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Used 2001 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Nice Car, Horrible Company

no thanks, 02/11/2003
2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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While I enjoy driving my Elantra, and I cannot come close to saying the same for the company.7 months after purchasing they had made 7 attempts to fix it.The company paid me no attention until I filed for Lemon Law arbitration.The car was fixed another time between them contacting me the week before arbitration and offering me a settlement.The light recently came on again, #10, and now it is like pulling teeth to have them at least honor their agreement.Nevermind the fact that they will now be able to resell my car to another poor customer and make more profit off of it, they are now trying to make me pay for the scratches on my car which is being replaced.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Can't Beat It!

Steve, 07/16/2005
2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I originally leased my 2001 Elantra when new and bought it out. Still love the interior/exterior styling. Fuel economy is good for a car with a 2 litre engine but not great. Good handling for a car at this price point, but slightly ponderous at low speeds. Brakes could be better. Body hardware has held up very well. Resale value could be a little better, too. Haven't needed any major repairs - just new brakes and tires 36 months in. Overall, reliability has been excellent, flawless winter starts. Time will tell whether the car holds up as a used vehicle. The Elantra is a worthy car and almost fully competitive with Honda, Toyota, et al. Buy one, you'll be happy.

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5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE This Car!!!!!

Lynda P, 07/28/2005
2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car may be a 4 cylinder but it has get-up-n-go when you need it. It's a classy lil car. My aunt has a Mercedes and she says my Hyundai rides just as smooth....how about that!!! Hyundai's will always be in MY future plans!!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Not Bad for the Money

thornne, 02/13/2003
2001 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I'd have to say overall I love the car. I have 30,000 miles on it, drive it very aggresively and haven't had anything go wrong with it. Resale value sucks though. Gas mileage could be better, only average about 26 with a 5 spd, but I do drive aggressive. I think performance and handling are great for a car in this class.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

cheap car, good warranty but need it

hyundai owner, 08/24/2005
2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought the car brand new. Only a couple of minor problems in the first 6 months. The sun roof quit working. After that major problems. We blow all the lights every 6 months. The car has had 2 new computers, a couple of wiring harnesses, sunroof completely inop and will not replace it, mulitple plugs, wires, and coils. Spent 3 months straight in the dealership 2 years ago with no loaner. It is a nice car and has been really well maintain but has severe electrical problems no seems to be able to figure out. It completely dies and won't run or runs and dies and an hour later will start just fine then die again. Dealt with for 3 years. Only compensation 100,000 mile full warranty.

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