How long can a 02 elantra last?

[Avo17000]

Today a used car salesman tried to push me into a 02 Elantra with 90K miles. The car is fine as far as I could tell. But I am really concerned about the mileage of this vecile. I wonder generally how long an Elantra can last before it is too costly to repair it. Folks, can you give me some hints? Thanks a lot!

[RedScorp]

I personally wouldn't buy anything that's 2-3 years old with 90k miles on it. If for no other reason than you won't have much if any warranty on it should something fail. I would look at a good used Honda or something rather than a used high mileage Elantra.

[Avo17000]

Thank you! I decided not to pursue it.

[Selenico77]

I have a diferent Opinion.
I think a Well care Elantra can be ten years old or 150 K miles.
without no problems.
If you don't agree look at mine.
(Click on my Profile)
it is 1997 and has 90K miles.

Best Regards
Selenico77
Montevideo Uruguay

[RedScorp]

Originally Posted by Selenico77

I have a diferent Opinion.
I think a Well care Elantra can be ten years old or 150 K miles.
without no problems.
If you don't agree look at mine.
(Click on my Profile)
it is 1997 and has 90K miles.

Best Regards
Selenico77
Montevideo Uruguay

Sure yours has 90k AND it's 8 years old. The one that the dealer was trying to put him into had the same amount of miles with only 2 years. Those miles are way too high...the warranty is non existant since once the car changes owners the 10/100k warranty is reduced to 5/60k...and it's already over the maximum mileage.

Again, a 2 year old car with 90k miles is way too much.

[twospirits]

One thing to point about the warranty, not every country that Hyundai is selling their vehicles has the same 10/100,000 warranty that the US owners have. Canada is different, Mexico also, etc etc.

TS out