Looking for a used elantra, but I have questions....

Ok, I'm looking at buying a used hyundai elantra. I havent set my eyse on a particular car yet. I just wanted to come in here and get the good, the bad and the ugly from the experts in here.

Any particular years have known serious problems?

How many miles will these cars typically go for before they start having serious engine problems(150k, 200k)?

Were there any changes year to year that made a particular year better than the others?

I have it set in my mind that these cars run well for around 100k miles then they start becoming a maintenance nightmare.... Am I wronge?

I'm drawn to these cars because of the cheap price and great gas mileage, anything you can offer would be helpful, anything I should keep an eye out for, etc.

Thanks,

Eric

I know the 04 and 05 did the best on Consumer Reports, as far as reliability goes....however I just got an 04 and now its getting a new motor, good thing they have a good warranty. I'd try to get a newer one with low miles, you will have a 5 year 60K bumper to bumper warranty.