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Elantra or Corolla?
I'm trying to decide between an Elantra or Corolla '11/'12/'13, I like the style/features of each one, so as far as this goes I have all the info I need.
What I would like to ask is, maintenance cost to each, Pro's and cons between maintenance, and how easy is it to change breaks on each one etc? Do either have a Drum rear break or disc breaks? The reason I would like to know these is easier for me to maintain myself with my little knowledge in Cars (:
Tires, I've read elantra tires go out easy? This is no problem but wondering, transmission, etc etc...
Also finally, reliability and length, how long do you think each car is a keeper for? 5 years? 10 years?
Thanks a lot!
What I would like to ask is, maintenance cost to each, Pro's and cons between maintenance, and how easy is it to change breaks on each one etc? Do either have a Drum rear break or disc breaks? The reason I would like to know these is easier for me to maintain myself with my little knowledge in Cars (:
Tires, I've read elantra tires go out easy? This is no problem but wondering, transmission, etc etc...
Also finally, reliability and length, how long do you think each car is a keeper for? 5 years? 10 years?
Thanks a lot!
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I say this because IMO there's a huge difference in how these two cars drive. Also in aspects like interior room and quality... but you said you were OK with the style of both cars.
The other thing you can test on a rental is fuel economy. The EPA numbers are one thing, but real-world FE for YOU could be much different.
So if you haven't driven these cars yet... do yourself a big favor and do that.
P.S. Elantra has all disc brakes, Corolla has rear drums. As for 10-year reliability, I own an 8-year-old Elantra that's been very reliable, no issues and the only major maintenance outside the factory schedule was new rear brake rotors/pads at about 45k. Fronts are original. Have about 70k on the car now. Also my sister bought my 2001 Elantra (purchased 10/00) from me six years ago and still owns it. Car has over 100k on it now and has needed a few parts, but brakes (rear drums) held up well, still original shocks/struts/exhaust, never has broken down.
I am new so i dont know how to post a question. I have the above car and always did timely oil change. Recently I picked it up from a shop where the bumper was being repainted. Upon leaving the shop i drove quarter mile and the oil light came up, and the temp gauge went up to about 40% (normally it is at 25%). I drove home about 6 miles slowly. Next day towed it to the dealer who said there may be too much sludge so it would be too expensive to repair.
1)My question is how could the sludge build if I did regular oil change.
2) If I have them take off the oil pan and clean the screen would this help?
They charge about $110 per hour (los angeles CA) and it is a 2 hour work. Might be worth it than to junk the car because opening the engine to clean out the sludge would be more than the car's value.
any ideas?
thanks in advance
As i said the car was being repainted in the shop. I had a dispute over the quality of work ( the color did not match the rest of the car) and so the guy had to paint it over and was unhappy. Could he sabotage the car?
thanks
Which car has a spare tire and jack and which does not!
Let's talk about the non-existent spare tire (Hyundai not the only culprit). Most of us on this forum complain about not getting the advertised mileage. So how many of you are comfortable taking a trip with the contraption provided by Hyundai for the Elantra? My dealer recently had a sale on spare tires for $200 each and I bought one. Better to be safe than have another complaint about this little car which, apart from its stop and go horrible mpg, is actually quite nice. Rather be safe than sorry and rely on the little contraption which I can't imagine trying to use in snow and sleet nevermind nice weather.
Did you somewhere find one which will safely raise the car?
Personally, my auto insurance includes roadside assistance as well.
Having a jack & spare in the car is simply less of a necessity than it was, say, 20 years ago. Not perfect and all things being equal I would prefer to have a spare tire on board. But in the end that didn't bother my wife when she bought her '12 Elantra. She wouldn't be able to change the tire without assistance anyway.
BTW, if you carry your own non-OEM "fix-a-flat", make sure it's new enough to note compatibility with the TPMS. Otherwise it could foul the sensor.
Spare tires becoming extinct?
Having TPMS reduces flats as tires that lose air slowly are caught & inflated/fixed before they go flat.
The main problem that I see is if you call roadside & they don't have your size tire readily available.
I think both are nice car, and they are completely different in terms of driving style.
When I drove the Corolla, it seems it is for ladies. You step on gas - break, gas- break, and etc. Very simple and straight forward, while the car will adjust and shift to the highest gear when not on gas.
