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Sedans Honda Civic Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra
1637 messages, Last post on Oct 27, 2009 at 7:09 PM
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Replying to: lonewalden (Apr 22, 2007 1:16 pm) If you have any concerns over reliability of the Elantra, you can buy a 10-year, 100k miles extended warranty (bumper to bumper and transferable) and it will still cost less overall than the Civic LX. |
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Both are very good cars but I really think the Civic has that "overall goodness", something intangible which I really can't put into words. This car just has it...it just fits like a glove. I never got that feeling when i sat in the Elantra...or even the Sonata for that matter. Pricewise, the Elantra wins hands down. Ditto for warranty, roadside & features. But it's just not a "Honda". If I were you, I'd personally wait till the new Corolla debuts. I think it'll be an awesome car, as it competes with some heavy hitters in this segment. Maybe it's just me, I thought the last generation Elantra looked so much better. I just can't get past the looks of this new generation. And it just doesn't have that feeling I alluded to earlier. I know I'll get flamed by certain folks in here but that's how I feel. I was more than happy to pay the extra $ for my Civic as I felt I got more...sorta like a mini Acura. Ready for the attacks now...let's just act like adults...PLEASE! The Sandman 
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Replying to: sandman46 (Apr 22, 2007 3:20 pm) Some people just don't think there is anything magical about being a "Honda." |
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Replying to: sandman46 (Apr 22, 2007 3:20 pm) I can see why you would think the Civic "fits like a glove" compared to the Elantra. It does have more of an enveloping feeling, probably because of its less roomy interior and center console/parking brake that gets very close to the legs. Some people like that kind of feeling--you are obviously one of them. I prefer the roomier feeling of cars like the Elantra. The Elantra is not a Honda. I used to think that was a big deal. After owning two Civics and two Elantras, I don't feel that way any more. Hyundai's slogan used to be "Driving is Believing." I kind of wish they hadn't changed it because I think it's a good one for them. Just sitting in the Elantra, you won't get a good feel for everything it offers. I think you need to actually drive a car to see if it is a car you will like to live with every day, assuming it passes the "sit" test. I like the looks of the Gen 3 Elantra very much. I've owned two of them, still own one ('04 GT 5-door). But I like what Hyundai has done with the 2007. To me, it looks more sophisticated now, more grown-up. Also sleeker and more modern-looking. I really like the look of the new 5-door, at least what I've seen in photos. Can't wait until its official debut. Maybe someday Honda will see fit (haha) to give the U.S. a 5-door Civic again. |
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Apr 22, 2007 2:15 pm) 1.rear brakes and wheel cylinders  about 90K miles 2.alternator about 144K miles 3.exhaust front pipe (joint connector bad = exhaust leak) 150K miles. 4. a couple (2) of the exhaust manifolds with integral cat. converters replaced under an extended emission warranty. This seems to have been a ill advised design as the manifold cracks for some reason. Otherwise it is reliable and quiet and gets 33-34 mpg highway easily and consistantly. It continues to be a great car.
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Replying to: targettuning (Apr 23, 2007 5:09 am) Rats I have been supplanted.  It seems that Hyundai got a batch of bad exhaust manifolds for that period and they extended the warranty on them for 10 years unlimited mileage. Thats the only thing that has gone wrong with it so far. Other than routine maintenance I have put no money into the car.
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Apr 23, 2007 2:59 pm) Regarding the manifold its good that Hyundai did that because it is a pricy piece if you have to buy one...over $900!!!
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Replying to: targettuning (Apr 24, 2007 3:51 am) My mechanic said $650 installed. |
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Replying to: sandman46 (Apr 22, 2007 3:20 pm) I really like the new elantra, i saw a light blue one and a white one and they were very nice! (the antenna has to go though.) But there is a very big intangible 'hondaness' that is hard to ignore. They don't sell tons of civics for nothing you know. (despite that many on this forum would tell you its just for mpg.  ) Its a feeling that i don't get even with my rabbit!(granted there is also a tuetonic feeling with my bunny that the civc or any other car could give me either!) Hyundai excels at packaging and low price, and many of this brands buyers have this as a priority; they don't place driver involvement as high as maybe we do. (not to say all, thats what the tiburon is for!  ) Hence, why you get 'theres nothing special about hondas' type of comments as someone did above. I think both are awesome cars. And i do hope we get a civic 5 door soon! |
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