-September 2024 Special Lease Deals-
2024 Chevy Blazer EV lease from Bayway Auto Group Click here
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee lease from Mark Dodge Click here
2025 Ram 1500 Factory Order Discounts from Mark Dodge Click here
2024 Chevy Blazer EV lease from Bayway Auto Group Click here
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee lease from Mark Dodge Click here
2025 Ram 1500 Factory Order Discounts from Mark Dodge Click here
2007 Hyundai Elantra
This discussion has been closed.
Comments
I think they will sell well, but not for the same reasons as the current Elantra. The outgoing model has a very classy, distinctive style. You might or might not like it, but it stands out. The new Elantra will be totally anonymous on the road. Everyone who sees one in the flesh remarks how much it strikes them like some other car- a Jetta, a Sonata, a Corolla. Hyundai's been doing so well with rollouts lately- putting out some great stuff- but I can't say I would even consider the new Elantra until after its first update to adjust the exterior style.
If crash tests are decent and there is a hatch version I'll buy Elantra. If not I'm buying 07 Sonata GLS!
The Elantra hatch replacement is about a year away. If you need a car within the next six months, your best bet would be at a Sonata.
When I ask a salesmen what's new about the next years model, they often say something like, "It will be about the same, buy it will cost more."
I'm a hatchback guy anyway, so I need to wait for a hatch (or wagon) version to come out, and my current Elantra is barely broken in. So I'd probably wait for the update (probably for 2010 model year) anyway.
My current Elantra is my first Hyundai. Based on my experience, my opinion of Hyundai has gone up considerably. But I expect that when I replace my current ride, I'll start with a clean sheet of paper and try to get the best car for the money I will be spending. We'll see what's in Hyundai's lineup then.
I may be leaning toward a sport coupe next time around anyway.
The interior doesn't bother me at all - I'm not even sure what "modern styling" means to a car; I had my last one for nearly 10 years before getting this one.
My next car is probably going to be a Miata, frankly. Because sometimes utility is overrated.
The additional interior features of the 2007 Elantra are more important to me than whether it looks "newer" than the inside of the old Elantra.
I'm just not a mainstream buyer. I've come to accept this.
Here's what they have to say about the 2007 Elantra:
Pros: Long list of standard features, comfortable interior with lots of storage, generous warranty.
Cons: Engine lacks midrange pep, floaty highway ride with base suspension, hard to find equipped with ABS.
Summary: With its low price, roomy cabin and above-average materials, the Elantra is still worth a try if you're looking for value in a small sedan or hatchback. Keep in mind, however, that newer competitors have moved ahead of it in performance and overall refinement.
Hmmm... ABS is standard, and there is only one suspension on the 2007 Elantra. And it's the newest car in its class save for the Sentra. Maybe Edmunds should update their comments on the Elantra to reflect the 2007 Elantra--not the 2006 model. :surprise:
Not valid.
As for the hatch, this same dealer told me that the hatches would be available as early as this January. Take that for whatever you want, but that's what the sales rep said.
As for crash tests, the NHTSA tests should be available pretty soon because their web site says "to be rated" and it's a fairly popular car. The IIHS frontal test scores should be here soon also, since Hyundai can run those themselves and report the scores to the IIHS. The side and rear tests would need to be done by the IIHS so they could take awhile to show up.
He also told me that ever single one of their Maximas they sold this year req'd the whole sub-frame to be removed due to a recall and a ton of Altima engines recalled. He IS NOT IMPRESSED WITH NISSAN and blames Renault.
backy, "2007 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra" #1, 15 Oct 2006 6:09 pm
Not all credit unions will offer better financing than what you can get from a dealership. Not all credit unions will offer you financing at all.
Credit unions tend to be better than banks in this regard, but they are not always going to be better than what a dealership can get for you.
Not that I'm still bitter about that, or anything.
