1998 Hyundai Elantra Review
Fuel Economy
22 - 24 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Horrible car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
This car was a mistake to purchase, but I have had it for a year and a half. Between transmission issues and constant problems. Do not buy any hyundai.
Favorite Features
Nothing.
Suggested Improvements
Everything on this car can be improved.
Good mountain car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Great mountain car, handles good on snow/ice/solid snow floor. Put 10K miles on it in 6 months. Has good get up and go, especially on steep mountain grades- can go 65 in 4th gear up a big grade (5 speed). No major problems until now (wheel bearing replacement, exhaust system problem, oil pan leak) and the paint scratches really easily. Overall great experience aside from the mechanic visits.
Favorite Features
Great sound (replaced speakers), good gas mileage, easy to park, lots of space in the trunk.
Suggested Improvements
The paint scratches easily, it uses oil, just general wearing out.
Got a spare Tranny?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
We bought this car used a bit over a year ago with 60K on it. It has proven to be more cheap than inexpensive. Everything about this car feels cheap. Now, with 71K on the odometer it's in need of a new transmission. Not inexpensive, definately cheap.
Favorite Features
Low used purchase price, decent mileage.
Suggested Improvements
RELIABILITY!!!
Been a great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
So pleasantly surprised by this car since we bought it for a runaround localy. Has been just great and has done several 3-5 hour trips one way. Overall, can't beat the value and fun to drive experience of this car. (42mpg on turnpike speeds!!!) Would advise anyone to pick one of these up for everyday transportation.
Favorite Features
Above average stereo system both sound wise and options (am/fm, cassette and CD).
Suggested Improvements
Cloth holds up well on seats but nothing to brag home about from stylish point of view.
Serves its Purpose
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
I bought the car(new) because I was saving for a house. Now 3 children later, I use it to commute 70 miles a day. It now has 110,000 miles and it is a perfect car for my needs. It does not handle great, it is not the most comfortable car, and over 70 mph it sounds like the rubberband is going to snap. Overall, it has been very reliable and I still get better then 33 miles to the gallon. I have been very satified with the decision to buy this car.
Favorite Features
Cost to operate very low and the fuel economy is great.
Suggested Improvements
More comfortable seats. The road noise at highway speeds.
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