Overall, I really like my car. I have had no problems with it. Right now my car has almost 100,000 miles (so my Power Train Warranty is about to expire) but I haven't had any problems with it. I think the fuel economy has been really good. The car is very comfortable to sit in for long drives. The car is small enough that it is very easy to park. The trunk is very roomy and the seats fold down easily so I have been able to transport a surprising amount of things in it going back and forth to IKEA. The thing I dislike most about the car is the design; it's ugly. Right now the tire sensor is broken, which is annoying but not the worst thing. Also any time the temperature drops I will have to put air in the tires because the sensor is so sensitive.

I bought this car because I was looking for a hatchback that was roomier than the sub-compacts that are frequently seen on the market today. The Elantra GT was one of the only cars out there that fit the bill (and my budget!). I love having the more flexible cargo space that comes along with owning this car. With the seats folded down, I was able to easily fit the baby crib that I purchased at Walmart, with room to fit the crib mattress as well. The seats fold down easily, although they do not fold completely flat. The base model comes with plenty of features that make this car a serious upgrade from my previous 2004 Honda Civic. The front heated seats have two settings, and they're great on cold winter days. The Bluetooth capabilities make hands-free calling easy and allows me to play audio from my phone through the car stereo. Fuel efficiency isn't quite as good as what I got from my old Civic, but I manage an average of about 32mpg driving mainly to and from work which is still excellent! After owning this car for 4 years, I have nearly 80,000 miles on it and haven't had any major problems. In fact, the only issue I've had to have serviced by the dealership is the stereo which occasionally turns itself off and back on for no apparent reason. (Two separate dealerships never were able to identify the cause of the problem, but it happens infrequently enough that I can live with that outcome.) The one thing that does bother me about this car is the cloth used for the interior. It's a coarser, textured fabric that looks great style-wise, but is a pain to clean. I'd almost prefer a more traditional style cloth interior, and I'd suggest going for leather if it's in your budget. Overall, I'm satisfied with this vehicle, and I would recommend the car to others.

First, the quality of this car is unbelievable. Considering its age (16-17 years old), you wouldn't know. People are always shocked when I tell them! The upholstery, dashboard, gas economy...all are like that of a new car. Speaking of, the gas efficiency is great. I drive a considerable amount, and I only have to fill up monthly. There's tons of trunk room. I can fit 3 oversized suitcases and still have room for other items. The seats are extremely comfortable, and there's lots of leg room (I am above average height). I regularly make a 1600-mile round trip and I'm always comfortable doing so. I think the most surprising thing about this car is just how much storage there is as a whole. I'm a big DIY fan, and this little car can fit several 2x8s inside. The backseat has lots of room for car seats. Still, nothing is perfect. I live in the Mid-Atlantic, so generally we get a few snowstorms a year. The car handles in the snow very poorly. Despite having good all-season tires, I can't even drive in an inch of snow. Rain and slush are fine--fresh snow just doesn't work. I've had two cracked radiators in the four years I've owned this car, which is almost unbelievably likely. It might be an issue with this model. But it still wouldn't stop me from heartily recommending this car to anyone.