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Used 2005 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

Very Impressed

llslice, 11/11/2005
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT SULEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car has a quality feel to it. Very smooth shifting automatic,good pick up and turning circle. Firm comfortable leather seats. Switch gear for climate control and turn signal has the feel of Toyota quality. Windshield washer nozzles spit out 3 streams each.Ice cold A/C. No wind noise on the highway.Sporty handling. Bright brake lights(I can light up the persons face sitting behind me at a stop light) For the weekend mechanic oil filter and spark plugs are easily accessable. NOW THE BAD: It took 3 trips to 2 different dealships to fix the leaky moonroof. Front and rear passenger seats need to sit higher for more thigh support.Mushy brakes. Overall a great bargain.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Problems!

Roxanne, 07/19/2005
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had numerous problems with my car. I researched it thoroughly but seemed to overlook the fact that all the good quality reviews were INITIAL. after 2 months of having my car the problems continued to roll in. Now a little over a year old, it seems like i have a new problem every month. I am also not impressed with the service workmanship i have received.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

my elantra

keith, 04/28/2007
2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Overall, I love my Elantra. At first I was skeptical of Hyundai, but I have been pleasantly surprised and impressed. It took me a while to get used to the brake feel- no feedback, feel was not progressive, so they were difficult to modulate. This was just a matter of getting used to the car, the brake feel is not a continuing issue.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

love it

orange1, 10/23/2004
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I absolutely love my car, even though it isnt the expensive sporty car that I wanted, I got more than expected for my money. I bought it since my dad is the mechanic at the dealership and he believes that Hyundai's are truely remarkable and reliable cars. The comfort rating is top among even cars in the $30,000 range. I love my elantra!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

A Pretty Good Experience

grapemanca, 06/18/2009
2005 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We've had our '05 Elantra for 4 years, and we've been pretty pleased. After testing many other cars in its class, we were happy to purchase the Elantra. It has a quieter and smoother ride than the '05 Corolla, and more power than a '05 Civic. It's nice and wide inside, with good head room. After 4 years it's still solid and tight.

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