These older Elantra's were tanks. Smooth, comfy and reliable. My best friend's sister bought this generation brand new in 2004. She bought a black on black GT model with leather interior. It was a nice ride.
people crap on Hyundais, and they've had ups and more downs. but even my 2009 Elantra was a little nugget, it didn't strand me, it took my abuse, and that's all I could ask for. in some ways, it was better than a corolla, the beta 2.0 was actually a decent little engine for what it was. The car was cheap, but you knew what you got.
When hyundai motors started, they used mitsubishi engines. There was a south korean government mandated monopoly of passenger car production which was only Shinjin motors prior to 1971. When the gov lifted this monopoly policy, hyundai registered car manufacturer, hyundai not only makes cars but also ships, electronics, insurance and weapons. This was when kia was a competitor not the same company. In the in 1960s, the most common car in south korea were shinjins. Which also made cars like the crown, corona, Ace pick up. The shinjin corona (toyota corona) were the most common car back then.
My 84 year old paternal grandma recently bought a 2001 black Elantra GLS with the 4 speed automatic for $200, with 121k miles, and the 2.0 beta 4 cylinder and 140hp (not bad for a car of that age and size, and I'd argue that it has enough power to get out of its own way), now it has 130,000 ish miles and the only issue with it is a check engine light that stays on, (I think it could be a bad sensor), but it doesn't affect or hurt the car's performance or drivability, and other than that, it's been a pretty good car for her, and she knows nothing about cars, only to drive them, and fill up at the gas station, so my dad and I answer any questions that she has. Personally, it's been a great car for her, and those older hyundais and kias last a long time with routine maintenance. If I was in the market for a cheap, reliable car, I'd probably pick a Elantra from this generation, just because they last a REALLY long time.
I was born in 05 I recently bought a Camry 07 and it had stilll the original owners financial agreement statements and window sticker and book in the car amazingly
I live in the North East so we don't see this generation much anymore. Brought back memories of the early 00’s because I knew a few people that had one of these.
I'd gladly drive one of these over any new overpriced economy car with CVTs. And this, like many other Hyundais of the era, has that "low tech for simplicity and reliability" philosophy. Helped improve Hyundai reliability from the dismal numbers of the 1980s-1990s, and kept the cars cheap to buy and run. I'm pushing well past 330,000 miles on another Hyundai - mine is the 2009 Genesis. (I am submitting my car to Zack)
That's some impressive equipment for a base-model econobox. You have a sunroof, power mirrors, power windows all-round, and even keyless entry. My first car was an 05 Civic and it didn't even have power locks, if a passenger wanted to get in, I'd have to unlock my driver's door with the key, get in, then reach over and manually unlock the passenger door. That car's fanciest feature was the AM/FM radio, and full logic (but still manual) HVAC controls. You'd need to get a special edition Civic to get all these features.
The first new car I owned was a blue 2006 Elantra. It wasn't quick by any means. I did hit the top speed of about 136MPH. It required a very long country highway in WI to make it there. My wife had a 00ish Elantra when we met that we had absolutely no issues with.
I had a 2001 Elantra 5 speed. I always thought it looked like a knock off BMW 3 series of that period. I put 411,960 (I recorded it in my car book) miles on the car!!!! Then I semi-retired the car and gave it to my aunt as a backup up car. She put another 15k on it. Finally it got to thr point that everything on the car has worn out around the same time. The timing belt wasn't even changed until 300k. Because of that one car I know of 4 people who bought Hyundais. My friends would say "How long did you keep that Hyundai before you got rid of it?" I said I'm still driving it. "Why" they would say. "Because everything on the car still works!" The only problem is every 2 year the h7 headlight bulbs would blow out as if on schedule.
“Cause any radio from 2005 isn’t going to keep up with modern tech”………I still drive around with the stock radio in my 09 civic; which really is a radio from the first 8th gen model in 06. It’s got am and fm, so it gets the job done
In 2017 I bought my daughter her first car, a 2009 Elantra that was traded in to our dealership, for $500. It was the dirtiest car I had ever seen. It had 190,000 HARD miles on the clock. After some simple maintenance (timing belt and water pump, plugs, brakes, tires) and a major cleaning (I replaced the carpet and front seats with junkyard sourced parts as the originals were beyond help) it is still going strong with about 220,000 miles. She has driven it 1000 miles to Maine, twice. Just a fantastic little car. Her car has a lot more rear leg room than the model you reviewed. It’s a shame they seem to have gone backwards in reliability with the newer GDI engines.
