1998 Hyundai Elantra Basic wagon from North America - Comments

6th Jan 2006, 22:34

"If they still made'em, I would have bought a new one (Sorry Hyundai, bought a Suzuki Forenza wagon)!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Recent exhaust manifold crack (123,300 miles).

Gas gauge gets kinda wild at times. It will slowly bounce around from full to empty. This is very intermittent, though.

General comments?

A tough, reliable car that has endured all driving conditions throughout the Midwest and Western states. It has taken on sub-zero (very sub) temps to straight-up mountains to desert heat and never waivered. Pretty much just changed oil and committed to 30,000 mile servicing.

Very responsive in acceleration and steering.

Modest cab comfort.

Hey, almost 124,000 miles and the back hatch door struts still work!

For a simple, inexpensive utilitarian vehicle, this has been a great used car choice. Highly, highly recommended, nab one if you can (if you can find one, I don't' see a lot around).


12th Jan 2006, 21:42

I actually submitted this review, but evidently did not clarify that I still own and drive (daily) the Hyundai Elantra wagon. The Suzuki was bought for my wife and serves as the main "family" car when we take extended trips. But, the Hyundai is still running strong (after the manifold repair) and I plan on driving it till rubber bands and glue don't even hold it together!

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