If a tight budget has you singing the blues, the Sonata might change your score. The new model can certainly hold its own among a crowded field of midsize imports. It's roomy, well-engineered, attractive and a bargain, especially with Japanese car prices rising almost every other week.Still, potential buyers have reason to be cautious. Since it made its auspicious US. debut in 1986, the automaker's products have been plagued by quality problems and mediocre dealer support. Hyundai executives insist the Sonata will reveal a new, more caring company. It will take another couple of years to prove they're right. The Sonata may be the perfect car to check out if you're willing to take that chance.
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