we never made it back to New York after the auto show, we're still here in Los Angeles. A few things came up and so we had to stay out here an ...

4 m cars to bring problems - China Daily December 16, 2009

Beijing Hyundai Elantra at the largest auto market in Beijing last Sunday. The Beijing traffic management bureau yesterday put the city's car population Jam will lead to more pollution: Expertsall 3 news articles »

Teen driving with no headlights kills 3 family members in head-on crash - KARE December 14, 2009

Lakeville Police Chief Thomas Vonhof says around 6:52 pm Saturday, they were called to a crash between a Chevy Silverado and a Hyundai Elantra on County 3 family members killed in Lakeville crashDundas teen injured in fatal wreck3 who were always together die in Lakeville crashall 57 news articles »

Police Beat - The Riverdale Press December 17, 2009

Someone broke through the window of a parked Hyundai Elantra sometime between 10 pm and 9:30 am and stole a laptop and an iPod, police said.

Woman gets 2 years for running over man - Cincinnati.com December 15, 2009

Luebbers couldn't understand why Myrick continued to insist Williams was outside the passenger door of her gray, four-door 2004 Hyundai Elantra when the and more »

Police investigate fatal accident Saturday - Northfield News (subscription) December 16, 2009

on County Road 50 west of Ipava Avenue shortly before 7 pm Saturday when it crossed the center line and hit an eastbound Hyundai Elantra head on. and more »

The Hyundai i30 derivative could replace the Elantra Touring model in the U. S. Hyundai released the first sketch of the redesigned i30 hatchback on Wednesday, but did not release any technical details. The Hyundai i30 derivative could replace the Elantra Touring model in the U. S. Hyundai released the first sketch of the hatchback on Wednesday but did not release any technical details. A version of the next-generation Hyundai i30 compact, which makes its world debut in September at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show , could be sold in the U. S. next year as part of the Elantra family. Just the Facts: A version of the next-generation Hyundai i30 compact, which makes its world debut in September at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, could be sold in the U. S. next year as part of the Elantra family.

Q:

How do I check if my car (Hyundai Elantra 2005) is running low on the coolant?

I see that the level seems a little low. I am not sure if I can just top it off with more coolant. Any Ideas?
(asked by Sandy on September 23, 2008)

A: Coolant Level Check Overview:

Inspect coolant hoses and radiator for leaks.
The antifreeze or cooling fluid reservoir (expansion tank) is usually a translucent white color. You should be able to see the fluid inside and the cap should be labeled accordingly.
Remove the expansion tank cap and look into the tank.
Check the coolant level in the expansion tank. The expansion tank has two level marks on the side of it: "Full" and "Low". The coolant level should be somewhere between the "Low" and "Full" marks.
If the fluid below the “Low” mark, add as needed. See process for adding coolant below.
Take note of the coolant's color. It should be clean and, depending on the brand, transparent, green, red, blue or yellow in color.
If it's brown or rust-colored, the car may need a radiator flush. There should not be anything else in the coolant; if you see oil in the radiator or expansion tank, it may be evidence of an internal engine defect such as a blown head gasket.
Adding Coolant

Wait 15-20 minutes until the engine has cooled down if your car has been recently operated. When the engine is cool, simply add coolant into the reservoir until the fluid is at the top “Full” mark.
If there is no coolant in the expansion tank, add coolant directly into the radiator. Note: Consult your owner's manual for correct coolant type and concentration.
The mixture of coolant to water inside your vehicle's radiator is 50:50. Again, consult your owner’s manual for manufacturer’s recommendation.
If the level frequently falls below "LOW" after adding fluid, you probably have a leak and should have it checked as soon as possible. (answered by Biker_Chic on September 23, 2008)

Q:

Is the 2008 Hyundai Elantra a good car to buy?

I am a nanny and i need t carry at 2 car seats in my car I currently have a 2007 accent which i want to sell. I cannot afford much. Do you think that an Elantra is good for me?
(asked by Laur LAur on February 12, 2008)

A: Simply put, No. I would avoid the Hyundai Elantra for many reasons. At the very top, poor depreciation. I have seen reports from owners who have bought a new Hyundai in early 2006, put a few miles on it and tried to sell it in mid/late 2007 (just 18-20 months of ownership) and its worth less than half! In a few cases it only was worth 15-20% of its original price! Go to KBB . com and see how many Hyundais made the best resale value list. Not one. Their resale is among the worst.

And since depreciation is a good indicator of long term reliability/durability, it speaks for itself. The Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla are superior vehicles compared to the Elantra and cost about the same. Go figure.

Another problem, many owners report their Hyundai just feels older than it is and resale is really hurt because the so called "great warranty" is non-transferable.