Last model year was 2006 in the US for this body style. They continue in other countries. They change the front grill and added "wood interior" for 2006 and front fog lights.
My aunt and uncle had a 2003 for many years from 2014 to last year. It ran really good. It's about time you reviewed one of this year. Thank you for sharing 💙
I bought a 2020 Elantra brand new in May of 2020 during the height of the pandemic, Four half years later with 106k miles, mosty highway mileage and it still running strong, I had all the proper maintenance done on it, very well taken c 3:463:46 are of ,No major issues. Hyundai is everything Toyota and Honda is,Hyundai has come a long way.
I test drove a new Elantra around this time, 2004 or 2005. Drove about 45 minutes with my then-girlfriend and our baby to a Hyundai dealer in the Illinois suburbs of St. Louis. Maybe because it was a very cold day, about 20 degrees, the car seemed very tinny and revved like it was screaming when I tried to get up to speed on the interstate during the test drive. Baby and girlfriend were not in a great mood, and the sales guy had the personality of lukewarm tapioca and kept trying to talk to me about what I wanted to pay per month. We left and ended up buying a Mazda 3, which felt like a much more solid vehicle. I did end up giving Hyundai a chance with the next generation Elantra, though, and I put 100k miles on my 2008 Elantra SE. It was a big step up from this generation.
I have an 04 exactly like this one and its been an excellent car, super reliable. Used to think it was inferior to my 04 Corolla but its proven to be as good. The silver paint still looks perfect while the Corolla's silver paint is pealing and horrible. Exceeded my expectations and love it!
I recently bought one in Americas $3500 04 elantra 86k miles 2.0 v4 moonlit blue which is a really rare color as most of them are grey or silver as in the video. Engine Transmission no problem only had minor oil leaks cracked cv axle no rust no paint peel minor dents near door. Was exactly like my purple elantra in pfp I had in China... except the American market only sold base model, now I own Elantra in two different countries 😅
@@kevinc519 Definitely better than new ones. went to dealership recently in hopes of finding a window seal and was informed only 3 were in stock worldwide... 2 in CA one in GA, I'm nowhere near those so had to wait a week for parts. I'll presume this model wasn't popular in the US, but that's the only downside I see to the older Elantras 😁 Hope yours is in mint condition too
@@jingzhidcc yes, unfortunately Hyundai doesn't really support owners with cars older than 10 years. They stop making parts available because they're focused on selling you a new car. I needed a new door lock actuator for the driver's side and there was only one available in another state for almost $300. Mine has 60k miles on it so I'm keeping it on the road and its worth doing the repairs. Excellent car!
@@kevinc519 Wow... 60k miles is very low for a 04, glad you keep it well maintained! I would've bought AM parts if it wasn't that there's 3 different types of window seals and I didn't want to buy the wrong one. I've also been trying to remove the cassette stuck in the radio... the owner previously got it stuck in there. Other than that no mechanical issues but praying my gasket doesn't blow one day lol.... nearly everyone I know that drove Hyundai had overheating problems. I was actually planning to buy the EF Sonata (4th gen) to switch things up, but the car I test drove had misfiring sounds and I knew the issue right away. That's why I bought another 04 XD Elantra and I love the color. Mine even have white pinstripes on all 4 doors which is very rare. 😁
I rode and drove many 2005 Hyundai Elantra. I owned one in my early 20s for a while. I drove the manual version as well and I liked it best. This was the best definition of a poor man’s ride. I love that you can still find these dirt cheap.
a 3rd Gen Elantra, not bad for a 2005 car that was released in 2000, so designed 1997-1999, so its a late 90s car in reality, which means its built to last.
It's neat seeing one of these! I grew up in one after my moms 88 Dodge Spirit had a transmission blow up in the middle of nowhere, north carolina in 2004. It was the first new car my family ever bought and we had it until 2018 when we sold it to a family friend. Lots and lots of memories in one of thse!
My Hyundai has last for many years. In 2022 I drove it from Ohio to Texas with no problem at all. Almost 190,000 and still driving well. My mechanic said this car was built to last.
You missed the rear cup holders integrated in the bottom of the back seat. Also, the front seat pivots in the front, and the rear, letting the driver select the height and angle of the entire seat. AND it also has lumbar support. These seats are way more adjustable than anything you'll find in a compact car today. They also are not super wide, which is nice for skinny people, and also unlike modern economy car seats.
