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Used 2005 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Hyundai

carly, 04/18/2005
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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It is fun to drive and you can't beat the warranty!!

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5 out of 5 stars

This car's A Steal !!

Zbillz1, 10/23/2004
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Being in the market for a reliable, well built but low cost new small car, I fully expected to end up buying a Honda Civic.. Until I listened to a friend who swore by his '03 Elantra. I'm glad I did. After lotsa research & test driving both the Civic & Elantra GT, The Elantra was the clear winner with much better acceleration, lots more fun to drive, better looks in & out, better interior egonomics, the fit & finish was excellent, great sound insulation, the warranty was far, far better. The Elantra GT came with far more standard features (like leather, alloy wheels, etc.)and cost, after all the dickering at both, literaly thousands of $$ less than the Civic. This car's a steel !

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5 out of 5 stars

Elantra

CASEY, 04/06/2008
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Handles better than our Honda Civic, very quiet for that price range. Have had zero problems so far.

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5 out of 5 stars

A Korean GTI

flgtman, 10/24/2004
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The Elantra GT is the Korean equivelant of the first Volkswagen GTI. Put a strong motor in a small car with a good suspension a decent 5 speed transmission, add a nice interior a good stereo and an attractive price and it will sell. I have seen as many new GT's as I did when I had purchased my GTI 20 years ago cruising down the road and passing me with a wave or knowing smile. This is a well thought out and quality built car that is fun to drive and turn's heads. I have had people ask numerous times if it's the new saab?

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding small car

David , 04/27/2008
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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My Elantra is one of the best cars I have ever owned at any price. It is comfortable for long trips, gets excellent fuel economy, feels solid, and is pretty reliable. This is one of the few cars I have owned that shines for long distance driving comfort. The car has quality materials except for the paint on the wheels. The wheels showed surface rust after less than two years and had to be repainted. I also had to have the exhaust "down" pipe replaced twice under warranty. It starts fo leak and gets noisy. Otherwise, no problems or complaints. My car is approaching 50000 miles and I still love it. Fuel economy is 34-40 mpg.

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