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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent Buy!

mom of two, 03/15/2002
2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After our 2000 Elantra was deemed a lemon, we were terrified at the thought of owning another Hyundai. We have had our 2001 Elantra for over a year, and we love it. The design is sporty, but functional. Fun to drive. It is fairly comfortable. I am happy to say that it is VERY dependable.

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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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2.88 out of 5 stars

Not my first pick

Kate, 03/19/2010
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This car was ok at first. Nothing fancy although it's always been terribly uncomfortable on your back. The leather seats are hard and have never softened up. Now at 75K miles all four struts need to be replaced and there is a weird humming from the rear end. It leaks water going through the car wash - always has. Some rust on the rear wheel well, thought it would have held up better than that, but maybe because of the salty winter roads. Have replaced all the brake pads and tires, to be expected. The clear coat is chipped up pretty bad on the hood from gravel? I waxed it (black) and every pit showed up white from the wax. Oh and the hatchback struts? wont keep the hatch open anymore-Annoying

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