My brother had one rode great very soft ride for a cheap car. (In the front) Just dont forget the timing belt I have seen a hyundai excel pony in the wrecking yard in 2005ish
I had a 2002 Elantra GT with the 5 speed manual, I adored that car and given the choice between a 2002 Elantra GT or a 2002 Civic with the 1.7 .... I would take the Elantra. That specific beta 2.0 pushing a mediocre 138hp and 136tq is Toyota Corolla reliable. I also loved the rear hatch of the GT, with folded seats I hauled so much stuff on trips. I now have a 2018 TLX, a 2006 Jetta TDI and a 2016 Civic CX... somehow I do miss my old 2002 Elantra GT.
they sold this in China as the elantra XD up until 2012 (they even gave it a fancy facelift). For a while they were actively selling 4 different generations of elantra all at the same time LOL
I want a crappy economy car. Good gas mileage, easy to work on, cheap parts, almost always reliable. I’ve had fancy v8 awd sedans, fast twin turbo cars, big spacious suv’s. I don’t need that anymore. I just need transportation from point a to point be spending as little money as possible. The money I save on it I will invest.
I love these old Hyundais made before they switched to the butt-ugly and horrendously unreliable 2010+ models. They felt like modern holdouts of 90s cars, all the way up to the post-facelift 2008-2010 Sonata, with its cloth seats, monochrome head unit and thin A-pillars. Everything you needed, and nothing more.
any car made by hyundai does not last since hyundai makes kia as well i had two kia optimas they had burning oil problems they dont last when it gets about 140,000 miles they fall apart the most dependable car to own and they are good is the 2010 through the 2020 ford fusion hybrid they will out last any car brand out there my first ford fusion hybrid i gave to a family member and it has over 200,000 miles and still runs strong and the ford fusion hybrid i have not is a 2013 and it runs strong
I don't blame the owner for blacking out the windows, I wouldn't want to be seen in one of these either. I hope they only drive it during the day or drive it with the windows down at night. Otherwise, these are cheap basic transportation. I still occasionally see these barely holding together going down the road.
No Hyundai is not a good brand. Their build quality is not as good as the Japenese automakers. Hyundai has had many recalls for engine blowing up and other engine problems
@@Okoro17the sheer volume of recalls for Hyundai/KIAs with catastrophic issues dwarves Toyota's. But the twin turbo V6s are bad and Toyota is slipping hard in quality control they're slowly losing it.
I can honestly say the Hyundai's between 2000-2011 were actually well built and reliable. The were improving quickly and then the new engine designs from 2011 on up, brought them down again.
These older Elantra's were tanks. Smooth, comfy and reliable. My best friend's sister bought this generation brand new in 2004. She bought a black on black GT model with leather interior. It was a nice ride.
Agree. I had one too
people crap on Hyundais, and they've had ups and more downs. but even my 2009 Elantra was a little nugget, it didn't strand me, it took my abuse, and that's all I could ask for. in some ways, it was better than a corolla, the beta 2.0 was actually a decent little engine for what it was. The car was cheap, but you knew what you got.
I took a short drive in a 2008 Elantra a few years ago. The transmission was so smooth I swore it was a CVT. Like butter.
yeah hyundai gets too much disrespect lmao underrated brand. they were better when they were simpler, and before they started going with GDI lol
@Acs2046just say you can't drive and do maintenance on a car
Hyundai doesn’t deserve the hate. They’ve come a long way and their designs are fantastic.
Old man worked in Korea for a few months in the early 2000's, says Hyundai hired a load of Honda engineers around that time.
When hyundai motors started, they used mitsubishi engines. There was a south korean government mandated monopoly of passenger car production which was only Shinjin motors prior to 1971. When the gov lifted this monopoly policy, hyundai registered car manufacturer, hyundai not only makes cars but also ships, electronics, insurance and weapons. This was when kia was a competitor not the same company.
In the in 1960s, the most common car in south korea were shinjins. Which also made cars like the crown, corona, Ace pick up. The shinjin corona (toyota corona) were the most common car back then.
and then Audi engineers in the teens.
