Used 2003 Hyundai Elantra Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Consumer's Choice
Baltimore Jeff, 04/08/2005
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I did loads of research before buying this car as a cheap, reliable commuter. Looked at Civic, Corolla and other imports. For the money, I could buy new with a better warranty and more features with the Elantra than I could ever get with any of the others. GT 5spd hatchback with all the options. With the backseat down I can fit in a loveseat with the hatchclosed. I used this car as an installer for interior window treatments. I once got 32 boxed 2" wood blinds into the back with the hatch down. Could not believe it! I am 6'3" 255lbs and I have no problem getting in and out, or with an adult sitting behind me when I drive. The size of this car is deceptive. So far, very happy!
$ for $, Best Buy Out There
ChuckO, 11/09/2003
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have been extremely pleased with the reliability and versatility of this little car. Very tall friends fit comfortably in the front or rear seats; very long packages (9 feet) can be carried with the rear seats folded down. And its reasonably fun to drive. It's no Porsche, but for $13,500 out the door, I could buy five of these for one Porsche. On top of everything else, the dealership gave me ten free oil changes.
Amazing
lidude25, 07/13/2003
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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For the money this is the best car you can get. Some of the options/standard features are not even available on cars in it's class and also in more expensive classes.
Okay car, but I found better
Patrick, 06/16/2008
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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OK car overall. Nice interior - instrument panel and blue lighting were nice, but pleather was cheap. POOR GAS MILEAGE! About 18 MPG - Lower than sticker. Brake pads had to be replaced constantly. The auto trans was not that good, never had any probs with it, but it coulda shifted smoother. Engine had a rattle to it when accelerating up hills - had it checked out, but was told that the noise was normal and didn't seem to effect performance. Also when turning steering wheel, it made a scratching noise. Overall, the car had a few rattles and noises that were minor which didn't effect the performance of the car, but were annoying since they were constant.
A Bargain and Fun to Drive Too
Enrique, 01/28/2008
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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It's been a joy to own and drive. The things you get for the price is hard to believe, even 4 years later. The hatchback styling is very Saabish and practical. The trunk is large (fits four tires perfectly) and with the seats folded, it's huge (10+ tires, full size desk, etc). The space, ride and quietness surprises everyone. Although the stock handling doesn't live up to the GT emblem, a Tiburon rear sway bar takes minutes to swap in. Reliability has been better than I expected - about one trip per year to the dealership and it's never left me stranded.