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Used 2009 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

SE is fantastic value for the price

AMB, 08/30/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is yet another happy Cash For Clunkers story. My trusty '06 Accord lease was ending and I happen to have an F-150 I was holding on to. I got an early '09 (no USB - just AUX) with BlueTooth option and walked out the door paying just under $10,500 TOTAL (taxes included!). The great deals are available because, even though this car is highly rated, Hyundai's are just not coveted like Honda and Toyota are - yet. Build quality is excellent and interior is nicely laid out. I got the manual, which is similar to German gear layouts with a unique reverse lock-out feature as well.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best Car at its Price

Matt, 08/21/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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The dealer was wonderful. Got a very good price for the vehicle. The vehicle it self is excellent for me, a single male living on my own. It gets around town very well, the freeway drive is comfortable. The audio sounds good, and AC cools well. The steering wheel is a little touchy, but that could be me who use to own a 96 Mercury. The brakes are great, and the layout of the interior is excellent. Overall this vehicle was the best value out there... Hyundai has awesome rebates, check your local dealer. Going one on one with Honda, this car offers the same as a honda that cost 1500-2000 more.

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4 out of 5 stars

So far so good

HusbandOfToyotaLover, 02/10/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought my Hyundai Elantra 2009. I had to convince my wife, who is a loyal Toyota driver, that at 15K - 16K Hyundai Elantra is the best deal over against any Corolla we can buy. So far I haven't regret it and my wife likes it. The engine is adequate, I mean who buys an Elantra to floor-it anyway? It is surprisingly comfortable and handling is surprisingly adequate (mind you I am used to driving Honda Civic myself.) Rear seat is small but trunk space is adequate. I have to say, at the price for VSC, ESP, ABS, XM (3 months), BlueTooth, MP3, and IPod player this car is the best bang for the buck. Of course you will take a hit at resale so keep that in mind. We like to drive them to death

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4.25 out of 5 stars

exceeded my expectations

david j. jones, 05/05/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Drove to southern Indiana from no. Ill. The week of purchase. The car is better than I hoped. Got 34 mpg on the way home. Car is quiet, smooth, and handles well. Was considering a Toyota; but I believe I got more bang for my buck on the elantra. Satellite radio is great. We, re taking the elantra to no. Wisc. Next week. Out Camry is staying in the garage. I would recommend this car for anyone on a budget. Djj.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

fun to drive

robert, 07/29/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I sold my 2006 Hyundai Sonata to a friend and decided to give the Elantra a try. I purchased in mid June 09 and after 6 weeks and 1100 miles I thought it time to do a review. The car is very quiet and comparable to my 2006 Sonata in road noise. I average about 30 to 31 mpg with about 60/40 Highway to city driving ratio. The handling and responsiveness is very good and what I expected. The car is very fun to drive and while it does not have the 6 cylinder engine of the Sonata I am more than satisfied with the acceleration. I drive mostly in the Urban Dallas/Ft Worth area during nonrush hour times. I have not taken it on a road trip yet. It is early for my assessment, but I am satisfied

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