Okay, don’t laugh, but I bought a ’94 Hyundai Elantra within the last week (to use as a vehicle to cart my aged parents around to doctor’s appointments, etc). Fieros aren’t much good for this particular job, and the ’67 Chev Belair I’ve been using for this task has become a rusted out embarrassment.

Anyway, is anyone familiar with a decent Hyundai forum where I can learn about these cars? My only experience with Hyundai automobiles up to now was driving my girlfriend’s ‘90 Excel to San Diego and back last November. (From Vancouver BC, that’s quite a journey!) I gained some respect for Hyundai during that trip and the ‘94 Elantra I just got is not a bad looking little 4-dr sedan. It has a DOHC 1.6L engine and a 5spd manual tranny. The young guy I bought it from spent quite a few bucks lowering it and customizing the exhaust system. Just the damn 5Zigen muffler alone cost him $300. However, it’s got 380,000 kilometers (228,000 miles) on it, so I know it’s going to require some work. But hey, the price was right!

So, is there a reasonable facsimile of PFF for Hyundai owners out there on the ‘net?

[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 07-31-2005).]

There aren't any good Hyundai's therefore there are probably no good hyundai forums!!

Sorry couldn't resist, I had a 97 Elantra and it was the worst experience of my entire life.

Good luck on your search.

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actually hyundai is trying to turn it arround, the owner of the company i work for his wife just bought an 06 sonata, and i gave him alot of crap because of there rep. but he said they fully researched the car, and were happy with the rateings of it, i still was a little iffy on it, but when the car arrived last week i was really impressed with it, it really is a nice car, comfy good looks and nice power, and right at 30k there in competition with the honda, audi VW ect...

they got every avab option including XM
but it is a far cry from mid 90's to early 00's stuff, but i think they might be on track at makeing a comeback

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I have a 2000 Elantra that I bought new. Over 94k miles and not a single problem. Best car I have owned yet. Not sure about any forums though, haven't neede any yet. I hope I get 200K + miles out of mine!

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hyundaiperformance.com is the most popular one I know of. There are a few out there. Do a google search for "hyundai forum". I have a 2000 and a 2001 Elantra. The only real problems I've had are window regulator motors on the 2000 and sloppy shifting (mostly when cold or slow stop and go traffic) on the 2001.

wheres that video of the old excel toasting the dodge srt10 truck...funny...but i cant find it...thanks to anyone who can...tim.,,...

My wife has GX350 or whatever the top of the line thing is called. We went shoping for a Jaguar X Type or a Lincoln LS when we bought it. She saw it and loved it. I had my doubts, but we drove it. In the end she liked it as well as the other cars mensioned and I was having trouble seeing where the extra $20,000 to $25,000 dollars of quality was in the LS or the Jag, so we bought it. Only problem we have had was minor, I don't remember what exactly a few days after the purchase. The dealer fixed it right away. We have put 35,000 miles on it, and except for door dings and my wife washing the remote and regular service, no maitenance expense. Depreciation hasn't been all that bad either.
If you find a good website let me know please!

quote Originally posted by blackie2m6: There aren't any good Hyundai's therefore there are probably no good Hyundai forums!!

Heh heh, I knew that was coming.

quote Originally posted by Snowcrash: hyundaiperformance.com is the most popular one I know of. There are a few out there.

Thanks, that’s among several that I’ve found so far.

Here’s a list of Hyundai and/or Elantra forums that I’ve checked out:

Hyundai-Forums.com
Hyundai Performance Forums
The Hyundai Elantra Club
ElantraXD.com

And the following site is an invaluable source of info for all Hyundai owners which I first read about Here:

Hyundai Service Technology

Hope this helps other Hyundai owners, and if anyone knows of any other good sites out there, please post them here. Thanks.