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4.75 out of 5 stars

good car for a Great Price!

hyulew, 10/17/2004
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car as far as I can tell is up to par with all the others of its class. It handles like a dream takes corners very well. I go around curves at about 65 to 70 and it has no problem holding turn. Eather way I beat the crap out of this car and have had no problems to date. Thank you hyundai!

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5 out of 5 stars

NO PROBLEMS - LOVE IT

ELANTRA, 08/01/2009
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car as a new left over and paid 12 grand and that includes tax and all dealer fees. A few later Hyundai sent me a check for 400.13 dollars. I didnt ask why and only made my purchas sweeter. Im a strong at the table when dealing with salemaen and they hate me for it. 88000 AND NO PROBLEMS, NO RATTLES, 28 MPG, NOT GREAT BUT I DRIVE VERY HARD. My car is a 5 speed and I tow a jet ski and somtimes a trailor for yard work and still get 28 mpg every time out. The motor is a 130hp and beats most others in its class. The is of good quality and im an old motor head and know cars. Safety and performance and reliable as Honda. Hyundai I will be back after getting 200000. I have no doubt !

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Fun Little Car

Luke, 12/29/2005
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Initial quality was better than expected. Only disappointment was FM tuner did not work. I like the GT's leather interior and ride. I didn't like the Black Bodyside molding. It's a pain to hand wax around it.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Decent little car

decent car, 08/10/2009
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased my Elantra new in Nov of 05. I needed a new car after the electrical system in my 99 Jetta stopped working(very pricey repair) I have had absolutely 0 problems with this car. I have performed routine maintenance on the car, oil changes etc. New tires at 60,000 miles. I have been impressed with the peppy engine and love the gas mileage, I average 36 to 38mpg highway. I commute a lot to work and school. I do not like the fact the engine revs at higher rpms when shifting gears with the 5 speed manual transmission. Sheetmetal dents easily and paint has worn off the hubcaps. Interior has held up nicely, had to install new radio and upgraded the speakers. Wish I had the sunroof

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome road warrior

Maria, 08/07/2016
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this car in 2012 with 30,000 miles, now it just passed the 129,000 mark. Only minor maintanance issues. It is the perfect car for long road commutes for work. Great car.

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