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Used 2002 Hyundai Elantra Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

1,000 miles later...

oh so happy, 07/10/2002
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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What a gem-I looked for 3 months- researching cars-Hondas, Toyota...(I thought that would be the ONLY car I would ever buy). I noticed an Elantra GT on the highway-was very curious-and started to research. After the test drive I was hooked...Fabulous car...Highly recommend!

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5 out of 5 stars

excellent all around

trunks99, 11/07/2002
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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i have had my Hyundai Elantra GT for a year now and i still love it. the leather is luxurious and comfortable and the hatchback design is great for the outdoors (camping, rock climbing, snowboarding). i can fit three snowboards with the 60/40 split and three passengers. the engine is smooth and quiet and absolutely no problems.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car and value

Al_W, 06/19/2002
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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At just over $14k, this car may be the best value on the market in its class. After 3 weeks, we love it all the more. It's more comfortable than expected for its size, has just enough pep, and looks good. The GT's hatch is versatile for cargo. Rear 60/40 seats fold flat by flipping up bottom seats - nice. You can't get more for the money. After over 8 years & 120k miles with a Hyundai Excel, I'll attest to the long- term quality, low mtc. cost and reliability. Not to mention how far they've come in that time with design and value-added features. You can't go wrong with a Hyundai.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great value

Hynundai Fan, 10/21/2005
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car as a compromise between practicality (no more station wagon) and fun. I found the car to have more safety features (ABS, side air bags, TCS) and luxury items (leather seating, remote control mirrors) than any other similar vehicle. Can be stuffed full of cargo for trips, pulls 1000 lb motorcycle/trailer, lots of pep (never felt sluggish except when passing at high speeds - fully loaded - which I shouldn't be doing anyway). No repairs in three years. Great warranty, roadside asst plan.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Nothing Special

cubdust, 07/26/2005
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought the Elantra GT used (45,000 miles) and have owned it for 4 months. Like every vehicle on the market, you truly get what you pay for. It's been very reliable in getting me from point A to point B, but other than that, it offers very little. I feel it's way too low to the ground and the pickup is as good as a lawnmower. I made the dealer replace the brakes because they were so loose, and on a few occasions it had trouble switching gears despite its automatic transmission. The stereo is weak and the "dinging" noise the car makes when the door is open is excruciating painful. Other than that, it has performed well and met my expectations, but I will upgrade within 6 months.

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