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Absolutely Love Car--now 7 yrs old & 52,150 mi.
Roy Smithson, 03/01/2016
updated 09/12/2022
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
30 of 35 people found this review helpful
Car will be 7.0 years 9/30/22, and I'm 84.4 years old now. I plan to keep it for rest of my life. . It's oil is still ALWAYS AT FULL mark and barely amber with annual (Penz Synthetic) oil changes,.. ... I just had the first mechanic work done on it that I paid $300 for, all a list of several minor things that I could no longer do myself due to my age. The prior list of 3 problems was: ----- 1. turn signal stalk needed replacing, ----- 2. windshield washer quit completely and has been out for over a year, ----- 3. steering has never been smooth through it's full range of motion-- ---------------- It has a spot right in the middle at highway speeds that resists turning the steering wheel a bit. --- It uses zero oil with annual changes. I get 35-37 mpg for pure highway driving, but several recent 40.0 mpg for my minimum 20 mile drives before returning home (even got 41.9 one time, get 28 mpg for 100% town only driving). --- It handles amazingly well for an inexpensive little car, has plenty of power, and is fun to drive. It's 6-speed automatic transmission continues to be ABSOLUTELY GREAT. All shifts are very fast and solid, which minimized ware on bands and clutches. It even downshifts to maintain speed control when going down steep hills. ------------------------Be sure to get the Option 2 package with larger, wider alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires. ----- These wheels and tires increase handling and stopping power immensely. ----- Beware the Korean Kumo tires that come with it, as I had tread break lose inside on one on my 2009 Elantra SE. This can be fatal, but fortunately I caught this when it was just beginning to cause vibration due to a lump when tires were perfectly balanced. I immediately had all 4 tires changed to Michelin Premier A/S. For the 2016 Elantra I just bought, I had the dealer take car to Costco across the freeway from them to install 5 new Michelin Premier A/S for about $750. I bought a 5th wheel identical to the 4 on ground, and a tire change kit, thus ending up with a full size spare--which fit in trunk well rather than the ridiculous air and sealer kit, which will ruin tire if used. Another cheap Manufacturer deal, which many are copying.: ----- There is no auto-transmission fluid dipstick, and no trunk key lock. The only way to open trunk is with push button on key fob or lever inside car on floor. This saves them a few pennies and says to heck with customers . . . just as no spare tire at all does. Only thing is, all mfrs are going this way.
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my little/bid red elantra
big mike, 08/29/2015
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I cross shopped cruze, focus, corolla and sentra. I bought an elantra for the unbeatable room, ride, performance, features and warranty!! I am 6'4'' and I am very comfortable in this car - in most of the above cars the console cut on my right calfe of my leg. And the gas mileage is AWSOME I drive about 500 miles per week and with only 1000 miles on this car I am getting 33 - 37 mpg!!!!!!! the only thing I miss is not opting for the automatic headlights - trivial issue at best. I would HIGHLY recommend this car
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2016 Base Elantra, manual tranny
Pastor Jef, 04/30/2016
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Dependable, easy driving, good space in the back with the seats down.
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Know what your getting A VALUE CAR , but....
Jay Cobbs aka. Justhanginon, 09/05/2016
updated 09/13/2017
2016 Hyundai Elantra Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have driven and owned almost every make...Opel, ford, toyota, dodge, nissan, pontiac, saturn, and the list goes on. Having driven commerical trucks for over30 years in the California Bay Area I was very excited to find a car that was both sexy and practical, with great safety features, warranty and styling all in on package. Drove many dealership cars like subaru impressa, ford focus hathback, toyota prius 2013-2015 models Honda CR-V and yes, enen a Honda Insight. If your catching a theme here, your right...A HATCHBACK ( not listed on edmunds site so put it here) I'm 59 years old now and set in my ways of safety, be a carefull driver and can hypermile even my current 2000 chevy malibu 6 cylinder full size car to 26 miles average using "PRIUS STEALT MODE" driving modes...yes I'm pretty good at this for a car that the epa said was only 20 mpg. Anyway....after driving the sporty ELANTRA GT HATCHBACK...I was hooked...But there are some things you need to know first...It's not a LEXUS OR BIG CAR RIDE...Its listed as a compact but has room inside bigger than a AUDI A4, toyota matrix ( I drove two of those too) and bigger cargo space than even a CHEVY VOLT ( yes, drove that, did that) tthe pick up is great like a turbo( they use the 2.0 GDI ENGINE in thier currnt 2016 turbo models). NOW TO THE PUNCHLINE...THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.. This is a sporty, sport tuned ride and as one review said TAUNT" in ride. BUT THE REAR SHOCKS are crap and my new car had to have them replaced before 30,000 miles because I thought the backend was falling off just taking it home about 50 miles from the HYUNDIA DEALERSHIP in MODESTO,CA. After calling them the same day I picked it up, upset and only 1 hour old..they told me to wait till thursday (picked it up on friday) due to the long weekend. I could drive it that way so went to my mecahnic Ive used for years and was told the Hynudia shocks where shot and unsafe and most any speed, not just freeway. I shelled out 300.00 the next day, after picking up the car from the dealer and it rides much better....so moral of the story...take any used car to a trusted mechcinic BEFORE YOU BUY THE CAR and pay him up to 100.00 for a Full "TUG AND PULL AND FLUID CHECK AND ROAD TEST BY A PROFESIONAL its well worth it if you plan to keep the car and all the safety features it has..but make sure it's safe first, THEN TALK PRICE NOT BEFORE !!!! Yes I'm seeing the dealer this week. Yes the warranty is hella long and can take it to a local dealer then drive from UNION CITY TO MODESTO HYUNDIA but "LUCY...YOU HAVE SOME SPLANIN TO DO".... Love the car and all it can do and hold, performance is great...desgn is wonderful and jazzed about finding a RUBY RED "HOT HATCH" color to boot. The 2016 Elantra gt hatchback is the last of it's kind due to under 36 mpg ( which you can get with ECO on the hwy) and power, power, power...did I say power. TEST DRIVE THIS GEM and see what I mean..P.S. the 2015 GT is the same car but more simple front styling..GO GET THE SONATA-GENESIS inspired model... get practical, sexy, family hauler, outdoor gear packer, fun to drive and toss into corners 6 speed fun mobile. Just check it out completely , then pull that trigger and watch it go...Jay Cobbs Tri-cty area BAY AREA California
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smooth driving must cost more
joe c, 02/15/2016
updated 08/18/2021
2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for quick take off and power with four in the car forget it. Noise in cabin from suspension is poor. terrible in snow. the traction and anti-lock brakes make it hard to drive. the car won't move if you get stuck. shifts gears terribly. great gas millage. nice sound system. great controls for everything. very well equipped. lots of space. nice color choices. looks good. Its 2020 and I have gotten rid of the Elantra for a 2018 Ford Escape.
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