This is the most in-depth and honest review I’ve ever seen, and I love it. I’m looking for a first car and my aunt owns a used car lot and just got one in with legit 40 miles on it, so I wanted to see what they were like. This has helped SO much! Thank you for your review 😁
@@emendedndnnd5250 i wound up not buying it as there were 40 miles on only the new engine- everything else was well over 200k miles, and I didn’t (still don’t) have the money nor time for the potential repairs 😅
I know it's an old video but i am looking to purchase one so i thought i'd look and see what you had to say.Great job love how you went into detail all around the vehicle.
Wanderer001 hows the reliability?I found this particular model with 70-80k km with a $12000 pricetag in my country.. judging by ur vid it looks solid though
Wanderer001 might get it once i can buy it for cash by a year or two, having a hardtime thinking of getting this sonata yf or the civic fd to replace my ageing kia Spectra
I just got one myself and the 2013 is GORGEOUS! I had to wait almost a week to pick it up because it was a recent trade in and needed detailing, inspection/repairs, etc and I couldn't stop thinking about it, lol.
I bought 1 myself 3 months ago.Speaking as a retired auto mechanic and vehicle assembler (firetrucks) this car has it all! This is my 4th Hyundai. My 1st was an '89 Excell. I drove it 10 years until it was hit. In "99 I bought an Accent which I'm still driving with 154000k.In 2010 I bought an Accent for my wife which she loves. These cars are durable,fun,and super simple to work on(for me anyway).Treat it right and it'll treat you right.Unlike US cars these give you more for less!
Glad I found your review. Though you did this review in 2013, I just bought a used 2013 Sonata GLS. You explained some features the salesman didn't know (I bought the car used from a Nissan dealership). Thanks for the thorough review.
Just bought my first Sonata tonight. Used 2013 with 58k miles. Gray metallic and it's gorgeous! Just a little unhappy that the financial manager told me the lender required me to have GAP, when I found out that that is illegal. WARNING!!!! The 2011-2014? Optimas have had a massive recall for engine failure due to metal shavings left behind in the engine after manufacturing, so if you have a Kia Optima (also a very sporty looking vehicle) make sure you get a new engine for FREE.
You’ll notice, if you notice that you’re noticing, that you noticed yourself noticing that you noticed 👍 Just playing w/ ya, man. Good video, nice review 💯
I fell in love with this model almost instantly. I was contemplating the newer gen 2015 model but found it to be not nearly as curvy and stylish as this model. The 2018 and 2019 are fantastic but the 2020.......on a new level and I cannot wait to save for the 2020 Sonata after a year or two. Hyundai depreciation is fantastic. Until then I will keep my beautiful 2013 grey sonata GLS with only 71k miles! I will probably keep it until it's only worth about $4k trade in which will be a few years yet. It's one of the sexier cars of this generation of mid size cars. Curvy is good :)
I saw this video is from 2013 but I am getting this exact car same year and it's also a GLS just a different color with 50k miles on it and before I do I just wanted to know if this car has been reliable for you because I plan on keeping this car for a while.
My mom had a silver 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS with grey leather interior. She bought it at Lance Cunningham Ford in Knoxville, Tennessee. I miss that car. It was a beautiful automobile. I drove it down to the end of my street and back when I lived in Powell, Tennessee. I did good backing out of the driveway but pulling in the driveway was difficult because of how small it is. I'd give anything to have that car back. I also miss the legroom in the backseat.
Getting mine in frozi color 70k miles and super excited! The back looks so nice and it was nice upgrade for me from 2007 honda civic, hope for the best!😊
Awesome in depth review bro. Definitely helpful in making a decision. I’m looking at one with 50k miles and the continued performance and reliability would be the only question I would have. Great review! Thank you for your time.
Dear Wanderer 001, enjoyed your review as I have a new sonata very like yours except for color. I did compare with a Kia but quickly rejected it because clock lighting was red and difficult for one who is colorblind to see in varying light conditions. I did put "cheater" mirrors on and they will stay. My previous car was a 2006 sonata and they stayed on for years. I think I noticed a chevy symbol on the floor mat under the glove box. I purchased Husky brand fitted floor mats for year round use. In the back seat, I have two sons who are 6' 3" and 6' 7" - they can ride acceptably. Thanks for good review from one who owns.
Thanks for letting me know about the cheater mirrors. Also you have a very sharp eye. Those Chevy mats have gone through a few cars. I got them with my first car a S10 Blazer, then then lived in my wifes Saturn and now are in her Sonata. How much did the husky fitted floor mats set you back if you don't mind me asking. I thought about weather tech. but was a little more then I wanted to spend.
Thanks for the great review. For anyone that is interested in any Hyundai vehicle, I will say Hyundai and Kia have the best and coldest A/C systems. As a vehicle Sales Consultant, I work at a dealership that carries almost all the makes and models, and when a customer is on a budget and still wants the reliability, features, and looks of a higher end make, I always recommend the Hyundai brand. They are reliable, awesome on fuel, they have cool features, great look and feel, decent size for a family, and an a great power train warranty.
I have 2013 sonata (twin exhausts) ? excellent car. GPS doesnt work but I use I phone so NP. Amazing value. I had 2002 sonata GLS before also excellent and super fast as its smaller/lighter with V6. I got the speeding ticket to prove it. OUCH ! again amazing car
Vladimir Saghin The name of the color is Indigo Night. In most lights it does have a little more purple then blue for my liking. But it is the color my wife wanted.
