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This car does everything well.
Jim Hawkins, 09/29/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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We have had this car for about 5 months and we are very pleased. It has zippy performance and gets 27MPG City and 35 MPG Hwy in the process. Braking is excellent. The four wheel discs do make a difference. The sound system with the XM radio, while not world class, is very pleasant to listen to. In town, it handles beautifully. At speed, there is a bit of extra body roll (especially right turns for whatever reason). I would recommend the 5 spd M. It makes for much more driving fun. The shifter does great as long as you don't force it. This car is extremely comfortable under pretty much all conditions (front and back). There are a lot of things "well done" about this car.
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.
Walked away alive
Changingtide, 10/03/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I purchase this car in June and have loved driving it for the past three months. We took a long 2,000.00 journey and the car performed great and was a pleasure to drive. Two weeks ago we were rear ended at a light by a SUV and forced in to a truck in front of us (bad enough to declare the car totaled). The car crushed by the impact but protected everyone in the car. I can't complain one bit about the way the car held up in the crash. We're on our way to get a new Elantra next week.
I am just shocked
Bridgeport Buddha, 10/08/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Truly amazing how much car you get for the dollar. Pzero, fuel economy, fun to drive and less of an economy feel than expected. Hyundai certainly has come a long way. Thank goodness the hybrids at the time were too in demand and their dealers were so high and mighty. We started to look most fuel efficient and then cost efficient and ended up at a Hyundai dealer. After checking consumer comments here, the price and the test drive, there was nothing left but to do the smart thing and buy. The sparkles in the paint help it look clean even when it's not - bonus for the lazy owner.
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!
Great car for little money
Matt, 10/24/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I've owned this 08 Elantra SE for just a couple of days and have been loving it so far. This is not my first Hyundai, more like my 4th and they have all been excellent cars. The 2008 is no exception, great price, so many standard features, good performance, quiet ride and good handling.
Love it
Elantra Lover, 09/10/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I was a skeptic, man was I wrong, this car is the best. I have owned many cars from ford mustang & probes to crysler sebring convertibles to Grand Prixs w/ turbo boost. This is by far my favorite. Great handling and wonderful gas mileage. Tank was full with 12 miles when I got it now at 54 miles the needle just fell below the full line!!!!!!!!!!!!! Smooth driving with nice big front window, the car handles like a dream!
A fine compact highway cruiser
rdco, 07/04/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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The Elantra SE an excellent compact, reasonably roomy, smooth and quiet on the road. And it handles better than one first expects on windy roads. Among its peer group, it is more refined and understated than the others, and more comfortable. And, one can buy a fully "loaded model" for about the same price as very lean models from Japan. The satellite radio sounds very nice and is easy to use. On long trips, its very comfortable, which is unusual among cars in this class. We obtained much better gas mileage (40 ish) on the highway at 65-72 mph than EPA or CR reports, admittedly with a light foot. Its only weaknesses so far are its somewhat numb steering and a rather slow take off.
Great car, Great price, Great warranty!
acutecareOT, 10/31/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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If you are looking for a reasonably priced car that is a good value for your money, stop here! The Elantra serves you well-smooth driving, stylish yet simple and functional exterior (clean lines) and interior (blue-lit dashboard, easy-to-use controls, roomy trunk)with plenty of leg & head room. Hyundai's warranty can't be beat! I have been very happy with the car and am glad I didn't shell out extra money for a Honda or Toyota. A word of warning: a few months after I bought the car I received a letter from Hyundai Corp. that the fuel pump was recalled. I had it replaced for free at the dealer without a hitch but I figured I'd spread the word. All in all, great car-I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
Awesome first car
kristen, 06/20/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I just graduated high school, and was looking at a lot of cars from Toyota to Mazda to Chevy. i finally found the Hyundai Elantra.Searching all over for the SE was crazy. if ur looking for an SE good luck finding one. The warranty is the best. The car is quiet and has a lot of room. the trunk is huge! the Elantra also gets very good gas, i have a 136 miles already and not even a half a tank.
If you like the feel of a VW, buy this
Difficult to please, 09/20/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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1,500 miles into ownership and one 1,000 mile trip later, I'm impressed. Feels like my wife's Passat (seating and steering). Feels big on the inside. Steering is wonderful -- full feel at speed and the ability to turn with a pinkey in a parking lot. Standard features blow the competition away on a $ to $ comparison. I wanted a Jetta but wouldn't pay for features I didn't want to get what I wanted. The Elantra SE had all that I wanted at a great price. This car has exceeded expectations.
