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Used 2009 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I Am Impressed

isaacandmary, 08/31/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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My wife and I purchased the Elantra out of desperation because it was the last day of the Clunkers program, most dealers in our area had already stopped accepting trade-ins and our 89 BMW 735i was falling apart We test drove the Jetta, Civic, Sentra and Corolla but purchased the Elantra blindly because we really had no other choice as all dealer's inventories were fully depleted. WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE THE ELANTRA HAS BEEN! The car is solid. The ride, instrumentation, handling, braking, feel etc. are all terrific. I had and image in my mind of Hyundai's being cheap and raggedy, boy was I wrong. We live Chicago, the Pothole Capital of the World and this car easily holds it's own.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Good Choice

will, 09/06/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Had the car for 3 weeks now and am pleased with it. I never considered buying a Elantra, but friends of ours has 2 and love them. I wanted a car that's reliable, safe, good mpg,comfortable and affordable-the Elantra was it! No other car maker came close with the same options & price plus warranty. It's not sporty or a head turner,but for me that's ok.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

It gets the job done.

rex, 08/01/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Sure its not as sporty as Mazda3, nor as popular as Civic or Corolla (watch it though), but my Elantra gets the job done of driving to work and home along I80 just fine with enough bells and whistles especially safety features as standard equipment. Not to mention its superb warranty. MPG 34+ on the highway @ cruising speed. Most of all the big savings at the dealership.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Nice Discovery

Jim, 09/12/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Was going to buy a Corolla on the C4C program, but a friend who works at CarMax recommended I give Hyundai a look. With the C4C, the $2K mfg incentive and some negotiating, was out for under 14G, incl tax. Very comfortable, smooth and quiet ride for a compact

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4.38 out of 5 stars

No Regrets

Steve, 09/23/2009
2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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Purchased the car with Cash for Clunkers and got it for just under $10K. Considered Honda, Toyota, Mazda and Dodge but happy I settled with Elantra. Taken one long trip and averaged 36 mpg. The ride is quite and comfortable with an interior space that lets you hear music at a reasonable volume with a stereo system much better than what you would expect in this class. The seats are excellent for not being adjustable. I have a combat injury to my back and was quite surprised at the seat support comfort on a long trip. I have owned two Honda Civics and consider this vehicle a much better value especially when comparing the warranty coverage. Hyundai has come a long way, baby!

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