Bought my 2003 Sonata gl last August. Brought my credit scores in and shwed
them to the finance dept. They told me that they do not really use them to
qualify for 0% financing. I argued with him to run it through Hyundai
Finance Corp which he said he did and I did not qualify. My ...

I have a '97 Elantra Wagon with about 60,000 miles.  I had been getting low
gas mileage (19 to 20) for a while.  I had some muffler work done at which
time I discovered that the exhaust manifold was cracked. I had that repaired
and assumed that was the cause of the low mpg.

Anyone ever replace a 1995 Elantra timing belt?
How do you get the lower cover off? Removing the engine mount doesn't seem
to tbe an option.

New 2004 Sonata LX V6 just purchased and driven about 400 miles, then I
checked fluid levels.  The automatic transmission fluid level is1 quart low.
No sign of a leak. Is it possible it was not filled completely before
delivery?

Although I was interested in the newer hybrid models and anxious for Hyundai
to show one, I recently found info that makes me think the hybrids are over
rated.
It seems that the US government standard test analyzes the emissions from a

Several months ago we purchased a nice, low-mileage (22,000) Sonata
GLS with 2.5 V6 and 4-speed automatic from a local Hyundai dealer.
About two days after we purchased the car, the transmission failed
right in the dealer's lot when we took it in for a minor service! They

I have an '02 Sonata GLS with the OEM H290 head unit (AM/FM/CD/Cassette).
I've replaced the rear speakers and am now considering adding a subwoofer.
Does anyone know the specs of the head unit?  
There is a seperate amplifier in the rear trunk, but I don't know if it is

How is this car?  I know it is made by Daewoo.

Well the poor thing did not pass her emissions test today.
For the 'pretend' it's driving part
HC ppm     152     allowed 69    FAIL
CO%     .11     allowed    .38    PASS

I just traveled from Houston TX to Austin TX and parked at my hotel. Went
out to leave and car won't start. Car functiond well on trip. It keeps
cranking and cranking but no sign of turnover. Any suggestions? Could it
be my crank sensor?

About 2 or so months ago I had 60,000 mile maintenance on my 2001
Hyundai Accent GL. This included the transmission and all belts
(timing also).
Very shortly there after I noticed my mil;age going to pot. I'm

Recently on the highway my 2001 Tiburon has started sounding like it
is having to work a fair bit harder than usual at any speed over
100kmh or upon climbing any hill plus at these times (and only at
these times) there is a strong burning rubber smell occuring which

Anyone know a website with instructions and photos?  Thanks!

There's a used car dealer near my house that always has a bunch of
Hyundais for sale. Are the late-90s models pretty good quality? I'm
looking at various models, all in the 1996 - 1999 years.
Randy Farnsworth

I'm hoping to get a sampling of how long people's Hyundai Accents have
lasted. Both in years and miles.
Just kind of curious.
Thanks,