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2004 Elantra Sedan??

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KRASHED
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Looking into getting my first vehicle at the prime age of 22. Problem is I don't know my ass from a hole in the ground about cars. I'm looking into cheap reliable vehicles and I stumbled on a decent deal on a 2004 Hyundai Elantra Sedan, manual, 190,000km's.

Are these cars any good? I'm getting mixed reviews on Hyundai as a company in general.
Nov 30 2011 8:00PM
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KRASHED
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bump, anyone? No mechanics on here?
Dec 1 2011 8:05AM
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cab509
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I've never owned a Hyundai. But from what i've heard, they go to shit quickly the older they get.
Dec 1 2011 8:21AM
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cab509
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I wanted to add more but mobile ns posted before I was finished. I'm no saying they are bad cars, they seem to be economical, price point vehicles, but ias I've said , and consumer report can. Ack this up, they tend to have lots of issues as they get older . If I was on a restrained budget and needed as good reliable vehicle, toyota, Honda are good choices. Personally for me, i can't drive mundane vehicles, so I pay for it at the pump and in the shop, by it's my choice because you spend so much time in your car it should be enjoyable..
Dec 1 2011 8:24AM
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KravtZ
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eh im hesitant towards hyundais...my mom has one, her friend, and my grandpa. Driven all three and to be hones really not happy with them. Really cheaply built car. I know someone who was paralized in a hyundai and we are convinced it was because the car was crushed because it was so cheaply built. Anyways if its a good deal maybe take it but definatly look around on craigslist and what not.
Dec 1 2011 8:53AM
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.RYAN66
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Like the person above me said. I had a rental for a week which was an elantra. It felt soooooo cheap. This coming from driving a Suzuki kizashi all the time in te summer. And tundra in the winter. You could just feel the quality difference. And that damn wheel was so touchy. I was swerving everywhere hoping I wouldn't get pulled over for being all over the road. But besides that it's a car it isn't to bad but I hear hyundais life span is short. I would say try and find a toyota for a good price if you could.
Dec 1 2011 10:41AM
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