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Problem: Upon delivery, the passenger outside mirror wouldn't operate correctly. The mirror would go up and down but not left to right. Dealer said it was probably a fuse but I knew better since it would move up and down.
Solution: Service department stated that it was a faulty interior switch that is used to adjust both outside mirrors. Part is on back order with no ETA.
Problem: Drove the car on a morning 10 mile trip and parked it at my house. I turned it off and started into my house when I realized I needed to park it a little closer to the garage. I got back in the car and the ignition wouldn't turn the engine. Checked that I was fully in Park, made sure the steering wheel wasn't locked. Had full battery, all lights and radio operated fine but the started wouldn't engage the engine.
Solution? Hyundai roadside assistance was called and they couldn't determine the problem either. Had the car towed to the nearest dealer and when they unloaded the car from the tow truck, the service man got into the car and it started right up. They tested the engine codes and there were no codes displayed that a problem had occurred. Three days later and still no problems. Weird, don't you think?
I'm looking for the Limited but it seems I may have to go into a dealer and haggle on a price then order what I want. Not many out there from Sacramento to Orange County.
I must say after seeing the engine on the new Ford Fiesta, the engine in the Elantra looks much more substantial.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Road noise on certain types of highway is noticeable, but that is true of any car in this category.
In mixed driving with my Elantra Limited, I have averaged about 31.5-32mpg on a full tank. The winter weather and ethanol mix has affected that negatively somewhat, I expect to be averaging about 33-34 once summer starts, but on a 30-mile stretch of highway, i averaged 40mpg. Where i think the Elantra underperforms a bit mileage wise is around town with starts and stops.
One thing I did notice, the sweet spot for mileage tends to be around 60-65mph. I put it on cruise control at 65mph for the commute to and from work, and the gas mileage improves significantly.
Some annoyances with the Elantra though,
- no low washer fluid light,
-the door cup holders dont fit anything other than a skinny soda or water bottle, -the center cup holders will only take one item with a handle (coffee mug) despite the two holes, and if you have a handled travel coffee mug in the slot, it's tough for a decent size water bottle to fit the other.
-The radio controls are a stretch for those who have the seat back a bit, you have to actually reach forward to access them.
-The trip computer's MPG readings are about 1-1.5mpg overly optimistic compared to actual mileage (not sure if that's due to winter weather and ethanol mix)
All in all though, a nice car. Still trying to get used to it after 10 years in a VW Passat, but happy overall with my purchase, especially after I'm saving 50$ a month in fuel costs.
I've noticed the sweet spot for FE for most cars is around 55-60 mph. There's a reason the national speed limit was set at 55 in the early '70s. And the EPA ratings are based on that kind of speed, not 70-80 mph that a lot of folks drive.
-The radio controls are a stretch for those who have the seat back a bit, you have to actually reach forward to access them.
Doesn't the Limited have audio controls on the wheel?
Doesn't the Limited have audio controls on the wheel?
Yeah, dumb me forgot to finish the thought. Hard to reach but thankfully i have the limited with the controls on the wheel, otherwise tall people like me would be hosed.
I really like the Bluetooth setup. Nice to play my Iphone music and take calls without any cables
The Elantra or the new Accent would be just perfect for the wife...hopefully the new Accent will have a prefered package with more goodies on it...mt kids is nice & is the top of the line for the '08 Accent but lacks cruise which I just found out on Thursday. Hopefully the new one will have it plus more upgrades.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Now they just need to make a wagon (or at least a hatch) version of one of them!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I'm not into a little sporty coupe. I want a station wagon, and since those are hard to find, a 5 door hatch would be close enough!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
I have a month old 2011 Elantra (GLS Preferred A/T trim), lately I'm noticing wheel is slowly veering left when driving on straight, flat roads. It is very noticeable. Anyone having this issue as well?
** Added info: In 4 weeks, I've been back to dealer service shop twice. On first week, both front power outlets stopped working (busted fuse). On 3rd week, the passenger side power outlet again stopped working (another busted fuse). So I bought 2 spare fuses from service in case fuse blows up again. I have regular iphone chargers on both outlets. Same chargers I've been using with my '07 Honda Pilot the last 4 yrs with no issues.