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.
I drive a lot...
JROD, 09/25/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Got this car a couple of months ago. I was impressed by the price and all the warranties that it came with. I traded in my Acura CL for it. And I am saving tons of gas now. I should have bought a Hyundai instead of the Acura 5 years ago. I probably would have been done paying on it and for sure my warranty would still be in effect. My wife, was not sure on Hyundai's, but after test driving it, she fell in love with it. My suggestion, is to test drive one before you buy any other car. I kinda like the Santa Fe, as well....
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
A very safe car!
LYONESS247, 10/05/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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After owning my new elantra only 3 months, we loved it but I found out the hardway yesterday just how safe my car was, my husband, four year old grand- daughter and I were returning from an outing, when we were involved in a terrible accident, we were hit on driver- side then a bank, then rehit again before coming to a stop. We had damage from end to end on driver side and rear end, neither drvr door opened, side curtain airbags employed and my g- daughter and myself were able to walk outwith only bruises on our necks from seat belt restraint. My husband not a mark. The car, a total loss, if you saw it you would not believe we walked away. Thank you 4 such a safe car!
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE
elantra08, 07/09/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought a silver on black elantra se pzev w/ moonroof and heated seats. This car is great, I would tell anyone to go and buy this car. It has all the safety and convenience features at thousands less! The styling is very classy and looks better than civic and corolla. Hyundai has come along way and this is the best elantra yet. Go test drive one. You will not be disapointed!
After 6 Mo/ Comparing with wifes Civic
David, 11/01/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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After having the Elantra for 6 months, I'm a very happy Elantra owner. I have not found one defect inside or out. This car delivers up to 41 mpg on the freeway and as low as 27 city which is a huge range but with the AC off on short trips in a rural area I average 31mph. We also purchased a new Civic Ex about the same time for my wife.I have to say that the Elantra has a much smoother and more quiet ride than the Civic EX that my wife drives. The Elantra has a slower responsive steering set up but not sure if that is bad since I'm not racing the Indy 500. The interior could be nicer but for the money, this car is hard to beat.
Biggest bang for the dollar.
kevin, 06/24/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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The new 2008 Hyundai Elantra is the best buy out there in my opinion. Best warranty, most standard safety features, most standard features, and it was about $2000 - $4000 less than the under equipped Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. I recommend this buy to anyone who is looking for the biggest bang for their buck!
Excellent car for its price
Ketav, 07/11/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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It's just 2 days that I own this beautiful car. It's fun to drive this car. Easy handling. It's equipped with lot of small utilities, that we see in a high range car. It does make noise when going from mid to high rpm. Overall it's a good car and I am satisfied with it.
Great Car to Buy
johpen, 11/02/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my second Elantra. My first I traded after 4.5 yrs with 160,000 miles with no major repair work. My two sons also drive Elantras and one son is getting ready to purchase his second also.
'08 Silver SE - Great Car for the Money
Ralph T., 06/14/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I first posted a review, in April. I had the car for one month and liked it. Now after taking three trips and putting on 5100 miles in three months, I can not describe how awesome this car is. On the trips I avg 35 mpg (mostly hwy). Normal everyday mixed driving avg has been 30 mpg's. Driving for long periods have been comfortable and enjoyable. During heavy rain, the stability control worked well. The heated seats warmed up quick, the stereo & XM have great a sound. The Electric Steering make parallel parking easy. One slight thing I noticed is the air conditioning seems a bit weak compared to my previous Elantra's (not bad, but did notice a change - may be due to the cabin being larger).
Surprisingly nice car
Bill, 10/23/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Got this car because of the ratings and price. This car is going to my dtr when she is able to drive. With 6 airbags and good safety ratings, I could not be happier. Although it has one recall (fuel pump), the car has been flawless. I will put >15k on it in 6 months and have been completely satisfied with everything about the car. Good assembly, good materials, quiet comfortable cabin, nice acceleration, great MPG (30.5 over >12k), and brakes. It has nice touches throughout the car at such a good price. My SE has the alloy wheels and spoiler. It has XM, I prefer Sirius (for HS) - no big deal. No regrets.
