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2006 Hyundai ELANTRA consumer reviews

$14,065–$15,365 MSRP range
side view of 2006 ELANTRA Hyundai
(47 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 3.9
  • Reliability 4.5
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Best car ever

Finally having to give up this car. 5 spd manual. 430000 kms and 17 years. It has been a tank. Best car I have ever owned. Still has a lot of original equipment on it. All original CV joints and boots, shocks and struts, alternator and starter, air conditioning system, transmission, even exhaust system except for frequent flex pipe changes, etc

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Transmission and Electrical issues

This was my first car and it never really broke down on me yet, but there are some things to consider about it’s performance. I often times have to turn off the ac or heater when going up hill and a lot of the times, the automatic transmission will fail to go to a lower gear going up and down hill. My Elantra also started to have electrical problem, with lights on the dashboard not working and the automatic window system not working; this happened around 120k miles.On the positive end, it gets good gas mileage and held up for a long time, besides some of its issues.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great economical car

I wanted a reliable economical used car. The price was right. The reviews were good. The car was in good condition. It had low miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Unbelievably reliable

Drove across the country several times. Went through rain heat...no problems EVER. Amazing little car. Not a lot of mph or power, but always gets you there, I have not had a more reliable car ever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable

Was really reliable. Drove well for me. Never had any major fixes. Was good for its purpose to me. Had a fun time owning it and driving it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent car for the money.

A great reliable car has lots of added value for it's economical price. Would recommend to anyone. Great for work or just to bus around in.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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There is few things I have a problem with.

1 thing when it is rainy outside it feels like the car is free gliding all over. 2nd thing is when the battery dies the car will not go into park. That is terrible. Very scary. Suppose to be a safety plus,. I found where it wasn't for sure.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Totaled it twice. Fixed for less than 500

I love this car. I?ve driven it to hell and back and it?s held up. Great gas Milage. I?m so greatful for this car. I love Hyundai.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sam Lehman was good to help me with any questions.

This car is reliable and I am glad to have seen it on line . It is exactly what I needed. The price range was great. I needed cruise control and a car with low mileage for transporting back to work. Thank you very much for this website . It did not take me very long to find car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car and the first car in my life

My car never troubled me, with most of the requiremnts fulfilled, nice seats and air conditions I and my friends always enjoyed our drives outdoor.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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