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Used 2004 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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1.5 out of 5 stars

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marcy, 08/05/2004
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

auto has had many repairs (under warranty), but still have had to go into the dealer to have the reapirs done and it take the servic department several hours at a time. I would never recommend this car to anyone. Save yourself the trouble.

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4 out of 5 stars

Love This Car

Kris K, 05/17/2010
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought my 04 Hyundai "used" as a lease vehicle previously. This is the most reliable car I have ever owned. I like all of the standard features that on other models would cost extra. I have had to replace the radiator at about 90K, replaced the back brakes and rotors at about 100K, and have needed to replace headlights about every 6 months. The biggest inconvenience has been replacing the headlights, but this pales in comparison to the overall reliability of the car. I recently totaled this car (not due to the car!) . One thing that concerns me is that the airbag did not deploy in my head on collision. But I like this car so much that I am looking for another Elantra to replace it.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Not all it's cracked up to be.

kherbert, 04/27/2009
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought the Hyundai Elantra after what i thought was sufficient research. The dealer and Hyundai billed it as comparable in quality to Toyota & Honda. That is a joke. I had rust on the rear vent windows and other places pretty quick. I take pretty good care of my cars too. I don't spoil them but I don't neglect routine maintenance and cleaning. I've had no end of issues with the headlights burning out. I've had to replace them both 4 times now (8 new headlights) and you can't do it yourself unless you've already got the tools. It's a pain.

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1 out of 5 stars

Do Not buy a Hyundai

jackiefran, 11/04/2004
2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Do Not buy a Hyundai! They do not stand behind their products! Warranty sounds good until you go to use it !! Hyundai dealership scammed me all the way !! After they they screwed me the salesman hit on me and tried to .. too !!

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Fine, but too much engine vibration

jjrobert, 02/06/2009
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful

Maybe I got the lemon, but there's too much engine vibration at 2500 rpm. My rear-view mirror sounds like it's trying to tell me something.

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