The 2008 Hyundai Sonata has proven to be a reliable commuter car. The handling is good and ride is smooth. I bought this vehicle used/like new and it has held up with virtually no maintenance problems for the 7 years I’ve owned it. There have been a few quirks with this particular model having both 2008 and 2009 parts, making an oil change tricky the first time in terms of getting the right filter. Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with the car and trust it to get me where I need to go. The seats are comfortable with plenty of room, although a little tight for someone over 6 feet tall. The car is more attractive than other similarly priced sedans. The trunk release is in the driver door and I’ve accidentally bumped it on more than one occasion, opening the trunk when I didn’t mean to, but never while driving. I drive in aggressive Northeast traffic and this car has served me well, even while surrounded by SUVs on clogged highways. The cup holder, while such a small detail, is one of my favorites. I’ve never spilled a coffee in this car! The tire light has also worked accurately on many a cold morning, letting me know when more air is needed.