Elantra is a little different, feel more like a manual car. You step on the gas all the time, and the gear will shift according to your rpm. 5th gear kicks in at 50km/h (30m/h), 6th at 70km/h (perhpas 43m/h).
I prefer Elantra, because I prefer a smoother steering feel, and I go on the highway quiet frequently. Highway RPM as follow:
Corolla
@ 2k rpm when reaching 100km/h (60m/h)
@ 2.5k rpm when reaching 120km/h (75m/h)
Elantra
@ 2k rpm when reaching 100km/h
@ 2.3k rpm when reaching 120km/h
the 2003 was my mothers, then mine, now my cousins.. The 2003 she bought used in 2005 with 50K miles. i changed the oil every 3k miles, replaced the front brakes twice and rears once. The Cat went at 201K miles, which was replaced, and sucked to replace and although not pretty, it was replaced and passed NYS inspection. i Gave the car to my Cousin after driving it from Kentucky to NY 4 months ago, with 225K miles i averaged 43MPG. this was another one that EVERYTHING WORKED, It never saw a dealership or mechanic shop.. Original Clutch..
Now simplicity;
The brakes are well the fronts are easy, the rears are drums but they are interesting, they have a lot of little parts and are not easy like they were on old GM's..
The OIL changes are super easy, the plug is easy to get to, you can reach it from the front lip without having to lay under the car fully. The Filter on the 1.8 is accessible and easy to get to, you wont need a pit to change the oil.
Anything else.. well the clutch is a nightmare, so that is better done at a dealer, or at a private shop. you need to drop the tranny (front wheel drive ya know) so you really need a lift to do this..
Anything else.. i wouldnt worry about you wont need to replace anything..
If you are buying a car that you want to last LONG AFTER the car payments are paid off and to drive till it falls apart, i would buy the Toyota. If you are buying for style, upfront price, and flash, i would buy the Elantra.
I only buy stick shift cars, so i would buy the corolla since i cant get an Elantra with all the bells and whistles with a stick..
I could not agree more. The Corolla is a no brainer purchase. In my experience, the only thing that went wrong with them was the mufflers. Since they are likely stainless steel now, that will not be a problem. My "Toyota Vibe" should survive me. But as the other poster said, if you like something tastier than vanilla, the entire Hyundai/Kia lineup is smokin'. I'd get the new Rio if the car was to be my daily driver.
And thank goodness for that!
BTW, it's "caliber".
My 2012 Corolla that I have right now I'm quickly falling in love with. The real world gas mileage is insane, it's so much higher than what the EPA rates it at I've gotten 39.5 on the highway. The fact that the 2012 Corolla gets the same gas mileage as the Elantra if not more.. and it has a 4-speed Auto vs 6 speed in elantra.. it's kind of like what the hell Hyundai?? FAIL. corollas ride is soft and cushy and really cushions out all the imperfections of the road. My 2014 Elantra DIDN'T DO THE SAME. its refinement/softness was merely just acceptable. The Corollas back seat is spacious in all Dimensions, the Elantra has a terrible back seat because there's no head room at all. It feels cramped, especially bad for people that have claustrophobia, it really bothered my girlfriend. I personally think my 2012 Corolla has stronger more effective headlights than my Elantra did. The Corolla LE AND S also has bigger tires then all trims of the elantra. I believe this contributes to make the ride more cushioned than the Elantra. I never had to do repairs on my Elantra but I know that Toyota parts are always cheap to buy.. I bought a brand new battery with 5 year warranty for my 2012 Corolla = $101 with tax at Walmart. I don't know what it is about the Corollas design.. it's just practical everything works exactly as it should and it's just a simply easy and rewarding car to drive. Elantra is not a bad car, I just don't think it's design is as tried-and-true as the 10th Generation Corolla! There's a reason the Corolla is about to be on its 12TH GENERATION in 2019. There's a reason the Elantra only started being a reliable car on its redesign in 2011. Before 2011 the Elantra was not a reliable car it was more of a rental car design.
After owning both of these cars I truly think the corolla is a better car. The Corollas key fob works from a farther distance and is more reliable also. The key fob for my 2014 elantra would cut out randomly sometimes.
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