@@BSFJeebus 😂👍
My 84 year old paternal grandma recently bought a 2001 black Elantra GLS with the 4 speed automatic for $200, with 121k miles, and the 2.0 beta 4 cylinder and 140hp (not bad for a car of that age and size, and I'd argue that it has enough power to get out of its own way), now it has 130,000 ish miles and the only issue with it is a check engine light that stays on, (I think it could be a bad sensor), but it doesn't affect or hurt the car's performance or drivability, and other than that, it's been a pretty good car for her, and she knows nothing about cars, only to drive them, and fill up at the gas station, so my dad and I answer any questions that she has. Personally, it's been a great car for her, and those older hyundais and kias last a long time with routine maintenance. If I was in the market for a cheap, reliable car, I'd probably pick a Elantra from this generation, just because they last a REALLY long time.
I had a 2004 Sonata and loved it. These 2000's Hyundai's were inexpensive but reliable.
I remember being in a Hyundai dealership in 2004 and seeing these like it was yesterday.
I was born in 05 I recently bought a Camry 07 and it had stilll the original owners financial agreement statements and window sticker and book in the car amazingly
I live in the North East so we don't see this generation much anymore. Brought back memories of the early 00’s because I knew a few people that had one of these.
I'd gladly drive one of these over any new overpriced economy car with CVTs.
And this, like many other Hyundais of the era, has that "low tech for simplicity and reliability" philosophy. Helped improve Hyundai reliability from the dismal numbers of the 1980s-1990s, and kept the cars cheap to buy and run.
I'm pushing well past 330,000 miles on another Hyundai - mine is the 2009 Genesis. (I am submitting my car to Zack)
That's some impressive equipment for a base-model econobox. You have a sunroof, power mirrors, power windows all-round, and even keyless entry.
My first car was an 05 Civic and it didn't even have power locks, if a passenger wanted to get in, I'd have to unlock my driver's door with the key, get in, then reach over and manually unlock the passenger door. That car's fanciest feature was the AM/FM radio, and full logic (but still manual) HVAC controls. You'd need to get a special edition Civic to get all these features.
Excellent cars especially if the timing belt is changed ( at least once in it's lifetime)
The first new car I owned was a blue 2006 Elantra. It wasn't quick by any means. I did hit the top speed of about 136MPH. It required a very long country highway in WI to make it there. My wife had a 00ish Elantra when we met that we had absolutely no issues with.
I had a 2001 Elantra 5 speed. I always thought it looked like a knock off BMW 3 series of that period. I put 411,960 (I recorded it in my car book) miles on the car!!!!
Then I semi-retired the car and gave it to my aunt as a backup up car. She put another 15k on it. Finally it got to thr point that everything on the car has worn out around the same time. The timing belt wasn't even changed until 300k. Because of that one car I know of 4 people who bought Hyundais. My friends would say "How long did you keep that Hyundai before you got rid of it?" I said I'm still driving it. "Why" they would say. "Because everything on the car still works!" The only problem is every 2 year the h7 headlight bulbs would blow out as if on schedule.
I had a 2004 Elantra GLS with 5-speed manual and should have never sold it. Reliable and deceptively quick for what it was.
“Cause any radio from 2005 isn’t going to keep up with modern tech”………I still drive around with the stock radio in my 09 civic; which really is a radio from the first 8th gen model in 06. It’s got am and fm, so it gets the job done
In 2017 I bought my daughter her first car, a 2009 Elantra that was traded in to our dealership, for $500. It was the dirtiest car I had ever seen. It had 190,000 HARD miles on the clock. After some simple maintenance (timing belt and water pump, plugs, brakes, tires) and a major cleaning (I replaced the carpet and front seats with junkyard sourced parts as the originals were beyond help) it is still going strong with about 220,000 miles. She has driven it 1000 miles to Maine, twice. Just a fantastic little car. Her car has a lot more rear leg room than the model you reviewed. It’s a shame they seem to have gone backwards in reliability with the newer GDI engines.
1st and finally i was waiting on a video for a early 2000s econobox/family car lol
Last model year was 2006 in the US for this body style. They continue in other countries. They change the front grill and added "wood interior" for 2006 and front fog lights.
My aunt and uncle had a 2003 for many years from 2014 to last year. It ran really good. It's about time you reviewed one of this year. Thank you for sharing 💙
I bought a 2020 Elantra brand new in May of 2020 during the height of the pandemic, Four half years later with 106k miles, mosty highway mileage and it still running strong, I had all the proper maintenance done on it, very well taken c 3:46 3:46 are of ,No major issues. Hyundai is everything Toyota and Honda is,Hyundai has come a long way.
Between Hyundai and it's corporate sibling Kia,Hyundai is the better bet, it's more reliable and more solid.
