2002 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Reviews
Most Helpful Reviews
Positive Review
Cons: One major flaw is going fast uphill on freeways or roadways marked at higher speed limits 50mph and above such as real inclines not just hills, with only automatic driving(The car has some options for shifting manually, which is described in the vehicles description page on this website) Other flaws depend on how its driven and used, such as alignment issues*(although I have heard most cars have to deal with that regularly every few months too). Pros: Good handling, speed increase and speed decrease such as acceleration and deceleration are superb(With proper upkeep). On icy roads with proper handling has awesome control(its very comfortable driving in Oregon in most locals). Another pro it is fun to drive!
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Critical Review
Entire underbody is completely rusted out with only 112k miles. Trying to get some satisfaction from the manufacturer. Found 5 safety recalls that I was never notified of. Had front seat belts "repaired" under warranty that still don't work.
2002 Elantra Reviews
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runs good ac great
failed last smog test
liked car comfort, good mileage, AC works great! car has dents , could use a paint job. Not sure of worth, looking for feedback. Bill
Bought my car with 190,000 miles on it about 1.5 years ago for $700. Rusty, ugly paint. Needed tires and rear brakes. So i did that, got to 219,500 miles and wanted to go on a far trip so i did the front struts, timing belt, water pump, coolant hoses, a new axle, and a few other things. Noted that the lower ball joint boot was gone, but no play, check engine light for purge valve, and that the rear struts needed to be replaced cause they were leaking. We drove that car almost 3,000 miles in 9 days and it never skipped a beat. Even up and down the mountains of KY it really did get some hard use. Couldnt be happier with the car. Hoping to get at least another year out of it.
Powerful lil sedan,handles,like magnet to steel
I got the car from my children's mother to relieve her of garage space,at 200,000k I thought it would be a real pile.WRONG,what a viking little beast.it never fails to start.at 216k now,if I want to get out and pass another car,I can.its still got zip,ALL the options actually work,even the CD plays.I wouldn't hesitate to take this extreamly reliable car on a multistate trip,I'm that confident my 06' Hyundai Elantra 4-door,would get me wherever and back.Ive owned a lot of hand me downs,this by far is the best everyday driver I have depended on for 10,000 miles and one oil change later WITHOUT A HICCUP.Great car!
Economical to service
Noisy
I bought this new and have never regretted my decision. I have never had a major problem and have maintenance done on regular schedule. Love the visibility this car gives me while driving.
This car is a jewel!! Never got any problem with it, just oil change and fuel. Pretty spacious inside, leather seats, pretty good 2.0 engine
Gots good excelaraion get up cheap fill up at tank
No cruise control? Its lower to ground
Cheaper on most repairs and I have had it for 2 months so far updated some so it it's in good condition and is descent in Snow
100% reliability
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Such a reliable car! 242,000 and runs perfectly! No doubt it will go over 300,000!
Reliable, cheap to repair
Slow, build quality is eh on the inside
Bought used as the second owner. Was looking for my first car to get to point A to point B. It's an economy car that is reliable. I'd say its a Honda knock off, and an OK one at that. Acceleration is not its forte, but that's not what I bought this car for. All in all, I would say it's a good car if you can find one that hasn't been beat up for a first car.