Reply on floor mats - I felt weather tech were a little pricey. I purchased Husky from JC Whitney and paid about $125 for front and rears. Also purchased fitted cargo liner (trunk) for $105.00 I am pleased so far as I have tested the mats with melted snow. Surprised at your prompt reply
Awesome video! I have one myself in grey. If I really had to say one negative thing it would be the steering-wheel. It's a little to soft. Just wish it was a little harder. What I will say it's a nice smooth ride, that looks great too. In comparisons to others out there. Thanks for a real review.
I really appreciate this video. I have a Hyundai sonata as well and I've learned a lot. your in depth explanation was really useful, it covered most of the stuff that was new to me but I'd still like to know more about the cruise controls. Thanks again and can't wait to see another video!
I bought my used 2013 Sonata in great condition in 2017 and I have NO regrets. 2 years later it runs like a champ with 71k miles. I HIGHLY recommend this vehicle. It is very quiet and the air conditioning/heater thing is negligible. The double center console is just amazing too, as are the DUAL heated seats. This is a very comfortable and quiet vehicle and beautiful to boot. The only issue I have had on the interior is the vent clips breaking off and the heated seat LED indicators going out, and the plastic coating material on the buttons on the steering wheel worn off. Other then that it's in tip top shape.
So, would you recommend this car for a college student? I’m looking to buy a 2011 or 2013 Sonata or a 2012 Nissan Altima which one would you recommend? (if you have any experience with the Altima)
We did look at an altima the same time we were lookin at this. We ended up going with the sonata because the altima was a CVT and my my did not want one. Both would make a good car for a college aged kid. But think the sonata looks a little more sporty.
Wanderer001 yes it looks more sporty and the interior looks really good I think I might go with the sonata, hopefully the insurance isn’t too expensive
I've got a 2012 Sonata GLS at 104,000 miles now and it's still going strong. They're very reliable cars and mine is a champion at getting good gas mileage lol. I always get 34 or 35 MPG, and no I don't drive like an old man, I just take it easy on the pedal 😝. Do you still have this car, and if you do how many miles do you got on it now?
Great video! I was wondering, do you still own the car today? If you do, was there any major problems that occurred throughout your ownership. I'm looking at a Hyundai Sonata 2013 used for a great price from a family friend and I plan on purchasing it in the next couple of days. But I've been doing some research on the car and there was a decent amount of reviews online saying, the engine is bad which is huge red flag for me. I want to know if you had that problem or any problem with your car. It will help me tremendously on the decision making process. Thank you and god bless!
Yes I still have this car. It is my wife daily driver. Aside from a few recalls we have not had any major issues with the car. I have seen things about engine issues as well on line, however, I have not experienced anything like that with my car. Hope that helps you out a little. Kepp in mind I am just one random data point for your research.
Getting it soon.. Maybe within a month.. Hopefully no more than 100k miles on it.. Preferably way less.. But yeah, I've loved this car since I first saw it 5 years ago. Now I can afford a used one, some what, so hopefully I get it soon. Will be getting a silver one, and 2013 model year or 2012. If you have any thoughts to share, kindly let me know.. Great review, enjoyed watching it..
Just make sure that the way you pick up has had the "tiktok challange" recall. There should be a sticker on the drives side window. If it has not make sure they do it before taking possession of the car. My wife's car just got this done last week. Before that I had to get a club for the wheel just to be safe.
Hi there, I just purchased a used Sonata. This is my 1st ever car 😁. Sorry for my maybe stupid question - how to charge the battery? Another one is related to the gas. When I went for a test drive, it seemed so sensitive 🥺. Would an option ECO help to have a little resistance? What about this option, ECO - how fuel efficient is it comparing with a regular non-Eco option? Thanks for your answers.
Changing the battery I would just do a TH-cam search for that it's pretty simple to do. It's not like other cars where you have to take Parts out just to replace the battery. Eco mode will help my car feel a little less punchy. As for a fuel economy comparison can't really say for sure as my wife normally just drives it in eco mode all the time.
Best review of the car I have seen so far. Buying this car this week. So I have a few question whats the steering actually like and how do u connect to bluetooth
Thank you. I am not sure what you are looking for in regards to steering actually being like. The best I can say is that it preforms as you would expect a front wheel drive car to. It might be a little lighter then some cars I have driven needing only a little nudge to move the car in a given direction. As for how to connect to the Bluetooth, rather then writing it out for you I found a video that shows how to. Not the best but it gives you the generals of what you need to do and where you need to go. (th-cam.com/video/0WMFvki6Gz4/w-d-xo.html)
@@Libbydar_17 Eco mod will get you about 3 to 4 better mpg when using it. On the highway the only thing you will notice a differance in is the speed at which the car accelerates.
I'm interested in this or a 2013 limited elantra. My main issue is would the mpg difference between the two give the elantra the edge? I'll be mostly driving city.
I used have a 2013 Elantra limited and I only got 175 miles out of a tank of gas. Now I have a 2015 Sonata se and I get 335 miles out of a tank of gas on all city driving so go with the sonata.
i am looking at a 2014 GLS with rear view cam. 40k miles but ive heard some negative things about it and I have no idea if to get it as it's not with warranty
I purchased the 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS in September of this year and so far I am happy. For me that is a lot to say because I never liked Hyundai's I was a Honda & Chevy woman and would not move from those models. I do agree with your comments on and about the car @Wanderer001. I do love the quietness of the car when driving.Oh and I Loooove the turbo boost it has as well, that could get me in trouble with me having a heavy foot. I do love the sound system as well, it is not like the Bose in the Chevy nevertheless it pumps. I am however trying to understand the symbols beside the D (Drive); this is an option to go from automatic to stick shift? Am I correct in my understanding of this (I am not car expert and this is the newest model and car I have had) feature? I thought it was to help drive in snow nevertheless I think I am wrong there to. Would you suggest the skidding/traction button be on when driving in snow? Thank you for doing this video, it really helped me and now maybe I can go to my husband a little smarter about the car lol.
