Hyundai Elantra 2001-2006
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What many people don't realize is that the 5 mph bumper is nothing more than a plastic core covered by more plastic. Doing a cosmetic coverup may just hide the fact that the bumper is no longer viable protection against any impact. Be sure the damage is merely cosmetic and not structural.
Also, be sure the body shop is not going to do one of those cheap vinyl patch coverups you see on tv. Not only do they look cheap, the patch has a tendency to fade differently than the rest of the bumper and, in some cases, come off after a short period of time.
Assuming you will own the car for a few years, and assuming that you will scratch/dent your bumper a couple more times during those years...
Why not buy a nose protector (bra) and cover the bumper up for a couple of years (or until you decide to sell the car). Then have the work on the bumper done. If you have indeed dented/scratched it a few more times, you'll only have to replace it once instead of each time it gets damaged.
My front bumper on my 2k Elantra was struck by a 2x4 on the highway four weeks after I bought it. The paint was scraped off the bumper, but because you can't see it through the bra, I'm not going to worry about it for a few years.
Note that this applies to the bumper only, as it is plastic and will not rust over time.
Also, the $80 bra will serve to protect the paint from rock chips on the front edge of the hood.
Am planning to buy a new Elantra 2000. All Elantra holders please advice me whether its a worth buying vehicle and also let me know howz the resale. What is the best deal i can strike with stick shift, moonroof and ABS.
Please advice
Thanks for your time
shakthi
One reason I chose the Elantra over cars like the Cavalier was because it didn't have abs. Besides, it's an outrageously expensive option and not worth the 5% discount you get from insurance, especially when you factor in repair costs.
checking out the Elantra because it
really sounds like the best deal out there for what I want.
Problem: I live 150 miles from the nearest
dealership and I was wondering about problems, if
any, that people have had using the roadside
assistance. Being so far from the dealership has
been the only draw back I can find so far.
Thanx in advance for all responses.
Elantra00, do you honestly think downshifting your manual tranny will do any good if your brakes have locked in a panic stop?? I don't think so! The whole point to ABS is to keep your brakes from locking so you retain steering control and to shorten stopping distances in both wet and dry conditions. Some cars benefit less from ABS than others, but my 2000 Accent is one that definitely would benefit from that option. My front brakes lock way too easily, making the steering useless. They have already locked 3 times in the past 3 months, one of which I only asked the car to stop moderately fast when someone pulled out in front of me on a moist road when I was going 40 mph. The right front brake locked immediately and I lost complete steering control as the car skidded and screeched to a stop, thankfully before hitting the jerk who pulled out. If my car had ABS, I could have steered away from him into a side street if I did not have enough space to stop, or it would have helped me stop way shorter so it wouldn't have even been a near miss. It also would increase the confidence I have in how my car reacts in emergency situations. My car is a manual so I am well aware how engine braking helps slow the car quicker than does an automatic, but it doesn't help if your front brakes are locked. In other words, I think ABS is far from a waste of money! I highly suggest it to anyone who can afford it and can wait to find one equipped with that rare option.
However, I do think about covering the scratches around it with touchup paint. There's also a small scratch on the passanger door (door-ding?). Do you know any good choice for touchup paints? Any specification on Elantra paint? How good would this thing work?
It's a JVC 12-CD changer. Cost only $270 including installation. It has one year factory warranty for the CD changer and lifetime labor warranty from the store. It's installed at the upper edge of the trunk. They said it's the only place they'd put it with warranty since it's the only spot in the trunk that would avoid bumping and hitting from things in there. It has two controls (one cordless), both can be easily hidden.
I think it's a great deal. Highly recommand anyone who doesn't have a CD player to get one like this. It's great fun and costs no more than just a CD player. Plus, you get to keep the original radio and cassette!
I agree with Elantra00, you should look for around $11500 or even less (before tax) at this time of the year. I got mine more than 2 months ago for $10K (5-speed, base model).
bshadow: I don't think how far away you live from the dealership matters when it comes to roadside assistance. The roadside assistance services are provided through "Cross Country Motor Club" and have nothing to do with dealerships, I assume. And it claims to cover "anywhere in US and Canada". However, I'm not sure how well it covers some remote areas. Maybe you should call Hyundai or the motor club to check it out. I've never used the service yet, so can't comment on their quality.
Scott
I've posted here before concerning the brake sound problem with my 2000 Elantra. The brakes make a knocking sound when I come to a slow stop. I brought it in to the dealer, and they "machined" the drums (no idea what that means). The noise actually went away for about 2 weeks, now the noise is back.
Has anyone experienced a similar problem? I'd be grateful for any comments.
Jens
On drum type brakes, the brake pads are curved on the outside edge and have to be the same diameter as the inside of the brake drum. If the brake drum somehow gets out of round, it will decrease your braking power and cause the car to shudder when coming to a stop.
What the dealership did was put the drum on a machine that spins it around as if it were on the car. They then place a cutting tool onto the inner surface of the rotating drum and remove just enough metal to insure that the surface is exactly round and smooth.
If your brakes are making a knocking sound, there is something else wrong. I'm not a Hyundai mechanic, but work on cars often. The description sounds like a bad wheel bearing, which you may associate with the brakes because you only hear it at low speeds when you are slowing down. The brake drums had to be removed to be machined, and the wheel bearings come out also. They should have put new grease in the wheel bearings, which could have quieted them down temporarily.
