Used 2002 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews
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My best car ever!
connie, 11/11/2010
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had many cars over the years, and this is by far the best car I have ever had! I bought it when it was 2 years old and had about 20,000 miles on it. Today is the first time I have had to replace anything, back brakes, and it has 95,000 miles on it! Otherwise I have only had oil changes and new tires. I plan to drive it for 2 more years and then give it to my daughter when they turn 16 - it will be a great first car for her. When I get another car for me, I will definitely get another hyundai! (And the hatchbback is wonderful - it's like having a SUV)
Lights burn out it's a bulb
Hersocute, 09/10/2009
2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love my car.It has the 100,000 mile warranty, I purchased the extended warranty have had no problems with it,The check engine light come on so your belts and things can be checked..Great car I would purchase another one...as far as the bulbs are concerned it's a tiny little bulb that doesn't last a life time for the person that griped about changing the bulb..
Few Repairs until Engine Failure 150k
PG, 11/17/2008
2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought new in 2002. It had only two very minor repairs during the 150,000 miles I had the car 1)coolant thermostat (replaced myself for $30. 2)Headlight bulbs - replaced nearly 3 times...not very expensive but a little inconvenient. The car was extremely dependable on a daily basis and very fuel efficient. However, at 150k miles, the thrust bearing went out in the engine, meaning I needed a new engine. The replacement cost would have been about what the car was worth..$3000. I would highly recommend the car but would suggest calling a dealer first to see if the 02 models are known for this particular engine problem.
Overall Good Experience with this Car
CCM, 07/20/2005
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had a good experience with this car overall but not good enough to buy another Hyundai. On the plus side, you get a lot of features for the money; on the down side, you tend to get what you pay for. In 3 years, I never had any major problems (other than clutch going out after 12 months due to San Francisco hills), but had lots of minor problems: brake lights constantly going out, cruise control went out, CDs stuck in CD player, worn-out floor mats, paint dinged easily. That said, the car was mechanically sound and suited my needs well as a basic city car. Wouldn't buy another Hyundai, a) because I can afford something better now and b) because I can't get past its inherent cheapness.
I love this car
kd1985, 05/23/2010
2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in 2002. I don't know what the other people are talking about but I believe they've had 1 recall since then. I never had any problems with this car until I moved to a place that had crazy humidity and drastic weather change. Then I had a few problems here or there due to the drastic change, but that's it. I would absolutely buy another Elantra in a heartbeat.
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