Hyundai Sonata Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Hyundai has made major strides in reputation for reliability, build quality and style in the last few years, especially for the price. For value oriented customers who keep their cars a long time, these are major positive factors. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Hyundai is emerging leader in quality and reliability see full Hyundai Sonata review |
Hyundai Sonata Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Customer Service folks at Hyndai are weasels. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
People seem to be living in the past in regards to this. Hyundai is probably more reliable than the average brand but people who have never owned one only want to remember the days when they were considered a joke. Most problems I have heard of are only minor in nature. The pulling issue is the only legit one I've read about often and they seem to have fixed that. I've had no issues other than a dead battery which is irritating but not really Hyundai's fault. Really impressive considering this was a completely new design in its first model year. Great warranty makes this a non issue in my opinion. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It does not have the cache of honda or toyota, which will hurt resale. However, at the price paid, and with that warranty, I still like the Sonota. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cheap and low class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Hyundai has not had a great reputation for high quality cars for most of its history. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 149-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well, it still does not have the class. I do not care that much but you specially feel it when you want to trade it in for something else. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
smart fortwo Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Not many $22,000 cars get stares from people driving Porsches, Cadillacs, BMWs, Mercedes, and Jaguars, but I've had drivers of all of these stare, wave, and ask me questions about my Smart Fortwo Convertible. see full smart fortwo review |
2009 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
I like the "uniqueness" of the car- the car really has character and personality- definitely not a cookie cutter car- a lot of fresh, new ideas see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
smart is a subsidiary of mercedes. The smarts have been in europe for 10 years and Canada for 4. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
mercedes see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Mercedes backed, reputation for quality and style see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Built by MB but considered economical and eco friendly see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Well it is tied into Mercedes, although they seem to distance themselves from it. I just wish it had a emblem that said - "smart, a Mercedes company". see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
The smart car is made by Daimler, who makes Mercedes-Benz. Daimler has a very high brand and image reputation and it shows in their smart car division. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
One word - Mercedes. It is built by Mercedes in partnership with swatch. Millions of these cars are in Europe with over 10 years road experience. see full smart fortwo review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD |
Mercedes needs no introduction. I trust the brand. see full smart fortwo review |