Used 2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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It gave its all - final update
elantrablueman, Montgomery, AL, 01/08/2014
updated 12/29/2021
Hyundai Elantra Blue 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
78 of 85 people found this review helpful
Dec.2021 In Oct 2021, I stopped at a light. I was rear-ended and found myself in the middle of a four car pile up. Crunched front and rear. Age and miles made repair not practical. I walked away unhurt. Hit by an uninsured motorist. I lost a few thousand on the Elantra. The greatest loss was being forced into a car purchase in the worst market of my lifetime. I bought another Elantra from Carmax. It's ok but I really miss that simple, basic, bullet proof, manual Elantra Blue. Best car (reliability) I've ever owned. Never had a failure of any kind in 145,000 mikes. _____________________________________________________ Best car I've ever owned. At 144,000, nothing has ever broken or failed me. Had I known the reliability on my first post, I'd have given five stars. 75% of the reviews are four or five stars and I guess that supports my experience. 25% of owners have has problems. I'm just guessing but I bet it is related to buying new, driving like an adult, and maintaining the car properly. Keeping fluids changed may be the key with this car. Just guessing but I suspect that the problem cars were abused by previous owners. All I know certain is that mine has been flawless. If prices for cars stay high and shortages remain, I'll change the timing belt again and drive it to 200,000. Bought a leftover 2010 in Jan 2011 for $12,200, $13,200 otd. Have the conv. package and love the xm radio. Now have 57k and the car has been near flawless. Had a minor brake light switch recall although the switch had not failed. Averaging 30.9 mpg annually. Keeping records for taxes. Better mpg on hwy/trips. I change oil every 5k and keep on trucking. Still have original brake pads. Facing some big bills at 60 k: timing belt, trans fluid, probably brakes, too. Could go $1,200. However, with my new Michelins, I could go another 60k. 7/8/2016 96k and still near flawless performance. Timing belt most expensive service. Time for first brake pads at 96k. Must be some kind of record. I feel like I'm driving for free. 1/8/2018 114,345 miles. I'd like a new car but it's hard to trade such a reliable, low-maintenance, and economical car. It has been a great car. I attribute my pleasant experience to it's basic design and manual transmission. Still very pleased. I expect to drive it another year, maybe two. 1/9/2019 125,876 miles Just a solid, reliable car. Still running fine. No plans to trade. The monetary value is so low for a high miles 5 speed that I'll just keep it as long as it runs well. Garage kept so paint and interior look good. Best value in a car I've ever had. 1/9/2020 136,000 miles I'm semi retired now and driving fewer miles. No doubt, it's the most reliable car I've ever owned. Still no failures of any kind. Just fluid changes and driving like the old guy I am. No plans to trade.
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1 year owned review
screwedinaz, Tucson, AZ, 02/17/2012
Hyundai Elantra Blue 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
overall its not a bad car with the best feature being with 3.50 gas prices 25 bucks about fills the tank at 3/4 empty. with the 5 speed manual i dont have to wait for transmission to shift if i need to pass some body drop a gear and just go. the seating is a bit stiff to say the least trunk space easily holds to big duffle bags. the car did not come with a radio but that was an easy fix. installing a radio was a breeze too 1 phillips head screwdriver and a pry tool to remove face plate.
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Decent car; serious problems
anonumos, Tucson, AZ, 03/05/2013
Hyundai Elantra Blue 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in May 2012. I paid too much, but that's my fault, not the car's. It had been throwing an engine warning off-and-on since I bought it, but the dealership mechanic could not find the problem; told me it was fine. However, with 38k on the odometer, the engine has blown a main seal and is being replaced completely. It appears to be covered under warranty, but I felt no warning until oil started to leak all over the engine compartment. Engine still ran smoothly, good power, no problems...just oil everywhere. And now a replacement engine. Meanwhile I have a 2013 Elantra loaner with 100 miles on the clock. 2013 is a much better car.
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screwedinaz, Tucson, AZ, 01/25/2011
Hyundai Elantra Blue 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
this thing sips gas, is alot of fun to drive since it is a manual trans. i have to keep checking the tachometer to make sure it is still running very quiet at idle. which the idle is low way low around 500rpm??? the interior is adequate for tall drivers im over6 feet tall and no head bumping. overall performance is about what i expected from the 4 cylinder. i do miss my 3.7l v6 dodge but the pain was at the pump. so i look at this little can do car as one huge tylenol on my wallet.. with the 10/100 optional warranty and the dealer provided maintenance it will be a long time before i reach into my wallet to put out a dime for this car outside of the payments and washes
Suspension Problems
Seanbird, 02/11/2010
Hyundai Elantra Blue 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car looks good, drives nice, great on gas and is pretty comfortable. Basically its a good car for the price. The problem i have is the loud knocking noise every time i turn the wheel or go over a bump and the dealership cant figure it out even after taken the car to them three times. I guess that's what they mean by you get what u pay for.