I test drove a new Elantra around this time, 2004 or 2005. Drove about 45 minutes with my then-girlfriend and our baby to a Hyundai dealer in the Illinois suburbs of St. Louis. Maybe because it was a very cold day, about 20 degrees, the car seemed very tinny and revved like it was screaming when I tried to get up to speed on the interstate during the test drive. Baby and girlfriend were not in a great mood, and the sales guy had the personality of lukewarm tapioca and kept trying to talk to me about what I wanted to pay per month. We left and ended up buying a Mazda 3, which felt like a much more solid vehicle. I did end up giving Hyundai a chance with the next generation Elantra, though, and I put 100k miles on my 2008 Elantra SE. It was a big step up from this generation.
I have an 04 exactly like this one and its been an excellent car, super reliable. Used to think it was inferior to my 04 Corolla but its proven to be as good. The silver paint still looks perfect while the Corolla's silver paint is pealing and horrible. Exceeded my expectations and love it!
I recently bought one in Americas $3500 04 elantra 86k miles 2.0 v4 moonlit blue which is a really rare color as most of them are grey or silver as in the video. Engine Transmission no problem only had minor oil leaks cracked cv axle no rust no paint peel minor dents near door. Was exactly like my purple elantra in pfp I had in China... except the American market only sold base model, now I own Elantra in two different countries 😅
@ that's awesome 👍 The older ones are better than the new ones! I don't think I've ever seen that colour before. Very nice😁
@@kevinc519 Definitely better than new ones. went to dealership recently in hopes of finding a window seal and was informed only 3 were in stock worldwide... 2 in CA one in GA, I'm nowhere near those so had to wait a week for parts. I'll presume this model wasn't popular in the US, but that's the only downside I see to the older Elantras 😁 Hope yours is in mint condition too
@@jingzhidcc yes, unfortunately Hyundai doesn't really support owners with cars older than 10 years. They stop making parts available because they're focused on selling you a new car. I needed a new door lock actuator for the driver's side and there was only one available in another state for almost $300. Mine has 60k miles on it so I'm keeping it on the road and its worth doing the repairs. Excellent car!
@@kevinc519 Wow... 60k miles is very low for a 04, glad you keep it well maintained! I would've bought AM parts if it wasn't that there's 3 different types of window seals and I didn't want to buy the wrong one. I've also been trying to remove the cassette stuck in the radio... the owner previously got it stuck in there. Other than that no mechanical issues but praying my gasket doesn't blow one day lol.... nearly everyone I know that drove Hyundai had overheating problems. I was actually planning to buy the EF Sonata (4th gen) to switch things up, but the car I test drove had misfiring sounds and I knew the issue right away. That's why I bought another 04 XD Elantra and I love the color. Mine even have white pinstripes on all 4 doors which is very rare. 😁
I rode and drove many 2005 Hyundai Elantra. I owned one in my early 20s for a while. I drove the manual version as well and I liked it best. This was the best definition of a poor man’s ride. I love that you can still find these dirt cheap.
a 3rd Gen Elantra, not bad for a 2005 car that was released in 2000, so designed 1997-1999, so its a late 90s car in reality, which means its built to last.
My daily driver is a 2005 elantra.....5 speed manual
Get around 38 to 39 mpg
Great lil' car.....
It's neat seeing one of these! I grew up in one after my moms 88 Dodge Spirit had a transmission blow up in the middle of nowhere, north carolina in 2004. It was the first new car my family ever bought and we had it until 2018 when we sold it to a family friend. Lots and lots of memories in one of thse!
Love see more Elantra’s! I own a 2009 GLS.
Those hold up pretty well if the owners did the timing belt which most of them don't. Not bad as a car.
My Hyundai has last for many years. In 2022 I drove it from Ohio to Texas with no problem at all. Almost 190,000 and still driving well. My mechanic said this car was built to last.
My mom had this exact same car back in 2012-2014 except it didn’t have a sunroof
You missed the rear cup holders integrated in the bottom of the back seat. Also, the front seat pivots in the front, and the rear, letting the driver select the height and angle of the entire seat. AND it also has lumbar support. These seats are way more adjustable than anything you'll find in a compact car today. They also are not super wide, which is nice for skinny people, and also unlike modern economy car seats.
Hyundai & Kia have really stepped up their game in the last 4 or 5 years!
Hyundai doesn’t deserve the hate they get. They make solid cars and they deserve recognition for how far they’ve come.
Proof full tint can make anything clean
i have the 06.....best car i ever had...better than my toyota and honda....
