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Unhappy, 08/19/2007
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is a nightmare!I have driven it 37000 miles and so far I have had 3 headlights replaced, the car is rusting out and paint is peeling off. Clutch and transmission both went last night with no warning. Dealership said "sorry its out of warrenty". So much for America's best warrenty.
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
New Clutch at 30000
Patrick, 09/28/2006
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
New clutch at 30000 and not covered under "bumper to Bumper". I was the only one who drove it and I did not abuse it! Do not buy a manual transmission, because the clutch is not covered under bumper to bumper and they wear out prematurely. A Auto transmission is covered.
bought for college
polystang, 08/20/2009
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought for my final year at school. So far I am very satisfied. The engine is quite powerful for its class and its handles well. The sound system is nothing to brag about but all in all it is a very good little car at a good price. Recommended to anyone also, I'm a big guy. 6,2 and build. I fit in it very well. Good head room and decent legroom
Many problems
Brian, 03/18/2009
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS SULEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for 3 years, bought it new. Have had many problems with seat back falling off, its been replaced five times and still not fixed (first happened three months after I got the car, on my second coolant leak, cylinder in clutch needed replaced, glove compartment handle fell off, cloth came off the center console, power mirror switch replaced twice, and seat frame has been replaced three times. I would not recommend buying any Hyundai. I have been going through trouble trying to get my whole seat replaced with someone from the Hyundai central office.