2002 Hyundai Elantra GLS review from North America
"Depressing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well let's see. The check engine light came on 2 days after I had it. Took it in and the gas tank had a leak..
Now that's scary!
I drove this car to a business meeting I had a few hundred miles from town to Michigan and the transmission was sruggling to shift. I took it in, and the drive shaft was having problems, some "engaging flange went"... I was given a loaner, automatic and it got me to the meeting OK, but on the trip home with my car still in the shop the automatic transmission was slipping pretty bad. On the highway it would lunge into gear, not smooth at all. What is with these Hyundai transmissions???
I guess I should sell this car before it self destructs.
General comments?
Styling is nice, so so fuel economy, I have had some problems with it. It's a Hyundai so I can't really complain can I?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 16v 140 hp Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Accord |
| Date of Entry | 20th December, 2001 |