We bought a 2002 Elantra GT, largely because of its generous warranty.
The car developed charging system problems during the warranty period.
Auto Zone stores said that the alternator was bad (bad diode pattern).
Red McCombs, our dealer, said that the car just needed a new battery.
I replaced the battery and it required a new one after about 13
months. Auto Zone stores checked the charging system at that time and
said the alternator was bad, it was putting out 9 amps instead of
about 13. Red McCombs said there was no problem, that the car was
performing within Hyundai specifications. I spent a great deal of time
writing and phoning Hyundai in Calfornia, all to avail.
The bottom line is not to be taken in by the Hyundai generous
warranty. It is only as good as the company that stands behind it.
We're senior citizens who don't feel comfortable driving a vehicle
that might break down at any time, especially while we're on extended
road trips. Needless to say, we didn't buy a Hyundai and we didn't buy
a car from Red McCombs.