+Corinne Colvin The things beside the D are a pseudo manual shift. It really does not work that great. Best bet would be just to use it for down shifting in snow. As for traction button unless you need to spin the tires a bit or rock the car leave this option on.
How do you turn off the AC (person reclining buttons) @24:30 mine is on and cycles through the different modes but I cant figure out how to turn it off compltely
With this model year if max ac is set it would only use the recycling air option. However, setting it to just on click before that will let you pick outside air or recycling air.
@Zach just to make sure I am completely understanding you, you mean this menu is on the 2013 or the 2011? Also @Derek Are you saying those are the only two in the extra menu and for the same year or the 2013?
Great extended video!!! Can you tell me about the road noise and if the driver seat is uncomfortable to seat on? Also what are all the pros and cons you found about this car? Thanks for the video!
+Rodolfo Reyes I do not find the road noise to be all the noticeable. It does have a nice quite cabin. For me the site are just fine. I have only done a few 6 hour road trips in it, but it was plenty comfortable for me.
+Rodolfo Reyes If you are looking between those two cars I would say go with the Sonata if you are looking for a bigger car with more power. But you need to be willing to have a little less mpg then you could get with the Elantra.
Very nice review in looking into this car as my first thank you. You mentioned it has Bluetooth is that also Bluetooth streaming or do you have to connect via aux cable ?
It has both. You can use a phone hands free over Bluetooth as well as stream music over Bluetooth. There is also an aux cable if you prefer then method of connection.
I have a 2013 Hyundai sonata. Mine seems to look a little different from yours. 1. My car has leather seats, these seem to be cloth seats. 2. I have turn signal indicator. I dnt see any on yours I'm just confused as to why. Any answer will help. Thank you!
I am thinking to buy a used car in Nov 2021. it is 80,000 Kms driven and costs me 10K. Do you think it would be a great deal ? I can keep it for another two years ? Thanks.
Great deal is hard to say. Might want to check the condition vs edmunds value: www.edmunds.com/hyundai/sonata/2013/appraisal-value/. What I can say is my wife still has hers and it drives like a champ as a daily commuter. Can you get 2 years our of it? Well, that depends on how well it drives. It does seem to have pretty low kms for the year.
A family friend has a 2013 with 55K he picked up at an “auction”, I can’t see the car in person so I’m looking for opinions. We’ve bought other cars from him so I’m not worried about getting a lemon but would like to know if it’s a good buy or not. Any pros/cons, good or bad stories? Engine trouble etc.. I should look out for? Thanks in advance!
I still have the car it's my wife's daily driver haven't had any engine issues or anything with it. There are a few minor recalls but just doing general maintenance it's been a champ.
Hard for me to say. I am not a car reviewer and my wife and I have only had one other sedan each. So I can say it is as smooth as any other sedan I have driven. Does do a good job a damping road noise from outside.
+Doug N Still have it, has about 19k+. Only really issue has been that people seem to like to back into the rear bumper. Other then that it's been great. Does have one safety recall that I still need to have addresses with the drives lap belt.
I had the Limited 2.0T and I was considering getting the GLS. I thought the GLS was better than the one I have. Is the performance better on the GSL and just not as nice looking?
wow, thanks for the swift response. Mine got totaled today and I really love the car so I wanted to get the same one and remembered hearing something about a GLS version that was faster.
Hyundai Sonata GLS www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fg%2F1yddd4gvr&hl=en-US&kgs=c6d0fec4658f282efc9ec999bbb9f232&source=sh/x/ke/kgs&q=2014%20Hyundai%20Sonata%20GLS. It's a good car but not as fast a the 2.0T.
Thanks for sharing this important info. Car complaints website stated the 2011 and 2012 had issues. I didn't know the 2013 had issues. Did you have to get a new engine?
Nice car. Can you please show you how to connect Bluetooth and show depth of your radio. Why do you have Chevrolet mats in the floor of the driver and passenger seat in the front. What about your Malibu and Saturn car. Please send videos of them.
+Chandramohana Babu The mats move from car to car so that is why there are in the Sonata. I am sorry but I can not make videos for the other two cars as I do not own them any more.
+Chandramohana Babu Yes the Saturn was my wife's car but she got the Sonata. At the time I filmed this I had a Malibu, but I got a Forester now so we do not have either of the old cars.
+Cristina Johnson About the same as most front wheel drive cars. If you have a good set of tires on it and take it slow for the most part you will not get bogged down. It is nothing like an AWD car but using lower gears it does pretty good going up snowy hills.
+Cristina Johnson you can not fully disable traction control. if it's bad out and you need to turn it off, it will briefly spin the tires and then disable the throttle and not move.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews thank you ! Appreciate that. They're as asking 10,900. One owner no accidents. I'll seriously consider it. Looking at the Elantra as well. Appreciate your video and info. Stay healthy.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews Thanks for the quick reply ! I'm also reading that this car has design flaw that makes changing the tires too often mandatory and also that you have to adjust the steering wheel constantly for it to stay in lane. Are those correct ?
I have not found that have to replace the tires on this vehicle more than normal. My wife drives the car more than I do she says she does not notice having to adjust the wheel often just to stay in the lane.
346 miles on a full tank? I just filled mine up for the first time last week and I coulda swore it was in the 2 hundreds. Hope nothing is wrong with mine.
I am not really sure about that. It does come on higher trim levels. But I would assume that if you are handy and could find the part it could be done.
