2004 Hyundai Elantra

Rating from Product Test Engineer

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Leather seats are great for our husky dog who loves to ride in the front if its available. I am a 5 speed enthusiast and this one is flawless on the go. I have killed other great reliable 5 speed sticks two Corollas and a Subaru. I have a Buick century with matching miles and age as this GT. This GT is not quite as comfortable as the Buick but the sport tuned suspension, power to weight is great feeling like an underpowered formula driver. To my amazement this is the first car that had no pulsing of the brakes peddle. I just put in new brakes and rotors all around after 65000. I have owned it since 7000 miles. I drive it pretty hard; on my third set of tires and front brake shoes, that have all evenly worn out, no misalignment yet even though I do not rotate tires. I change the oil once a year or 10000 miles whether it needs it or not. Mobile One like no other oil does not burn up or turn black. The hatch back is great for hauling a bike or lawn mower and still closes. Fun is resetting the trip meter and watching the miles per gallon dash calculator go over 100 mpg in a long downhill or on the thruway getting up to 44 mpg with a tail wind easily. Oxygen sensors and a catalytic converter last years inspection, this year it needs its first battery and a hand brake cable to pass inspection. Cheep to keep and fun too and looks exactly like a Saab 93."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Riclo

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"A few comments for something that was created for good. An excellent car for my family. I will try to buy another Elantra in the future, the new model is awesome. My family is a hyundai fan, and i hope my children do the same when they grow up."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Elantraless

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I recently traded in my 2004 Elantra for a new Genesis. The new Hyundai is everything I hoped for, but my 2004 Elantra was such a great car, I didn't realize how much I appreciated it until it was gone. The Elantra was not fast by any means of the word, nor could it hold the road as my new car. But it was a reliable solid car that waited to take you to work and bring you home. It didn't require much upkeep, other than the oil change and new wiper blades. It was something that you can depend on to be there when you need it. It did noting spectacularly, but it did everything extraordinarily. The Hyundai Elantra is an exceptional car, especially the 2004 model..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from tman

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought my GT 5 speed used, but I have had absolutely no problems at all. It has enough power and average about 32 miles per gallon."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Devoted Elantra Fan

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"This was the first brand new vehicle I ever owned and I loved it. I would definitely buy another. It was a good feeling knowing I could always rely on my car (after having so many bad/run-down cars before it)."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Driver

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"The car isn't fancy, but it performs. There is a surprising amount of kick and pep in the engine. The interior is well thought out and the materials are not flimsy. Aside from the usual maintenance wear and tear (like replacing a headlight), the Elantra has not had any problems. You can't beat it for the price."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from unhappy hyundai owner

(1)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Handling:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"My husband and I purchased a 1999 Elantra and had a good experience - recommended it to everyone who asked. We're eating our words now. We bought another one - a 2004 Elantra and have had it for 4 years now. We put 53,000 miles on it driving it to work, around town for errands and the occasional short road trip. It's a manual transmission and we just had to replace the clutch. At over $1,000 that's no small investment. On top of that, we've had it in for 3 recalls and had the steering wheel replaced because the plastic started falling off where the sun hit it. The Elantra we had before this was a tough car that held up well with the usual maintenance. There was no need to replace the clutch in the five years we owned it. This one is a pain and we won't be buying another car from Hyundai."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Race Track Safety Worker

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Purchased new in June '04, have 55000 highway miles, get 35 to 37 miles per gallon, 5 speed manual gets peppy response with high rpm, factory Michelin ties were terrible, got only 30K mi out of them and rotated & balanced every 5K mi. Paint on rubber front chips easily and was not honored by warranty, power sunroof leaks and was not honored by warranty. For the money ($14,500 loaded) I could not have found a better, more dependable, sporty, sexy vehicle. GT."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Elantra owner

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have owned a 2004 Hyundai Elantra GLS for almost a year, and so far, so good. It is pre-owned but the vehicle itself is very good overall. The car absorbs pavement imperfections fairly readily and the lumbar support is a nice feature. Performance-wise, I find the engine to be somewhat peaky, not really having enough thrust until above 3000RPMs, but it is adequate. Handling is up to par; the factory-supplied tires are not good quality, but it still takes a lot to lose traction and the turn radius is excellent. Exterior styling is more provocative than a lot of other brands, but isn't overly exuberant. The interior of the car is composed of good materials, but could use a couple of chrome or wood accents. Most features the vehicle has standard are sold in packages by other companies, thus giving the car a lot of value for the money. As for the reliability, not a hiccup so far. Only two real nuisances - picky transmission and the city gas mileage is a bummer in comparison to most cars in its class."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A