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Used 2003 Hyundai Elantra Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

just drive one

dharmasutra, 06/30/2003
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've owned my 5-speed GT for 9 months, and I'm still smiling. At 14,000 miles, I've had the car in the shop (dealer) once to repair a leaking power steering hose - covered by warranty. It is amazing how quiet and solid this car feels on the road, compared to the other cars in its class. My wife has a 2000 NEON SE, and she drives my car every chance she can get because it "just drives better," in her words. You get a lot more class than you pay for.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Luv it

Ize, 07/08/2003
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I enjoy driving this car. The space is also good, looks, mpg, features. And most of all it was priced very well for all you get.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Going on 5 years and 2 transmissions

Kim C., 03/24/2008
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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One month after purchasing brand new the problems began. Had to arrange multiple visits to dealership for various issues:1 month-check engine light repeatedly on 3 months- rotors had to be cut, new brakes warranty covered as per recall. 5 months-black around Windows and hatchback hinges needed to be replaced. All minor compared to the transmission exploding (pins blew out the side- pics avail) at 31k miles. Not covered in 100k mile warranty because I did not have trans. Fuel changed at 30k as suggested in manual. I compared w/ other vehicle manuals Toyota, Nissan and tran. Fuel change is suggested @ 50k miles. Suggested not required or car would stop running. Now 79k mi. And need new transmission.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Hyundai surprise

BillG63, 09/20/2003
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was surprised by the value proposition of this car. It's fun to drive, gets good mileage (my mileage would be better if the car wasn't such fun to drive)and it seems to be very well put-together. And with the 10 year warranty you can't go wrong.

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