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2001 ElantraThe 2001 Elantra is available in two models, the GLS Sedan and the GT Wagon. The appearance of the Elantra has been refreshed this year...
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The 2001 Elantra is available in two models, the GLS Sedan and the GT Wagon. The appearance of the Elantra has been refreshed this year with new exterior styling, larger standard wheels and tires, and a new palette of available exterior colors to choose from. The Elantra is powered by a 2.0L, 140-hp engine that can be coupled with either the standard five-speed manual transmission or the optional four-speed automatic. Standard safety features on the Elantra include both front and side impact air bags and a passenger air bag deactivation sensor. Various levels of upgrade packages are available that provide features such as cruise control, keyless entry with alarm, a CD player, and an anti-lock braking system.
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Pros:
Dependability
Fast
Fuel Consumption
Cons: Headlights burn-out constantly
The windshield fogs up
Check engine light
The Bottom Line:
Be sure of what you want with a car. If you are looking for an every day commuter to save on gas, Hyundai Elantra is the best way to go.
I bought this the 2001 Hyundai Elantra 4 cyl, 2.0 Liter, Automatic 4 Speed, brand new with only 30 miles on it. I was looking for a dependable car that would last me a long time, considering I was just starting out on my own. Today, I am proud to say that it has over 100k miles on it and it runs very well.
I found the best characteristics of this vehicle includes:
Dependability - I had no serious issues with this car. As long as you keep up with the maintenance (timing belt, oil changes etc), the car will love you back.
Fast - For a 4 cyl automatic car - I never found it to be a low geared car. Many times I had to floor the gas peddle while getting on the highway, it never failed me.
Fuel Consumption - I found that I get approximately 30 MPG (miles per gallon) while on the high way. I have noticed a decrease, approximately 25 MPG in the city. This would depend on how well my tires were inflated.
A few minor problems that I have found with the 2001 Hyundai Elantra include:
Headlights burn out - Since this vehicle did not come with daytime running head lights, I keep them on. This may or may not have been a factor in how often they burned out, but I replaced them every 2 months. I was told by a Hyundai specialist that you must get Hyundai's light bulbs so that they will last longer, instead of ones you buy at a regular store. This however, made it very inconvenient. Who has time to get down to the service station before 5pm during the week?
The windshield fogs up - I've had other cars along with my Hyundai Elantra. For some reason this car's windshield fogs up too easily. I had to play around with the vents and with a combination of a cracked window, I manage to correct this problem. I shouldn't have to worry about this while I'm driving though.
Check engine light - This was on for about a year (and and off). My husband fiddled with different fuses and it's magically gone. We know that the car was working fine, but it still was a bit unnerving to see the light go on for no apparent reason.
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