Hard for me to say, I don't know many 6 foot people to have them sit in the car. I have seen other videos when we were looking that said 6 foot should be fine. Personally I might be a little leery of it. Best why to tell for sure is to sit in one.
Great review. I have a qustion though, i just bought it from a dealer with 140k miles already on it. Is it reliable to drive till like 200k miles with just basic regular maintenance ?
I am not a super car guy but have heard from my friends that are that Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, should be able to go 200k with pretty much just general maintenance.
This is the most in-depth and honest review I’ve ever seen, and I love it. I’m looking for a first car and my aunt owns a used car lot and just got one in with legit 40 miles on it, so I wanted to see what they were like. This has helped SO much! Thank you for your review 😁
Happy I could help.
Is it good
@@emendedndnnd5250 i wound up not buying it as there were 40 miles on only the new engine- everything else was well over 200k miles, and I didn’t (still don’t) have the money nor time for the potential repairs 😅
For a guy that don't review cars I think this was a great review :-)
Thank you very much.
I know it's an old video but i am looking to purchase one so i thought i'd look and see what you had to say.Great job love how you went into detail all around the vehicle.
Happy I could help.
Wanderer001 hows the reliability?I found this particular model with 70-80k km with a $12000 pricetag in my country.. judging by ur vid it looks solid though
+crysisownz Great car, still runs like they day I got it. Only up keep has been general maintenance. Very sold car.
Wanderer001 might get it once i can buy it for cash by a year or two,
having a hardtime thinking of getting this sonata yf or the civic fd to replace my ageing kia Spectra
I just got one myself and the 2013 is GORGEOUS! I had to wait almost a week to pick it up because it was a recent trade in and needed detailing, inspection/repairs, etc and I couldn't stop thinking about it, lol.
I bought 1 myself 3 months ago.Speaking as a retired auto mechanic and vehicle assembler (firetrucks) this car has it all! This is my 4th Hyundai. My 1st was an '89 Excell. I drove it 10 years until it was hit. In "99 I bought an Accent which I'm still driving with 154000k.In 2010 I bought an Accent for my wife which she loves. These cars are durable,fun,and super simple to work on(for me anyway).Treat it right and it'll treat you right.Unlike US cars these give you more for less!
do you still have it
We just purchased a 2011 - basically the same look. Thank you so much for a thorough and easy to watch vid
Happy this was able to help you out.
Glad I found your review. Though you did this review in 2013, I just bought a used 2013 Sonata GLS. You explained some features the salesman didn't know (I bought the car used from a Nissan dealership). Thanks for the thorough review.
I am happy that people still find this helpful. My wife still has this car for her daily driver.
Just bought my first Sonata tonight. Used 2013 with 58k miles. Gray metallic and it's gorgeous! Just a little unhappy that the financial manager told me the lender required me to have GAP, when I found out that that is illegal. WARNING!!!! The 2011-2014? Optimas have had a massive recall for engine failure due to metal shavings left behind in the engine after manufacturing, so if you have a Kia Optima (also a very sporty looking vehicle) make sure you get a new engine for FREE.
However, GAP is extremely useful, if you ever have to use it.
You’ll notice, if you notice that you’re noticing, that you noticed yourself noticing that you noticed 👍
Just playing w/ ya, man. Good video, nice review 💯
"... and how many pickled peppers did Peter Piper pick?"
Thanks for your review, the most thorough I've seen. I'm picking up a 2013 Sonata Limited tomorrow!
+Maria Ortiz Happy to help.
I wanted a very good used car and just purchased one and love it!
I fell in love with this model almost instantly. I was contemplating the newer gen 2015 model but found it to be not nearly as curvy and stylish as this model. The 2018 and 2019 are fantastic but the 2020.......on a new level and I cannot wait to save for the 2020 Sonata after a year or two. Hyundai depreciation is fantastic.
Until then I will keep my beautiful 2013 grey sonata GLS with only 71k miles! I will probably keep it until it's only worth about $4k trade in which will be a few years yet. It's one of the sexier cars of this generation of mid size cars. Curvy is good :)
I saw this video is from 2013 but I am getting this exact car same year and it's also a GLS just a different color with 50k miles on it and before I do I just wanted to know if this car has been reliable for you because I plan on keeping this car for a while.
Wife still uses it as her daily driver. Have not had any major issues with it. She plans to drive it till it dies.
Loved this review! Much greater detail than most auto reviewers and am most likely purchasing this car. Thank you so much!
+Brendan Callen Happy I could help.
Thank you for making this video. I was torn between the Optima and this car. Test drove this car today and I think I'm sold!
My mom had a silver 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS with grey leather interior. She bought it at Lance Cunningham Ford in Knoxville, Tennessee. I miss that car. It was a beautiful automobile. I drove it down to the end of my street and back when I lived in Powell, Tennessee. I did good backing out of the driveway but pulling in the driveway was difficult because of how small it is. I'd give anything to have that car back. I also miss the legroom in the backseat.
I have my sonata since 2017, I paid it off since 2020 I’m so in love with it never gave me problem
Hey is it a 2013 ?! I just bought one from a used car delearship
Yes it is a 2013.
I may be buying one this week, thank you for the help
Me too 😌
Cool!
same here!
I just got one 2 weeks ago =)
Me too
Getting mine in frozi color 70k miles and super excited! The back looks so nice and it was nice upgrade for me from 2007 honda civic, hope for the best!😊
Awesome in depth review bro. Definitely helpful in making a decision. I’m looking at one with 50k miles and the continued performance and reliability would be the only question I would have. Great review! Thank you for your time.
Still have the car. It is my wife's daily driver. It does not yet have 50k on it but still runs like a champ.
