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Used 2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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3.5 out of 5 stars

Great car just no power at all

mr_nevotti, Citrus Heights, CA, 06/25/2011
Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful

I love the car gas is great just has no power like when i go to Tahoe i really have to get all the way in the slow lane and go like 50MPH in the slow lane it's horrible.......

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3.13 out of 5 stars

General electrical system problems.

hardrock46, Waukee, IA, 06/12/2011
Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We have owned 2 Hyunda's previously and were very pleased with with both cars. Excelent reliability and performance. Then we bought this 2009 elantra (brand new) and have been very disappointed. While the car always starts fine, runs great and gets great gas mileage it is plagued with bull crap electrical problems. 1. Check engine light keeps coming on. Had it in for this several times. Dealer can't or won't fix it. 2. Tire pressure light kept coming on. They seemed to fix that, so far. 3. The theft alarm keeps randomly coming on. Just did it again this morning. Multiple trips to dealer, no fix. 4. Winshield washer quit. Tank full, pump runs, no water. Will take it back in again.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great looking, fun car to drive

Bryan Gotch, 06/18/2009
Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought a GL model (Canada) based on all the positive expert and owner reviews I read about it, including its above-average warranty and great price. I've had it for just under a month and so far I haven't been disappointed. I'm especially impressed with the interior room. I'm 6-feet, 250 pounds and the head and leg room in both the front and rear seats is excellent. I find the seats very comfortable. The dashboard layout is well thought out and convenient (stereo, storage compartments). I've read negative reviews about engine power, but it's plenty for me. Overall, it's a great looking, comfortable, fun car to drive.

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1.5 out of 5 stars

Value?

lucyd, 08/12/2010
Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought this car new last year. Performance and ride so poor we wanted to trade it off after one long miserable year. Car rides rough and loud, poor mileage and issues with the locks and electrical problems. Value is less than 1/2 what we paid after one year. We have taken excellent care and maintenance. I would NOT recommend this product to anyone. I have made contact with the dealership but little response to issues. "if the car engine light is not on it's ok". I don't think so. Value, there is NOT any in this car.

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5 out of 5 stars

I Love My Hyundai Elantra!

Cindy, 12/19/2009
Hyundai Elantra GLS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2009 elantra as a used vehicle. It has turned out to be one of the best cars, and is the most fun to drive of most of the cars I have owned, previously I have owned Mercedes c2330, e500, and s500, navigator ultimate, 3 Chevy trailblazer ext lt's, etc., so I am giving you my opinion after driving quite a few high end cars. I'm wondering now why I spent all that money on those cars, when I could have just bought an elantra... I love the sun roof, XM radio, the fact I can use my ipod, the cd/stereo sounds awesome, and I love the color (White) it is sporty, I get lots of compliments on it and the value is unbelievable along with the gas mileage, about 31 mpg.. The warranty is also great

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