The dealerships get their financing from banks and finance companies that have to make a profit, so they are not going to be less than you could find shopping around on your own unless the car company has paid down the rate as a sales incentive.
A question for the current owners of hydundai: Can I change oil and air filters by myself? Will this void warranty? Also where can I find instruction for changing oil. I read the owner's manual, it doesn't have instruction for that.
You can certainly perform maintenance yourself or have any mechanic do it. Just keep receipts for parts, and be sure parts like oil and filters meet or exceed OEM specs (easiest way to do that for the filters is to get the parts from Hyundai). I'm surprised the owner's manual doesn't show how to change oil. The filter is probably a typical spin-on one (if it's like the filter on my Elantra, engine is about the same) and the oil plug is on the oil pan of course. One thing to watch out for is that there's a gasket on the oil plug. It's meant to be replaced with every oil change. You can buy a bunch of them at your dealer and maybe tape them to the oil filters so you remember to replace the gaskets. Also be sure you don't overtighten the oil plug. Maybe Hyundai changed it for 2007, but on earlier Elantras it was easy to strip the threads on the oil pan.
Congrats on your new car!
The reason I want to change oil by myself is that I trust my own work more than other mechanics'. It's not so much about money. I've had some bad experience with other people doing oil changes on my car. So I've been changing oil and air filters on my 03 acura for 4 yrs by myself. I only go to dealers for other complicated jobs.
Free? Feh.
I use Purolator L14459 oil filters which are near identical to Hyundai model. I have also used Hyundais oil filters.
Good luck.
It's always best to use a torque wrench; in the case of the previous generation Elantra it's 25 ft./lbs. I have a nice vernier one that's shorter than the normal length which is perfect for the oil plug on the Elantra.
Document your oil changes, as well as all other maintenance, save your receipts, and Hyundai will be fine with you performing "Self-Performed" maintenance. In fact, there's a schedule and log you can keep for this on the HyundaiUSA website. I know that you know this Backy, but I'm adding this for the new 2007 Elantra owner.
I save all receipts and keep a log of all maintenance I have done to each of my cars. In my maintenance log I keep the date, ODO reading, parts used (manufacturer, part number, etc.) and any quantities (such as qts of oil, etc.)
Good luck.
I did however test it on interstate for 8 miles yesterday. At 75 mph, the engine was 2500 rpm (2000 rpm at 60mph). The ride was a little bumpy and hard. But I did fill the tires to 34 psi a few days ago.
My favorite feature so far is the audio system, whose sound quality is better than that of my 2003 Acura 3.2CL. I love the AUX/MP3 input. I plug my 20gb MP3 player in and listen to 1500 songs at near CD quality sound. My Acura doesn't have this very useful feature (nor does 2007 Corolla).
Im the current owner of a 2005 ELantra GLS and im seriously
considering trading it in for 2007 Elantra SE. Can you
give me your detailed opinion of how the 2007 SE drives and
handles.
I did a quick test drive of just 2 miles and not on highway,
so id like your thoughts. Ive been hearing that the 07 is
more noiseer and harsher riding than the 04-06.
The reason I asked is that unless you made a rather large down payment or took out a shorter than normal term loan there won't be too much room between what you owe on it and what you will get in a trade in. And you might even owe more than its worth.
Of course you could have paid cash :shades:
Other than that its always a wise choice to keep your current car unless there is an over riding reason to get rid of it (no longer need the space or now to small or is falling apart).
But if you just want a new car and can easily afford it wallow in it.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Yes, I did a 24 month loan, so if just niow paid in full.
The reason I was asking is that so many people get 60 or even 72 month loans the trade in their car after a year or two and they have negative equity that gets rolled over to another car and the cycle repeats itself. They just seem to dig themselves deeper into debt every time they trade cars.
But thats not you so go for it.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I was listening to a national car talk show on XM Radio on
Saturday and they were saying that the most popular cars
loans now are 72 months! Thats crazy. I will NEVER do anything
longer that 36, sometimes 24 months.