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weeweewooo, 07/06/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Reliable and stylish car

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4.63 out of 5 stars

So far so good

charmeming, 07/22/2010
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this car almost 2 years ago. It has about 28,000 miles on it. As others have mentioned, I have experienced some instances of the trunk popping open seemingly on its own. I think that it may be because there is a button on the remote which possibly gets pushed, but can't be sure. Additionally, the ESC sometimes shuts off on its own especially when its rainy. I live in Columbus, OH where it ices rather than snows and the ESC did kick in a few times, works well when it's on and kept me from sliding into the curb once. I think that the interior is much nicer than other cars in the same price category. The trunk is roomy; it handles nicely; and is quiet compared to other cars.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best thing I've done for myself!

K, 06/04/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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The rebate caught my attention, I wanted to upgrade from my 2001 Hyundai Accent, and this was a perfect find! I love the exterior (black) and the two-tone interior. Excellent features for a ridiculously low price - sunroof, cruise control, XM radio, fog lights. It it very spacious, and driving it feels so comfortable. Wishing for lumbar support, though. You can't beat the warranty, and the extra features, and the gas mileage, and the sleekness, and the value...and I could go on! I've driven 350 miles since I bought it and I haven't filled the gas tank yet!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

More Bang for the Buck!

Dennis, 06/09/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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We bought our Elantra two weeks ago and have really enjoyed it very much. We were basically looking for a gas efficient vehicle that made better mileage than our PT Cruiser. We must say that it certainly does that and then some with 28 mpg in the city and over 35 mpg on the highway! And that is with the air conditioner going all the time. Our mileage has almost doubled from our Cruiser and you can't beat the 5 year/60,000 mile bumper-to- bumper warranty. You don't get that with Honda, Toyota, GM or Ford! The relatively low cost of the car was a big factor also. We looked at how much everything cost and how much gas savings we would realize. We are very happy with the overall features.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

SO happy with my purchase!

Alyssa, 06/19/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This is the first new car I've ever bought;I was car shopping for over a year prior. I test drove Civics and Corollas (in my price range) for about two months and something wasn't grabbing me. As soon as I test drove the Elantra, I knew that was my car. The interior is really good looking (get so many compliments, especially at night with the blue lights). I also love all the features (esp. the XM and radio controls on the steering wheel) and the drive is very smooth and secure. The car turns well and I love driving on the highway (quiet, good pickup). NOTE: I got a spoiler and it makes it that much cuter!

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