1998 Hyundai Elantra GLS review from North America
"Worked good for about a year"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The 1st transmission went at 21,000 miles. The dealer replaced it as a defect, and then the 2nd transmission (supposedly brand new) went again at 42,000 miles. Since I was past the 5yr 60,000 miles, Hyundai wouldn't replace the transmission. I took it to a private mechanic and he replaced it for $1900 vs $4000 they wanted at the dealership.
Exhaust manifold is cracked and I still have less than 70,000 miles.
General comments?
I'll never buy another Hyundai.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2005 |