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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2004 GT hatchback

itazura, 10/26/2003
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Only have a few hundred miles on the car, but the driving experience so far has been very positive. We bought the GT hatchback, and the stiffer suspension does introduce road vibration -- but the precise control through turns and on windy roads is great. The automatic transmission has a lot of zip in first and the lower range of second, but bogs down a bit under acceleration at 40mph+. Rear seats are tight in terms of leg room unless the folks up front scoot forward. One nice improvement over the 2003 is that the childseat tether anchors are no longer back at the back of the hatch area...they are directly below the rear seat backs.

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5 out of 5 stars

Car Is Great for the money

Emmanuel, 10/25/2003
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

You get everything you want in a car like this. For example, you get a electric sunroof, leather interior, a very very loud cd stero system,. also the comfort and the speed in this car is awsome for what you need it for. beside the looks you have a car that should value over $30,000 dollars and you get in for under $15,000. Also, have I forgot to tell you the 5yrs, unlimeted milage assitants. alos theres a ten year drive training warrenty. My amzed worlds where why HYNDAI and not the othaers. well you sold me and on my way for the Santa Fe 3.5 ltr. Can not help my self . Emmanuel

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Don't get the 5 spd.

Roger, 09/18/2008
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've had a 2004 Elantra GT hatchback for two months. Great car - fast, safe, reliable, comfortable. However, the 5 spd. is extremely clunky; it feels more like a truck transmission than a car transmission. Moreover, the fog lights come on only when the headlights are on, which rather defeats the purpose of fog lights. Otherwise, terrific car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Why Pay More For a Honda or Toyota

PL GraBois, 03/27/2005
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The 5 door GT,has the ride and feel of cars costing 5 - 10 thousand dollars more. Good gas mileage, 27-29, very quiet and euro looking. Never thought I'd like it till we drove it. Save your money as the warranty makes it worth owning

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