Used 2008 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews
Used Elantra for sale
Worth More Than They Sell Them For!!!
Doug, 01/29/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I've spent over a year looking to buy a new car. I needed something reliable, safe, and economical. This car has it all in spades! It's unheard of to have stability control in a car at this price. And it's a blast to drive. It has WAY more torque than the civic so it really moves when you hit the gas! Feels like it has way more horsepower too. And it steers with a perfect mix of feedback and ease.
Not too shabby
Hopper, 07/05/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Pros- I have yet to find any defective cosmetic/operational problem with this car.The ride is better and the road noise is much less than the new Honda EX Civic that my wife just purchased. Cons- Sluggish steering, around 30 mph the transmission should down shift to a lower gear but refuses to and you will get this engine strain noise & sometimes I manually down shift the transmission in city driving to get it out of its misery. Summary- This is the best value out there if you are keeping a car for a few years. You can't wrong considering the options you get for the money. I would not have purchased this car if I had intended on trading in a year or two as one would take a bath.
going good
Shad, 08/18/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this car in July and drove it 1200 mile from Chicago to Houston getting 32 mpg. Was fast on the highway. Its cozy inside. Good design. Have 1600 miles get 27 mpg city only. A bit slow to pick up and less power but overall good ride cheap eco ride with good mileage. Only worst thing is ac its very very weak specially in the Texas heat ufff... Will write a second review after few months. Got se loaded with sunroof, mats, sunroof deflector & leather for 18,250.00 out the door.
Outstanding Small Car
Thomas, 12/26/2009
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Purchased for $12,000 used with 12,000 miles on it, and I love this car. Well worth every penny its quiet, stable, and solid. Handling is neutral and predictable, steering is effortless, and the brakes are very strong. I looked at a few of the "top" cars in this class before pulling the trigger on this car, and none could match it. The ride is good, interior comfortable and pleasing to the eye, and it handles better then expected. Good stereo, excellent ergonomics, classy looking exterior. Its an impressive small car in its class. I've shown it to friends and family and they all think "wow nice little car!" Especially from those who expect junk from Hyundai. This car is far from junk.
Nice car, but has flaws
Ahabgjb, 12/24/2009
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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When I bought this car, I found very few flaws in it to start out with. I enjoyed the great MPG that the car had, as well as the good design and comfort. However, as time went on, I soon found myself to be an enemy with one thing: the trunk. If you do make the decision to buy this car, NEVER open it on a rainy day, at the risk of waterlogging everything inside your trunk. The design of the trunk pushes all the water on top of the trunk straight down into your carpeted trunk, making it incredibly difficult to deal with. Not only that, but it frequently unlatches itself, making it a safety hazard if you leave valuables in your trunk. Overall I'd say good buy, just be weary of the risks.