2011 Hyundai Elantra

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Hi Guys.
I am thinking of buying a 2011 Hyundai Elantra sedan 2.0L auto.
Any idea about long term reliability of these cars?
Cheers.
Bob.
 
FWIW ,I just read Consumer Reports(Apr 2011)put Elantra as the top pick in the small car catagory.

Test score:full red dot

Reliability:half red dot(due to new model)

Hwy Mpg:39...overall Mpg:29

Their stated price :$18445
 
Originally Posted By: Popinski
I would like to see longevity reports on Direct Injection engines.

The Elantra does not use direct injection.

Hyundai seems to be on an upward trend, but the Elantra does feel very cheaply built and the overall refinement of that car is lacking.
 
Hi Guys.
The one am going to buy is the current model not the new new model.2.0L auto sedan.
how about the long term reliability on this car any good?
 
No idea about the new model but our 2003 is still rock solid with zero repairs and 165k miles...
The new models look gimmicky, but i haven't heard any real negative things about them, in general.

The Elantra is a big seller for Hyundai and with all the positive press it's getting, I don't think Hyndaai will cheapen it and take a risk... i'd say go for it.
 
Originally Posted By: 97tbird
No idea about the new model but our 2003 is still rock solid with zero repairs and 165k miles...
The new models look gimmicky, but i haven't heard any real negative things about them, in general.

The Elantra is a big seller for Hyundai and with all the positive press it's getting, I don't think Hyndaai will cheapen it and take a risk... i'd say go for it.


Yours auto or manual?
 
As I have said on other occasions ..Hyundai and Ford are the 2 marks that are hitting on all cylinders right now.
I think a new Elantra will serve you very well for a long time.
The new Focus has more refinement but the Hyundai costs less.
 
Originally Posted By: The Critic
Originally Posted By: Popinski
I would like to see longevity reports on Direct Injection engines.

The Elantra does not use direct injection.

Hyundai seems to be on an upward trend, but the Elantra does feel very cheaply built and the overall refinement of that car is lacking.


You say everything opposite of what professional car testers say. people are praising the Elantra, Hyundai in general, to be high quality and refined. I sat in the Elantra and it was on par, if not better, than other cars in its class. You seem very anti-Hyundai.
 
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they will fall apart like an apple from a tree around 100k. I've seen it...many times.
 
Originally Posted By: mattd
they will fall apart like an apple from a tree around 100k. I've seen it...many times.


Yeah, maybe the older Hyundai's.
 
I looked at them recently. No spare tire! Its to save weight, therefore to increase gas mileage on sticker. Salesman said its not needed because "Hyundai offers road side assistance". I laughed at him. Sure I'll wait 2 hours for your guy to come tow me to a dealer. What a joke....

They also wouldn't come a DIME off MSRP. Who are they kidding?

Civic, Sentra, and Corolla all offer the same for less dime, and have a much better track record.
 
Originally Posted By: toyota62
Hi Guys.
I am thinking of buying a 2011 Hyundai Elantra sedan 2.0L auto.
Any idea about long term reliability of these cars?
Cheers.
Bob.


2011 Elantras are listed as having a 1.8L motor.
 
Originally Posted By: Popinski
Originally Posted By: mattd
they will fall apart like an apple from a tree around 100k. I've seen it...many times.


Yeah, maybe the older Hyundai's.
Yeah, pretty much any Hyundai manufactured before 5/20/2011.
 
Originally Posted By: KrisZ
Hyundai is the new Toyota for media frenzy, and as with Toyota, many people will find out that Hyundai cars are nothing special when truly compared to the rest of the competition.


I would generally agree with this. People make so much about this brand vs. that brand. Overall, most every car out there has a good chance of being very reliable when given the proper maintenance.
 
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