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Used 1995 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

solid at 325,000 km

johnny_bravo, 09/25/2011
1993 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I got one of these in 2004 with 275k km on it, automatic transmission. It had one owner prior to me, treated with care. I took this car and drove it from Toronto Ontario to Kelowna British Columbia and back (9000km round trip) - I drove at 120 km p/h the whole way, in the mountains, if there was space before an uphill section I would floor the pedal and put it into 2nd on the uphill passing lanes just to keep it at 80km p/h. I could smell the oil burning, but the car never, ever overheated or broke down. Also drove Toronto to New York 10 times in a year and did not go easy on the car, but it was fine. Other than that it was used for commuting. throttle went and I let it die. GREAT CAR

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Very reliable

Reliable, 10/25/2005
1995 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Never thought I'd drive a Hyundai. Wife bought new before we married. Been the most reliable car I've owned in 25 yrs, including Hondas, etc. Only major issue has been replacing the front wheel bearings 3 times (twice under warrenty). Has the usual list of TSB's issues on the transmission but it has not broken. Besides the hard shifting and occasional engine hesitations, been a great car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

very good car for its price

piotr borycki, 04/18/2002
1993 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

great car for it's price. it has lots of errors in design - however they affect only esthetics. the only mechanical feature is really bad is suspension. you feel avere turn and curve. but if you don't treat it as a sport car it's still accetable - just driving it is less comfortable and threathen passenger. engine is very good - for this light vehicle 124hp is completely enough to give you satisfactory acceleration even at 80- 90mph - which makes passing pretty safe operation

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4.88 out of 5 stars

reliable!

amychen, 05/05/2002
1993 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Best car I've ever owned--never needed any repairs beyond what is expected. I drove it about 1000 miles a week for more than two years, with no problems.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A damn good little car!

Scottimus, 10/01/2002
1993 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This was one of the BEST cars I have ever owned! It was VERY reliable and a VERY quick little car. I drove this thing hard and it never quit. If I ever was in the market for another small car, I would definitely look into buying another one of these.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love it!

kristinkm, 12/04/2002
1993 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My friends had me talked into the Accent, I drove it, I hated it. They had the Elantra on the lot, I gave it a spin, and I loved it! I was looking for a manual transmission 4 door sedan, and this one had it all. It's been a good, reliable car, and really good mileage for its time (I've never gotten less than 25mpg, even with city and stop-and-go freeway driving with air conditioning). I'll be going up a class on my next car (next <2yrs), but I have NO regrets on my Elantra.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

none

louis j arnold, 03/23/2003
1993 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

body and suspension very solid. this vehicle had 76000 miles when purchased, not even broken-in. great little car. only problem was that it had no a/c.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Don2000, 12/22/2002
1993 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Reliable, Comfortable, Good Mileage, Drove to work 250 Miles a week for the last 5 years.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Hyundai Elantra GLS '93

J Learned, 05/27/2003
1993 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The only car I've ever owned that need absolutely no repairs for the entire 10 years. No cost except for fuel and basic maintenance.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

When given lemons....

Amber, 04/05/2002
1994 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a visually decent car to look at however as you all know, Hyundai did a TERRIBLE job with the earlier 90's versions of ANY of their vehicles. I would NOT recommend this year car to anyone. The transmission started going about 3 months after the purchase (which was a used purchase at 9,000 miles) and has been a constant headache along with the steering and brakes ever since. Luckily, mom only drives it 25- 30 miles a week so I let her keep it.

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4 out of 5 stars

good ride

big john, 11/19/2009
1994 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought new for wife, never had Major problems and regular maint. Will keep her running. Drove up and down east coast when new. Would do it again if I had to.

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1.88 out of 5 stars

STEER CLEAR !!!!!!!!

princess, 07/12/2002
1994 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this car with 60,000 miles. Immediatly the transmission went out. Soon after the back doors broke and wouldnt open from the inside or outside. Being a single mom that killed the convience of having a four door. I will never buy one of these cars again nor would i recommned it to my worst enemy.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

::shrug:: No problems here.

Vegete, 08/28/2002
1994 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

For a 1st car, this did the trick. Since owning the car, I never had any problems w/ it. It had great gas mileage and plenty of room inside. I bought the car at around 70,000 and all ran swimmingly...up until its unfortunate demise in an accident (STAY ON YOUR SIDE). In my accident, the car automatically shut off as it should have (I've heard of stories where people's cars didn't shut off after having an accident) and the air bag deployed on cue (thank goodness). All in all, a pretty decent car.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Good Little Car

cjohn, 10/17/2002
1994 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my Elantra with 117000 miles on it. The gas mileage is about 27 on the highway. I like the way the interior is set up> Im not too wild about the lavender paint though. The power is sufficent for the engine size.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Good - stick 5spd model

Sorin Leucuta, 10/14/2003
1994 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I brought this car from a dealer in 2002. It had 61000 miles at that time and I payed $2,200. I one year i added 25,000 miles and the car still runs and looks the same. But the engine is loud now and i had to replace many tires and parts (horn, winshield pomp motor, brakes, axel, bearings). I alwais use Valvoline MaxLife engine oil. So it's up to you to decide, but even if i love my car, my next choice would not be a Hyundai. It's not reliable enaugh. Maybe 2003-2004 models are OK, but I don't wanna take the chance.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Welcome to my Nightmare

