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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Hyundai that can

AbeFrohman1986, 05/04/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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After owning a lemon-like 2001 Kia Rio with my wife for 7 years, it was time for a new car. Living in the city, we needed an affordable, not too big car, that offered lots comfortable options. The Hyundai Elantra met those criteria. Our salesman showed us a GLS model with the option package, XM Radio, Cruise, Anti-Lock Brakes and a Sun Roof. Sans Alloy wheels and nifty bluetooth feature of the SE, it was still a remarkably refined and comfortable compact with a smooth and definite road presence on 15 inch steel wheels. 138 HP 2.0 pumps solid life into the car and sitting in the soft cloth seats moving down a rough road, you feel safe and comfortable. Hyundai is making a great car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Little Sedan

sruczko, 07/27/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Open your mind and make sure you test drive a new Elantra if you are in the market for a compact car - like me, you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find. AMAZING value. Lots of room in the quiet, comfortable, well thought out interior. Predictable handling, confident braking, and more than adequate power and torque with the automatic. Unlike almost every other car I've purchased my Elantra is rock solid and doesn't have a single buzz, rattle, or assembly flaw. I came close to buying a Honda Fit before I decided to check out the Elantra and I'm so glad I did... this car is a keeper.

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5 out of 5 stars

What a buy !

tim, 09/22/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Excellent car. Thoughtfully engineered, first-rate build quality, very nicely equipped. But the warranty and the five years free roadside assistance closed the deal, not to mention the great price.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Very impressed

GL w/sport pkg, 09/21/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I have only had this vehicle since end of July 2009 and must say that I am quite happy with it so far. It is the GL w/ the sport package(rear spoiler, 16 " alum. wheels, fog lights and skirt package. It really makes the car stand out beside a regular elantra. My only complaint is the rear trunk lid has developed a very annoying rattle, dealer says it may be the spare tire tools and jack. Otherwise, it is a great little car. Great on gas, fit and finish is good, and it handles quite nicely. Anyone considering a Toyota Corola, or Honda Civic should look at this vehicle before they buy...

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best cheap vehicle.

BLKSE, 08/06/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Fairly satisfied with the purchase. Under 17K for SE with ESC, monroof and heated seats. Comparably equipped Civic was about 4K more. Front interior space is hindered by curve of dash. Late 09 models removed the Coolant temp and made the gas gauge as big as the Tach. Ridiculous. Can get 25+ mpg in 100 city driving and 31+ on the highway.

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