Used 2008 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews
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Perfect Reliability For Over 10 Years Now
Jonesy, 06/12/2021
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased this 2008 Hyundai Elantra used in 2010 with 12,000 miles on the clock. Now with upwards of 120,000 miles and the car has been nothing but reliable. Starts and goes everytime. Has never seen the dealer, change the fluids and oil in a timely fashion. Did the brakes a couple times including the rotors once. Timing belt, plugs, and water pump at 100,000m. It didn't need the pump but it's cheap preventive maintenance while doing the timing belt. Pretty sure I'm on my third set of 40,000m tires. I get 'em changed every so many years before absolutely needed. And that's it. Everything still works on the vehicle, air is ice cold still and used often, nothing is broken or worn out so far as trim, carpet, seats and hardware. The driving experience is fine for a 13 year old compact. No squeaks or rattles that weren't there already when I bought it, rides well enough on soft rubber. However road noise is more pronounced and the ride noticibly harsher with firm rubber. It's not a performance car so stick with softer tires imo. It matters with this car. Good, roomy compact car imo. Mine is a PZEV model so needs no tuning or fiddling around with. In fact a sticker beneath the hood says as much. Passes California emissions no problem. It's been solid, inexpensive SoCal transpo. Starts and goes 100% of the time. Very happy with the vehicle.
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First time foreign, 8k mi in and good!
fatjake, 11/22/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased an 2008 Elantra GLS with a 5 speed and the popular equip package for low $15k in July 2008. So far I LOVE it. Before this I was a strict 80s GM boat guy. This car is much quicker than I would have expected, and my MPG has been between 29-36mpg per tank. I am very happy, and I can't stress how much fun the car is to drive. The interior is more roomy than you would think from the outside and the back seat is more than sufficient. All around, I am very impressed with the quality of design in this car. I feel that Hyundai may be entering the realm that Toyota and Honda entered in the early 90's. Give it another few years and these cars will have the reputation they deserve!
Downsized, but still loving it
Dooly, 08/09/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Went from a large SUV to the Elantra based on a month of researching fuel- efficient vehicles. This one is living up to its hype. I'm saving $200 on gas monthly (was paying $100 a week with my SUV). I thought that downsizing to a car would be depressing actually (have been driving trucks/SUV's since 1995), but the Elantra is surprisingly great. It's loaded with features that you would pay extra for in other vehicles in the same class. Someone listed the front seat as needing lumbar support, but it feels fine to me. As far as room goes, I thought that would be a problem in this car. Man was I wrong! 5 people (plus baby seat) and all their luggage actually fit in the car. BUY THIS!
Can't Beat the Value
Steven, 07/30/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 08' with the standard package (AC, Satellite radio, etc.) out the door cost was mid 14K. The car's engine is peppy and if when drive it conservatively we have averaged 30-31 MPG and this is ALL city driving. Could not be happier with the mileage. The car is the roomiest small car out there, we researched and test drove, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Kia, Mazda 3 and 6, Chevrolet Malibu. None of them matched the roominess of the interior or that of the trunk. I am 6' 1" and my son who is the same height can sit behind me in relative comfort. Two large golf bags fit easily in the trunk, something you CANNOT do in the civic.
A Great Car
Steve, 07/12/2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the Elantra as a fuel-saving means of getting back and forth to work. On my last tank I got 36.5 mpg, with only about 15 percent freeway, although living out in the country I do go about 50 mph getting into town. The car feels very solid and comfortable. I love the XM stereo and the myriad of small touches inside the car. The trunk is cavernous. All in all a great car.