I have been extremely satisfied with my 2008 Hyundai Elantra. It was given to me as a gift, which certainly helps, but my positive review is founded in concrete examples. In summary, this is a great and reliable vehicle that will get you where you need to go, not be very needy, and will also look good while doing it. My experience with Hyundai's have been that they are well-built (i.e., I've driven it close to 200,000 miles, and it's been holding up without needing many repairs beyond ordinary maintenance), and it also looks very nice -- better than another car at its price.

My car is perfect for my needs. It is not a luxury car by any means, however I am extremely satisfied with this car. It is very comfortable as far as compact sedans go. It is easy to drive and handle. I especially appreciate the good turn radius on the car as it makes it easier to park in tight spaces, Parallel Park and make U-turns. The car has pretty good acceleration speeds and good stiff breaks. The look of the Elantra has changed a lot since the 2010 model. I like the model I have, but I do think the newer Elantra models have a much sleeker look. I take my car in for regular maintenance, and I once had to take the car in for a recall on a small electrical part. I have not had any repairs other than the typical oil, change, alignment, and new windshield wiper blades. The repair costs that I have experienced are perfectly fair. The gas mileage is great! It is not at the top of the market as far as gas mileage options go, but for the cost of the car I am satisfied with the approximately 27 miles per gallon I get with my car. I do feel safe in my car, I understand that it is a small vehicle and that can mean a little bit less safe if I were to get into an accident with a larger vehicle.