Used 2001 Hyundai Elantra Hatchback Consumer Reviews
COOL RIDE I would recommend it
I bought my GT with 30k miles on it amidst frowns from my friends. It has been an awesome ride and I have taken 500mile trips a couple of times with no problems. My RR wheel hub assembly has been replaced twice in this year under warranty, my manifold was replaced during my timing belt replacement. My headlamps go out every 3 months, whenever I go through a car wash water seeps in the rear seats right above the trunk. I have a very aggressive driving habit, but the car just compels me to drive faster and harder because it handles extremely great.
My GT
I thought I would NEVER buy a Hyundai, But I'm glad I did. This is a great car! BHowever it could use a little more power.
- GLS SedanMSRP: $2,995120 mi away
- GLS SedanMSRP: $5,9001,069 mi away
- GT 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $2,2901,733 mi away
Fun wore off
I really liked this car when I got it because of the price, lightweight body, peppy motor, 4 doors/roomy back seats, and leather interior. Now that I have had it a bit, I am unhappy with vibration in the steering wheel at 75+mph and am unhappy with the extreme vibration of braking the car when at modest speeds..esp on downhill slopes - very unsatisfactory. I also don't like that the US version engine is dialed back esp. in the lower power band. This car needs a mod-chip to reclaim that low-end power.
Watch Out For Faulty Airbags!!!!!!
Though we loved our GT, we've had problems with the front/passengar airbags twice (dealer had to replace module once, then the connector). AND, when we got into a front-end collision at 35mph (hit a truck t-bone), our airbags failed to deploy. Dealership is giving us the runaround as is Hyundai corporate. Just watch out.
The Perfect Car?
The hatchback, in particular, is a hot little number--bought a dark red one two days ago and I'm already getting lots of looks. My automatic is downright peppy! Handling is quick and responsive, and the purple dash lights lend an opulent quality to the car. Having owned an Infiniti Q45, I was not just surprised, but SHOCKED at the features of this gorgeous little hatchback. Let's see what I have to say after I put some more miles on it, but as of right now, I can honestly say I've never been happier with an auto purchase.