ELANTRA - Questions !?

What do you generally think about Elantra 1,6?
What are the pros and cons for buying her?

Thanks!

 

Well, my wife leased a 2002 Elantra, and it has been a very reliable
car. The only problem we've had with it are the trim around the
windows came loose, but Hyundai replaced it immediately. The only
other problem with the Elantra that I find is in the winter the
windows seem to fog up a lot more than other cars I've owned.

 

Since you talking about a 1.6 , I have to assume your talking about a
older one with that size engine . they are good cars , I have 2 of
them right now along with my 01 GLS .

 

pro's : cheap on purchase and running costs
performance isnt much like a sailing boat on wheels.
reliable enough, common enough so service isnt pain, not so much
waiting on spare parts like
luxury models,brands.




con's :
Resale value is bad (as a % of purchase price - of course if you
dont spend much you havent much to lose )
Longetivity may not be there
Might not be as tough as a local made gas guzzler - hard driving
may pound the valves, score the bearings and demolish the synchromesh.

Girls arent interested in this one

Luggage space - its not a big car, its not a wagon , its not even a
proper hatchback.
towing a trailer - its a small car, what do you expect.

Paint quality - well they have lesser standards. I have bubbling paint
on my left mirror, but Hyundai dont want to fix it, maybe i will argue about
it later. Its obviously finger prints from the factory, and the bubbles are
still there to be inspected - to me its not flaking because of damage! but
to hyundai ' we dont cover damage caused by driving into trees or stone
chips... '


Alloy wheels - they are plastic coated alloy. when the plastic is
damaged, it makes a big dark spot due to corrosion , and dirt getting under
the plastic. I guess you can paint the damaged section silver to hide it a
bit.

Trim - clips on, not removable without damage.

Dashboard- plastic buttons liable to be flake their paint, perhaps nail
polish remover, or white spirits (in the car paint polish and tar remover)
weakens the paint, then it comes off on your fingers.

CD/radio - a cheap model with difficulty in setting the channels, and
insensitive buttons that might then break when hit too hard.