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by kstogz
Jan 18, 2010 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No 
Pros: I haven't been able to drive it long enough to tell the pros.
Cons: Everything about this car is a con. I will never buy another Hyundai.
The Bottom Line: I would stay away from a Hyundai. It will drive you crazy.
"I bought my daughter-in-law a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The salesman assured me it would be reliable for her. She hadn't owned it a month when the problems started. The check engine light came on and we could occasionally smell hot oil. It had a manifold ... read more
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by gunsrme
Apr 20, 2008 - Updated Apr 22, 2008 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Dependable, starts easily at -20, great MPG, over-all good vehicle.
Cons: Paint, body metal, plastic headlamp lens, resale value unless your the buyer.
The Bottom Line: A great car. Immaculate inside and out. 42,000 miles. Previously owned by an elderly gentleman who maintained it well.
I have driven this vehicle for 6 months and love it. No, I wasn't walking around for the previous 20+ years. I owned trucks. Other than a minor bit of front end vibration @ around 65MPH, a bit noisy especially since I don't use the stereo, (I know ... read more
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by geochick
Sep 9, 2006 (Not Yet Rated)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Looks nice, leather seats, decent stereo
Cons: Everything else
The Bottom Line: I would not buy another Hyundai if my life depended on it. I would gladly sacrifice a little comfort for reliability.
When looking for a new car 4 years ago I test drove at least 20 different types. I fell in love with the Elantra GT and its features and comfort for long trip. I bought it brand new. Since it was my very first brand new car (I had always had used ... read more
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by jsnowbordr47
May 18, 2005 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety features, Engine Power, Handling, Stock Radio
Cons: Engine/Cabin Noise, No standard ABS, Transmission Shifts, TPS, paint quality
The Bottom Line: I recommend this car because Its still running good after 60,000 miles and 3 years of my "abuse/joyriding" Its fairly reliable and provides good power for the price.
I have a 2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS which was bought brand new. It currently has 65,875 miles on it and it's still running great. This car was used to alleviate some of the gas costs which my 1995 Suburban were costing me. Overall the gas mileage of ... read more
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by genesyxx
Mar 15, 2005 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Pricing, lots of standards, trunk space, head and leg room, Above standard engine
Cons: ABS not standard
The Bottom Line: Anyone looking for an economy/passenger car should DEFINATELY keep this in mind.
Truthfully, there is nothing I can say bad about this car. I've had mine for 1 1/2 yrs now (lots o' mileage) and it still runs with ease. Only problem I've had so far is a slight movement in one of my tire rods, but that was fixed without a problem. Qu ... read more
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by nlrz
Oct 27, 2004 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: It's rather comfortable.
Cons: Everything else.
The Bottom Line: Find a good, reputable agency, and consider ALL other options before investing in this vehicle.
My first car was a 1991 Mercury Topaz. My god, that car went to hell and back with me. It was my mother's first car in the USA, and as a kid I remember driving from NY to Florida, from NY to Canada, etc, all in that tiny little blue vehicle that always ... read more
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by pixsell
Nov 14, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best value I could find. And I'm cheap. Everything works, and works well.
Cons: Crappy mileage. All round discs should work way better than they do.
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a little known head turner with awesome value for money.
Yea, I've owned a ton of them and there's no doubt Hyundai have a cult classic here. Anyone who even knows this car exists will most likely say they like it. It has the good looks of a European sport hatch back with a fraction of the cost and a heap more ... read more
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by littlequincy
Oct 31, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: reliable, lots of features, great value for the money.
Cons: Poor cosmetic workmanship. Multiple cosmetic problems.
The Bottom Line: Would definitely recommend the 2002 Elantra to others based on reliability, value, and warranty. However, I would caution potential buyers not to be surprised if cosmetic issues start creeping up.
I purchased my 2002 Elantra new 1 1/2 years ago. It currently has 16,000 miles. I originally bought it for its price, features and warranty. As other reviews have already commented, the 2002 Elantra is a great value for the money. It has similar fea ... read more
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by ecokix
Aug 21, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Can't beat the quality not only the price!
Cons: Too bad not all cars are this dependable.
The Bottom Line: You won't be disappointed...period.
I am a proud owner of Hyundai Elantra, a GLS in fact. I purchased a pre-owned because I found one t ... read more
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by caperman
Apr 23, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Lively, fun to drive, wife likes it.
Cons: Tinny trunk, trannie's a bit weak.
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a great car that won't break the bank, this is it.
From what I've said in my pros and cons, you would think I was of two minds about this car, but not at all. While there are things that I wish lived up to other car manufacturers levels, this car is an excellent buy.
