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Used 2005 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Relatively Reliable and Good Car

HurriCane, 05/09/2008
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have 47K miles with the GLS five- speed manual transmission hatchback, and I haven't had any problem with the clutch or engine. Both have been maintained on a regular basis, usually a few hundred miles over every 3000. However, I did have to get the rear brakes replaced at 30K. But this because I was a little abusive with the parking brake while driving. Immaturity I guess. Everything else has been great, but the tape deck needed to be replaced with a more digital deck because of an electrical short at 45K miles. Overall, you gotta be realistic that this isn't going to drive like any type of high end roadster, however I have been impressed with the handling and gas mileage 28-35 usually.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Outstanding

J. Donohoe, 04/18/2005
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Dollar for dollar one of the best cars I have owned and I have owned two Lexus (ls 400) and (sc 400).

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5 out of 5 stars

2005 GT Sedan

tvilberg, 10/31/2004
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I went to a Hyundai dealer Toyota and Subaru. The Hyundai was, by far, the most fun to drive and the best value. The snappy 2L 4 cyl engine couples well with the 5-speed to produce a sports-car driving experience. The car handles exceptionally well in curves. I was so surprised by how much fun driving a GT was that I bought one. The exterior finish and design are first-rate, as is the awsome feature list. The GT comes with leather seats and all of the ammenities of an upscale roadster --- but at a price near a sub-compact. The only feastures I can think to improve would be the seats (a bit stiff and the mileage (34mpg hwy). The real-time mpg display inhibits flogging the engine, too.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great all around car

Lenora, 05/29/2008
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is very fuel efficient, is extremely dependable, and comfortable to drive and ride in. I haven't had to have any work done to it - only scheduled oil changes, etc.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Second Elantra in 2 years

lovetosavegas, 11/03/2004
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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We had our GT hatchback for 2 years now and when I had to replace my other car, another Elantra had all the features that I wanted for a good price. Mazda3, Corolla, Civic and Kia Spectra were my other choices but Elantra still has the best value for the money IMHO

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