyundai all the time, but then got my 02 sonata 2.7, and i have to to kill it. Been looking at these generation sonatas with the 3.3, because its an hinest to good bulletproof motor with maintenance
It really did look like accord
how to use the cruise control on this car
I have a 2009 Sonata, anyway to use mine there's a switch on the back of the steering wheel, on the right. You'll pull it toward you and cruise control light lights up on the dash, then the 3 buttons on the right of the steering wheel use to set the cruise. middle button cancels cruise, top one slows cruise down 1 or 2mph, and bottom one speeds up cruise by 1 or 2mph. I may have the top and bottom buttons mixed up but I'm certain with everything else
sonata
@palebeachbum its more because kia is the cheap version of hyundai just like dodge is the cheap version of chrysler. ive asked the same question as you
@pattycarljackson Where Kia and Hyundai have similar models, they are structurally, electrically, and mechanically the same cars, like the Sonata and Optima. There is little difference other than styling. Dodge is the sporty/performance division of Chrysler Corp. Chrysler is the luxury division. At least that's how it used to be. Plymouth was the entry-level, family oriented division.
güzel araba - nice car
This was one of the best generations of the Hyundai sonata excluding the awkwud and drab dashboard with the air conditioning vents that blue at your arm pits Looking back it was nowhere near on the quality level as the Toyota Camry. The proof of that is that here in Miami I remember seeing tons of these But I honestly can't remember seeing one in months. Even the 2011 - 2015 Gen. Sonatas are few and far between. The original Hyundai's would break down on the way home from the dealership. My mom bought a brand new Hyundai built mitsubishi in the late 1980s and the Brand new car started overheating after only 2 weeks Until finally blowing a head gasket at only 9 months old. Hyundai fixed it at my mom traded it for new Toyota Camry which is the only Kind of car she's bought since. Hyundai's have dramatically improved but they still don't hold up like a Toyota.
Awkward not awkud.
Blew
This or a 2000 accord?
الي سوناتا زيها جديده 6سندر 😍😍😢
That's low torgue 😱
@pattycarljackson have you ever drivin one night and day difference
i will admit i have drivin this model sonata
Diesel ones are very reliable in Europe
What is the song name coming from radio at 3:47-49????!!! it's old song, i know.
earth wind and fire september
@blueburaq and yeah it is hyundai quality is better then toyota ford and alot of others just like the simplest thing such as paint 2011 sonata paint job is better then a mercedes c'mon now its paint get it right
@palebeachbum Because people somewhat associate more quality out of Hyundai than Kia. In my area, the local Kia dealer has the most obnoxious and persistent ads and always seem so desperate for sales. I'm not a fan of Korean cars, but I'd at least consider a Hyundai - but never a Kia. I know they're the same companies, but Kia has no rep and looks so much cheaper.
@jkarlos009 umm dude it was supposed to look like the accord just saying and honda accord looks like shit and sorry i know alot of people who had the 06 accord and got rid of it for an 06 sonata because they had to many problems
Near Audi😂
That looks like Parveen’s wife car.
Sonata usa! & Korean!
no sorry hyundai is just reliable have you seen the rating yeah go check and then come back and make your statement.
all those bmw 325 owners..I am not sorry :)
Respond to this video... you should have paid extra for sonata i got and 06 over a hundred thousand miles went to canada california florida and not a dam thing is wrong with this car.
patrick jackson how is the sonata now?
did he just say compared to toyota quality or above? very funny john
:')
This Is A Complete Rip Off Of The 2003-2005 HONDA ACCORD
Right Down To The Seats
Cheap Bastred's What's Wrong Can't Afford A HONDA .
530 miles on the clock, still going well with no major repair!!!
530k?