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4.5 out of 5 stars

Hyundai's Sports Sedan

jimpimms, 03/14/2002
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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A bona fide sports sedan, and all for a paltry $13,999 MSRP. The included equipment for that price is phenomenal. Even with the moonroof-ABS-traction control package, it's barely over 15Gs (plus delivery, fees, and taxes). Fit and finish is superb, inside and out. With the traction control option, the car refuses to plough in the corners, and holds the road like it's on rails, even in the wet. The gutsy 2.0 litre 140hp engine accelerates spiritedly, ride and handling are well-balanced, and NVH is minimal. Add the impressive warranty and 5 year unlimited mileage roadside assistance, and it's a deal you can't refuse.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Elantra GLS

weyler, 06/07/2003
2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I am happy with the reliability of the car above all. and if ever it were to fail, it has the 100K, 10 yr. warranty. I am used to a v-6 and miss that, but for a 4 cylinder it has a lot of pick-up-and-go

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4.25 out of 5 stars

I'm glad I did my research

Barbarann, 04/09/2002
2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I test drove the Elantra last December...compared to the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra it won hands down. But I hesitated because of poor crash test results re: airbag deployment. I've had my 2002 Elantra for 2 weeks and love the way it handles. My "workhorse" 93 Toyota Camry still runs and looks good but at 190,000 miles it became a second car for my daughter. The Elantra is so much peppier and responsive. I had to get used to sitting a little lower on the road and more road noise. I'm having too much fun playing with the moonroof. CD feature is nice although I don't believe the speaker system compares to Toyota. Still checking gas mileage...with only 2 fills, between 25-28 mpg mostly city driving

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5 out of 5 stars

Surprised

jeanhwong, 04/29/2002
2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Initially I was a skeptic. This was the one car my then-fiance (now husband) reviewed without me, so when he purchased it, without me, I was rather upset and also concern about not knowing much about it. However, since then, I have been amazed at how the Elantra has "handled me". We've since recommended the Hyundai name to many of our friends.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my Elantra GT

Eddie/Nilda Vazquez, 05/15/2002
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had my red Elantra GT for almost a year now. I went from an Accent to an Elantra GT and its amazing how different the vehicles are. Obviously the prices alone are going to make a difference, but for the price, I could not be happier with my car. Not only do I love how it looks externally and internally, it has pretty good pick up. I'm a twenty year old college student and its perfect if you want a mature, good looking car.

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