[ThePythonicCow]

Yes - there is a difference between initial and long term quality. My point was that long term quality is difficult to predict in some cases, such as for a rapidly improving (or deteriorating) manufacturer.

[Myrddin]

Your Elantra GLS is about the same vintage as the one I just traded. My son reported problems accelerating in the vehicle. That was diagnosed as a worn out clutch at 50,000 miles. We were just sensing the first indications of a need for a brake service at 30,000. Your future experience may vary.