1999 Hyundai Elantra GLS review from North America
"Disappointing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First, it wouldn't run in the rain. No kidding. Stall out at a stop. It was the MAP sensor. This was replaced at 6 weeks.
Then, when you put the brakes on, the seat belt locks, and HARD. Was told this was normal.
Transmission delays and shifts weird. Gets hung in passing gear when the cruise control is on. Have to kick it down before the engine flies out of the hood. No problem found. Yeah...
Finally the transmission throttle position sensor was replaced at 8 months.
Did okay for 2 days, then back to the same old crap.
Now, when the car is on cruise control, or you are doing 65-70mph, the speedometer needle gets a "nervous twitch" and the car "lunges" back and forth. What the heck?
Minor annoyances are the squeaky steering wheel, and the paint wearing off of the window and door lock controls after just 2 months.
Add to that warped rotors at 15,000 miles and you've got a HyunDEAD.
General comments?
Moral of this story: You get what you pay for. Cheap car, lots of trouble.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | ? Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 58 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 12th April, 2001 |