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Dbwells & Indomie - on convincing the wife - it sounds like you're using my tried and true technique - just keep chipping away at her resolve until she gives in. As far as extra equipment goes, try to get her to try all the goodies out. It's amazing how quickly yesterday's luxury can become today's necessity. When I met my wife eight years ago, she used to laugh at people who paid extra for "unnecessary" stuff on their cars. Now, after buying a succession of ever fancier vehicles, culminating in her loaded-to-the-gills Durango., she whines about how my GT doesn't have an outside temperature gauge! Good luck you guys!
Thanks!
In years past, conventional wisdom said to do the first change 500 miles because of all of the metal shavings that are generated during break-in. Granted, todays cars are generally built to better tolerances and are much more durable, but IMHO, since it's still an internal combustion engine, an early oil change is good insurance for its long-term health.
BTW, my dealer recommended the first oil change at 600 miles, but take that for what it's worth; they've got a conflict of interest.
How many other people have had this problem? Were they all done by the dealer?
http://gwebworks.com/elantra_gt/
"I'd bet that the Sure Drain application for the 2000 Hyundai's would fit later models. The Fumoto website says that their F106 valve fits all Hyundai's so the threads must be the same. I like the idea of having a screw-on hose to the drain valve to eliminate the possibility of spilling. Couldn't be any neater than that! The price is right too. I do have a couple of concerns with the Fram valve though. When you take your car to Jiffy Lube, will they have the special device to activate the valve, or will they just have to unscrew the whole thing (and then not put on a new washer)? The Fumoto has a locking valve that's opened by hand. Also, if the Fram valve is built like their oil filters, it probably has cardboard end caps inside, lol! "
I too would be interested in hearing from someone who's actually installed the Sure Drain.
Anyway, there was only 4 different Suredrain sizes total, SD01 through SD04. They didn't have my 2001 Accent listed in the book (it is the same as the 2000 anyway), but EVERY Hyundai (Accent, Elantra, Sonata, you name it) from 2000 back to about 1993 all used the same plug, SD02, so I am fairly confident it will work for you all. It seems like Hyundai maximizes cross-platform parts whenever possible to keep costs down.
Hope that helps, I will give more impressions when I have them.
DW
I went in to the dealer today and got all the way to the financing guy before I noticed that they had jacked my price up to close to 15k for the 2001.5 5-sp w/ Opt 10 and floormats. I laughed and almost walked out right then and there.
After much hemming and hawing on their part, they offered me 13k for the car. That's almost $1,000 under invoice for the 2k2, but I don't know whether that's a good deal considering the 2001.5 year model. What's the consensus out there???
Adding to my frustration over what should have been a quick and painless deal, I noticed for the first time that the car had comfort suspension. I liked it when I drove it, but I've heard nothing but good things about the sport-tuned suspension. Has anyone out there driven both???
Man! What a let-down to think you're going in to sign a few papers and drive away with a new car and then all this stuff comes at you. I guess that's my welcome into the wonderful world of auto buying.
Help!!
Thanks for all the past information.
I did see a post that listed a service bulletin (01-36-025), but I don't know what exactly that's for.... haven't seen the actual paper work on it.
As far as I know only the very early cars had the Comfort Suspension. Having said that, It seems to me they have had that car in inventory for a very long time. This would account for their drastic price drop after you noticed. I agree with backy. Drive both and see what you like. Personally I wouldnt buy any GT other than the sport suspension (but thats me). If they dont have a car with Sport Suspension in stock dont buy until you drive one.
Magoo1955
This has been addressed many times and is called "shift flair" in the automatic. The official fix is to take the car to the dealer and they will reprogram the ECM. I have a friend at work who has the GLS and after his visit to the dealer his "shift flair" was gone.
Question,,, I thought that all GT's have the sport suspension? GT's brochure states so??? is that true?
I use to think they were silly...why heat your [non-permissible content removed] when you have heat in the car?.... but they are more comfortable, and you don't need the heater blowing warm air in you face when using them. You can use that heat for the windows where it's needed! I wonder if it would be much trouble to add them to the GT?
Seat heaters are offered as an option in Canada. It seems that Hyundai figures they would be of more use there
alfalover
I think you would like the GT judging by your screename. I always said my GT reminds me of a early 80's Alfa GTV-6 hatchback. My other car is a 1976 Maserati Merak SS. If it were not for the Maserati my GT would be in the garage!
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Hyundai Elantra 4-2.0L engine
Thank you for choosing Fram Products.
Cordially,
Rick Hostettler
Catalog/Technical Service Representative
Catalog/Technical Service Department"
I guess no one really knows what's going on at Fram/Allied Signal! It's not like the Hyundai is a popular car or anything
I guess I didn't look hard enough at the catalog to see this response... GO LOOK INTO IT Rick!!! then reply.
How many miles per tank do you guys get on average driving the GT??? Thanks for the posts...
