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Used 2006 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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3.75 out of 5 stars

On the fence about this car...

Ashley, 07/25/2007
2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I still haven't decided if I want to keep this car or trade it in! Interior seems very cheap, back seat that folds down will not click back into place, hood has crease across it like a 2x4 got shut in the hood (but dealer is the only place the hood is opened when they do the oil change). Noise in dash like something vibrating around in glove box but nothing is in there. Great MPG, easy car to drive b/c of size, love the hatchback and fold down seats (when they lock back where they're supposed to!) which give plenty of inside cargo space. Cheap exterior construction. Seems underpowered compared to Civic, Jetta, and other comparable cars. If I don't buy another its because of the dealership.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Elantra

Jims5467, 09/22/2008
2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Enjoy driving my elantra whether it's on the interstate or in town. More than peppy, throaty sound due to my interstate driving, good handling and braking. Without a/c get over 35 mpg on interstate doing at least the speed limit of 70, combo averages 29-33 mpg with a/c on interstate drops to 33 in town drops to around 25-29 mpg. Love my sunroof, cd sound could be a little better but overall best buy have ever made with the exception of my '69 boss302.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car for the money

AVIBobcat08, 02/27/2009
2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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My little 2006 Elantra is a great car for the money. It has great acceleration in fact some of friends get fooled and think it has a V6 when it is only a 2.0 L engine. I love this car it gets 37 mpg on the freeway and 26 city not bad for this car. My only complaint was the tires they only lasted 33,000 miles but for the price of the car I can't complain it out lasted my cousins more expensive corolla which left her sit a few times so all and all its a great car

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4.25 out of 5 stars

MY evaluation is 7.8 just like 05-04 Ela

chazbro1, 07/20/2007
2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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06 hyundai Elantra has been a good car I am averaging better than 26 miles per gallon/32 Hiway 17 city. No problems I have my reservations because it has taken Hyundai 20 years to make excellent cars Koreans along with the Japanese quality is approximately 11 problems per car. Hyundai Kia were tied for twelvth J.D. Power survey for initial quality. The top third of 36 manufacturers with and industry average 125 problems per car(industry ave)

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4.5 out of 5 stars

26 miles per gallon average/32 Hiway

Suzan Gone!, 07/24/2007
2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS SULEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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excellent point a to point B car Maintenance first year $200dollars 2 oil changes & 1 year service/15kmiles Fuel economy 26 miles per gallon average/32 Hiway close 17 City/last 1500 miles 27 average. Ride with ABS,Traction control,braking better than average. Consumer Reports buying guide rates better than average/contradicts reliability ratings average/accident avoidance better than average frontal crash test Good A

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Not a bad choice

gls117, 10/29/2007
2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I like this car very much so far. It took me for a ride in the first 8000 miles with a broken motor mount and air bag light, but it was all covered under warranty...no questions from the dealer. The 5spd trans is pretty responsive and much more fun to drive than the auto. I bought the car new feb 06 and have 44000 on the clock. No real problems since. I recommend this car as long as you keep up with the maintenance.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

very pleased

erik johnson, 02/05/2010
2006 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This was the first car I ever got to choose - rather than "inheriting" from a family member or buying in a hurry. Very pleased. More options and comfort and thousands less than a similar mileage Honda Civic. More fun to drive, too, has a little more power. I think the GT hatchback is a cool, very Saab-like european design. I haven't really needed it as a feature very often - a trunk would be fine - but for a few things it has been helpful. The interior is without many annoying quirks, nothing stands out, which generally is good in design.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Todds Elantra

Nakedkub, 12/01/2007
2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Im very Happy with this car. It has been very fun to drive, is great on gas, has plenty of power and performance. Overall is very comfortable. I have really enjoyed owning it. The only downside is tire wear. But if you keep them rotated frequently it seems to lessen the problem. I have had several friends who have either riden in or driven the car and everyone was impressed. Hyundai has come a long way.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

MY 06*** Love my car

Tracey, 05/01/2008
2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought my 2006 Elantra New May 06. It now has 21000 miles on it and it has been very good to me, I have had no problems with it at all since i bought it. Reliability is a 10++++ plus i bought the extended 10yr 100k bumper to bumper and i have to say that i feel 100% safe w/free roadside assistance with a push of a button on the phone.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love my Elantra!!!!!

cjalb72, 08/09/2006
2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned the car for just over a month!! I was a Toyota and Honda snob!!! I do say WAS a Snob!!! After driving this car I was amazed @ the fit and finish, the 10 year Warr., @ the price!!!

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