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Better than ALL the rest!
mpg3, 07/07/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I have test driven and/or researched every higher MPG vehicle out there. The Hyundai is the winner, hands down. The warranty was a deciding factor, along with the price with incentives, of course. The Elantra is very roomy and comparable in roominess to my Ford Explorer Ltd. V8. The MPG is a definite plus! I love to drive this car. It handles extremely well driving between cars, etc. There is no 'drag' as I found with other similar cars when I was test driving, the Honda Fit, for example. This was the most impressive, with the Nissan Sentra, a close second. This car beat the Sentra though in safety, warranty, and price, among others. Daughter will drive and want one for Mom, too.
You Can Expect Top Shelf -Hyundai
JayAdler, 06/13/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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June 12, 2008Admittedly, when I went to another county to visit Atlantic Hyundai with gas priced the way it is, I was looking for an economy car to help me beat whatever is ailing us today. A lower payment and better terms were my objective, however crass and vehicle ignorance this may appear to suggest. What I found was a most welcomed and impressive sales organization and in the case of the vehicle I brought home; the 2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS with the power package intact, the most outstanding vehicle I have personally owned and I was born when Harry Truman was a feisty "show me" President. The Elantra feels the road, has astounding pickup and get go and more. I also saved.-Jay Adler
Don't buy
Richard, 06/20/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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First week of ownership 240 mi odo week stranded in 100 dregree heat as fuel pump went. Gas mileage citi/hw 20-24mpg - very poor and I drive conservatively. Fog lights and back-up lights provide no added vision - too small. Lot's of manufacturing defects, needs alignment, lights pointed down, steering column rubs and makes noise. Too bad as I would have bought 2 more and my neighbors also but not now after this disappointing experience. I recommend you buy Toyota or Honda - both of which I've owned w/o ever seeing the dealer in the warrant period - and the Toyota was the first year model (Tracel 1990) Now have 800 miles on vehicle and still not improvement in gas mileage.
Bought Another Elantra GLS
NYYankeeFan, 07/08/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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After owning a 2007 Elantra GLS for the past year (actually my husband's car), I decided when my minivan lease came due this month I would buy another Hyundai Elantra GLS...Well, I did and I'm so glad. The 2008 Elantra has a slightly different driving feel. The steering wheel has a more sportier/sturdier feel. The controls are all well placed, and the well thought out compartments and bag holder would make any mom smile. Though from the outside the trunk appears small, it can fit my son's base drum and all it's parts when the two back seats fold down. It's a sharp little car with a big car feel. Grips the road and is great on turns.
Like it better than the Civic EX-L...
chris88, 06/22/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Wife wanted small car with auto, leather, and good mpg. We only buy Japanese. (American cars still not made as well) we looked at the Nissan sentra sl&Honda civic ex-l. Sentra-wierd feeling steering, rear drum brakes, &torsion beam (cheap, non-independent) rear suspension. Civic rode low, wife thought it was boring & spaceship like. We drove hyundais after seeing the new consumer reports mag. Drove a 09 sonata 4 cyl limited & a 08 elantra se with leather/auto. Sonata is great, but we wanted better mpg. Elantra drove almost as well as a new VW jetta & better than the civic or sentra. Pros-ride, handling, steering, grip, warranty, brakes, overall quality, mpg, price&rebate. Hyundai is now making good cars!