2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS

Pros

Great fuel economy, Stylish, excellent warranty!

Cons

Hear more road noise than I would like

Purchased As New

Awesome car, very highly recommended! BUY ONE~ I love mine!!! Comfortable seats, awesome sound system, a HUGE UPGRADE FROM MY 2000 FORD WINDSTAR!!!!

Pros

Great fuel economy, Great warranty, "free" roadside service 5yrs, ~ZiiiPPPY~ , Sleek NON sedan look~

Cons

hard seats, NO warning IF you leave headlights on!!!

Purchased As New

With all the cash incentives including Cash For clunkers NOW is the time to own NEW for us. The Hyundai brand has the best warranty out there.

Along with best ratings for its standard features and durability. This car is QUITE zippy~ it has smooth acceleration and great handling. Electronic power steering is noticeably different to use~ it makes the steering wheel feel a bit "tight" until I got used to the difference.


The rear seats fold down to allow A LOT of "cargo" space with the large deep trunk. We bought ours with some added features due to buying off the lot. Mud flaps, trunk tray, carpet floor mats..the dealership gets options such as AC, power windows, fog lights, Ipod ports and XM radio in all of their cars. I wont renew the free trial XM radio and replaced the mats for rubber ones... carpet ones are to hard to keep clean.


Some of my favorite "cute" extras are MANY little extra cubby holes to store things... a rear seat fold down Cup holder set...and OOOkay I'm a woman...so I LIKE the vanity mirror above both seats~ and the little light above each mirror.


The comfort going over bumps in the road or RR tracks is BETTER than any car I have owned. There is road noise , but every car I ever owned had MORE than this car. The seats have MANY position options due to the common adjustments and a lever to bop that raises and lowers the seat too. I have some spine issues, and the seats DO feel a bit hard. I am hoping they soften a bit after a bit of use. I have not taken any long trips yet, however~ SO FAR...the smooth ride and the repositioning the seats as needed has kept me pain free from riding.


The paint on this car does not stand up to my Lab/chow paws... he jumped up first time I came up the driveway. I also noticed another scratch on a different area of a door up by the window...don't know how that one got where it did. All paint would scratch with my Casey's help... but it seems they could use a more durable heavy duty paint on cars to protect against scratches.


Lets see.... AH THE HEADLIGHTS~ I am used to a vehicle that the lights come on with the ignition and TURN off w/ the same. I turn ON my lights for day use as it seems safer... the Hyundai does NOT have a warning beep when you leave your lights on...though it does have the beeping for leaving your keys in....read morehide

Pros

almost as good as my versa

Cons

loud road noise and poor seating and seats

Purchased As New

I sold it after just 8 months. I could not take it anymore... So poorly insulated, I could hear the tires so loudly when on the highway if the radio was off. My versa gets better milage and that was at 65 miles an hour. The ride is harsh due to cheap seat supports. If you want a cheap over priced ride get it. The vera is 5 to 6 grand less with better ratings............read morehide

Pros

great hiway milage .. I just got 36.4 mpg on trip to Dallas, TX .. 350 miles each way to and from.

Cons

seating comfort could be better.

Purchased As Used

I am 75 yrs old. Owned MANY cars in my time. This Elantra is by far the best car I've ever owned. And much larger interior than it's competition.
It is an '07 and now has 135,000 miles on it.
Only thing that has gone wrong is the turn signal handle. Wouldn't return from a left turn pull down. Hyundai dealed replaced it with new one .. no charge.
Honda and/or Toyota both take a back seat to the Elantra.
I will buy this auto again in the future .. if I can ever wear this one out....read morehide

Purchased As Used

I own 07' Elantra which it is quite impressive.
I doubt when I purchased 2 years ago about performence
but I have this vehicle since 07' with 55000 miles now....
Running pretty good so far....
Best value in this class, you will not regrete.

Pros

Roomy ride for midsize sedan

Cons

Engine sluggish and sat radio is below par

Purchased As New

Purchased this car in March '09 but is a new '08 vehicle. Love the roomy interior for a midsize sedan. Worry constanly about the cloth seats they can stain easy. Ride is excellent for its size compares well to larger luxuxry cars. Engine is sluggish up hills and loud I have to constantly shift gears in AT to get the power I need. Seatbelt alarm is annoying. Tires are below average in bad weather and reaplced them (Hankook's) 1 week after puchase (with Goodyear's). But u would think with the negatives I wouldn't like the car. But it is a well done vehicle that needs some improvements but is solid so far....read morehide

Purchased As New

i have a new elantra 2009 ,it is very comfort, good fuel economy ,i have no proplem with elantra to this moment ,The front should be amended to be more attractive and acceptable

Pros

Good gas milage, stylish, dependable

Cons

not much, except maybe the stereo could be better

Purchased As Used

Bought this car off my dad almost 3 years ago, when it was already 4 years old and it has been the best car I've ever owned. It is extremely dependible and for someone who is rather rough on their car that is a good thing. I don't find it too uncomfortable especially after driving it from LA to Seattle. And the body style is right on. Not to boxy and not to round....read morehide

Pros

Very reliable so far and gas economy has been decent. For the price, this is a terrific little car!

Cons

Nothing notable to complain about - maybe more seat room?

Purchased As New

We put 10,000 miles on this car in three months and no problem at all. What a reliable little car! Bought it new in January 2008 and a year and two months later, still runs great! It now has about 27,000 miles and only had to do the regular maintenance (oil change, etc.) I saw the new Genesis and we are considering a second Hyundai. That is one beautiful luxury car that we are considering. I definitely would recommend this car to anybody that wants a safe, reliable little car. Great value for your money....read morehide

Pros

Overall a good vehicle

Cons

None

Purchased As New

I have own a GLS for 7years. It's a 2002 and I can say it is one of the best cars I have own. I had no problems with this car. I have over 104,000 miles on this car, and it's still going strong. So if you are thinking about buying and new or used GLS. I say go for it!