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| Ratings |
( Maximum score is 100 ) |
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| Overall: |
 ( 100 )
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| Comfort: |
( 100 )
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| Performance: |
 ( 80 )
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| Quality: |
( 100 )
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| Appearance: |
( 100 )
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| Comments |
Favorite feature: |
Handling, 4-cyl. pep, quiet, uncomplicated controls |
Least favorite feature: |
Power on hills |
Advice to buyer: |
Play hardball with dealers: I saved about $1500 |
Detailed review: |
When my wife's 1990 Dodge Shadow finally gave up the ghost, she wanted a car that wasn't too big, was dependable, and didn't cost an arm and a leg. I started by surveying the newer used cars, but soon found that the price of certain smaller new cars was very competitive. As we narrowed the field, the Elantra presented the best combination of features, quality, and price.
So far, we're simply delighted by everything about this vehicle. When the engine turns over, it just purrs, and in fact, our dog no longer knows when we've arrived home, it's that quiet. I was surprised that the headroom was ample for taller drivers (I'm 6'3'), and the interior gives plenty of elbow room. (The Hyundai Accent is a bit narrow for my likes.) The engineering is excellent: it's compact, but has a ton of trunk space, and is taller in the trunk than my Chevy Impala. In fact, my Impala, with a V6, seems to have a little less pep than this 138 HP V4. There are all kinds of nice little details, and everything may not be top-of-the-line, the value is excpetional. |
Also considered: |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu
2007 Nissan Sentra
2007 Honda Civic
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Vehicle purchased: |
2007 Hyundai Elantra
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| About This Reviewer... |
Name: |
J.H. Kling |
Location: |
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
Other vehicles owned: |
None
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Review submitted: |
February 27, 2007 |
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