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Replying to: backy (Jan 07, 2009 8:09 am) http://www.edmunds.com/used/2004/hyundai/elantra/100342729/ratings_jdpower.html And here are the numbers on the 2004 Corolla: http://www.edmunds.com/used/2004/toyota/corolla/100282812/ratings_jdpower.html Now, if what is important to you is "long term dependability" - and if buying used, this is the most important statistic, then the Corolla blows the Elantra out of the water. It's not even close. I've always owned Toyotas and Hondas. The only reason I'm even considering an Elantra is that my wife needs a second car, and we took a cross country trip in 2007 in a new Elantra 2007 (rented) and we LOVED that car - absolutely LOVED it. We drove 4000 miles and it took us 3 weeks with frequent stops for sightseeing. The Elantra was fantastic - the ergonomics, the performance, the thoughtful design and bulletproof reliability. So, that lead me to even look at Hyundais in the first place. That's why I'm thinking of buying this Elantra. Anyhow, with such relatively poor reliability (though much better than a Nissan!), it is much more important for there to be plenty of good Hyundai mechanics, rather than Toyota which is much more reliable. Instead, the opposite is the case seemingly. Oh well.
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Replying to: PatMatHat (Jan 07, 2009 1:55 pm) FWIW, I own a 2004 Elantra and the worst problem it's had in nearly five years is I had to replace each low-beam bulb once--under warranty of course.
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Replying to: backy (Jan 07, 2009 2:38 pm) As to anecdotes - yes, of course, you'll always find someone whose experience is this that or the other. Heck, I'm sure there are super-happy Yugo and Pinto owners. That's why we go by statistical studies - because they are more valid than anecdotes. That said, I'm glad you're happy with your Elantra, and if I buy one, I hope to have a good experience too. And I don't think I'm asking too much to want to have it checked by a *good* *Hyundai* mechanic in my area - before I buy. Gee, I'd think it's a sensible and modest wish.
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Replying to: PatMatHat (Jan 07, 2009 3:15 pm) That's my story and I'm sticking to it.  Good luck!
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Replying to: backy (Jan 07, 2009 6:34 pm)
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Replying to: PatMatHat (Jan 07, 2009 9:03 pm)
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Replying to: schukanuoslady (Jan 09, 2009 8:12 pm) 
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Replying to: backy (Jan 10, 2009 6:37 am) Very true as after my truck was taken by Toyota I saw there were things not listed I had done. But I found out when buying used you can call up the manufacturer too and they will tell you what was repaired/done. And Hyundai will tell you all. They want their cars sold and if there is something wrong with the used vehicle and it turns out to be a lemon, well..... I doubt they would not tell what was done on this Elantra. Especially now that some car sales are slacking. It would benefit Hyundai Motors to tell all they have on record for this vin# on this used car he is looking at I would think. And I don't know about anyone else, but I really think I will have all my maintenance done at Hyundai just in case they get a Tech Bulletin and they have to fix something. I usually don't do this, but I want to make sure with the PZEV engine I get all done that comes out about it. 
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Replying to: schukanuoslady (Jan 10, 2009 6:51 am) |
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I got the CarFax report on a hard to find vehicle and it showed no problems, no wrecks. The car needed some sound system work which required the interior panels to be removed, revealing that the entire side of the car, from the top to the bottom, drivers door to tail lights, had been replaced. I would consider this to be "major body damage", yet there was no record of it. The selling dealer claimed no knowlege as the CarFax report was clear. In my personal opinion, a CarFax report is not worth the paper it is printed on. |
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