When I took the very car ... read more
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by fenderbender42
Apr 11, 2003 - Updated Jan 6, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Low, low price, lots of interior space, full load of equipment
Cons: More interior color choices
The Bottom Line: This is an excellent buy on the slightly used market. Look at Hyundai dealers for the best deals, especially if you're looking for a low-mileage example.
When my oldest started high school four years ago, I made my four boys, now aged 18, 16-year-old twins, and 14, a deal: If they kept their grades up, stayed out of trouble and did their best to save for school, I would do my best to buy each of them a ... read more
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by mexicanbeer
Apr 7, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy Front Seat. Good Milage
Cons: Cramped Back seat.
The Bottom Line: IF you need to drive moderqately far distances this is the car for you.
Great overall car. I got what i expected out of this little car. I drive back and forth from El Paso to Las Cruces at least twice every week and i drive around alot in my hometown. I maybe fill up once a week maybe twice if i drive alot. The A/c ... read more
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by mhorowitz8
Feb 19, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything...Price, ride quality, warranty, features
Cons: Gas mileage can be better, CD Player breaks (yes, more than once!)
The Bottom Line: There is at least a $3000 difference in similarly equipped Civics and Corollas. Quality seems great so far, but with the warranty and price, it doesn't matter! Buy it!!!
This is now my third Hyundai in 3 years (my wife has the 2002 Sonata). I traded in my 1999 Elantra because I wanted a 5 speed to play around with. I needed a commuter car for driving into Manhattan everyday that I can beat on for the next 5 years and not ... read more
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by fireworks
Feb 14, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: quite sleek high end car for a low price
Cons: small minor
The Bottom Line: My recommendation for this car is go out and buy it.
The Hyundai Elantra is a quite high end four door car with a rather low price. For most cars being close to the ground creates much road noise. In the 2002 Hyundai road noise is cut to a minimal amount. The car has a special car frame design to cut noise ... read more
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by llpuntli
Jan 19, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quiet, Smooth Ride, 10yr 100,000 mile warranty
Cons: Raised My insurance
The Bottom Line: I recommend the 2002 Elantra to anyone who wants a classy car at a cheap price.
Before I bought this car, I was driving a 2001 Nissan Frontier. It was a good truck, however, it was rear wheel drive and didn't have enough get up and go because it was a 4 cylinder. I decided that i needed something that was cheaper than the truck, ... read more
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by bxbomber4
Jan 17, 2003 - Updated Jan 19, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Low Price, 10 year/100,000 mile warranty
Cons: Limited interior colors to match the exterior
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended. Luxury car amenities at an economy car price.
Before I get into the car itself I feel it's important to give you some background information. Up until about 3 years ago, I worked in the automobile industry. I worked as Sales Manager, Business Manager, and before that as a Salesperson at a dealership ... read more
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by kuriakos
Sep 17, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Decent bang for buck
Cons: Poor reliability record
The Bottom Line: It seems things are great for the first few 1000 miles, and then it's a toss up. You get what you pay for.
I nearly purchased one of these cars based on the reviews here. It makes for a good test drive and able handling. I see a lot of NEW (note caps) owners who are quite happy. However, prospective buyers should look at reviews for this car on carsurvey.org. ... read more
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by pugswurth
Sep 8, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Hatchback, roomy interior, lots of standard equipment, performance, fit & finish, Price!!
Cons: The lingering image of the Hyundai of yesteryear, high depreciation/poor resale
The Bottom Line: The roominess & utility of a small SUV, the comforts of a better sedan, and some features of a sports car. Hands down, the best NEW car under 15K
Although poor reliability and lack luster quality control have dogged this automaker in the past, Hyundai has truly come a long way.
Firstly, the Elantra GT is fun to drive. The tuned suspension is firm yet forgiving. The four wheel disc ... read more
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by sixminutes
Sep 5, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling, interior/exterior.Fun to drive.
Power windows work briefly when power is off
Cons: Can't keep bright lights on.Power to lighter outlet turns off when engine does
The Bottom Line: Very happy...hope it lasts! I am amazed at the value and quality of this product. Hyundai is now a major player
I travel for a living - 40 weeks a year- and put lots of miles on my cars. I traded my Ford Focus wagon after 2 years and 87k miles. The 2000 Focus was a solid car but had way too many recalls and I was having trouble with the steering.
So I ... read more
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by clintwilkie
Aug 24, 2002 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, Financing, Room, Features
Cons: Resale value, thats it.
The Bottom Line: No other car matches the features and quality for the price.
My new wife and I looked at the Acura EL (Canadian Honda Civic with leather), the Mazda Protege5 and the Hyundai Elantra GT premium.
I was all set to get a Protege5 (blue). Then, we went next door and drove the Elantra GT within 15 min of driving ... read more
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