Used 1997 Hyundai Sonata
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1997 Hyundai Sonata Overview
Sonata Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Hyundai Sonata (1995-1998) a 3.8 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 88% recommend it. These figures are based on 8 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Hyundai Sonata
"Great car,better engin"
"i baught this car b/c the engin is a dream to work on plus i had a buddy who had spair parts. i fixed it up and it ran like a top never had a problem and actually got 37 mpg i was really happy untill some guy ran a red light and i got hit, good news the air bags work well too"
"What an awful car"
"I owned this car for a few years and it gave me nothing but problems - more maintenance costs than the car was worth, and they all started at around 60,000 miles too (even with the scheduled maintenance done on time). The accessory/interior components are so cheap - the driver's side door handle broke multiple times, the windshield cracked very easily multiple times (ok so only the first crack was Hyundai's fault, the replacement glass is another issue - although that model of glass was really expensive). There was a problem with the cooling system that I spent many trips to the shop and probably $1,000 altogether, to try to fix, but it was never remedied. The car would overheat after about 2 minutes of stop & go, it was absolutely undriveable in any city or highway traffic and that was at only 60,000 miles! So the car was basically worthless when it was 5 years old. The service was really expensive. The window mechanism stopped working, leaving the window stuck in the down position, and that fix cost $400 due to the parts involved. The sunroof leaked and the metal arms broke. Sometimes when I closed the door hard, like when pumping gas, it would just power lock itself - all 4 doors. Fortunately the first time that happened, I had my keys in hand. What an awful example of an early model Sonata. Supposedly they have come a long way, but based on this past experience I'd never buy one again."
"Excellent Car"
"My Sonata just rolled over 200k last month & is still going strong. I paid $200 for it, I've had it 2 yrs & have only ever replaced the battery. It has never given me any problems & still does 80 mph on the highway. I'm constantly bragging about it's gas mileage & reliability."
Overall 1997 Hyundai Sonata Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Hyundai Sonata is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Hyundai Sonata quality a 4 out of 5.
1997 Hyundai Sonata Reliability
The 1997 Hyundai Sonata receives an average consumer rating of 3.8 overall and a 4.2 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Sonata Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Sonata, here are some of its best features:
- Great car to drive
- Handles good in the snow. Never got stuck.
- Comfortable, quick, good on gas, good looking
1997 Hyundai Sonata MPG by Trim
1997 Sonata Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 25 MPG
1997 Sonata GL Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 25 MPG
1997 Sonata GLS Sedan 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 22 MPG
1997 Sonata Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Hyundai Sonata front-side driver crash test rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1997 Hyundai Sonata Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
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1997 Hyundai Sonata Depreciation
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1997 Hyundai Sonata Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | - | $1,264 | $444 | ||
2022 | + $231 | $1,495 | $704 | ||
2023 | $40 | $1,455 | $634 | ||
2024 | $31 | $1,424 | $583 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 Hyundai Sonata Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2966 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 101.3 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 114.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.5 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 185.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 58.2 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.6 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 106.3 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.7 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 25 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 137 @ 6000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 129 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |
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1997 Hyundai Sonata Safety
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