2017 Hyundai Elantra

I purchased this car new in 2017 with the intention of giving it to my daughter when she started driving in 2019. I ended up keeping it and bought her something else. I have been very happy with this car. It is approaching 100k miles and I have not had one major repair on it. I've always changed the oil on it at regular intervals. (Note-if you let the oil get low, the car may stall and the oil light will come on, especially when turning left, but that's on me.) I wanted an economical car and it continues to get great mileage--around 40 MPG on the highway. It has been on multiple trips to Florida and Georgia and it has done well. I am 6-3 and ride comfortably in the driver's seat. We are now a Hyundai family. As I think about replacing it with a small SUV, I will give Hyundai more than a fair opportunity to earn our business.

This is possibly the worst car I have ever had the pleasure of driving. My background comes from driving a 2016 Mazda Cx-5 as my daily for 2 years and a 2012 bmw x5. Can someone please tell me why the Hyundai Elantra has had more issues more frequently! I bought this car used (140k km in March 2023) and of course there was a few issues to handle such as breaks, spark plugs and tires. I thought to myself, I got a great deal on a modern used car. I was so mistaken. This car has been nothing but headaches. Here are a few issues I have with the car - Handles terribly - Too much noise in the cabin - Small trunk - Ever depreciating value - Weird noises occasionally - Awful in winter conditions - Uncomfortable seats - Always requiring maintenance - No onboard diagnostic monitor On the other hand the car does have a few things going for it such as - Great fuel economy - Heated front/rear seats I purchased this car from its first owner and yet as I look to trade it in now I am getting half the value in less than a year. I added 30,000 km onto the car (roadtripping and highway commute). I did everything to make sure this car would continue going safely and burned through nearly CAD$4,000 to do so because I didn’t get a warranty. Thankfully I am in a position to trade this awful car towards a dealer car that includes a warranty. DO NOT BUY. … If you would like to know I am trading my 2017 Hyundai Elantra GLS for a 2014 Audi S4. The AWD Quattro system solves my problems with snowy conditions, the car is comfortable with soft leather seats and it handles so well. Despite it being an Audi, it comes certified, with a full third party mechanical warranty. It might not be more fuel efficient (and cost me the same amount w/ trade in as buying the Elantra a year ago) but it is definitely going to be more fun and comfortable than a Hyundai. Never again shall I make that mistake.

I own this 6th generation Elantra and have had no issues through 70K miles. I'm one to get oil changes every 5K - 6K miles and not much else maintenance besides the easy air filter, etc. I average 26 - 30 mpg and use it mainly for communiting. Parking spaces are easy in this and backing up as well with the HD backup camera. I hope it lasts 120K like my Sonata did before this.