GLS gets new grille, upholstery and tinted glass. A V6 was added early in the model year. Premium sound and leather interior are offered for the first time. Automatic transmission gets an available power/normal shift selector.

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oil burner

bns, 05/25/2002

1990 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan

This car has always started for me and has been reliable. But for some reason the engine has become a OIL BURNER. I feel that this pre-mature for a car that only has 93000 miles. Perhaps the 4 CYL engine was not appropiate for the Sonata. The power windows don't operate very well.

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EricLISTER, 03/14/2003

1990 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan

Its a pretty good car, ive tried to take good car of it, and its never let me down, not yet anyway.

Don't Buy This Car -- Head for the hills

Poopdeck90210, 05/03/2002

1990 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan

My 1990 Hyundai Sonata was a disaster. This car totally sucked. Every part of this car malfunctioned just after it went out of warranty -- including the battery and the stereo system. I spent more time in the service department for this car than I did going to the grocery store every week. *SIGH*

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wnc, 10/11/2002

1990 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan

This was my parents car. It only has 89000 miles on it. I use it to commute ~90 mostly highway miles daily. It makes an OK commuter car. It had a defective torque converter that was replaced under warrenty. It has a problem with the ignition switch. Installed a push button to bypass the ignition switch. It is hesitant to start. The air vents are cheesy and they have …

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1990 Sonata Highlights

Trim:

Base

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$176/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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