Used 2008 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews
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Thrilled
RB, 09/05/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I purchased this car as an alternative to driving my gas guzzling full sized SUV. I was debating between this and the Honda Civic. I test drove both. There was no significant difference in performance or comfort. The lower price, better warranty, and cash rebate made the choice of the Elantra an easy decision. So far I'm thrilled with the car and my decision.
I love my car!
KA Seattle, 08/07/2010
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I was so hesitant to purchase a Hyundai after owning a 1998 Honda Civic for 11 years. I absolutely love Hondas, period. However, I read all the reviews and did my homework and felt prepared to buy this little gem. I now find it now laughable that Honda and Toyota insist on charging a horrendous amount extra for AC, a sunroof, automatic trans., power steering, cruise control, IPOD compatibility, etc. A $12,000 2008 Civic gets you "maybe" 2 of the above items (read the fine print people!)I only paid about $12,100, 10Kmi, and got all of the above features and this car gets about 32 MPG with a warranty that knocks Honda out of the park. I may just be a Hyundai fan now for life. We'll see!
Why pay more
Dee, 10/17/2007
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is really going to give Honda and Toyota a run for their money. after researching and test driving other cars we decided the Elantra had too many perks to even consider the other makes.We have driven 586 miles and mpg was 28.9 on the first tank of gas.
Engine Issues
prof, 03/31/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Elantra is a nice car with a great interior and decent performance. I was surprised to find out the engine uses a timing belt whereas the competition from Toyota, Honda, Mazda, gm, ford, chrysler have graduated to timing chains that never require replacement. Worse than that, the engine is a "interference design", meaning that if the timing belt ever breaks, the valves will crash into the pistons and destroy the engine. Interference designed engines were phased out by most manufacturers in the 1990's. A broken belt leading to engine destruction is a gamble that we dont have to take in 2008.
1 year 100,000 mile warranty
GERALD PARRY, 07/20/2010
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2008 Hyundai elantra a couple years ago. I thought the car was great at first and paid an extra couple grand for the 10 year warranty and even spent the extra for lo jack and sealant to protect my cars finish for 5 years. That right there doesn't say much for Hyundai interior or exterior if they are only giving a 5 year warranty. They would not cover suntan lotion eating through my paint because it was on my bumper. My transmission fluid turned brown after just 13k. That's normal they said. My battery has a dead cell after just 17k (26 months) this was not covered even though it is not a wear and rear item. Who ever heard of a 1 year warranty on a batter especially for a new car?