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Savanna writes:
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS Review
ProsFast, Good gas mileage ConsMaintenance
125
Ok — I have mixed feelings about this car. Sometimes it accelerated quickly, but other times it would take forever to get going. It had great brakes, they worked perfectly, and I didnt have to even think of replacing them the whole time I owned the car. It handled pretty well, but it was kinda of stiff going around sharp turns. It was a nice looking car, but it wasnt stylish or sporty. The interior was nice, kinda cramped in the back for a sedan though. It had great gas mileage which is the only thing I really miss about it. The one bad thing that I hated about this car is that it kept sqealing almost every time I started the car. I replaced the altanator belt twice and took it to a mechanic like 3 or 4 times. They told me the last time it was my timing belt and that they fixed it but not even a mth later it was back to squealing again. It was pretty fun to drive it went pretty fast too.
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Ray writes:
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS Review
ProsVery reliable, haven't had to put much into it. No electrical or stereo problems still runs quiet. Love it! ConsCar uses a lot of power to run air conditioning. Cheap inside door handles.
35
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eazyeafro writes:
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS Review
ProsGreat gas mileage, comfortable ConsNot a winter car 
35
Great On Gas, Low On Acceleration And Driving In Snow — I like the good gas mileage, the good standard speakers and radio. It gas nice set up in the car on how the dash panel is displayed and organized. Its got good size cup holders and the car runs nicely. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Rhonda writes:
2003 Hyundai Elantra GT Review
Prosgood car Conssmall, repairs take alot of work
65
Good Car, Just Keep Up On Matinence — its small but a gas saver. brake system is good, handles well. replecing the thermostat is a job!!! lol i get 38 miles/gallpn with mine, i have heard of some getting better, some worse. i love my car its fun to drive just small. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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version writes:
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS Review
Prosprice and durability Conscheap cosmetically interior, slow pick up,
35
Highly Reccommended In That Price Range — for the price it seems an excellent value, and I would buy another if needed. Good safety ratings, runs smoothly, decent gas mileage, and quite reliable. Owner for 1 years, 3 months Miles Driven per Year:10,000 | ||
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william201523 writes:
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS Review
Prosgreat MPG!!!, Purple neon lights Constiny scratches on , only 2 owners 
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Awesome — Car is fun to drive at night because of neon lights.!! Smooth Handling Recent Brake check Excellent suspension 2 owners Fantastic commute car Acceleration is average, V4 engine. 5 seating capacity shiny silver hub caps!! Reliable vehicle MPG 23/30, good on highway. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Steven writes:
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS Review
ProsHated how it drove for 2 years until i figured out how to modulate the light pedals and get the feel for the handling with the light steering wheel response. ConsDealership car preparation before sale. Sold to us without rear brake operation leading to an accident. Also Quality control from the factory regarding engine exhaust manifold nut torque being improper. That or the Glendale,California dealership sending my mom out in the desert after complaining about an issue with the car stalling to a halt ocassionally. When on the way to Las Vegas the car had the same problem and was towed to Planet Hyundai. Suspecting the fuel pump was the problem we asked them to test and replace it. They claimed that was not the problem since they could not replicate it. It took 3 days of waiting until we asked them to replace the fuel pump immediately.
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Reliable, Cheap, And Eventually Fun To Drive — Cheap brake pads cause rattle when worn. Handling style is great if you figure out how it can be driven. Acceleration is adequate for daily driving. Gas is 25mpg. Could have a stronger blower for the heating and air conditioning Revised- September15, 2012 105,000miles Found spark plugs to be worn on 2 particular plugs and replaced the whole set or 4. MPG rose to 27. Engine power and throttle response increased through the whole range. Also replaced the air cabin filter. Improved ventilation system function dramatically. 108,000 miles Found exhaust manifold nuts to be loose and were causing build up in the engine bay. After correcting the problem found that the car drove completely different. Performance affected by this problem involves overall driving dynamics. Handling and ride over bumps became more predictable and correct on feel. Tracking on road became linear instead of feeling darty left to right. On center feel of the vehicle shifted changed. Brake pedal response through the whole stroke became more responsive. Engine power and acceleration changed through the whole rpm band. Transmission operation of shift points and smoothness of shifts corrected from variable and inconsistent to proper timing engaging smoothly instead of a bit harshly. Believe the car was like this since new and over time nuts either came loose or were loosened by someone at the dealer. If these issues were addressed or never occurred my mother would not have purchased a Toyota instead. Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Adam writes:
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS Review
Prosfuel efficiency Consbad if you are trying to make a ricer
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Good Family Car If You Have No More Than Two Children — this is a great car for a first driver or a family, but for a driver who is used to going fast this is not the car for you. Don't get me wrong i love taking this car on long drives with the family but space it does not have and sitting long periods makes a tall person cramped Primary Use: Family transportation | ||
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Igor writes:
2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS Review
ProsGood: powertrain, ease of use, ride quality, reliability ConsBad: brakes, gas mileage
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A Great Car For Daily Commuting. — This car has adequate performance for its class. Transmission is smooth enough, and engine is adequate for daily commuting. Handling is secure but not too involving. Ride quality is decent. Brakes are the car's weak point since it's not equipped with ABS. Build quality is decent with good fit and finish, but interior materials could be better. Gas mileage is horrible for such a small car, with about 17 mpg in city driving/30 mpg hwy. Appearence is, well, easy on the eyes, still makes me smile after the carwash. Primary Use: Commuting to work |
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