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On a couple of occasions, I've given my dealer service the TSB number/summary and they've been able to access the complete manufacturer tsb... and follow up. Good luck.
Revka
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Scottdude - Here's the Hyundai UK website. Look for the press release to the New Elantra on the left side of the page.
Also, for those that missed my previous post: You'll find photos of the new (5 door) Avante DX New (5 door) Avante DX at Hyundai Motor's Korean website. I've read there will be some small changes for the US (Elantra GT) version. I'll keep my eyes open for other news.
Happy motoring!
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I got my car for $500 under Edmunds price.
Thanks.
Interesting that some dealers are removing the tape and painting the pillars black. Other dealers are just replacing the tape. I heard on the mailing list that there is a 36K limit on trim items.
Thanks for all the great info. I picked up my 03 Chianti Red GT hatch last night. I think I got a good deal. Options included are Automatic transmission,Sunroof,ABS&traction control,mud flaps,sunroof wind deflector and the cargo tray. I traded in a 2000 subaru outback sport. My out the door cost, including all fees+ 481.36 to payoff the subaru(I still got 800.00 more for that than I thought I'd get). So the bottom line cost to me was 15,294.30 I put 2000 down and finaced 13,294.30. I did not get a real good rate 6.7, but I am refinancing it next month through a credit union. So far I love the car. I bought it at Lia Hyundai in Hartford, CT. The whole thing was done with no hassles at all.
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Congrats on the new GT. Let us know how it compares to the outback. Lia Hyundai is a cool dealership. They sell modified Hyundais along with the stock cars. Someday I've gotta stop by that place. Enjoy.
codata99:
Thanks for posting the TSB for peeling tape.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
I just got mud guards, no wind deflect, no cargo tray, not cargo net. Tell me if those are worthwhile things to add.
Any come up with a solution to the dark trunk and rear seats? Just install TAP lights?
mileage readout:
I think the miles to empty is fairly accurate. It turns on under 30 miles to empty. I drove until I knew I was under the 10 mile mark (using the odometer + 30 miles to know when I would be in trouble) and filled up 14.3 gallons.
black tape:
The black tape on my 03 GT is slightly wrinkled on front driver and passenger door. I just hope it doesn't get nasty on me.
internet pricing:
Don't accept anything as high as MSRP. I have received quotes for UNDER invoice (and getting the rebate too), however that dealership did not have any GT hatchbacks when I was ready. Most delears have internet departments that will sell no haggle right around invoice. My target was invoice +2% for a little room and I bought mine just a tad over invoice. Watch out for add-ons you may not want in the F&I department or any additional costs that aren't part of the Hyundai window sticker.
Don't buy a car from them. They are a bunch of crooks along with Brandon Hyundai. I had a great experience at Fitzgerald Hyundai on US 19 in Clearwater. Trust me, it is worth the drive. I bought my 2002 GT there and paid $200 above Edmunds TMV but that was because the car had ABS which was impossible to find.
Jeff
I own a 2001 5-speed GT with 47,000 miles on it and, outside of the front bumper paint issue, it has been trouble-free.
HOWEVER, there is always a lemon to be found across every make and model of car, even Toyota, Lexus, Mercedes, etc.
The fact that a 2001 car has already had two owners is highly suspect.
Ask lots of questions about (1) why the current owner wants to sell such a new car and (2) where the current owner bought it (dealer or private owner). If the current owner bought it from a private owner, ask the current ower why the previous owner wanted to sell the car.
Also, $9000 is a fair (but not great) market price, but this seller will likely not be able to get more than $7200 as a trade-in, so you can definitely barter.
See if you can take it to a reputable mechanic and pay a little to have it thoroughly inspected, IF the answers to the questions above seem reasonable.
Good luck!
LOL. ;-)
To jacksparrow- Congratulations! We look forward to hearing more details about "Mena". Please keep us posted on your ownership experience. Happy motoring!
Revka
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Sadly, the warranty does not transfer. THe warranty is only good with the first owner.
This is not correct. The Hyundai bumper-to-bumper warranty is good for 5 years or 60,000 miles to the first owner and subsequent owners. That means the 2001 GT in question still has 23,000 miles and 2-3 years of warranty left, depending on when it was originally purchased. It's the 10-year powertrain warranty that is not transferrable, except to member's of one's immediate family. Of course, the powertrain is covered by the bumper-to-bumper warranty during the first five years or 60,000 miles.
You may also want to share (copy/paste) what you paid in our Hyundai Elantra: Prices Paid & Buying Experience discussion. And please return to this discussion to keep us posted on your Elantra GT ownership experience.... Thanks for your participation! ;-)
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IMO, i would want to trade in my GT for a 04GT. NICE!
As far as oil changes, Consumer Reports did an extensive test using NYC cabs and various oils and intervals. Their finding was that there was no significant advantage over changing oil every 3k instead of every 7.5k. They also did not find any significant difference between regular and synthetic. The only synthetic that did show an advantage was Mobil 1. I just follow the manual at any rate.
Not sure how I maintain proof of changing my own oil. I do it on schedule (have 220,000 miles on 92 Saturn SL).
Do I just keep receipts and enter into my service log? Never kept track like this in order to preserve conditions of 10 year -100k warranty.
Any suggestions?
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I checked with one of my local delear for elantra GT(Fully loaded) and he is quoting 14,253$(On the road after all rebates and dealer incentives ). Is it a good deal ???.
Thanks Folks
GTs are harder to locate for dealers. That is because the hatch is still not as popular as the sedan i guess. Maybe it is a ploy by the dealers. When i got mine, the guy said that there were only 3-4 in the region for the type that I wanted.