Jesse 777, 01/26/2004
1994 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I fell in love with the car, at first sight, but it turns into a nightmare at soon I started driving. The engine get damaged immediately, it was fixed by the dealer and at soon the guarantee was over the engine went down again, I fixed and never get in to a good conditions, finally the clutch get damaged and it cost more than the car to fix it. I am without transportation and I have a car to keep making payments.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Miracles never surprise me

MelissaAlleva, 02/13/2004
1994 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We bought this car from a neighbor. Originally, the car had been owned by a mechanic (which was the reason I decided to buy). I have owned the car for over a year, I have only needed to replace the alternator. The car had 119,000 on it when we bought it and made it through a trip from New York to Florida and still runs great. I am glad to have as a 2nd car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love this car!!

New Mom, 04/27/2006
1994 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I and my husbend bought this car before our baby was born. I love the space and the back seats lay down wich comes in hady when your use to haveing a truck. It handles gr8. I would sugest this car to every one. buy the way when I bought the car it had 161,000 miles on it.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Unexpectly Great Car

RomanK, 04/07/2003
1994 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new because it had 5yr. unlimited mileage warranty. I expected to throw it away after the 5 yr. period. 9 years later, we still have the car. The only expense were regular oil changes, new tires, brake pads. No rust! Starts in -40. Has lots of power for a 4banger (125hp). Looks great even after 9 years.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Decent car

chetan, 06/24/2003
1994 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

A very nice car for its price! Would recommend it to anyone looking for a used car to use within the city.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Long lasting

Medina, 11/07/2009
1995 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have a 1995 Hyundai Elantra. This car has lasted longer than any car that I have ever had. My husband keeps up the regular maintenance and oil changes. It takes off like a jet and is a smooth ride even after 14 years. The only problem that we have had is the gear shift sticking and the door handles needing repair. When taking off this car leaves the others in the dust!

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2.5 out of 5 stars

one lemon

roland, 11/01/2002
1995 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car is one lemon. The previous owner an old retiered school teacher had to replace the transmission under warrenty at 17000 miles. I bought the car with 50000 miles and I have had to replace the rear axel bushings,shocks an struts,check engine sensor,catalitic converter,o2 sensor,spark plug coil and now at 85000miles the transmission needs to be replaced for a second time and a break job. On the positive note the car always starts even in the cold and for a small car it's roomy and fairly comfortable.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent car

Krek, 05/12/2004
1995 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

good car worth a test drive and for its money you cant get anything better so go and grab the keys

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4.25 out of 5 stars

good car

LAN, 06/03/2005
1995 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The only problem I've ever had with it is the trim panels, the buttons that hold the door panels kept comming off. Fun to drive only mechanical problems were brake pad replacements, head light replaced, new tires. I bought it as a second car for local travel, and ended up taking it on a couple crosscounty trips. Would buy from again.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Very reliable

draven1972, 01/31/2006
1995 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Very good car bought for reasnable price $500 very little maintnence, brake pads battery and a altinator is all I've had to put in. gets 20mpg 3 interior door handles broke, trans shifts a little hard down at stoplights but not always. good power (enought to smoke the tires lol) comfy interior (exept door handles ) good factory stereo. good looks in my opinion. very good highway manners. no problem keeping up with traffic. lots of trunk room. i like this little car alot it has grown on me.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great car

My Hyundai, 03/27/2008
1995 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have owned my Hyundai for 13 years and only have had to have regular maintenance on it except for the sensor which just went out this year (2008) My car is a 1995 Elantra. My husband and I basically keeps it going with regular oil changes and regular maintenance. I have owned at least 5 cars in the past but this is the best one except for the gear shift which sticks a little at this point. This car drives better than most brand new ones. It has a smooth fast and easy take off. Some of the others that I have owned usually hesitated after the light turned green as if to say do I want to go or not. I really like my 95 Hyundai!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My '95 Elantra :-)

DavidTX, 03/27/2002
1995 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I got the car for my 17th birthay with 125,000 miles on the odometer. It was a great car. My good 'ol Aunt had it before me and she babied that car, it was perfect. Well, two years later I'm sad to say the 'ol car threw a rod at 159,987. It almost made it! That car and I had some good times. I had charachter. We all called her Edna. She was the best. Rest in peace Edna!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

You need one

paintchip, 05/05/2008
1995 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This was my first car and it has lasted me 2 years and counting. Considering it is only 6 years younger then I am this car has held up great. I haven't had any Major problems with it just regular maintenance which is usually really cheap for this car and the two previous owners who I personally know have also never had a real problem with this car. The only thing I don't like about it is that is slow as hell and accelerates a little slower then I can run. Also the interior which has held up fantastically is a Nice fit for me at 5,9" 150 lbs but for any one bigger they would have problems especially when I have the seat all the way back and my knee hits my keys.

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