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Used 2002 Hyundai Elantra Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Unsatisfied

Unsatisfied, 01/07/2009
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I keep up with my cars maintenance as I should yet I have had multiple problems and my car is only at 60,000 miles. At 30 my power steering pump blew. At 40 my driver door sensor broke. At 50 my radiator and my thermostat blew literally. Despite the readings of my coolant level. It was perfect and all of a sudden smoke was coming from my hood. I do admit that the handling is good yet I had a Toyota and didn't have my first problem until I was at 120,000. Plus the problems I have had are pretty irregular, my mechanics at the dealership even were to admit. Plus Hyundai put a lock on the oil filter so that only they are able to change your oil filter. They say its to protect me but we know why.

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4 out of 5 stars

Dangerous braking

brad, 05/08/2010
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This car does not seem to have two separate braking lines. We had a back brake line leak, that left us with no braks at all. This could have caused a accident if it had not happened on our drive way. I thought it was a required on all cars to have separate lines coming from the master cilider to the front and back,so that if you get a leak you don't looses all your braking. This car has only one brake line out. This would be a good reason not buy this car. We like the car other wise but did have trouble with fuel pump $800 worth and trans mission sensor $400. After market Parts are hard to get thus forcing to go to dealer and pay there prices.

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5 out of 5 stars

GT ----------ROCKS

Chad-indy, 06/26/2002
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I passed up 30k dollar cars for this fun little beast

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love It!!

LivLarge, 05/15/2002
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Dropped it with some Eibach Springs and threw on some 18" wheels and my neihbor with a Lexus IS300 is jealous becuase the kids in the neighborhood think mine looks better. I get heads to turn all over town and people in parking lots are always asking me if it really is a Hyundai. Couldn't be happier.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

First Impressions 2002 Elantra GT

danyn_canyon, 07/01/2002
2002 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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WOW. This beautiful Carbon Blue GT AMAZING. Comfortable, loaded with features, and ride quality more like that expected from a luxury car. The car ride quiet; sits up tall, smoothe and silky compared to Civic EX. Amazingly, the GT $3-4K less than Civic EX . GT's ride is smoother, quieter, and the stereo better sounding. However, paint finish quality on the Civic superior. Considering other amenities like fog lights, digital clock, heated mirrors, leather seats, the Hyundai comes out ahead. Four wheel disk brakes--stopping power galore. Acceleration good. Car sturdiness and safety features (including side air bags) totally up to snuff.

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