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Used 2003 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Brakes and Tires

Kadaro, 01/11/2010
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I have 2 of the 2003s for my kids. Both are great and have one major flaw. You can't get the tires off if you get a flat. The steel rims rust to the hubs and needs a large rubber mallet to remove! This happened multiple times on both cars. Also, replacing front brake rotors....I couldn't remove them, and both cars the shop had to use a sledge hammer and bust the rotors off. They seize to the inner hub with rust.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Can't get more for the money

nyt, 10/20/2002
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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It's a new purchase, and after only a few days, I couldn't be more pleased! Everything is above my expectations.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I am completely impressed!

TinaBean, 07/23/2003
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I looked at the Elantra because of the low price, and I actually bought one because of everything else! 1st, the car looks great, especially in sleek, shiny Black. It drives as smooth as my Cutlass did & has more room. The real clincher was the Sales Staff, they were not the "evil devils" I had anticipated meeting, they really bent over backwards to make me happy. I ended up getting a car w/more options than I anticipated, the keen Sales Manager noticed some minor paint defects on my 1st choice & gave me the only other Black one on the lot-for the same low price we had agreed on. The warranty, the service, the ride, the price - who knew I'd own a Hyundai!?

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4.75 out of 5 stars

What a Great Find!

Jay Dubl U, 10/21/2002
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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What a Great Car! After looking at the competition, this one won Hands Down! Powerful 4cyl engine, full power accessories, Leather!! very comfortable, Great handling, quiet inside, nice sound package, and the AC doesn't have to go past the first notch (In California!). Great design. Fun to Drive. And the Price!! the competition can't touch it.

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5 out of 5 stars

First one and Love it!

was266, 07/17/2003
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Was unsure at first about the Hyundai line for when they hit the US shores in the 80's they were "junk" But,after alot of research and asking Hyundai owners i went for it and am very glad i did pretty much i am driving a Saab 900s for half the price! It has run FLAWLESSLY in the past year,I have never gotten below 30MPG and so far am very impressed with it!

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