From what I hear from fellow employees who purchased one you'll need it.
I actually considered buying one but hearing the about the the (un) reliability I'll pass.
I owned one. As did my Aunt. No problems with them. Not like the chronic problems I had with a Ford and a Chrysler. That could never be fixed. No matter how many times I had them serviced.
I bought an Elantra new, in 2002. It has been rock solid. I had to replace one cable inside the drivers door on the window lifter. I have changed oil, put in gas, changed filters, fluids, wiper blades, engine belts, tires and brakes at reasonable intervals.
That’s all. It has been the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. From minor details of the fit and finish of the interior, to the major mechanicals, it has been nearly flawless.
Starting in about 2002 (varies by model), their quality jumped dramatically, due to the leader of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group position passing from the CEO’s brother, who focused on low cost volume, to the CEO’s son Mong-Koo Chung, who focused on quality.