2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS review from North America
"Poor quality, give Hyundai a few more years"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering wheel vibration when brand new, headlights aimed too low when new, recently clutch beginning to slip.
General comments?
Nice car, good size, good features, but quality has been poor. Recently, the clutch has begun to slip (at only 35,000 miles). I have been driving manuals for 12 years and have never had any problems.
Dealer and Hyundai 1-800 number refuse to help, and say it's wear and tear.
I now know Hyundai is unfortunately nowhere near up to the levels of Honda/Toyota.
You may save $2,000-$3,000 on the intial purchase price, but in the long run, the Honda/Toyota will be a better value.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd December, 2008 |