Worth a look if you want creature comforts for a bargain

After test-driving the 2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS, Hyundai deserves far more credit than it currently receives. The cabin is roomy enough for passengers, including an infant carseat, the features are newer, the interior seems much more sturdy, the ride is smooth and the brakes are so responsive that it was almost strange to drive in such an in-tune auto!

Of course, part of my review of Hyundai may be biased - my first Hyundai was a 2001 Elantra GLS that was bought used in 2002. While it certainly needs a great deal of work now before passing it on to my sister since I will now have a 2008 version, it still runs extraordinarily well. Considering the beating I have given this car (i.e. poor routine maintenance track record, excessive long-distance driving, and slight bumps and fender-benders) this car has done extraordinarily well for a low price. After the $1,000 in repairs my '01 Elantra needs, it will be nearly as good as new, which leads me to believe that the '08 Elantra is a similarly good investment for a relatively low buy-in.