2002 Hyundai Elantra GT review from North America

First year or two the headlights / taillights would blow regularly. Dealer would replace "the first time" but after that "you must be doing some thing". I replaced them, and always keep spares. But now that the car is 5 years old, I haven't had that problem.

Car stumbled at about 4500 RPM, and then would take off again.

Engine RPM "hangs" in the air, and slowly returns during shiftings.

Windshield wiper arm came loose in a torrential downpour. My Leatherman fixed it under a bridge.

I've worn out a set of brake and clutch pedal covers, plus the drivers mat and the seat belt.

I've done all the maintenance my self (oils & filters, etc) leaving the dealer to rape me for the timing belt. (twice, for the sake of not blowing the engine,). And a clutch replacement, which I'm not even sure was done.

Aside from wear and tear, what would normally be expected with stop and go DC traffic, this car has been a dream.

When brand new, this car was a speed freak! As she's aged somewhat, she's not as freaky as before, but still a hoot to run.

Mileage is super in my opinion. I'm getting about 30 MPG on back road runs to work.

Seats - pretty comfortable - drove from DC to GA in a day, and I was pretty good. Lumbar support would be nice, but hey, I have a sunroof and leather, and chillin air, a CD player with six speakers, and a sharp looking ride!