Reliability issues. The Hyundai dealers do not report all of the cases of warranty issues so they keep their initial quality ratings high. But reality says otherwise. Drive to a Hyundai dealership and see how many Hyundais are in line for repair service. Better yet, go in the waiting room and speak to real owners. Believe me, they will tell you what their problems are. And Hyundais 5 years and older are basically worth nothing, because they cost more to operate than they are worth. Can you spell "bad resale value?"

Next, they are not the best designed, engineered or assembled for the money, when you really think about it. Even a well known automobile writer (not myself) wrote, that 'Hyundai, although much improved from the 1980's... still lacks in refinement, quality and engineering compared to other makes.'

I have also had personal experience with Hyundais at my location of employment where Hyundais were used as fleet cars. To make a long story short, they were a mistake and the company lost money because of it. Numerous problems with transmissions, electrical components and the like. Plus of course they give you no loaner car so you are stuck with the bill or renting a car or lose a day of work.

Finally, the dealers can be described as shady at best. I have heard of stories about dealers charging for things not covered under warranty when you have a warranty item repaired. For example, lets say the transmission needs replacement; an item covered under warranty. They will fix it for free, but charge you for brake service, oil change and "inspection" as they claim its needed to keep the warranty. Then your stuck with a $900+ bill, so basically you paid for the "warranty" item anyways. Where is the great deal?

Additionally, although Hyundai has created a few low paying manufacturing jobs in Alabama, (only Santa Fe and Sonata) remember that all corporate profits go straight back into the pockets of Koreans in Korea. And although I don't really care where a car is made as long as its very reliable (which Hyundai is not), I would like to say that we need to support our own economy from going into a recession by buying American Made, American Owned products. Hyundai does not qualify and therefore I would avoid it. And since there are so many other excellent products out there for about the same money, why buy a Hyundai? There is no good reason.
Consider for yourself dollar for dollar, style, build, materials, value, resale value.

Also this may help. It was posted from a person who owned a Hyundai.
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaint
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-term< br />
He said, "I am very surprised that the crankshaft and engine of my car have failed so early. Surely the engines of modern petrol cars last more than 100k kilometers. Would like to hear from others with similar problems"

Those are just some of the reasons and examples. I think other well informed, savvy car shoppers know to avoid Hyundai as well. I hope you really take my advice. I have known other people who have owned Hyundais and they all regret it. "Think about it." Good Luck.

note: beaverjr- Not even a Porsche will retain 80% of its value in the first 2 years, let alone ANY Hyundai even if it had zero miles on it. They have the worst resale value of any make, period. For that reason alone, you should not buy a Hyundai. Think about it.

note: klj04- Thanks for the comment on my other question. Good choice of topic. In any event, I want to talk with you about a little thing called "supply and demand" which is a function of a thing called "resale value." You are correct- there is no demand for Hyundais, especially used ones. Why? Because no one wants to own a car that is basically disposable, one time use. They know that they will break down with only 50k miles and since the warranty is non-transferrable, you're stuck with paying the repair bills. There's too much supply and too little demand, thus poor resale value. Who wants a used Hyundai with no warranty? Get me a used Scion or Toyota with a 150k miles anyday over any used Hyundai, regardless of mileage. (answered by Sunumo Yaoban Lin on February 12, 2008)

A: It is an excellent car if you are looking for a fuel efficient vehicle that has standard safety features such as ABS brakes, 6 airbags and traction control. The EPA also classified the Elantra as a midsize vehicle because of the amount of passenger room with 97.9 cubic ft. and a nice size trunk. (answered by Davo on February 12, 2008)

Q:

Is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra a good car to buy?

I found a 2001 Hyundai Elantra hatchback for sale for $6,000. It looks like it's in good condition. However, what are some stats for it? Is it reliable? Does it get good gas mileage?
(asked by W on February 11, 3302)

A: Well.... My Elantra outlasted my friend's Civic and his brother's Camry had transmission problems the first day he got it so yes it's possible to outlast Honda's and Toyota's regardless how much people hype them up. Funny how my 7 yr old Elantra hasn't "fell apart" yet after 135,000 miles. Little thing called routine maintenance goes along way.

$6000 sounds a bit much but how many miles does it have? Sounds like it has low miles. Small cars are in demand now because of high gas prices and Hyundai resell values are getting better so this price isn't far off.
My 01 Elantra gets about 33-36 mpg highway depending on how fast I'm going.
The Elantra is Edmund's best used car pick for 5 yrs so I would say it would be a decent used car. http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/bestbet/a rticles/index.html
(answered by cjgt2 on February 11, 4756)