Second Hyundai in the family
way older man, 07/10/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Mostly, I am very impressed with this car. I have owned 6 Hondas over the years...they were all great. This mfr has come a long way with their line and particularly with the Elantra. This car needs more "Get-up & Go"... and less (Mitsubishi) engine noise. I can and will live with these two minor flaws...just an annoyance. Best mileage to date: 37 mpg; the qualifier here is: did not exceed 70 mph & no air conditioning on. While the car has no trouble traveling 75/80, the mileage suffers. Watch the tack and keep it as close to 2500 rpm and you will see your best mileage, also use cruise control when possible. Still lov'n this car and hope it keeps on keeping on.
Wow. Hyundai's come a long way!
Doug, 06/03/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I was in the market for a small to mid-size car that gets good gas mileage. After driving the Civic, the Corolla, and the Mazda 3, I bought the new Elantra SE. It had more torque (read "get up and go!"). more room, and was more comfortable than either the Civic or Corolla, and was thousands less than a Mazda 3 with the same equipment. It's quiet and comfortable with lots of storage space.
I LOVE this car!
tinkzcandy, 07/13/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've only had this car for a little over a week, and I'm already in love. This is my first brand new car, so I've been doing plenty of research. Everything led me to this vehicle. The price is great, I got a great deal on mine. The exterior is very stylish, not to boxy. I have it in the carbon gray color and that helps so it doesn't look so dirty! haha The interior is a nice light gray color. A lot of compartments inside to store anything you could possibly need in a car. Lots of cup holders. Big trunk, it fit everything from my big trip walmart last night. Overall the inside is very comfortable for long trips. I drove up north yesterday, 2 hours both ways and no complaints here.
really nice for the money
bostonb, 11/25/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Really Nice car for its price. Fuel economy in the city 23 mpg using it for pizza delivery around 100 miles a day. Suspension can be better. Also there is a little bit of cracking in the interior but can't complain since I got the car for only $14,200 (a lot of negotiating). This car is made for gas saving so don't expect any good acceleration for racing. A lot of room inside and trunk is huge. Looks a lot better with tinted Windows and make sure you get seat covers in they are not black. All my friends have been impressed. If I don't get any mechanical problems, I will recommend this car to everyone.
5 MONTHS 7000 MILES REALITY CHECK
avtbud, 12/15/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a follow-up of my 1st review. I still love my Elantra and still think it is unbeatable for the $$. Those of you who complain about it should definitely consider spending more money and buy in another segment...Since I put brand new winter tires on, I don't get more than 27 MPG. Got free XM for 3 months then 4.99 $/month special; told them would cancel after and got another 3 months at 4.99/month...Bought the trunk tray and find it essential. Just experienced the ESC taking over on icy road and it did a TERRIFIC job!
I love my car!
rdi0824, 06/26/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I recently purchased the GLS model. I am currently getting approx. 32 mpg (I calculated 31.9) with combo of city/hwy miles. I love that I don't have to gas up all of the time! It's a very smooth ride and I love that it's a smaller car but I am not confined whatsoever while driving it. It's very roomy for its size! I look forward to having this car for a long time! Grab one while they're having the cash back incentive promotion!
Surprise
cosoccer, 07/13/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I was hesitant to look at a Hyundai due to reputation, but at the reviews I gave it a shot. I am so happy that I did, I was speechless after driving the Hyundai Elantra, is exceeded my expectations greatly. I am so happy that I purchased this car, I got some much more for my dollar compare to the Honda or Nissan. I am 6'4" and I fit nicely in this vehicle and the ride is very smooth for being a moderately priced sedan. The other big savings was in my insurance because of all the safety features and ratings the Elantra received. I would recommend looking into buying the Elantra to anyone, I am even telling my father to get one!
A really nice little car
Harrumpf, 12/19/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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When the gas crunch hit, I decided to sell my Subaru (great car...bad city MPG) and purchase a small economy car. While focused on Civics and Corollas initially because of their stellar reputations, no dealers were willing to discount anything. So, I took my open mind to the local Hyundai store and drove the Elantra. I was immediately impressed with the car. Then I started to read up on it. Consumer Reports rated it HIGHER than the Civic and Corolla....as a matter of fact it rated it #1 in class. I bought an SE for $16,100....a full $2,200 bucks less than the best price I could get on a Civic EX. I have already put 12,000 carefree miles on it and would recommend it highly!
