Used 2001 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews
Used Elantra for sale
disappointing purchase
georgina, 11/25/2008
2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
When you own it for over a year...I bought my elantra dec 08/2000. Within 1 1/2 years had to replace right front bearing - not on warranty. This car has been a money pit. I kept up on my oil changes and warranty work at the dealer. The motor went @ 5000k over the warranty - used motor, towing and rentals - @ $5500. Hyundai did nothing to stand behind the car. Among many other things, i.e. struts, other bearing, cv joint etc., transmission went on 5th anniversary of car - $3000. I paid $15,000 for this car and have spent that much in various repairs. I have spent close to $30,000 on this car. My Mazda 323 was 7 years old before I had to spend $$$ on it. Buyer beware.
Fun-to-Drive, but low on refinement
KB, 02/07/2006
2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got a used '01 Elantra which had served me well. Apart from regular maintenance, never had any major issues. Performance wise 0-60 in 8.4 (manual) and ~140 hp (exaggerated or otherwise), this car has got it for traffic light takeoffs & freeway merging. Although gearshift quality is a tad vague at times. Engine is slightly on the rougher side at high revs but has more than enough guts to take on compact crowd. Fuel economy is disappointing as well. In short, its a winner if low cost, reliability, driveablity (MT) is important & fuel economy, interior trim quality & image are not that important
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Excellent commuter or first car
Janglez, 08/24/2010
2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had my Elantra for about a year and a half now and have 125k on it, I'm 19 and it is my first car, but I have driven a lot of my friend's Hondas, and other I4 engine cars. My Elantra out preforms all of them, even stock. Only bad thing is when I have a car full, power lacks a little, just like any other 4 banger. Drives smooth until about 55 and vibrates a little, stops after 70. Corners great, with minimal body roll with good struts. 22 mpg average, topped out at 35 mpg on a road trip. I drive this car really hard, and only had minimal damage. Defiantly recommend this car to anyone looking for a cheap reliable car that out preforms other cars in its class.
my little friend
Frank, 10/02/2015
updated 10/04/2018
2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Well I’m up to 161000 miles!! From brakes and battery since couple yrs ago. Still runs great. Because I drive it easy. Things can last a long time with care! No complaints!!
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Will never buy another Hyundai!
Caleb, 02/24/2007
2001 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but problems with my vehicle from the start!!! I've had my car stall out in numerous places. Have had an oxygen sensor replaced, two (2) wiring harnesses caught fire! I've gone through 18 halogen head lamps, my car viciously started shaking at ~ 30K miles, and the dealers didn't want to do anything about it. Also, the Hyundai corporate office will not be of any assistance to you. There "consumer affairs" department is a waste of money!