Let's Talk about the Hyundai Elantra
A Hyundai Elantra Review from Public Auto Auctions
🚗The Elantra has been around since the mid 90s and is on its 7th generation now, with the 2024 models providing a beautifying facelift. 💄
We usually have a few Hyundai’s on our Kyle, Texas lot, including four at the time of this article. When you search our inventory, you can sort by make and model on the left.
Cars at Public Auto Auctions come in all colors, conditions, makes, models, and years! Come prepared with a budget, the intent to fix up older cars, and look for the good used cars.
Oh, a checklist for your inspection of a car is smart too. ✅
Let’s take a look at: 🤔
- Best Hyundai Elantra years (and worst)
- Hyundai Elantra Problems
- Hyundai Elantra Price
- Where to find a Hyundai Elantra near me at auction.
👌 The Best Hyundai Elantra Years:
The Hyundai Elantra is known for affordability. The Korean carmaker has had to bring its A-game to keep pace with the likes of Toyota, Honda, and Nissan.
You might commute on 35, are planning a trip to Hamilton Pool, visiting Castle Falkenstein, or just need a new set of wheels.
Hyundai has offered a 100,000-mile warranty in the past, paired with their high confidence in the car. We often see Elantra’s with over 150,000 miles, so we have no difficulty saying that you can expect an Elantra’s lifespan to exceed 15 years driving around 10,000 miles a year.
The early Hyundai Elantra’s, including the 2004, 2005, 2006, and late 90s models; 1998 and 1999 Hyundai Elantra; are among the best models. You’ll find a lot of these on our auction lot! 👏
We’d rate the 2007-2009 Elantra’s, along with the 2015 and 2016 Elantra’s in the middle range. They perform well, but aren’t the greatest. Not that you’ll find them here, but the newer models, from 2019 onward have been rated highly, and so far haven’t earned a lot of complaints.
When is it time to replace a car?
Read on to hear about the worst years.
⚠️ Hyundai Elantra Problems:
In the early life of certain model years, Hyundai’s have a lot of problems.
The 2013 Hyundai Elantra is often ranked as the worst Hyundai Elantra. Steering problems, engine cooling issues, airbag malfunctions, engine ticking, electrical problems, trouble serving brakes, and suspension issues are just the top reasons plaguing this particular model. 🤦
Just stay away from this model unless if you want a lot of repairs on your hands.
The 2012, as well as the 2017, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Elantra are troublesome models. Owners complained of engine cooling, airbag, electrical, steering, and even structural issues, as in the door won’t open. 😠
After a rough patch of several years from 2010 to 2017, Hyundai started fixing things. The 2015-2016 Elantra’s, as we mentioned, were much better. The 2017 misfired, but since then the Elantra’s have been pretty dependable.
Why buy used you ask?
💲 Hyundai Elantra Price:
How much will you save on a Hyundai Elantra?
A Hyundai Elantra price, like any car, depends on mileage, condition, and age. A 13-year-old Elantra with 150,000 miles might cost you around $4,000 at a used dealer like Carfax. At Public Auto Auctions, the bid starts low and you could walk away with it for $1000. Cha-ching! 💰
We’ve seen averages for used Elantra’s, mostly 12 years or older, are around $1,800. We sell lots of 2000s models often with more than 100,000, even 150,000 miles, but maintained right, these cars can hit 200k.
A 2012 Hyundai Elantra, for example, with 100,000 miles will cost closer to $7000 at a used dealer. But at Public Auto Auctions, the same car selling for $2,000 is standard practice. WOW! The evidence is clear that saving money is an auction thing. 🤩
👍 Hyundai Elantra for Sale at an Auction Near Me:
There’s the best, the worst, and the price for the Hyundai Elantra.
Did you know Kyle is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.? That means more competitive bidding. 🙂
Head over to Public Auto Auction, a public online auction lot with auctions every Saturday at 10am. We’d love to see you. 👋