David Gray same my mom looked at a grey version with 58k miles and it looks like a cool car cant wait!
I enjoyed the review. I am buying the 2013 sonata this week,
Ward McComiskey did you like your Sonta?.
Dear Wanderer 001,
enjoyed your review as I have a new sonata very like yours except for color. I did compare with a Kia but quickly rejected it because clock lighting was red and difficult for one who is colorblind to see in varying light conditions. I did put "cheater" mirrors on and they will stay. My previous car was a 2006 sonata and they stayed on for years. I think I noticed a chevy symbol on the floor mat under the glove box. I purchased Husky brand fitted floor mats for year round use. In the back seat, I have two sons who are 6' 3" and 6' 7" - they can ride acceptably.
Thanks for good review from one who owns.
Thanks for letting me know about the cheater mirrors. Also you have a very sharp eye. Those Chevy mats have gone through a few cars. I got them with my first car a S10 Blazer, then then lived in my wifes Saturn and now are in her Sonata. How much did the husky fitted floor mats set you back if you don't mind me asking. I thought about weather tech. but was a little more then I wanted to spend.
Thanks for the great review. For anyone that is interested in any Hyundai vehicle, I will say Hyundai and Kia have the best and coldest A/C systems. As a vehicle Sales Consultant, I work at a dealership that carries almost all the makes and models, and when a customer is on a budget and still wants the reliability, features, and looks of a higher end make, I always recommend the Hyundai brand. They are reliable, awesome on fuel, they have cool features, great look and feel, decent size for a family, and an a great power train warranty.
thanx for your kind reply - I got a 2014 coming and I'll let you now how it fits.
I have 2013 sonata (twin exhausts) ? excellent car. GPS doesnt work but I use I phone so NP. Amazing value. I had 2002 sonata GLS before also excellent and super fast as its smaller/lighter with V6. I got the speeding ticket to prove it. OUCH ! again amazing car
This has been a great a to b car for my wife.
Vladimir Saghin The name of the color is Indigo Night. In most lights it does have a little more purple then blue for my liking. But it is the color my wife wanted.
Just got a 2012 Sonata used had it bout a month love it roomy inside bout to install my sound system
Thank you greatly - I just got this car and l just learned so much !
GREAT JOB ONE OF THE BEST ON LINE
Thank you.
Great review! Very helpful
Reply on floor mats - I felt weather tech were a little pricey. I purchased Husky from JC Whitney and paid about $125 for front and rears. Also purchased fitted cargo liner (trunk) for $105.00 I am pleased so far as I have tested the mats with melted snow. Surprised at your prompt reply
+Mr. Blue @Mr. Blue Yes heated seats are optional. They are part of the GLS package.
What's the GLS package? Sorry, I am a dummy in cars yet😁
You did the best review video thinking about getting one of these
Thanks
Awesome video! I have one myself in grey. If I really had to say one negative thing it would be the steering-wheel. It's a little to soft. Just wish it was a little harder. What I will say it's a nice smooth ride, that looks great too. In comparisons to others out there. Thanks for a real review.
I really appreciate this video. I have a Hyundai sonata as well and I've learned a lot. your in depth explanation was really useful, it covered most of the stuff that was new to me but I'd still like to know more about the cruise controls. Thanks again and can't wait to see another video!
I bought my used 2013 Sonata in great condition in 2017 and I have NO regrets. 2 years later it runs like a champ with 71k miles. I HIGHLY recommend this vehicle. It is very quiet and the air conditioning/heater thing is negligible. The double center console is just amazing too, as are the DUAL heated seats. This is a very comfortable and quiet vehicle and beautiful to boot.
The only issue I have had on the interior is the vent clips breaking off and the heated seat LED indicators going out, and the plastic coating material on the buttons on the steering wheel worn off. Other then that it's in tip top shape.
So, would you recommend this car for a college student? I’m looking to buy a 2011 or 2013 Sonata or a 2012 Nissan Altima which one would you recommend? (if you have any experience with the Altima)
We did look at an altima the same time we were lookin at this. We ended up going with the sonata because the altima was a CVT and my my did not want one. Both would make a good car for a college aged kid. But think the sonata looks a little more sporty.
Wanderer001 yes it looks more sporty and the interior looks really good I think I might go with the sonata, hopefully the insurance isn’t too expensive
Should not be too bad, it should be classified as a 4 door sedan even with the sporty look.
I've got a 2012 Sonata GLS at 104,000 miles now and it's still going strong. They're very reliable cars and mine is a champion at getting good gas mileage lol. I always get 34 or 35 MPG, and no I don't drive like an old man, I just take it easy on the pedal 😝. Do you still have this car, and if you do how many miles do you got on it now?
I do but not it does not have quite the amount of miles that yours does.
Thanks for the review. I am seriously considering buying a 13 w/16k miles to use as daily driver and UBER.
+viyau Could be a great Uber car if you live where there is snow.
Well, am in Florida. Other than heated seats that I dont need it could be a good car for that yea?
+viyau Yes for sure.
do you know if all GLS came with a compass in the mirror or is that a separate option?
+viyau option, this trim level did not come with it.
Great video! I was wondering, do you still own the car today? If you do, was there any major problems that occurred throughout your ownership. I'm looking at a Hyundai Sonata 2013 used for a great price from a family friend and I plan on purchasing it in the next couple of days. But I've been doing some research on the car and there was a decent amount of reviews online saying, the engine is bad which is huge red flag for me. I want to know if you had that problem or any problem with your car. It will help me tremendously on the decision making process. Thank you and god bless!
