About 8 or 9 years ago, I rode in a friend's Hyundai. It was a rattle-trap. The thing sounded and felt like it was going to shake itself apart, and it was only less than a year old. He had bought it after having had (and liked) a Saturn.
Last month, I rode in another friend's two year old Hyundai, and she loves it. It was really a very nice car.
I've owned Toyota Corollas for the last 16 years (I'm on my second), but when it comes time to buy another car (in about another 4 years), I'll give the Hyundai a serious look. Toyota has nearly priced the Corolla out of my budget.
Mark
My dad bought a Hyundai Elantra after having three Corollas that he loved. But as you say the Corolla priced itself out of his market.
He loves the Elantra.
Cheers
Jim