Absolutely stunning car, supposed to pick it up after work tomorrow. Dealer is gonna' pin stripe it for me, and get it ready.
I have a 2008 Sonata, which has been fabulous, main reason I looked at Hyundai again.
I cannot believe a car as nice as that Elantra gets the fantastic gas mileage also
Appreciate hearing from any Limited purchaser's out there!
Umm...heated seats, front & rear!!
I have a month old 2011 Elantra (GLS Preferred A/T trim), lately I'm noticing wheel is slowly veering left when driving on straight, flat roads. It is very noticeable. Anyone having this issue as well?
Hi, I had the same problem with my Elantra at first. I took it back to the dealer, and it was slightly out of alignment. They did an alignment at no cost and everything has been golden since.
I have a month old 2011 Elantra (GLS Preferred A/T trim), lately I'm noticing wheel is slowly veering left when driving on straight, flat roads. It is very noticeable. Anyone having this issue as well?
Hi, I had the same problem with my Elantra at first. I took it back to the dealer, and it was slightly out of alignment. They did an alignment at no cost and everything has been golden since.
I'm also looking for the Limited out here on the west coast. What kind of deal did you get?
I compared to Toyota Corolla, Chevy Cruze and Mazda 3. There was absolutely no comparison in price and warranty. The Chevy Cruze had just a little bit better interior with remote start. The Mazda 3 was a little more fun to drive.
However, the overall winner went to the New Hyundai Elantra Limited. The car is incredible!
Tell me about this!
Any links to go see one?? :confuse:
Drove it 40 miles home tonight in the rain, I think it is gonna' be around for a LONG time!
Very nice, still have a lot to learn about the nav,(although got started on it), and surprisingly, the sound system isn't bad either!
Still can't get over how good looking that red with the black leather interior looks....dealer did a kinda' charcoal pinstriping, looks VERY nice!!
Again, congrats!
Was it loaded with dealer extras? Normally it would be around $22,880.
So, overall, I think my price was good. Maybe not rock bottom, but for today, not too bad.....
Enjoy your Elantra!
2011 Elantra Limited w/ Prem Pkg, Floor Mats, and iPod Cable
Titanium Gray Ext. / Black Leather Int.
MSRP $22,830
Deal:
$21,250 (Car as noted above)
$249.95 Doc Fee
$1505 Tax
$18 Tag/Registration
$23,022.95 Out The Door
Only thing is I have to travel 100 miles to this dealer. Only one other dealer can get the exact same car and color combo for me. That dealer, who is about 15 miles away, is asking exactly $700 more for the exact same car (it'll be arriving any day now on his lot), and he won't/can't match the other's price. These 2 dealers are the only ones within a reasonable distance who have/can get the car and colors I am looking for anytime soon. Seems to be worth the extra drive to me. What do you think? I'm gonna sleep on it tonight.
If they stand firm, they likely think they have the car sold to someone else for the extra. But they should remember the old saying, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Ask them if they know that saying LOL. :shades:
Good luck.
Sam
So go ahead and go down to your local Hyundai dealer and lay a big smootch on the hood of that shiny new 2011 Elantra!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The 2011 Elantra GLS with stick, PEP (includes A/C and cruise) and mats lists for $16,895. So in fact, the 2011 Elantra costs LESS than a comparable Elantra from ten years ago! But the 2011 Elantra has a lot that the 2001 Elantra didn't at that price:
* ABS
* ESC with traction control
* 4-wheel disc brakes
* 6 airbags (vs. 4)
* 6-speed stick (vs. 5)
* 16" wheels (vs. 15")
* Telescopic steering column
* Audio system with CD player, satellite radio, aux input and iPod input
* Fold-down rear seat center armrest
* Trunk release on the keyfob
* Trip computer
* 29/40 mpg EPA rated (vs. 21/30)
And not to mention, a much nicer car inside and out. To its credit, the 2001 Elantra did have an 8-way adjustable driver's seat and a spare tire.
So, a lot more features for less money than in 2000. What's not to love?
All cheap things that they it would appear that they can get thousands for basically. They would have offered a heated steering wheel if they weren't probably reserving it for the 2012 Sonatas.