Yes I still have this car. It is my wife daily driver. Aside from a few recalls we have not had any major issues with the car. I have seen things about engine issues as well on line, however, I have not experienced anything like that with my car. Hope that helps you out a little. Kepp in mind I am just one random data point for your research.
Getting it soon.. Maybe within a month.. Hopefully no more than 100k miles on it.. Preferably way less.. But yeah, I've loved this car since I first saw it 5 years ago.
Now I can afford a used one, some what, so hopefully I get it soon.
Will be getting a silver one, and 2013 model year or 2012.
If you have any thoughts to share, kindly let me know..
Great review, enjoyed watching it..
Just make sure that the way you pick up has had the "tiktok challange" recall. There should be a sticker on the drives side window. If it has not make sure they do it before taking possession of the car. My wife's car just got this done last week. Before that I had to get a club for the wheel just to be safe.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews alright.. Noted.. Thank you
Buying this car next week . Thank you 🙏🏽
Happy to help.
Hi there, I just purchased a used Sonata. This is my 1st ever car 😁. Sorry for my maybe stupid question - how to charge the battery?
Another one is related to the gas. When I went for a test drive, it seemed so sensitive 🥺. Would an option ECO help to have a little resistance?
What about this option, ECO - how fuel efficient is it comparing with a regular non-Eco option?
Thanks for your answers.
Changing the battery I would just do a TH-cam search for that it's pretty simple to do. It's not like other cars where you have to take Parts out just to replace the battery. Eco mode will help my car feel a little less punchy. As for a fuel economy comparison can't really say for sure as my wife normally just drives it in eco mode all the time.
great review even for 2023!
Thanks
Best review of the car I have seen so far. Buying this car this week. So I have a few question whats the steering actually like and how do u connect to bluetooth
Thank you. I am not sure what you are looking for in regards to steering actually being like. The best I can say is that it preforms as you would expect a front wheel drive car to. It might be a little lighter then some cars I have driven needing only a little nudge to move the car in a given direction. As for how to connect to the Bluetooth, rather then writing it out for you I found a video that shows how to. Not the best but it gives you the generals of what you need to do and where you need to go. (th-cam.com/video/0WMFvki6Gz4/w-d-xo.html)
Hi sir..nice video..
2.4 litre engine..quite nice
May I know easy to go 220km/h or 230km/h?..
Thank you
I can not. th-cam.com/video/56BvGCCdFfA/w-d-xo.html
@Wanderer001_Reviews oh my..you drunk?
@@unknownuser677 someone was...
@Wanderer001_Reviews so total lost?
@@unknownuser677 Sadly it was.
looking to buy a 2013 sonata gls with 95.1k miles on it for about 9,900$. Would you say it's still a good buy?
My wife still drives her's everyday. Not as High millage but still as solid as they day we got it.
Got one and has new engine due to the recall! Looking to sell soon.
Getting this car in less than a month. I truly can’t wait. Is it a good first car for 2021?
My wife still has it and drives it every day.
Nice review. Looking to buy this car used. Are you able to listen to music via the bluetooth connection?
+ohfoohy yes.
would you recommend having the econ mode on most of the time
(not when driving in the highway ) or does that damage the car?
My wife pretty much leaves it in the echo mode all the time. Have not had any issues.
@@Wanderer001_Reviewsi use highway all the time, how about eco mode with that? I’m not that knowledgeable in regards with this factor
@@Libbydar_17 Eco mod will get you about 3 to 4 better mpg when using it. On the highway the only thing you will notice a differance in is the speed at which the car accelerates.
I'm interested in this or a 2013 limited elantra. My main issue is would the mpg difference between the two give the elantra the edge? I'll be mostly driving city.
+B Blackwell As long as you don't mind the size then, yes the elantra wins hands down for city mpg.
I used have a 2013 Elantra limited and I only got 175 miles out of a tank of gas. Now I have a 2015 Sonata se and I get 335 miles out of a tank of gas on all city driving so go with the sonata.
i am looking at a 2014 GLS with rear view cam. 40k miles but ive heard some negative things about it and I have no idea if to get it as it's not with warranty
My wife's 2013 is still running great with only general maintenance. What issues have you heard about?
i heard that the steering is very light. Any small push and it will turn. Some said that it has engine problems
Hey good day I just purchase one if these car today which insurance company I can use.
Which ever one gets you the best price.
I purchased the 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS in September of this year and so far I am happy. For me that is a lot to say because I never liked Hyundai's I was a Honda & Chevy woman and would not move from those models. I do agree with your comments on and about the car @Wanderer001. I do love the quietness of the car when driving.Oh and I Loooove the turbo boost it has as well, that could get me in trouble with me having a heavy foot. I do love the sound system as well, it is not like the Bose in the Chevy nevertheless it pumps. I am however trying to understand the symbols beside the D (Drive); this is an option to go from automatic to stick shift? Am I correct in my understanding of this (I am not car expert and this is the newest model and car I have had) feature? I thought it was to help drive in snow nevertheless I think I am wrong there to. Would you suggest the skidding/traction button be on when driving in snow?
Thank you for doing this video, it really helped me and now maybe I can go to my husband a little smarter about the car lol.
+Corinne Colvin The things beside the D are a pseudo manual shift. It really does not work that great. Best bet would be just to use it for down shifting in snow.
As for traction button unless you need to spin the tires a bit or rock the car leave this option on.
You are Awesome and quick, thank you. We are expecting snow so I figured I needed to get some understanding on this as soon as possible.
+Corinne Colvin Drive safe.
do you still have it
Yes.
I just bought this car a week ago. Confused as to why some versions of my car are push start and others, like mine, have an actual key
Trim level maybe.
