Used 2003 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews
Used Elantra for sale
Excellent value
daveg, 05/28/2008
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car from the original owner at 54K miles for $6K. Had one power train problem repair and otherwise routine maintenance. It has been doing very well so far. General fit and finish is good, though the exterior color on the posts between front and back windows is beginning to peel a bit. Mileage is reasonable, performance is acceptable, it is roomy and reasonably comfortable. I replaced the factory stereo and have been happy ever since.
Do not buy this car
jflo, 12/20/2002
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had the care for about 5 months. I put 8000 hazardous miles on it. Rattles, squeeks, terrible acceleration...just a sucky car! Finally the throttle wore out last month leaving me stranded on the side of the road! Roadside assist took 3 hours to arrive! I couldnt believe it! In only 5 months this car had gone from brand new best buy to a clunker! So I got rid of the hunk o' junk! Hyundai was not surprised at all of my complaints, and said that many people have the same difficulty
Gave it a chance. Fed up.
ifaub, 04/24/2008
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased this car used in December 2006. One main reason was for its reported gas mileage. Another was for its "value". This car has been one problem after another. Multiple issues with the brakes (took them 4 times back in the shop to finally fix the problem). The paint downright fading/falling off on the door handles. MPG is around 19/21 even after the ridiculously expensive 60k mile service ($1200) and bringing it back again for diagnostics to see if something was wrong to cause poor fuel economy. Nothing found, but tried to up sell the injector cleaning service. Now, the vehicle feels like the trans is having some problems. Done with it. Trading it in this weekend.
disheartened
disappointed, 12/18/2006
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The car was taken back to the dealership within 24 hours for problems. Currently on 4th set of tires within 3 years. Emergency brake locks in cold weather and wears down tires (been towed several times). Maker doesn't take blame, rather passes the buck. Solutions are not guaranteed that problems are fixed, yet my wallet takes the brunt. Dealerships report that my problem is not a warranty issue. Frustrated!
Don't Recommend
Me, 07/23/2010
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Within 4 years I have replaced the transmission, alternator, battery, brakes, replaced all 4 tires, and have gone through about 8 headlights. This is a nice cheap car, but you pay for what you get. I do not consider this car reliable, one thing breaks after the other. Gas is terrible and paint scratches easily.