2004 Hyundai Elantra XD MY04 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Zero image, but good value"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers seat a bit loose - yet to be seen to.
Paintwork has blistered and flaked off in places on all the flat panels; the bonnet, boot lid and roof. After a little fight, Hyundai Australia are now repainting the above mentioned panels, not under the 5 year warranty, but as a "good will" gesture...
Other than that, its been an OK set of budget wheels!
General comments?
Cheap car, for same price as a Jazz, less than a Fiesta, and much much less than similar sized Golfs and Focus', a load of kit for the money.
I got the windows tinted so no one can see me driving it, I'm the only other male under 55 I've seen in one ;-)
Seriously, so far, apart from the paint issues, its been a good experience.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 15000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 1st February, 2005 |