How do you turn off the AC (person reclining buttons) @24:30 mine is on and cycles through the different modes but I cant figure out how to turn it off compltely
With this model year if max ac is set it would only use the recycling air option. However, setting it to just on click before that will let you pick outside air or recycling air.
Did you know, if you hold down Trip, it brings up a small hidden menu of a few features? We have a 2011 Sonata Limited and couldn't be happier
for horn auto lock etc.
@Zach just to make sure I am completely understanding you, you mean this menu is on the 2013 or the 2011? Also @Derek Are you saying those are the only two in the extra menu and for the same year or the 2013?
+Corinne Colvin 2013
Great extended video!!! Can you tell me about the road noise and if the driver seat is uncomfortable to seat on? Also what are all the pros and cons you found about this car? Thanks for the video!
+Rodolfo Reyes I do not find the road noise to be all the noticeable. It does have a nice quite cabin. For me the site are just fine. I have only done a few 6 hour road trips in it, but it was plenty comfortable for me.
+Wanderer001 Good to know! Is there anything you dislike about this car? im trying to choose between this and the Elantra.
+Rodolfo Reyes If you are looking between those two cars I would say go with the Sonata if you are looking for a bigger car with more power. But you need to be willing to have a little less mpg then you could get with the Elantra.
+Wanderer001 I guess is better go with the Sonata if there's manny cons. Thanks for the video and info.
Very nice review in looking into this car as my first thank you. You mentioned it has Bluetooth is that also Bluetooth streaming or do you have to connect via aux cable ?
It has both. You can use a phone hands free over Bluetooth as well as stream music over Bluetooth. There is also an aux cable if you prefer then method of connection.
quiero ver prrcio
+Pedro Jimenez ?
Good review, i might be buying one
My wife still loves it.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews thats good to know.
Is this a hybrid? I didn't think it was but with the eco mode I assume it is. Haven't heard great things about hybrids. How is this one?
This is not a hybrid eco mode just makes it slightly more fuel efficient. My wife likes the car still has it runs great.
Hi, it is a great review video. Thanks.
I have a 2013 Hyundai sonata. Mine seems to look a little different from yours.
1. My car has leather seats, these seem to be cloth seats.
2. I have turn signal indicator. I dnt see any on yours
I'm just confused as to why. Any answer will help. Thank you!
There are differnt trime levels. This was the base. Also, you can see the blinker stick at 15:22.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews so you're saying I have a different version of the sonata?
@@frankierios07 That is correct.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews Ok. Thanks!
I am thinking to buy a used car in Nov 2021. it is 80,000 Kms driven and costs me 10K. Do you think it would be a great deal ? I can keep it for another two years ? Thanks.
Great deal is hard to say. Might want to check the condition vs edmunds value: www.edmunds.com/hyundai/sonata/2013/appraisal-value/. What I can say is my wife still has hers and it drives like a champ as a daily commuter. Can you get 2 years our of it? Well, that depends on how well it drives. It does seem to have pretty low kms for the year.
excellent review very useful.
A family friend has a 2013 with 55K he picked up at an “auction”, I can’t see the car in person so I’m looking for opinions. We’ve bought other cars from him so I’m not worried about getting a lemon but would like to know if it’s a good buy or not. Any pros/cons, good or bad stories? Engine trouble etc.. I should look out for? Thanks in advance!
I still have the car it's my wife's daily driver haven't had any engine issues or anything with it. There are a few minor recalls but just doing general maintenance it's been a champ.
Is it smoother to drive than average sedan? Is it quiet and not hear the noise outside?
Hard for me to say. I am not a car reviewer and my wife and I have only had one other sedan each. So I can say it is as smooth as any other sedan I have driven. Does do a good job a damping road noise from outside.
Great video very informative
Im looking to grab one now as a work car, looks like it has a backup camera in the mirror could you notice it? How is it?
The one I have does not have the camera so I can not speak to that.
what's the actual real life mpg in city and on highway you get?
26/36 is the best my wife has gotten.
So you still have it? How many miles currently? Any specific problem areas?
+Doug N Still have it, has about 19k+. Only really issue has been that people seem to like to back into the rear bumper. Other then that it's been great. Does have one safety recall that I still need to have addresses with the drives lap belt.
Wanderer001
19k miles....that's very low. you must not drive it much
It is my wife's car, and she does not.
+Gintoki Gintama Have not had an issue with the fuel pump as of yet.
What do you think about this car now? I’ll looking to buy one soon
It's still my wife daily driver she likes it.
Great video. I own the very same year and model myself.
I had the Limited 2.0T and I was considering getting the GLS. I thought the GLS was better than the one I have. Is the performance better on the GSL and just not as nice looking?
It is not the limited is a better car.
wow, thanks for the swift response. Mine got totaled today and I really love the car so I wanted to get the same one and remembered hearing something about a GLS version that was faster.
Hyundai Sonata GLS
www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fg%2F1yddd4gvr&hl=en-US&kgs=c6d0fec4658f282efc9ec999bbb9f232&source=sh/x/ke/kgs&q=2014%20Hyundai%20Sonata%20GLS. It's a good car but not as fast a the 2.0T.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews you're awesome. Thanks!
Hope everyone knows about the engine recall on the gls 2013 and 2014 Sonatas. Engines Lock up. Mine did...only had 78k miles on it.
Thanks for sharing this important info. Car complaints website stated the 2011 and 2012 had issues. I didn't know the 2013 had issues. Did you have to get a new engine?
Nice car. Can you please show you how to connect Bluetooth and show depth of your radio. Why do you have Chevrolet mats in the floor of the driver and passenger seat in the front. What about your Malibu and Saturn car. Please send videos of them.
