2002 Hyundai Elantra GT review from North America
"Good for a first car, reliable and cheap, but won't be my next car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
YES, YES, YES.
I purchased the same model, black, and the paint is horrible on it.
My dad noticed this at the dealer and the dealer agreed to fix it up. They did a good job, of covering it up that is.
My car now has 50,000miles and there are chips of paint coming off of it everywhere. In case you are wondering, no, I do not live on a dirt road, and very rarely use one.
Quality-wise, everything still works great. AC, heat, power windows, etc.
Other problems I've had include changing the driver's side headlight. I had to remove the car battery to get to it! Lastly, the hand on the back hatch sticks and I have to move it back into place every time I open it.
General comments?
All that aside, it is a great car for the money, but in Michigan this car has virtually no resale value, something that 4 cylinder cars are good at.
As a small car, it has good tight handling
The cabin is roomy for its size, even in the back. Great gas mileage, I get 28 mpg.
Lastly, there is a HUGE blind-spot in the driver's side back.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 12th October, 2005 |