2000 Lantra in Australia - had it from new. just done 183k now

No issues but a remote for the immobiliser just buggered up and it has a slight lifter type noise from the top but everything (clutch/brakes etc) genuine. About to replace the timing belt for the second time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I was given a 1999 Elantra Wagon 1 month ago with just over 104,000 miles. So far I needed a new power steering pump ($442), new window regulator ($376), new horn ($40 - installed myself), and as iI type this a new Throttle Position Sensor is being installed ($178). I have all the service records from the original owner and was shocked to see that most of the car was replaced while under warranty. I really miss my 1991 Accord that had 163,000 miles when it was becoming too rusty to drive. I only had to put $1,000 into it the Honda over the 4 years I owned it.

1996 1.6GLS Elantra (Manual transmission)- 245 000km
I Bought the car at 180 000km. So far I've had to replace the front Right CV, and more recently the radiator. Other than that, Ive only needed to service it (including brake pads etc). Nothing major. The clutch is still the original factory fitted clutch, the engine has never been overhauled and I never have to top up oil between services.

The car averages about 13km p/l. (a mix of highway and city driving).

One problem I've had is that one of my spark leads gave in, a replacement set would have cost ZAR400 so I improvised by using a spark lead from another car with a minor modification. This has not affected my fuel economy and its been working for the last two years.

Last year my car felt as if it was losing power, I was advised that the nuts on the exhaust manifold on these cars often
come loose and after replacing these with new copper nuts the power issue was resolved.

I have over 208000kms on my 1999 Elantra up here in Nova Scotia Canada. Never babied it, drive it year round and often. There is no rust and had my first mechanical problem this week. (regular maintenence excluded) My idiot lights fade in and out while driving (battery,parking brake,high beam indicator and daytime running lights shut off randomly) Car runs fine otherwise. Other than this first problem can't say anything bad. Still have the original exhaust. If you have any ideas on my lighting problem I'd be greatly appreciated.


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1998 Elantra Wagon is at 191k, tranny (auto) rebuilt at 65k, pretty regular maintanence since then. (Door handles especially prone)

Timing belt just went and fuel pump may be on its way out. Any insights on practicality of making repairs? Leaning towards sinking the $ in since many have had success. Thanks for any guidance.

I recently saw an advertisement on a local classified site advertising a 1996 Elantra 1.6 with 398 000 km. I was totally stumped.
I have attached a caption of the advert below:

"Hyundai Elantra 1.6: 1996, automatic windows, power steering, central locking (with alarm), radio/ tape player. 398 000km with full service history up untill 135 000km. Please contact Liaan on:"

my 96 elantra wagon has 280,000km on it. I got it with 27k on it and used it every day for work. No major repairs and NO shop service. So far 2 timing belts, 1 altonator, 3 sets of plug wires and plugs, 1 clutch(replace with exidy at about 120k), 2 sets of front brake pads(still stock rotors)and 2 tierod ends. My job as a copier tech meant that the the back was always full of boxes and parts, stop and go city driving and general wear and tear. It has since been retired for work duty but is now our beater to haul stuff around. I fly RC airplane and can get up to 7 planes in this little guy including my 1/4 scale cub with a 9' wingspan(2 piece wing). The thing still gets 600km/tank and not a leak anywhere. Just about time for t belt number 3

I have a 2000 and I have about 210,000 miles on mine

I have a clutch issue, the car runs great except that the clutch does not engage properly on every shift

and it is leaking a little

any suggestions or help please

This post has been edited by simtay86: Nov 4 2009, 05:15 PM

I have a 2000 Elantra and have 325,000 miles on it.
at 300,000, the interior started falling apart, and the radiator rusted out.
recently, the instrument cluster fried and i am in the middle of replacing it now.
it's like a member of the family now and am replacing things as they wear out.

I have a 2001 Accent with...78,000 miles. My goal is over 200,000 miles, though I've only put 4,000 on it so far. I've changed the timing belt, cv joints, drive belts, valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, transmission seal, a new engine (with 38,000 miles on the engine), and transmission work and brakes soon.

I am just coming up on 203,000 on my '01 Elantra GT with the original engine and automatic transmission. Just had to have the head gasket re-sealed and have had the timing belt changed out every 90,000 miles. Also have had two transmission sensors fail (one under warranty). It is not garaged and the interior and exterior still look great. Figure she has another 80-100,000 miles left in her...

I have 209,000 on my 2003 1.8 Hyundai Lavita which has an Elantra engine. Had the radiator replaced in 2008 and in April 2009 I had my gearbox repaired. Apparently there was a broken/chipped gear where the gearbox had to be cleaned out. Last week, the gearbox had a bearing collapsed and I had it towed back to the workshop (a private Transmission and Gearbox repairer) who just fixed it under warranty. I am rather wary of the Hyundai's problems with their gearbox and tranmissions. My last Hyundai, a Sonata also had issues with the gearbox. On the day I traded it in to the car dealer, the car could not engage into reverse. Doubt I'll get another Hyundai in a hurry. Wonder if others in the Forum had gearbox issues.