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I bought a 2010 Elantra at a huge discount end of year sale. They had one left. Passed it on to the kids when they went to college and it made it to 287,000 miles with zero issues other than maintenance. I think we paid 15K for it. I’d never buy another one now after hearing about all the engine...

I can’t believe I found this vehicle in this condition.

Part time 4WD. I’ll store it in the winter. I drive a beater in the winter. Got sick of the salt rusting all my vehicles.

We have a Jeep Wrangler to do that. I’m sure this will be a garage queen.

$25,000.

80,000 miles and still looks like brand new. Over maintained and one owner vehicle. I’m shocked with its condition. Drives like a brand new vehicle. Just had all new brakes, rotors and calipers installed and brand new tires. All fluids were also serviced. Just picked up some matte gray TRD...

I agree…..It’s a bomb about to go off.

To my surprise I have not replaced a single component in the front suspension. I did put two shocks in the rear because they were rusted. I did the timing belt and WP service at 150,000 miles. I’m on my third battery. It does eat tires at an alarming rate. I had a few oil leaks repaired. I use...

You will love it. I almost bought a new one in 2015.

😂 👍

Still runs and drives like new. I’m pleasantly surprised at how reliable it has been.

has officially become the most reliable car I have ever owned. Did I just get lucky?

Here’s mine.

I wouldn’t go near one of those makes now. With that being said we had a 2008 Elantra that was passed down to the children and was still running when we got rid of it with almost 275,000 miles. What changed and why?