Faults:

To date the repairs have been minimal and the car has never been into a dealer or even a mechanic. All repairs have been done by me.

2 sets of front brake pads (still running original rotors and rear brakes)

2 timing belts (get them BEFORE they break)

Clutch at 175,000km (slipped it trying to back into an uphill parking spot, my fault)

Replace starter brushes at 225,000km.

2 O2 sensors.

2 sets plug wire and plugs.

All in all pretty cheap ride!

General Comments:

This car is probably the best car I have ever owned. I am copier tech and cover a large area of northern Alberta. I carry a great deal of parts and require a lot of room.

The power of this motor is great and it holds up very well.

I get 600km to a 48l tank and its been that way as long as I have owned the car.

No oil leaks and it uses about 1l of oil in 10,000km.

Body is just starting to show its age and I will be doing a bit of touch up when the snow's gone.

Sure wish that Hyundai still made the wagon version!

This car will go well over the 300.000km mark with no problem.

Faults:

Replaced inside drivers door handle twice. No big deal, cost me 15 bucks from a junk yard each time. I don't let it snap back when I release it anymore. Haven't broken another since.

Recall on the fuel tank. The dealer took care of it with no problem.

Removed the exhaust manifold and had a crack welded. ($20.00)

I don't like the fact that the front brake rotors must be pressed on or off. I replaced the rotors and wheel bearings at 83,000 miles. I use only high quality brake pads now.

General Comments:

Very reliable car. I have replaced the timing belt twice. At 120,000 miles the cam and crank seals are not even leaking! I've changed the oil right on schedule and treat it with duralube every other time.

A K&N Filtercharger helped a bit.

A few ounces of Mystery Oil to every tank of gas keeps the fuel system clean.

You must use ATF+3 fluid when servicing the transmission. Dextron will not last.

Overall, I'm very happy with this car. I was skeptical at first, but it made a believer out of me. Just keep it maintained.

I just bought a 2004 Elantra. I hope it does just as good. Wish me luck.

Faults:

The Oxygen Sensor went out 4 hours after driving the car off the lot.

I bought the car in August, the transmission went out October.

In November the Starter went out.

In December my battery went, but that was not the Dealers fault.

General Comments:

High gas mileage.

Comfortable to drive.

Faults:

At 136000km I replaced the gearbox and 3 months later at 138000km I replaced it again.

Dif pinion keeps slipping out of place and sun and platenary gears fall out onto the road.

Everytime the car goes for a service it has to have a major repair.

General Comments:

On the whole I will never recommend this car to anyone and I will never by a hyundai again.

Faults:

Check engine light is always on.

Transmission broke at 45000 miles.

Transmission gasket broke at 50000 miles.

Brakes went bad at 51000.

All kinds of emission sensors went bad.

General Comments:

The transmission is very weak.

Very noisy on the highway.

The brakes aren't powerful.

The dealership always takes it's time to do any kind of work on the car.

The car is always being fixed, even though it's kept in very good condition. The oil is changed every 3,000 miles. All other fluids every 10,000. Regular full tune-ups every 12,000.