My car comes with advantages and disadvantages. When I turned 16, my parents gifted me with a Volvo. Long story short, 5 years later, the engine went and I had to buy a new car. In a pinch, I bought this affordable car certified-owned 4 years ago. It has been very reliable. Any repair costs have been minimal. I have mostly just paid for the basic upkeep. But my car is definitely starting to feel outdated. The speakers aren't great and the stereo system is so basic. The amenities, overall, are just so basic. I also really do not like the light gray interior. I am a clean person, but it shows every little stain! Overall, I am satisfied with my vehicles performance, but I am ready for an updated, newer model car!

I love my 2012 Hyundai Sonata. It does not have any of the special trim options. It is a six cylinder, and I am satisfied with the gas mileage; we generally get around 28 mpg. We bought the car used with about 35,000 miles and are now at 112,000 miles. We have done regular oil changes but have not had any major repairs except brakes and a new set of tires. I love that when you fold down the back seats, you can fit an eight-ft. piece of molding in the trunk by extending it between the driver's and passenger's seats. We keep two car seats in the back seat, and my husband still has room to adjust his seat back while in the driver's seat. Hyundai has replaced and inspected several items on the car under their great 100,000 mile warranty program. The only things we haven't liked are a problem with the radio display and difficulty changing some light bulbs. Sometimes the radio display does not show the songs being played while an iPhone is plugged in. The Hyundai Dealership said there was nothing we could do about this and wouldn't fix it even though we were willing to pay for the fix. Also, when the front turn signal went out, the manual said to contact the dealer to have the bulb replaced. I opted to find a YouTube video of someone showing how to change the bulb instead of paying a mechanic (tip: there is a secret door in the tire well that you can use to access the turn signal bulb!).