Owned vehicle for 11+ years, runs well, low miles 60K, however has a lot of rust so the body may fall apart before the car.
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Jose O.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
04/07/2017
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Gas saver.....bumpy ride but economical.....
Money savings little car ?....
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Thomas S.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
04/12/2017
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Okay for reliability
Always need reliability and Hyundai has proven that for me.
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Isabelle P.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
09/13/2023
Hyundai engines are bad, car itself good
My first car. Engine blew at 110k miles. No idea why. I treated her right and she did well by me until that unfortunate thing. Hope to get a new engine though it's probably not worth the price anymore
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Virginia M.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
08/25/2016
Love these cars! Have had a total 5, gave one to my daughter, and later she bought another!
Gets good gas mileage, as long as you keep up with the proper maintenance, the car will last you for a very long time! I always get a good trade in value on it, when I purchased the next one!
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Guenter S.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
10/20/2016
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dependable
never let me down
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Francis P.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
04/14/2017
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My 2005 Elantra Hyundai has been a good car overall.
I have had some service issues through the years but overall, this has been one of the best vehicles I have owned.
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Raymond P.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
04/27/2017
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Good Car for the price.
Good reliable car for 12 years and counting.
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Tyrone H.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
07/12/2018
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Old faithful
I've had my car for 7 years now, it's been good to me. Been through a lot, traveled a lot of places. I'll drive it until it dies. Not too big but not too small. Easy to park, very convenient vehicle to drive. Great for going to work or running errands.
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Kelly M.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
07/18/2018
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Reliable
This is a great car for those on a budget, but want a car that will always be reliable with very low maintenance. The overall exterior of the car doesn't look as dated as other cars in its class. The gas mileage alone is a great feature.
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David W.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
03/28/2020
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Which will come first?
I am a 1949. My Hyundai Elantra is a 2005. It's paid off and I'm keeping it till one of us goes. I wish I had gotten as much mileage out of my ex-wife. It says I have to have 200 characters and I only had 154, so I wasted my time and yours writing this.
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Bernard H.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
04/15/2020
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Hyundai 2005 Elantra
Bought car new in 2005. Has 31000 miles on it as a second car. Oil changes and gas have been my major expenses. Have bought or influenced the purchase of four Hyundais since the 2005 Elantra. Have graduated to a 2019 Hyundai genesis.
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Suzanna A.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
07/24/2020
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Since I purchased my 2005 Hyundai Elantra in December 2004, I kept up with my oil change and all required maintenance and my car is still going strong! I recommend this car to all who is looking for a great car.
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LEA G.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
08/03/2021
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Ol' Reliable
The '05 Elantra isn't the prettiest car but it is super reliable. This car has next to no drive train and accessory issues. It handles fairly well and shifts weight decently on turns. One of the downsides is the occasional electrical issues.
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JOE V.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
05/03/2015
excellent car
Car has over 130000 miles and have hardly done anything to it. Just regular maintance and really great on gas for being a 2005 it just keeps going strong
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Leonore H.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
05/12/2015
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2005 Elantra
Love everything about it - handling, exterior and interior, comfort, gas mileage
I purchased my Elantra as it was rated highly by consumer reports. Originally I wanted to purchase a Honda Civic but the rating by Consumer was less than that of the Elantra. Would I purchase another Elantra? Yes without hesitation. The new and improved Elantras are what I wanted however, at this point in time I need to stay with my 2005. The only item I would have like on my 2005 would have been alloy wheels instead of wheel covers. 8
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LYNETTE W.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
07/31/2015
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Elantra GT 2005
This little car has taken me a lot of miles with no major problems. All the work I have had done is regular expected maintenance- no surprises. I am thinking that with regular service, this car should last a long time.
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MARIAN M.
2005 Hyundai Elantra
Verified Owner
08/05/2015
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Special Edition
I like my car because it is an upgraded Elantra. I would consider another Elantra in the future.
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