An 01 is still my daily. New paint and fun to drive with BC coilovers.
Beta came out with the 1996 elentra.
Also that gen 96 had q clock also.
My brother had one rode great very soft ride for a cheap car. (In the front)
Just dont forget the timing belt
I have seen a hyundai excel pony in the wrecking yard in 2005ish
2:32 Penélope-Tom CRUISE (VANILLA SKY)
I had a 2002 Elantra GT with the 5 speed manual, I adored that car and given the choice between a 2002 Elantra GT or a 2002 Civic with the 1.7 .... I would take the Elantra.
That specific beta 2.0 pushing a mediocre 138hp and 136tq is Toyota Corolla reliable.
I also loved the rear hatch of the GT, with folded seats I hauled so much stuff on trips. I now have a 2018 TLX, a 2006 Jetta TDI and a 2016 Civic CX... somehow I do miss my old 2002 Elantra GT.
Oh man, I always disliked this car but very happy to you review it.
Why do so many people tint the windshield? They must have really good eyesight to see through that at night.
It’s not bad at night honestly looks darker than it is.
they sold this in China as the elantra XD up until 2012 (they even gave it a fancy facelift). For a while they were actively selling 4 different generations of elantra all at the same time LOL
Interesting. I guess that would explain all the Elantra XD generation parts available on Aliexpress.
I hope you are able to book end this low end car with an Equus.
it's the best car in my country
We need a Tiburon GT review.
I still ride my Hyundai Elantra from 2005. It has about 133k miles.
That's my mom's Old Car She had it since 2015 and Sold it in July 2020
I want a crappy economy car. Good gas mileage, easy to work on, cheap parts, almost always reliable. I’ve had fancy v8 awd sedans, fast twin turbo cars, big spacious suv’s. I don’t need that anymore. I just need transportation from point a to point be spending as little money as possible. The money I save on it I will invest.
These weren’t bad
Oh man I love these. Probably because I was a young man and my neighbor was a hot blonde who had this
Lincoln ls front
i have the same exact car but i put a big exhaust kit on it and whole lot of stuff
What exhaust and what other stuff
2001-2004 a gen 2005-2006 a different gen they look a like but if you put one next to the other you will see the difference
Comfortable seats
Nice 😊
for every good 05 gls out there there's a 2012 tuscon on fire and a 2014 sonata with rodknock
My buddy in high school drove one, twas an odd lil beater
For any reason you say? 🧐
I've these weren't great in side crashes. Any actual reality to that?
This lamb always notices Kia and Hyundai models suffer from burnt out tail lamps.
not bad cars, they don’t last as long as corollas
I love these old Hyundais made before they switched to the butt-ugly and horrendously unreliable 2010+ models. They felt like modern holdouts of 90s cars, all the way up to the post-facelift 2008-2010 Sonata, with its cloth seats, monochrome head unit and thin A-pillars. Everything you needed, and nothing more.
I had car like that.
It was a good car but engine eats oil.
Ello
any car made by hyundai does not last since hyundai makes kia as well i had two kia optimas they had burning oil problems they dont last when it gets about 140,000 miles they fall apart the most dependable car to own and they are good is the 2010 through the 2020 ford fusion hybrid they will out last any car brand out there my first ford fusion hybrid i gave to a family member and it has over 200,000 miles and still runs strong and the ford fusion hybrid i have not is a 2013 and it runs strong
I don't blame the owner for blacking out the windows, I wouldn't want to be seen in one of these either. I hope they only drive it during the day or drive it with the windows down at night. Otherwise, these are cheap basic transportation. I still occasionally see these barely holding together going down the road.
No Hyundai is not a good brand. Their build quality is not as good as the Japenese automakers. Hyundai has had many recalls for engine blowing up and other engine problems
Toyota has the same recall now, especially the twin turbo V6. So is Toyota not a good company?
@@Okoro17the sheer volume of recalls for Hyundai/KIAs with catastrophic issues dwarves Toyota's.
But the twin turbo V6s are bad and Toyota is slipping hard in quality control they're slowly losing it.
@@Okoro17no amount of "but what about" doesn't change the fact Hyundai makes crappy engines and transmissions now.
@@Okoro17 no Unfortunately, Toyota's quality has fallen and even Honda's has become less reliable.
I can honestly say the Hyundai's between 2000-2011 were actually well built and reliable. The were improving quickly and then the new engine designs from 2011 on up, brought them down again.
Junk 😂
Zac 2000 Hyundai sonata manual great car