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2005 Elantra GT - Ottawa, Canada

Eric, 05/21/2006
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After 3 months of highway driving, there was a very noticeable vibration in the steering wheel at speeds greater than 100 Km/hr. The rack & pinion was replaced free of charge, but I was charged for an alignment. Two weeks later, the vibration was back. This time I was charged for a wheel re-balancing. The CD player was repaired three times in a year. The tires were bald after 40,000 Km. There is excessive brake and wind noise. The driver's front headlight bulb has been repalced twice in 40,000 km (I seldom drive at night, so only the running lights are on).

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car for the price!!

donjohnson374, 11/01/2006
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I work construction, and this car is my "work truck" The hatchback comes in really handy for my tools....all in all, it is a great car for the price, and I have had no problems with it,

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5 out of 5 stars

Better then expected

mirecku, 03/09/2009
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS SULEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought new in 2005 equipped with abs/tcs and 5m. 70,000 miles at this time with no Major problems. Been twice in small accidents, repaired fast and inexpensive. Stereo and speakers not good enough for me, but not really bad. We drive the car mostly in suburban areas in upstate NY averaging 26-29 mpg, 32-38 mpg highways, depending on a drivestyle. Traction control combined with winter tires makes car driveable even during big snowstorms, no problems with snow so far. Also very good for long trips, seats are comfortable, driver`s with lumbar support, armrest in good position, roomy in back seats. Almost no rattles, over 3000 rpm you can hear the engine more, aerodynamic noise is low, good for money

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Good Car

Rick G., 06/04/2006
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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With 10 months of ownership/23,000 on the odometer (yes, it's quite a commute), car has done everything we've expected. Avg'ing 35 mpg on the highway. Not shabby. Sufficient get up and go for merging/hwy passing. Outside of oil changes and the suggested 15k "checkup", car has not seen the dealership for anything other than the passenger seat recall (15 minute visit for recalibration). IOW, initial quality has been exceptional. Originally was crossing my fingers on this Korean product and hoping for the best (Had my doubts but the discounted pricing in comparison to the Japanese products reflected this) but Hyundai has dispelled these misgivings. Highly suggest car if "value" is high on list.

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5 out of 5 stars

awesome car

nellie2488, 11/02/2006
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased my car over a year ago, and haven't had one problem yet. I love my car, this is the third hyundia that my family has owned. It's a great car and my family highly recommends it. It's the first car I personally have bought brand new. It's great for driving long distances.

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