Can you feel anything in the brake pedal as you slow down? Does it pulsate as you come to a stop? Does the car itself vibrate at all?
Sounds like another trip to the dealer. Sorry to hear you are having a problem. Definitely have the dealer's best suspension/drivability mechanic take a ride in the car. Good luck!
I tested it again, and the knocking sound only happens if I use the brakes (handbrake or regular). It's a very hollow sound, so I first thought it was something in the trunk.
I cannot feel any pulsating if I come to a stop, and the car itself does not vibrate.
Thanks again.
Jens
I dont think using the handbrake should cause any sound at all though.
I, too, have a 00 Elantra. First 2 weeks I had it, the rear brakes made a thumping noise during a slow stop. Never made any noise if I pushed the brake pedal harder, only during a slow stop.
Took it to the dealer and he found nothing wrong. Took it to an acquaintance who is a BMW tech, and he couldn't find anything wrong other than questionable Michelin tires that are known for higher than average road noise. He stated that while the tires may last longer than other brands, they are very rough riding and noisy.
To make a long story short, the thumping noise disappeared and I haven't heard it in over a month. I have no clue where or what it came from, but I did find it odd that the noise stopped around the same time I made sure both rear tires were properly inflated to 30 psi (the dealer gave them to me at 25 psi, probably to smooth the ride some).
Check your tire pressure and make sure it's to proper psi levels. Never can tell if it'll help.
But , I read everything about it -Even the responces - And Im Back To HUYNDAI ELANTRA - It is 3rd in its class - And I LOVE the Shape - Price.. (One Thing - I Want Package 6 With Anti-Lock-Brakes--- Can They Add THat???)
What Would THe FULL PRICE - Of FULL POWER - (rear Spolier - Automatic - In New York (8.25% Tax)Be - Full Out The DOOR Price - Thanks For All your Help - (SORRY for MISTAKES - This is My FIrst Board Writing Too...))
I think it will be hard to get it ttl below 13K (since the it will cut into the dealer holdback). But not impossible.
Good luck with your car shopping.
p.s: package 5 already includes abs isn't it?
the rear.
(http://www.hmc.co.kr/kor/cybermall/product/avantexd/index.htm)
I think personally it looks much better. Does anyone know if this is going to be 2001 elantra ?
Any info will be appreciated.
Cheers!!
I'm thinking of getting fog lights for my Elantra, but I want blue lenses. Anybody know where I can go to get them?
Thanks,
-Zack-
after hearing my friend rave about how great
hers is (Sonota), even after owning it for
seven years. "Hyundai is the way to go" she
says. I purchased mine w/package 6, wheel
upgrade, cd upgrade, all that good stuff. The
warranty is what sold my hubby too. Our 20
yr old daughter loved it from day one. Kept
asking, "daddy, can I have mom's new car?"
Mind you, she is a only child, goes to college,
and working....and I admit, a bit spoiled.
July rolls around and hubby says "how bout us
looking at new cars, just to kill a saturday?"
Well...mom drives home in a new car (cool!)
and Lola (our nickname for our child) gets the
Elantra. She is thrilled!! On July 28, she
and a friend are hit head on by a drunk driver,
who is traveling at 70mph, against Lola's 50.
Thanks to ALL the safety features of the Elantra
she walked away w/only cuts and bruises. Lola
is very, very good about wearing seat belts.
The drunk flew out of her camaro's back
windshield and is still in a coma. Honestly,
when the salesman talks about airbags, and about
how the seat belts lock against sudden movements,
even talking about "break away" steering columns,
I just yawn....but I thank God and Hyundai for
taking care of my child. We are car shopping
today for Lola, and after seeing the pictures
of the her totaled Elantra, she says "daddy,
can I get another Elantra, just a different
color?"
We are SOLD!
http://www.piaa.com/displayLamp.php3?inc=1100.html
Our car just went in for service ( that pesky mass-flow sensor thingie, and a few other minor items) they would not give us a loaner, I thought the basic warranty provided for a loaner car, were we mistaken?? They told us you only get a loaner if you purchased the extended warranty.
Thanks in advance
In a related story, I took my Elantra in 'cause the driver's door lock stopped working. I couldn't lock the car, even with the key. I had to argue with the service manager and get a special appointment date just to guarantee that I could get a ride to work while they tried to fix it (I work 15 miles away). Considering that they have ample salespeople wandering around aimlessly at 8 o'clock in the morning, I think this is ridiculous. Not at all like the contortionist act I got when buying the car... they bent over backwards to pick me up so I could pick the car up.
Hopefully other Hyundai dealerships are more professional and think long-term repeat sales than mine. As for the car... they had to order a door lock actuator, so I didn't have to wait long (an hour) but I will have to go in for another appointment when the part arrives.
Also, I noticed that the black paint on my power window switches was starting to wear through on the corners already (the car is only 5 months in service). The service manager said his Hyundai was doing the same thing, and ordered new switches under warranty. Heads up, folks... looks like this could be a problem on all the 2k Elantras/Hyundai products.
For example. A stupid kid i know didnt change his oil for 17,000 miles on his 96 honda accord. car was fine, engine light didnt even come on. still runs strong at 50k+ miles. point is, you didnt do any engine damage, and if the dealer was to ever blame you for not changeing your oil at 3k miles, say to him about 7500 mile change under normal conditions all highway. that should work, but they shouldnt bother arguing that point
I LOVE the fact that the car has some chrome around the windows....makes it look more upscale on the outside. The inside could use a little work though....
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JEFF