I get a lifetime average of 24 mpg according to the trip computer (I never reset it). All my driving is local commute to work in heavy traffic.
th003g is right-on about the difference in suspension...I agree!
centarfor
I read on that a GT owner in Canada had the dealer remove the stock seats and installed the heated seats. I just assumed it was an option.
RE: Heated seats. I've heard that most places won't swap out your seats because of the liability exposure incurred by removing the side airbags. I have heard of kits, though, where you pull the cover off the seat, put the heating elements in and then put the cover back on. Sounds like a lot of work to me. :-)
How far will they allow you to go before saying that you are voiding your warranty?
For instance, will they allow aftermarket wheels and rims and not high lift cams? What about headers?
Just started looking at Elantra GT's.. I'm amazed at how many features Hyundai can get on them for the price - it really sounds like a great car!
I have a couple of questions tho: I have heard two things about the interior lighting:
1. I read that the front doors have 'entrance' lighting (lights on the edge of the door). Is this true? This is the sort of feature that used to only be common on "fancy" cars.
2. I also read that there are no interior lights in the back seat area. If this is true, does anyone find this to be a problem/nuiscance? I know this isn't the biggest deal, but part of my goal in buying a 4-door car is to be able to drive my friends around easier when we go nightclubbing, etc. Considering the price and how many other great features (like leather seats) there are, I could probably overlook this one. But it's something that might push me to consider a Sonata, even tho it's more expensive (and conservative).
Thanks for your help!
TysAlpha
"I read that the front doors have 'entrance' lighting (lights on the edge of the door). Is this true?"
Yes it is. I don't know if it is called entrance lighting since it is red. I think that it is more for safety than convenience. IOW, it lights up the door when it is opened, say, facing approaching traffic.
As for the lack of lighting in the back ... yes this is a pain. However, do I regret buying this car because of lack of lighting in the back seat *and* weak lighting in the trunk? Not for a second. If it is that important, an Elantra GLS is also a very nice car. It would have a centrally mounted dome light if if does not have a moonroof.
Elantra. We welcome the opportunity to
be of service.
To re-iterate according to our data, we don't have a recommended Sure Drain plug
for the 2002 Hyundai Elantra 4-2.0L
engine. When releasing a new product, the parts to be released, will be the
ones that are most likely to sell. As
popularity, research, and sales increase new, less popular, parts are added. We
are constantly updating parts and will
most likely have one that fits the Elantra sometime in the near future.
Thank you for choosing Fram Products.
Cordially,
Rick Hostettler
Catalog/Technical Service Representative
Catalog/Technical Service Department
Happy motoring everybody.
P.S. I have only seen one GT besides mine, in the town I live in and I get looks all the time.
Overall, yeah it's a fairly minor point. But I wanted to get a feel for what owners thought. I'm not quite ready to buy, but I think the Elantra GT is a great car, especially at the price. So when it gets closer to time, I'll check it out in person and driving, etc.
Thanks again,
TysAlpha.
Not only do the rear seats fold down in a 60-40 split, but unlike many other cars with split folding rear seats, they are even more accommodating.
The seat cushions (bottoms) can flip up and forward, and if you haul the head-restraints out, you can then fold the seat backs forward, down flat in the space previously occupied by the seat cushions. This really makes for a flat bottom and is good for a couple more cubic feet of space. Because the cusions are also split 60/40, you can choose to only do one side or both.
When you go for your test drive check this feature out. Just another feature that makes thic car so special.
Personally, I don't have any particular use for an interior release anyway. I mean, if you're going to be loading or unloading the hatch, you're going to be standing at the back of the car anyway. The outside release is large and easy to use. I've had cars in the past where there was no exterior hatch release (my '88 Pulsar comes to mind. Walking up to that car with an arm load of groceries was fun. You had to unlock the door, reach down on the floor and pull the release. Then walk to the back and very carefully pull straight up on the edge of the lid, because the latch was weak and would re-lock if you breathed wrong. Not real convenient, Nissan!).
I particularly like the GT's big rubberized handle that you use to pull it closed again. It's on the inside where it doesn't get all coated with road grime. My wife's Durango has just a slippery little indentation where you're supposed to pull down the hatch with the tips of your fingers. It drives her nuts!
Yes, I admit getting sucked into a couple of street races with my GT. Last one was a Mazda Millenia S... we were nose to nose and no one could get ahead. That was good enough for me considering his V6 and possible supercharger. If you add the B&M short shift kit it will make this activity much more fun (see my posts in the Acc & Mods list). You can bet the other guy will never tell his friends he was beat by a Hyundai !
PS: Now I can go back to acting my age :-)
Thanks
Thanks for the B&M short shift kit info. I believe this will be my first mod for my car. I will install and let you know how it goes, I think it will make a big differnece.
I hope that you post the results on this forum. I was also thinking of a similar upgrade.
Just my two cents worth.