I'd like to know how their traction control works. Cheap systems use the brakes on the wheel with traction. The not as cheap systems like VW's, force torque to the slipping wheel without using the brakes. Now THAT is impressive as it can provide true 2WD instead of 1 and a fraction WD. And they do it on their least expensive car.
I am also curious to see how well Hyundai's home built 6 speed auto stands up. Will they be problem free long after 200k miles? 300k miles would be a lot more impressive though as it more closely represents a 10 or 12 year ownership.
Sam
That's more than fully loaded Civics, Corollas, or the Cruz.
Let's look at the numbers...
Fully loaded Elantra (Limited, w/all options: $22,880 MSRP
Fully loaded Civic (EX-L with Nav): $24,705
Fully loaded Corolla (LE with options as close as possible to equipment on Elantra, BUT Corolla doesn't offer leather or nav, and doesn't offer 17" wheels so 18" wheels added instead): $22,606
Fully loaded Cruze (LTZ with options as close as possible to equipment on Elantra, i.e. nav and moonroof): $25,865
So loaded Civics and Cruzes are quite a lot more than a loaded Elantra, and the "loaded" Corolla is a couple hundred less than the Elantra... but a "loaded" Corolla doesn't have leather or nav (or 6AT or mid-sized interior room or 29/40 mpg EPA fuel economy or heated seats or...).
Via engine control and/or braking control, depending on what the computer determines is needed in a given situation.
Come back in 10-12 years and we can see how the new 6AT held up. At least Hyundai backs it with a long warranty.
No way you can get a "loaded" Civic or Cruze for under $22k list price. What you are seeing on lots are NOT "loaded" cars. I gave the pricing for loaded cars, with the equipment as similar as I could get (it's impossible to get it exactly the same).
If you want to compare pricing, and equipment, on compacts that are under $18k, we can do that. For example, for under $18k you can get an Elantra GLS automatic with mats and iPod cable, MSRP with destination $17,930.
Go ahead and pick whatever compacts you want, e.g. Civic, Corolla, and Cruze, and let's compare like-to-like. Try to pick something as close as possible to the Elantra GLS automatic and its equipment while staying under $18k. I think you'll find that's hard to do. For example, that would be the Civic DX AT ($17,355 list), the Corolla Base ($17,719 list with mats and XM radio), and Cruze LS ($18,000 list with AT the only option--we'll be nice to the Cruze and forget about the $1 over the limit--otherwise it would have to be the stick Cruze LS, not the automatic).
None of those cars has the equipment level of the Elantra GLS with AT.
p.s. that MPV would cost nearly $26k in today's dollars. As for why new car sales have been off the past couple of years... there's been this thing called the "recession." You might have heard about it... it's been in all the papers and web sites. (wink)
Civic LX-S Auto MSRP: $19905 AMEX: $16735
Elantra GLS Auto Pref Pkg 3 MSRP: $18350 AMEX: $18417
or
Accord SE Auto MSRP: $24480 AMEX: $20456
Sonata GLS Auto Pop Pkg 2 MSRP: $21895 AMEX: $20487
It is early on the Elantra/late on the Civic, and I would expect a 1000 off MSRP soon, but that would still be 17350 which would be 600 to 700 more than the Civic.
If you are looking at loaded cars the Hyundais may still have some advantage, but not close to the way it used to be.
Kia still seems to have more of a value play with the Forte as they are still discounted fairly heavily.
If you want a budget Elantra (or civic) they have a relatively stripped model. But, if you want one loaded up with all the toys and goodies, you can get it that way.
And some people actually want a smaller car nicely equipped, and don't want to have to go into a bigger size class just to get some nice features.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The facts don't agree with you here. A few posts ago I gave you an example of how today's 2011 Elantra actually costs LESS than the same model from 2001, adjusted for inflation, yet with much more equipment, more room, much better fuel economy, and a much nicer car overall. That's not raising prices, it's LOWERING prices. I think if you look at prices of other small cars over the last 10 years you'd see a similar picture.
And if someone can't afford a new car, there's still lots of great deals on slightly used cars--which I have favored since I bought my 2nd Elantra new in 2004.