Hi Scotty, I was looking into fuel-efficient cars in my budget, and I found a 2020 Hyundai Elantra Limited with 8,000 miles I don't plan to keep it till I'm dead lol, I checked the VIN no recalls is it a good buy?
avoid Hyundai/Kia/Genesis at all cost
Sadly the 2020 model year already had an iVT gearbox and those have been truly horrid so far - worse than Jatco.
As a long term car - it’s a pass, outside of the warranty period they can get nightmare-ish.
And even as a short term car (to keep only during the warranty period!, if you can transfer it) I would not pay anything close to a Toyota for it
It’s the worst year of the Elantra (previously it had a reliable auto, and later years have better fit and finish and offer a really fuel efficient hybrid variant). IF you’re getting it for super cheap, and IF you’ll get 8 years or 92k miles of warranty coverage (and don’t mind arguing with Hyundai over them honoring it and WILL NOT keep it past that period) - then it’s a “maybe”
You didn't state the asking price but given the current used market and a quick search I did online in my area those are going for near $25k. At this price if you can wait for an incoming unit so you can purchase at msrp buy a brand new base Corolla and you can drive that car for years trouble free if you keep up with the maintenance. Forget about the Hyundai; they make rolling piles of junk.
Considering the mileage, It should be an Ok car to around 100k miles. make sure your mechanic check the car before purchase.
If it is a turbo or IVT absolutely not. Other wise just "not". Make sure every thing works like the wipers , windows go up and down , all the locks work , headlights etc. A test drive is mandatory. Have a good mechnic check it out. You have to wonder why someone wants to get rid of a 2 year old car with 8K. Most leases are three years so I am suspicious.
I agree that it's suspicious, I want to add that with new-ish low milage used cars it's important to get the dealer service and repair history in addition to a pre-purchase inspection.
(Sometimes people sell their new-ish low milage cars due to them experiencing a repeating issue or due to loosing confidence in it's long term reliability, either way a service and repair history is a good way to test that)