Value, efficiency, and functionality.
douger, 12/22/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I shopped Toyota, Scion, Honda and meant to test drive the Mazda 3. The deal I was presented with on my Hyundai caused me to stop shopping. I needed an economical sedan comfortable enough for a family of 4 safely travel. The room and drive was so pleasant, I probably would have been back after Mazda anyway. Engine noise I read about was not as bad as expected and the overall car is superior in functional design. After 6 months and 9,000 miles, I'm still finding new things about the car like the fact I can't lock the car with keys in the ignition. If the initial quality rolls into long term reliability, other car manufacturers will have to try extremely hard to win my business back.
Great Car, Fun to Drive
Aung, 07/17/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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The car is very fun to drive. Handling is Great. Braking and cornering are very confident. The car always has good grip on the road. The engine gets noisy (rev) around 3500 rpm but I think it's kinda sporty. Fit and finish is excellent despite a few negligible low-quality material, IMO, better than Corolla and Civic. Blue ambient lighting is very cool. Controls are well placed and ergonomic. Seats and headrests are comfortable. Steering wheel audio controls are convenient though I keep using the dial on the center; it's a habit. Regetta Blue looks awesome. I heard it's a rare color. The ride is very smooth and comfortable. Those multi-link suspensions on front and rear really helps a lot.
Follow up to 8/10 review
Dave, 12/21/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a followup, I have had the car for 4 months and am very pleased with it. I have been getting anywhere from 35 - 38 mph in mixed driving. The brakes are excellent, the a/c cools the car down quickly and the heater warms it up just as quick. Again, I do not know why anyone would buy a Civic after owning this car. It is bigger, base models come with more, is much quicker, and costs anywhere from 2k to 4k less.
Great Car for the money!
Stephen, 06/12/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I must admit I wasn't at all excited about getting this car. I had to lower my payments quickly due to some financial changes. I looked at the Mazda 3 & the Honda Civic. I just couldn't get a better price for the features that I got. My car is loaded with everything including leather. I'm very impressed with the fuel economy & I already have over 6k miles on my car. Rear seat passengers are always impressed with the leg room that a car this small offers. I am very happy with my decision and recommend this car to anyone in the market for an upscale economy car. it can't be beat for the price.
Whole lotta car for the money
Purpy, 12/26/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I LOVE THIS CAR!!! This is my first "foreign" car but absolutely love it. You get a lot of car for the money, and I feel so safe with all the airbags that almost surround you.
From Truck To Car
Tom, 07/15/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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For the past several years I have been driving a Full size 1/2 Ton truck and moved to the Elantra because of the price of gas. Once I got past the idea of staring at truck lug nuts I have found this car to be very fun to drive and the ride is way better than my truck. Can't complain about the gas mileage either, I am getting 31 mpg on the highway and a little better than 26 mpg in the city. I can't even come close to the gas mileage in my truck.
Great car for those on a budget
Anthony, 01/07/2009
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I was looking for a car to drive back and forth to school going to college and all. I was really satisfied with the interior design of the Elantra, except for some of the cheap plastics. The car is a nice smooth ride, and is reliable, but it gets boring driving it after a while and it could use a little more power.
10K Update
hutch7, 01/12/2009
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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After 10K miles I am really trying to like this car but my first year's ownership experience has been mediocre. One recall (fuel pump), two check engine lights (loose hoses), RR window track fell off and had to be repaired, Upholstery seems to be wearing poorly and it's light color shows dirt, dealership botched the first oil change (admittedly not Hyundai's fault) forgetting to replace the crush washer resulting in 3 qts of oil on my garage floor, interior door panels are cheap hard plastic and tend to scratch easily as well as rattle quite a bit. Otherwise car handles well is very ergonomic. My biggest disappointment are the latest iihs side impact test results...POOR/MARGINAL! Bummer...
Nice Vehicle
littleindiana, 07/18/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Love the car. I went from a mini-van to this car and I can not believe the room it has in it. So far we have taken it camping and on vacation to see family. Everything has fit in the trunk. Unfortunately, the fuel pump went out at 3800 miles. It has taken almost 2 weeks for them to get the part and to repair it. It drives much better now.
front crash
mike, 01/27/2009
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I recently just crashed my car into a tree head on. This cars air bags did not deploy. The insurance adjuster could not believe it. I was lucky that I was not hurt. This car has a huge crumple zone which is good I guess. I loved my car and I serviced this car every 3000 miles. Good car but I don't think the security of having 6 airs bags should make you feel safe. If I could include pics I would you would not believe the damage this car suffered in a 30 mph crash.
