Drivers seat a bit loose - yet to be seen to.
Paintwork has blistered and flaked off in places on all the flat panels; the bonnet, boot lid and roof. After a little fight, Hyundai Australia are now repainting the above mentioned panels, not under the 5 year warranty, but as a "good will" gesture...
Other than that, its been an OK set of budget wheels!
Cheap car, for same price as a Jazz, less than a Fiesta, and much much less than similar sized Golfs and Focus', a load of kit for the money.
I got the windows tinted so no one can see me driving it, I'm the only other male under 55 I've seen in one ;-)
Seriously, so far, apart from the paint issues, its been a good experience.
Why would you buy a car you don't want to be seen in? by the sounds of things you would have been better off with a BMW wagon or something... you know, wouldn't want to destroy your image.
I own a Hyundai Elantra Elite, and it's an excellent car. and I'm only 17 and choose to buy this as my first car because I loved it.
I'm a 22 year old male, and I love my Elantra and wouldn't be seen in any other car.
Although my windows are tinted very dark, I mainly drive with my window open for the world to see!
The fact that it is a unique car for our age group (18-25 year olds) makes it even better.
Don't go on the stigma of the old 'Hyundai' based upon their early model excels.
The Elantra is the best car in its class.
Damm straight! I'm 19 now and still own my Elantra. What can I say. I LOVE this car! It's been a fantastic car to drive and own.
Also I still think it is FAR more classier and professional looking compared to a corolla.
I'm a 19 year old guy with an Elantra. I am a speed freak, and while the Elantra doesn't really satisfy that need, it is a safe, reliable, and well equipped little car that's great for my budget (especially as a uni student). The insurance is great and the tight turning circle (which I believe is the best in class, actually) has made it great for slipping in and out of the tight spots in urban areas.
My friends all have used muscle cars, all with more reliability issues than I can keep track of. Enjoy the thrifty Elantra for what it is, and save up to buy something sportier when you can enjoy it more. That's my plan. BUT, I'm thinking I'll hold onto the Elantra even when I get my next car. It's given me 70k great miles so far, and it'll still be a good commuter car in a few years.
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