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Used 1998 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Great for the money

HAC, 12/05/2003
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
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The car is reliable, economical, sound and safe. Have performed routine maintenance and the car still performs almost like new. Was involved in a collission (was rear- ended) and damage to the car was very limited, while the other car was severely damaged. Extremely safe car.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

At first we were afraid

AprilW, 09/18/2003
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
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At first we had a lot of problems with this car. I think a lot of it had to do with the dealership more than anything--we had to take it back 4-5 times before they fixed what was wrong. Ever since it was fixed, though, we haven't had a problem with anything except the usual maintenance. We had to have a tune-up pretty early, plus other things that would typically last a little bit longer.

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1.38 out of 5 stars

This car sucks...I'd rather have a Geo

Sweetlou014, 08/08/2002
1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
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This car is the worst car I have ever driven. I bought the car with 80,000 miles on it and since then have had nothing but trouble with it. The oxygen sensors went, and they are the most expensive I have ever seen. Diagnostic tests say that the oxygen sensor was the only thing wrong, but the car runs terrible. It skips in gears, revs incredibly high when idling sometimes. Overall, the only good thing I can say about this car is... umm... well... wait... nope, there's nothing good! K I'm done.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

first owner

vivand, 01/01/2003
1997 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
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This has been a good reliable car so far....definitely under valued in the market simply because it is new...

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3.75 out of 5 stars

No Complaints Here

T-S, 02/19/2004
1997 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought this car brand new in December of 1997. Car has run well and has 133,000 miles and still runs fine. The drivers side door handle broke at about 90K, and the windows fog very easily. The inserts for closing the door on both rear doors pop out often. Mechanically it has held up very well. Change the oil every 3,000 and other maintainance as needed. Overall I am very pleased.

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