By anonumos on 03/05/13 05:48 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2010 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Blue 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this car used in May 2012.
I paid too much, but that's my fault, not the car's.
It had been throwing an engine warning off-and-on since I bought it, but the dealership mechanic could not find the problem; told me it was fine.
However, with 38k on the odometer, the engine has blown a main seal and is being replaced completely.
It appears to be covered under warranty, but I felt no warning until oil started to leak all over the engine compartment.
Engine still ran smoothly, good power, no problems...just oil everywhere.
And now a replacement engine.
Meanwhile I have a 2013 Elantra loaner with 100 miles on the clock.
2013 is a much better car.
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By mesa2 on 10/25/12 22:46 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Hyundai Elantra Sedan SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I just traded in my Toyota Corolla on this Elantra, what a mistake! This is like riding in a bumpy truck, not a fun car to go for a relaxing ride. We feel every single crack in the road. On the freeway, it is not as bad but in city driving it is so miserable, no one likes riding with us anywhere.
Not as good of gas mileage as our Corolla either. We have buyers remorse. We would rather stay home than have to drive this around town
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By jackson55 on 08/08/12 17:59 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Hyundai Elantra Sedan GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I've read your review on the 2010 Elantra blue. At first I couldn't understand why it was given positive grades for it's performance and then i realized it was a 5 speed manual transmission. I think a fair amount of elantras are automatic, have you test driven them and i am talking about a 2010, although I believe they used the same power train for any number of years. I can't believe it's such an annoying thing to drive, especially when people go around praising them, i think it must be the warranty they like. I'm not sure how many forward speeds
mine is but it doesn't seem like it's enough.
In particular what i'm talking about is; The car upshifts to early when you accelerate at a norm
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By screwedinaz on 02/16/12 20:49 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2010 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Blue 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
overall its not a bad car with the best feature being with 3.50 gas prices 25 bucks about fills the tank at 3/4 empty. with the 5 speed manual i dont have to wait for transmission to shift if i need to pass some body drop a gear and just go. the seating is a bit stiff to say the least trunk space easily holds to big duffle bags. the car did not come with a radio but that was an easy fix. installing a radio was a breeze too 1 phillips head screwdriver and a pry tool to remove face plate.
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By njscorpio on 12/28/11 10:38 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2010 Hyundai Elantra Sedan GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
First I would like to address two issues mentioned in other reviews. Those with "bouncy" suspension seem to have the SE models. I haven't had those problems with the GLS. Also it was said that there is a delay in acceleration. That is true, but that is due to the ECO mode. There is a slight delay when accelerating from below (aprox) 3,000rpm to above 3,000. It has something to do with keeping your driving at low, gas conserving RPMs. Disable ECO mode (by hitting TRIP till you see ECO ON, then holding TRIP until off) and you will have much smoother acceleration.
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By hyundaidan on 10/25/11 17:33 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Hyundai Elantra Sedan GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Bought the 2010 Elantra GLS with 1500 mi as a dealer demo...now have 37000 mi over a year later. No repairs yet just oil changes (Mobil 1) and had the transmission fluid and coolant changed at 30,000 miles. Still have original tires, down to 5/32 of an inch of tread...I recently drove a 2011 Elantra (new body style) and was surprised how much harsher and noisier the ride was than my 2010...must have something to do with the 2011's not having an independent rear suspension.
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By whyohwhy1 on 09/11/11 18:17 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Hyundai Elantra Sedan GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
When accelerating, it lags A LOT; when I punch it, it stands still and then goes.
Very dangerous.
afraid to let my son drive it. Very jerky.
Between 20-40 mph, car lags; Driver's seat upholstry keeps "puckering".
Was given a hard time by dealership.
Told me it was normal wear and tear. (Have seen several Hyundais from previous years with 100,000 miles on them & they don't have this "wear & tear" problem.) They finally repaired it, only to happen again a week later.
Now they're trying the old "wear & tear" line again. Very loud car.
Feel every bump I go over.
Outside noise is loud.
I'd turn up radio but radio fades, when I come to a stop. I could go on & on.
Do not get this car!!
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By hale1 on 08/02/11 09:14 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Hyundai Elantra Sedan GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I was a little suspect with Hyundai because of their reputation from their early years, but when I was car shopping the civic, toyota, and chevy cobalt did not compare in bang for the buck. I just wanted a gas friendly car to replace my z71. The worst mpg I have ever got is 29mpg with 36mpg on my recent trip from sc to fl. I made it from olrando to columbia sc on one tank of gas! interior is excellent given the class of car and the ipod hookup is great. The only two concerns I have had are: the light colored seats stain REALLY easy.. even from a water spill and my transmission has done a few quirky things while accelerating. Nothing to make me think it is going to break, just a hard shift.
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By fredtwenty2 on 07/31/11 06:41 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Hyundai Elantra Sedan GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Very happy with my $14,000 commuter car.
excellent on gas, reliability, comfort and all around easy car to own.
I'm glad I didn't wait for the 2011 model, b/c it seems to be about $10,000 more.
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By worldbfree on 05/13/11 07:27 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2010 Hyundai Elantra Sedan GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I now have about 16k on the car, over 100 mile daily commute.
I ask a lot of the car and it meets my needs. It has plenty of pep.
I can get to / cruise at 80-85 no problem.
I just got over 32 m.p.g. for the first time, slowed down used cruise, plenty roomy - reliable, seats have improved.
It does not glide or float down the road like my 08 Sonata 4 cyl but I had my 2002 Elantra 8 years 193k, you can't go wrong with a 2010 Elantra not as pretty as the 11 but for about $13,500 c'mon auto,cruise,ac etc. - average about 30 m.p.g.
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