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Hyundai Elantra

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Steve819

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I have decided I am getting either the 2002 or 2003 model, depending on the prices I can find. Edmunds.com raves about the car, as does Car and Driver. I took a test drive in the car, and thought it handled better than a Honda Civic, and about even with a Corolla. It comes loaded down with options, including very comfy seats (the lumbar support dial is sweet!) and a roomy backseat. The 10 year warranty is impressive. In addition, it has side air bags, is quiet, and gets good gas mileage. What's not to like?

Comments from the community? I am astonished that I can get a 2003 for $10,000 + taxes.

 
Originally posted by: amdforever2
If you're not worried about image, there really is no downside.
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I've heard the image is improving and resale values are going up.

I should mention that I am getting the GLS sedan.
 
I heard the 100,000 mile 10yr warranty is only good for the original buyer.
So might wanna get new if you can.
 
My friend is a Hyundai mechanic and he likes them enough to drive one himself... (2002 accent with tiburon engine) I havnt heard anything bad about the new ones.
 
Originally posted by: Atrail
I heard the 100,000 mile 10yr warranty is only good for the original buyer.
So might wanna get new if you can.
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It is. They are also offering a $1,500 rebate on new cars purchased. The second buyer get a five year comprehensive bumper to bumper warranty.
 
Originally posted by: amdforever2
If you're not worried about image, there really is no downside.
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Yeah, but sometimes trying to portray an "image" is quite expensive. Some people have cars that cost them more than their housing (and I'm not talking about the folks who still live with their parents. Maybe, the Hyundai might not be the ultimate car for you or I - but, for some people, the cars are just fine.

Does Hyundai provide any type of loaner car option? If the car has to be in the shop getting repairs, it would be good to know that some alternate transportation might be available to you without having to use a rental car. However, $10K seems like the economical way to go.

Most people can talk about the Mazda 6 as being one of their "want to have" cars - however, the depreciation for that vehicle is going to be somewhere in the range of $6K or more for the first year. Buy the Hyundai - it's economical and gas prices at the moment stink - and could go higher. I think you're doing the right thing.
 
Originally posted by: Tiles2Tech
Originally posted by: amdforever2
If you're not worried about image, there really is no downside.
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Yeah, but sometimes trying to portray an "image" is quite expensive. Some people have cars that cost them more than their housing (and I'm not talking about the folks who still live with their parents. Maybe, the Hyundai might not be the ultimate car for you or I - but, for some people, the cars are just fine.

Does Hyundai provide any type of loaner car option? If the car has to be in the shop getting repairs, it would be good to know that some alternate transportation might be available to you without having to use a rental car. However, $10K seems like the economical way to go.

Most people can talk about the Mazda 6 as being one of their "want to have" cars - however, the depreciation for that vehicle is going to be somewhere in the range of $6K or more for the first year. Buy the Hyundai - it's economical and gas prices at the moment stink - and could go higher. I think you're doing the right thing.
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Yep. The Hyundai Service Loan plan provides a free car for up to 5 days while your car is in the shop.

Thanks for the support.
 
My Roomates sister has a 2001 Elantra, overall its a good car no major problems, but a several minor things have gone wrong with it, the CD payer died less than a month after she got it, and the brakes have worn out quite quickly (30k miles instead of 50-60k).
 
I say go for it. For 10 grand you can drive it into the ground and not feel guilty. If it even lasts for 10 years, you get your money's worth!
 
Originally posted by: Phatty106
I say go for it. For 10 grand you can drive it into the ground and not feel guilty. If it even lasts for 10 years, you get your money's worth!
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If you "drive it into the ground", it probably isn't going to last 10 years.

 
Yeah keep buying Korean cars!! Just remember you are supporting those who are ( oh hell you should look into it yourself ) Korea does not like you!!!
 
Originally posted by: LSUfan
Yeah keep buying Korean cars!! Just remember you are supporting those who are ( oh hell you should look into it yourself ) Korea does not like you!!!
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No, Korea does not like YOU! The rest of us, who are fine with Korea, it likes us just fine.
 
I've driven an elantra 2000 for about a year and a half. It's been a great car so far. No problems at all!!
 
Now that they don't look so girly I say go for it. A friend of mine bought a used Elantra recently, manual, he likes it pretty well.
 
Originally posted by: LSUfan
Yeah keep buying Korean cars!! Just remember you are supporting those who are ( oh hell you should look into it yourself ) Korea does not like you!!!
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some noob just comes in and makes a dumb comment like that LOL

take your ignorance elsewhere
 
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