+Chandramohana Babu The mats move from car to car so that is why there are in the Sonata. I am sorry but I can not make videos for the other two cars as I do not own them any more.
But you said that the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is your car and the Saturn is you wife's car. You told this in one of the videos.
+Chandramohana Babu Yes the Saturn was my wife's car but she got the Sonata. At the time I filmed this I had a Malibu, but I got a Forester now so we do not have either of the old cars.
+Wanderer001 You sold those cars?
+Chandramohana Babu Yes.
Why is the Hyundai Sonata has the same sound like you Subaru Forester when you start the car?
Reply please
Same type of starter.
Thanks for sharing. How is this car in the snow???
+Cristina Johnson About the same as most front wheel drive cars. If you have a good set of tires on it and take it slow for the most part you will not get bogged down. It is nothing like an AWD car but using lower gears it does pretty good going up snowy hills.
ok good to know. thanks for the prompt response!
+Cristina Johnson you can not fully disable traction control. if it's bad out and you need to turn it off, it will briefly spin the tires and then disable the throttle and not move.
hey does this have Apple Carplay when plugged with a usb cord and a iPhone 12?
This year no, a newer year model might have it.
Wait we can’t connect Bluetooth phone to the car? How about if we wanna play some songs?
Yes you can connect Bluetooth to the car. I just did not do mine as it was my wifes car.
Do you still have this car? How did it hold up? I'm looking at one for my daughter 65k for miles. Thank you!
Still my wife's daily driver. So far still holding up quite nicely.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews thank you ! Appreciate that. They're as asking 10,900. One owner no accidents. I'll seriously consider it. Looking at the Elantra as well. Appreciate your video and info. Stay healthy.
Can you tell me what about the interior /dash that made you pick this over the KIA ?
It mostly was the clock display the Kia was just small and an odd color it made it hard to see.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews Thanks for the quick reply ! I'm also reading that this car has design flaw that makes changing the tires too often mandatory and also that you have to adjust the steering wheel constantly for it to stay in lane. Are those correct ?
I have not found that have to replace the tires on this vehicle more than normal. My wife drives the car more than I do she says she does not notice having to adjust the wheel often just to stay in the lane.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews Ah okay, thanks again for the feedback buddy !
dose your steering wheel mounted control change music when phone is paired and music is being played via Bluetooth.
+Kushal Shrivastava It will let you scrub through the song you are on but I have not been able to get it to skip right to the next song.
Have a good day God’s love you
Still have it? I have a chance to get one with 62k miles for 8k. How is/was reliability and how would a bigger guy fit in them. I'm 6'5" 375lbs
Still have it, just did some recalls today. At 6'5 I am not sure. It seems like it would be a little tight. Have you taken a test drive in it?
@@Wanderer001_Reviews Not yet I wasn't sure if it would even be worth the time if I don't fit in it lol
Got ya. It might be a little small for you, at least to be comfortable in.
Was the heated seating optional?
346 miles on a full tank? I just filled mine up for the first time last week and I coulda swore it was in the 2 hundreds. Hope nothing is wrong with mine.
It depends on a lot of factors, how aggressive you are when driving, outdoor temperature, using AC ect.
What about the infamous engine issues?
Knock on wood I have not run into it myself.
the MPG is for every tank not lifetime
I have found that it does not rest the MPG every time I fill up. Some times I have to do it manually.
I'll do a video for ya
lol miles to empty same as mine. I don't care for the high/low beam demarcation. Other then that, love the car so far. Yours is a very pretty blue :0)
What about the same car but with 130,000 miles ? Is it worth getting? For 5000
Not a Super Car Guy myself so hard to save for that price. They do last a long time but that does strike me as a higher mileage car.
Ty💕 I also found one with 80,000 miles I think I’ll go with the fewer miles
Would I be able to replace the front grill with s chrome one ?
I am not really sure about that. It does come on higher trim levels. But I would assume that if you are handy and could find the part it could be done.
You could take the grill off and have custom shop chrome plate it.
Now, is it still running in 2021? No problems?
Still my wife's daily driver. Aside from a few recalls no big issues.
@@Wanderer001_Reviews hi what were the recalls
@@Lifewith_neecy www.kbb.com/hyundai/sonata/2013/recall/
I seen one with 104,00 miles for 10,000 is that good ?
I would like to see that under 10k for the milage.
5'7 - what's it like for a 6 footer?
Hard for me to say, I don't know many 6 foot people to have them sit in the car. I have seen other videos when we were looking that said 6 foot should be fine. Personally I might be a little leery of it. Best why to tell for sure is to sit in one.
+Wanderer001 in 6'6" I've got room to spare in my 2012 Sonata gls
6'2 and I fit well
Great review. I have a qustion though, i just bought it from a dealer with 140k miles already on it. Is it reliable to drive till like 200k miles with just basic regular maintenance ?
I am not a super car guy but have heard from my friends that are that Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, should be able to go 200k with pretty much just general maintenance.
how much miles does the car usually go for ?
In a year about 15k.
Have u had any problems wit the car if u still have it.? I might buy one but im not see any good reviews on it, its scaring me...
Still have the car. It is my wife's daily driver. Besides a few recalls the car has been running great with just general maintains.
U had the engine replaced.?
@@xNovifyyTV No it is the original engine.
Okay thanking for the quick response
We're looking at buying a 2013 Sonata...do you still have this car? I know it's been 5 years but figured I'd ask LOL
Still do, still works great.
Thank you.
What type of gas it take ??
Regular.
Does the engine sounds loud now ??
Not really any louder then it was.
What's the name of the color? It seems a bit too purple for me