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Used 1997 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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2.5 out of 5 stars

Piece of Junk

dksm, 08/13/2003
1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car back in Apr of 02 and it seemed like a good deal for the price. Everything worked great at first but then I started having some problems. First I had to replace the water pump in Jun-02, then a few months later I had to replace the radiator because the original one leaked in about 4 different places. For about the next 7 months I had no problems so I was thinking that everything would be ok, but then in Apr-03 one of the radiator fans went out. About 3 months later the AC stopped working because of a leak in one of the hoses. The AC worked for about month and now it has stopped working again. There is leak somewhere else in the AC system.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Strong little car

Slick, 10/23/2002
1997 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car after I crashed my previous car as a quick fix,The price was right and I figured it was a nice enough looking car. After a few days of driving it, I must say its a very nice car. I look alot better in this than I did in my old car. It gets good milage and has enough power to get and go if you need it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car

cdbluejr, 10/08/2003
1997 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
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This car is the best car I have ever had (I have had a few). Lasted 6 years without any major repairs. Needs engine work now (93,100). Heater quit working last year (summer, 2002).

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Little Car!

ckn, 11/03/2003
1997 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
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This is my 1st car right after college. I have driven the hell out of it (93,400 mi). I have lots of money to buy a new car but don't because this baby has never given me any real problems. Past problems have been a cracked gasket, broken door hinge, and the CD player laser sometimes messed up. Just now I broke my inside door handle and a fuse keeps blowing so I can't shift out of park (but you can override that). All these things are minor. I replace brakes every 40k mi. Gas mileage is between 25-29 mpg. Yearly maintenance/repair costs (for everything) are approx $500. Can't go wrong there! I saved lots of money w/ this car!

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5 out of 5 stars

best of the best

KENJI, 10/25/2002
1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
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best of the best

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