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If only I could buy this car again for same price!
kfhoz, 07/27/2018
updated 08/05/2019
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been awesome. Tight road handling, very reliable. at 207,000 miles and I have had it since about 80,000 miles. it is getting near retirement for it. Did not need any repairs until very near 200,000 miles, and then there have just been two, for about $650 each. It runs great, the leather seats look great, the Air Conditioning works well and has never had to be recharged. Only the after-market sunroof has an electric problem.
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Hyundai
Charbabe86, 12/04/2009
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this care for almost 5 years. I haven't had a single problem with it other than minor things like oil changes, tire rotations, things like that. It was cheap and affordable...Hyundai's are by far the best car for the money.
Still going after 5 years
KSierra, 11/23/2009
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got my Elantra just a little over 5 years ago and its still going. I purchased the extended 100,000mi/10yr bumper to bumper warranty. Ive had to have my air bag sensors (both driver and passenger)and Kenwood CD player replaced. Ive also replaced my headlights a few times. Didnt have to pay for any of it! I leave my headlights on ALL the time so burning them out is to be expected. Over all Im am super happy with my Elantra. I drive between 20 and 30 miles every day on average and get great mileage. Maintenance is a little pricey (in for my 60k,today ouch!) but the dealership is reliable and friendly (same guys in the service department since I got my car!)
Surprised!
ptspitz, 04/06/2004
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car was purchased to replace a 2003 Honda Civic that was totaled ($13000 damage) in a 25 mph accident. I was disappointed that the Honda suffered so much damage at such a low speed when my son hit a Ford Explorer. We looked at another Civic, the Ford Focus, Mazda 3 and the Elantra. The Elantra was by far the best deal for the money. Got it for just under $14000. It's nice to drive; MUCH quieter and smoother than the Civic with more engine power. The MPG is around 25 in city commuter driving, very respectable. So far I'm very pleased.
watch out for that warranty
john o, 07/25/2006
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
they fail to tell you how much is excluded from the warranty and non warranty repairs are very expensive
My Elantra GT
tgoggin, 12/03/2003
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my Elantra now for 9 months. Everything I researched about this car has proven out since I have bought it. Peppy engine, well appointed interior, great sound system, handles road noise well, and the best set of tires on economy class car I have ever seen. I looked at Civics, Toyotas, and Ford. The Ford product came close but the warranty on the Hyundai can't be beat.Oh did I mention a fully loaded (leather, wood grain dash, ABS, Traction control, Upgraded sound system, Michelins at 195)Elantra GT was still 3 G's less than every other car in its' class. And none had these options.
Most reliable car I've owned
Who are you calling crazy 🤪?, 06/02/2022
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used 40k on odo that was in an accident and salvaged title. However it turned out to be the most reliable car that I owned. I never babied it and changed the oil every 6k or so with conventional oil. This thing never let me down. Always started up with no major repairs for over a 100k miles that I drove it. Only repairs were brakes, a battery, a flex pipe, power window motor and 02 sensor. Didn't burn oil and ran solid even in harshest winters. The transmission started to occasionally and slightly slip only after I had it flushed. Hind sight I would have just had the tranny fluid changed instead of flushed as many good mechanics say that flushing can cause slips and it did for me. It was zippy fun to drive and got good gas mileage. I would not hesitate at all to recommend this vehicle based on my experience. I would def buy another especially the GT hatchback. Great cars that can rival a Honda or Toyota imo. These can be 300k cars. Big fan!!
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Some Problems but overall a decent car
Former Truck Guy, 08/28/2009
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle used in August of 08 to replace a wrecked vehicle. It is fun to drive. I average 28 miles to the gallon. I have replace two headlights and have had numerous break problems with both the rear brakes and the E brake. Hyundai has not been kind about repairs.
Cheap car/ Poor quality/Bad Service
KrisMJ, 02/13/2004
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
My current milage is only 10,000, but when I stopped by Hyundai repair center to fix my brake sound and steering wheel vibrating, they chrged me about $600, which is out of warranty. It's very funny. I'll never buy Hyundai any more and don't recommend anybody. Please don't buy Hyundai.
Great Car - Better than an Acura
jmmcconnell1962, 03/03/2008
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had no problems with this $15,000 car in my 3+ years of ownership which is more than I can say for my $40,000 Acura MDX. Other than the Passenger Airbag Sensor recall, this car has not been in for repairs other than the regular scheduled. The MDX has had several recalls for major items - power steering pump, transmission. Also had a cracked fuel tank pipe. It's really too bad that Hyundai is still getting penalized for being Korean and Acura/Honda gets high praise for being Japanese. I'll buy another Hyundai before a Honda/Acura product.