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Used 2005 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great!

lindsaymcarthur, 12/21/2004
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is an excellent car, handles well, well built, zero repairs in 30000 miles, corners well, good acceleration. It has 1/8 clearance inside, the paint on the bumpers is very poor about a 2 and the only real drawback. Best car I've owned.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Elantra Number Two

jlflemmons, 08/25/2005
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This is the second Elantra I have owned. I have had only one very minor warranty repair, a defective wiper blade. With the automatic, the power is only adequate to good with regard to off the line acceleration, but the vehicle can run all day on the interstate without any tiresome engine noise. The previous Elantra (an '02) had a 5spd and was much sportier to drive. Both were tight and squeak and rattle free. The GT definitely has the better suspension for handling with only a slightly firmer ride.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

LoRob, 06/15/2008
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned my car for almost 4 years and I love it. I did alot of research and test driving of many cars and the Hyundai Elantra GT was the best car for the best value. I love almost everything about it. It has been very reliable and a fun drive. I will not hesitate to purchase another Huyndai in the future.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

too many clutch replacement

browneyes, 08/03/2008
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have replaced the clutch 2 times within a 6mo time. The original clutch was plastic and broke, the second clutch went out (broke) and now after 3 days it is out again. I am a single mother going to school to become a rn. I cannot afford the cost of replacing the clutch and never at the dealership. How can I deal with this?

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love the car

HGrant, 12/27/2008
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After totaling 2 Toyotas I wanted an car that looked,and functioned as well, but cost less. My Hyundai GT was it. The only problem I found were the tires that came with it they did not last a full year. It handles wonderful and has great get up for a small car. There is also plenty of room in the trunk for all my groceries. City gas mileage is approx. 22-24 miles per gallon. Of course my dealership's service dept is wonderful to me, just as they were with the two Toyotas I bought. My neighbors were so impressed, two of them bought Hyundais. That must say something about not only the car but the dealership.

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