2003 Hyundai Elantra GT Sedan review from North America
"A great deal for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Trunk spring bars went bad at 5,000 miles, dealer replaced.
Front rotors and pads had to be replaced at 25,000 miles. The brake shop had enormous trouble getting the rotors off, resulting in damaging the bearings, which they replaced.
General comments?
Overall a very good car with excellent standard features. The only option I have is the power sunroof.
The 135hp motor is very underpowered, especially with the automatic transmission. Plus, the engine has a very slight hesitation when accelerating, usually around 3,000 rpm.
The suspension is adequate and handles nicely.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2004 |