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Cheap and dangerous purchase: what are the problems with used Hyundai Sonata

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Hyundai Sonata used car
This is a popular car on the secondary market in Ukraine
Source: Hyundai.

Today, used cars are the most popular cars on the Ukrainian market. Buyers are attracted by low prices – this applies to the famous Hyundai Sonata model. However, it can be a very dangerous purchase.

OBOZ.UA tells you about the main reason why you should pay attention to other models in this class. Although this model attracts many buyers because of the combination of size and price, there is a major expensive problem – the engine.

We're talking about the Hyundai Sonata 2.4GDI, starting with the 2015 model year. Professional mechanics call this engine very unfortunate. By the way, the same engine is installed in the Kia Optima.

Kia Optima

The Kia Optima uses the same engine.

Source: Kia

Another important problem is that many Hyundai Sonatas came to Ukraine from the United States. So, almost all of them have already been in an accident. Also, these cars are brought from Korea en masse after serving as taxis. It's not worth reminding you how hard these sedans work at home.

What to buy instead of Hyundai Sonata

This well-known car is in a fairly popular segment. And this is good for buyers because there are alternatives on the market.

For example, the VW Passat sedan and wagon. In this case, you can pay attention to a model of any generation. The main thing is to focus on the technical condition and in no case buy chipped versions with increased engine power.

Another good option is the Toyota Camry. Owners get a spacious interior, a roomy trunk, and a really good design. However, sometimes the car's capabilities are overestimated due to its "invincible" reputation. Pay attention to the technical conditions.

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