Best Car Purchase Yet
Andy @ Dallas, 02/03/2009
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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We purchased our little "Hunni" in December and absolutely love this car. It's quiet on the highway (very little "4-cylinder engine noise" - if you've owned a 4-cylinder you know what I mean), hugs the road, great turning radius, etc. It is the nicest "small car" we've owned or even driven to date (we're well into our 40's so have been around a few blocks!). We test drove this gem and both fell in love with it.
Impressed after a week.
avtbud, 07/18/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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It has many standard features that are options on the other comparable sedans, an unbeatable warranty and a great price. It's my new automatic Regata blue Elantra SE and I love it! It has great handling and gives me a comfortable quiet ride. I averaged 30 mpg on the dealer's tank which is pretty good in hilly VT. I bought it relying on this web site not knowing that Consumer Reports had rated it one of his top picks of 2008. I'll try to post again in a few months. Peace.
Bang for the buck!
jnelson, 02/11/2009
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I have almost 18,000 miles on the car now and not one problem. Have done oil changes every 3000 miles. Rides nice, is quiet, gets 32mpg. My Smart car gets 39-44. The Elantra rides better too! Great warranty. All things considered a truly great car.
Great Value for the Money
Best Deal Going, 02/14/2009
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have always bought new vehicles and driven them between 250-300,000 miles. After exhaustive research which included talking to other Elantra owners I purchased one. I got a tremendous deal out the door including financing for about 15k(on an SE not GLS). On the last trip at 75 mph with the air on, a full load of passengers and full trunk I got 34 mpg. This wasn't based on the trip computer, it was the old fashioned way of calculating.Mixed driving 29 mpg. After 20,000 miles I am thoroughly convinced that this is the best deal out there. I test drove all the other cars in the class and sure some are peppier or handle better but if you are looking for best bang for you buck, here it is.
I smile often with my car!...
Rich, 02/17/2009
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I put 25k mile on my new Elantra since I purchased it 6 months ago. The best mpg was 35 and I usually get about 33 to 34 for combine city/high and I'm totally satisfied my car's mpg. The cabin is quite as 4cyl engine, the front dash design is cool and nice look, the sound system is awesome enough to listen clear and powerful sound from my favorite CD's. I never thought this is a small sedan because it provides a good room for even five adults. I went to Lake Tahoe twice with my friends and we all liked and impressed about the handling, acceleration, and the way breaking. It is worth for the money and some worry about resale value.
Car of the year!
Anita , 04/24/2009
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this vehicle last year and due to the affordability I got the features that I wanted like a sunroof. It's great on gas getting 35MPG. I work at a Hyundai dealership and am proud to be selling such an economical vehicle.
Awesome Car for the Money!
jakedieter, 06/06/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I've only had this car for a few days now, but I've been a long time Hyundai Elantra owner. Coming of a 2004 Elantra, I am very pleased with the upgrades to the current model. The ride is a lot quieter than it's predecessor and the interior design is definitely desirable. I am 6'2" 215lbs, and I fit very comfortably in the driver's seat. The upgrades stereo with XM and and AUX input makes this car a great boom box on wheels. Gas mileage is key with the rising prices at the pump, and I am seeing 28-29 mpg in and around town.
Awesome First car!!!
Kristen, 06/16/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I just got this car two days ago. ive been searching all over for cars, and i finally settled for this one. Especially the SE you cant find it anywhere, we called every dealership to see if they had one and finnaly found one. The Elantra SE has a lot of room, and different compartments!its very comfortable. The car also picks up speed good.
Absolutely the Best for under 20,000
Kyle, 06/30/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I cannot believe how excited I am every time I drive my new Elantra. All of my friends absolutely love this car (as do I). I spent 4 months researching and test driving new cars, and for only 17 grand, I have never, and I mean NEVER encountered a car that looks as classy and has so much value. I have the optima white with beige interior and I have to say I like the design of the dash in the Elantra even more than the one in my partner's Audi A3 (though I have not a single complaint about the A3). Overall, a wonderful vehicle. Fun to drive, classy, and a great bang for the buck!