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I am new here. I just bought Hyundai Elantra '06 GLS. I hope I ll drive it forever.:)
We have bought from this dealer before and were happy with our Caravan....he makes most of his money on the rental of his cars (many Dodge Caravans and Tauruses)...he says 85% of his sales are repeat customers. We were impressed with the scrapbook of remarks from satisfied customers and their specific comments/ratings about his honesty, his car's reliability and their service.
Anyway, he is asking $8995 but said we could certainly negotiate. Can I ask some of you for advice about where to start pricewise (low end-don't want to seem ridiculous, but would love the best deal we can get!) Specifics: 4 door, no ABS, cassette (no CD player)
Automatic transmission
Thanks so much. Gary
Does that come through a dealer or a third-party company? Because that's not a Hyundai warranty. The full Hyundai bumper-to-bumper, though, is in effect until 60,000 miles or the car is 5 years old, whichever comes first. So you have a good chunk of factory warranty left.
When I was stationed in Germany in the Army in the early seventies, I owned a 1965 BMW 1600 with which I made full use of the lack of speed limits in Germany at that time.
After the first time I took my new Elantra through the corners we have on the two lane rural roads we have here in Hudspeth County, Texas, it was like I was back in Germany with my old BMW.
I set the cruise control at 70, and just motor through the corners with my feet crossed, and the car doesn't leave it's own lane. I found out that I can install the 19m.m. sway bar from the Tiburon, along with solid bushings from Moog, or TRW for a little better "feel" in the turns. All this information was on this site in the performance section. If I would have bought a Tiburon, the cornering ability probably would have been there, but I'm retired Army, and my airplanes get first shot at the money, so I wanted a car that cost a little less than the Tiburon.
Im already very happy with the performance of the car, and know that it will never be a road racer, but a little better "feel" won't cost much, and it will only make a VERY good car perfect. Sabrina Hill
Salt Flats, Tx.
My 2006 came with the 6 speaker CD player. I either have German zither music, or some Yanni in it turned half-way up while I unwind through the corners out here. Brie
Dell City is about 90 miles east of El Paso, Tx. just north of 62-180, and right on the N.M. state line.
Farm road 1111 is 42 miles long, and it runs between 62-180, and Sierra Blanca, Tx. which is the County seat. It has a population of several hundered, and sits at the junction of FmRd 1111 and I-10.
On a typical day, I can drive from my place, 60 acres with my own 3,700 foot airstrip, to Sierra Blanca and only pass one or two cars in any direction.
My place is south of 62-180, 3/4 mile west of it's junction with FmRd 1111.
Hope this answers the question. Brie :shades:
If you're interested in driving east for meetups, email me through my profile. We have a bit of a local club that gets together about once a month. Although if you're that close to El Paso, it might be too far. But let me know anyway; you could be the first member of our El Paso "chapter"...
Why? You only have 100K on your current one, you should be able to get a lot more. Maybe you won't need a new car until 2010. I have a 2000 wagon with close to 140K and I am hoping for 200K, good chance I'll get it. :shades:
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/abouthyundai/news/2006_04_13/2006_04_13.aspx
Also the trip computer will be available on the SE trim, so if someone wants the computer w/o leather they can get it.
What I would have liked to get w/o the leather is the alloy wheels. If I can pick some up cheap before my first tire changeover, I'd like to go for either OEM Hyundai alloys or some aftermarket ones.
and keep the money in US... you'll be sorry you bought the Hyundai sooner than you think.... good luck you will need it
I am on the verge of 140K on my 2000 Elantra wagon with no transmission issues at all. FWIW I only had two real issues with the car both way over the 100K mark and one that they covered under warranty.
Hyundai has proven themselves to me.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
The fact that the powertrain warranty is not transferrable (in the past, it was transferrable within the immediate family, e.g. parents to kids) has always been very clear to me by reading the information in the warranty book and on Hyundai's web site. In general it is not a good idea to go only on what a salesperson claims for something as important as warranty coverage. They can be mistaken, or even intentionally misleading the buyer.
Unless, of course, you get the extended warranty.
Respectfully, those people need to do a little research before buying a car.
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This is great a discussion on Hyundai Elantras. Just want to know does it matter if you brought it used? If not just got mine a couple of weeks ago. 2005 I think it is a GLS because it is a 4dr automatic.
Great ride.
If your car has a cloth interior, it's a GLS.
Ok now that this is settled. What about buying extended warranties and getting GAP Insurance?
I think that this is important because in case things break down at least you will be covered for wear and tear and everything else that needs to be covered.
Thanks for your help.
Nan
Again, Accept my apologies.
Nan