Used 1998 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Fun Car/Reliable
vinney, 12/18/2002
1998 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 1998 and my wife loves it. She would rather keep it than give it up. This car has the 5 speed that gives it some extra pep. I enjoy driving it so I can race some of the teenagers that think there civics are fast. I usually blow there doors off and I have nothing but stock.. The only issue that I had was regular maintanance. Battery, brakes, wipers and tires.
Been a great car
Bingo, 11/14/2005
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
98 Elantra
Treebeard5, 12/07/2003
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been a reliable vehicle. It lacks the comforts of more expensive vehicles, but for the money its not a bad buy. No mechanical problems, just general maintenance including belts, hoses, battery, tires, etc. Would buy Hyundai again.
If you can spend the money...upgrade
Warren Burton, 06/14/2002
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car is 4 years old with 70K miles and wont pass smog by a large margin...this is a warning to you all. Of course the "great" new Hyundai warranty does not cover emissions at this point. The car accelerates so badly you almost get killed every time you have to merge on to the freeway. Using the airconditioning cuts what little power you have in half. Stay away from Romero Motors in Ontario California as they are a bunch of crooks and do not back up the products they sell.
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had1, 02/24/2004
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Got this car with 59000 miles on it for my daughter. Based on reviews I thought it should hold up for ok for a first car. The car has 80000 miles now with no mechanical problems! We just went shopping for her second car, she wanted to "move up" a little. After driving four other manufactures cars guess what she bought... 2002 Elantra!
Great for the money
HAC, 12/05/2003
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Great Car
Derek Benoit, 07/17/2002
1998 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle new andI was weary of Hyundai's reputation but decided to take my chances after a surprising test drive. This was also before they offered the great warranty. I have never regretted my decision. My Elantra now has 135,000 miles on it w/o any problems at all! The only items I have had to replace in over 4 years are considered normal maintanence such as wiper blades, tires, brakes, and a battery. The car has never failed to start, and has driven flawlessly in a number of extreme conditions as I live in the northeast. I just passed the strict Massachusetts emissions test w/o a problem at all.
elantra best economy car
bluedragon, 04/12/2004
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
its fun to drive easy on the wallet has the power when needed.
If only I had done some research
tueyjr, 05/29/2002
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I bought my Elantra, I was in need of a cheap vehicle fast. I wish I could go back and choose a bike, a three-legged blind mule, or a good pair of shoes. This was the worst buy. I began to think the check engine light was supposed to be on all the time. It was ok, though, because of Hyundai's warranty...right??? Well not if the warranty department claims nothing is wrong. It also liked to shift in and out of gears at constant speed and elevation, but according to the warranty department this was normal too. HMMM!!! I will never buy a Hundai product again.
it has been a good car
george, 01/11/2010
1998 Hyundai Elantra 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car has gave me better service than the gm s i have owned they r crap this car is cheaper and was more reliable than my saturn and cavalier but don't get the automatic model the trans r crap and if you change the timing belt when you should you will have no problems with the engine the worse design is the front rotors the r a bad design but i updated them to 2000 spindles which spindles r better but all car have so flaws and this one has a lot less than the others have been a mechanic 4 30 years have worked on everything and this is one of the better cars maintenance is the key to a lot of them but transmission problems is a problem with all the automakers right now
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