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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.
Zip, Zap but no Zoom
Prit, 06/25/2010
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just recently bought it 2nd hand with 82k on it. I loved its light body and they way it moves around city. I drove 2 heavy cars before, 96 Camry and 2000 infiniti both v6. This car is feather light. I love it driving around city where it is more fun. It zips and zaps around corner. Heavy driving is boring with this car, where heavier car excels for it comfort. Good mileage. Younger generation will love this car it feels like i am driving a go cart. Highly recommended it will put smile on your face.
Airbag
Johnar, 12/14/2003
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Airbig woun't stay on on the passanger side. Hyundai has put a light for the passanger side seat. You have to have 50# for the airbag to activate. When you drive my car it goes on & off Sometimes it stay on. I have only had it 3 weeks and in the shop 4 times. Its now a lemon the law says they have to replace the car. The dealership gave me a new one off the lot and it did the same thing. Hyundai had a man to work on it and he said it was ok NOT! So The dealership called Hyundai no answer yet. Thanks for your time John
Driver's side window in door lock
Robin pound, 04/17/2017
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have a 2004 Hyundai Elantra I have had trouble with the lock working for all the doors window going up and down I have replaced the window I have replaced the part for the window so it works when it wants to if not I have to walk around the car to lock the doors had it fixed it Ricart when I first bought it had it fixed it three other garages and it's doing it again they need to recall
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Terrible Car
cory , 01/24/2004
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Terrible Car, Terrible Warranty. Do not buy this car because of it's warranty. The car breaks down on a daily basis and the warranty covers a very small amount of the cost to repair. I will never buy any hyundai again!
After 4 years ...
DetourM, 08/28/2008
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After 4 years of owning my GT, I'm on my third set of tires (all good brands), have had the breaks replaced once and the front end aligned twice. This is all within the first 40k miles!!! The car is horrible in the snow, almost to the point of being dangerous. Other than that, I've had no other real issues. It still looks good and handles great. On my daily commute (city and highway driving) I average 28mpg. I'm debating if I want to buy a 2009 or go to a Civic/Corolla
Dependable Car!
Trish, 06/05/2008
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had one repair in 20 months of ownership! I have 75000 miles on this car and my only complaint is that It just won't break down and give me an excuse to buy a luxury car! LOL I get 26 miles per gallon even without cruise control.
Great City Car
Millertime, 06/15/2009
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is by far the best city car- for the money - I have ever owned. I still get 28 MPG combined even with 69k on it. There is plenty of power to hold your own on the freeway, or get around that annoying person with his turn signal on for miles. Turn on the AC and it's a different story. The power flat lines, and the gas mileage heads to the basement. The interior is roomy - better than my wifes '08 Civic -but pretty plain (O CD player in GLS). And you cannot seem to ever find a balance between having the steering wheel at a comfortable hight, and still see all of the instrument cluster. The trunk is huge, and will hold several full sized suit cases. All in all it's a great car.
My 2004 elantra GT
chris patton, 09/28/2003
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i bought a elantra GT last month,i looked at the civic and the sentra. Both were 1,500 to 2,500 dollars more. The fit and finish on my car is excellent, i have yet to find any defects inside or out.
3 New Hyundais and Counting
3timmer, 12/03/2004
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Elantra and 3rd Hyundai. Purchase a 1998 Accent for my daughter in college. The first time we drove into the driveway and stopped the front signal light assembly fell out and dangled by the wires, I thought, oh no, what a mistake. The car has more than 100,000 trouble free miles on it now and is being driven 1,000 miles a week now, WOW. Just put my 01 Elantra up for sale with 100,000 trouble free miles after buying a discounted year end 04 Elantra for a mere $10,500, includes moonroof, upgraded stereo, side airbags, and a 5 speed this time. The best bang for my buck. A Lexus it is not, but dependable, efficient, comfortable, and inexpensive it is!