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#1562 of 1637 Re: topic [thegraduate] by eldaino Apr 30, 2007 (7:12 am)
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#1565 of 1637 4AT vs 5AT. by rustum Aug 27, 2007 (3:00 pm)
I want to get a new car. It is between civic vs elantra. Currently i am managing with 2001 sonata. Do you guys see any advantage having 5 speed AT vs 4 speed AT? What about the engine performance of Elantra. I am not sure how long i am going to stay here. What about the resale value for both the cars in case i have to move out? Sorry for many question. Replies to this message: snakeweasel (Aug 27, 2007 3:13 pm) rustum (Aug 27, 2007 9:51 pm) snakeweasel (Aug 28, 2007 3:50 am) backy (Aug 27, 2007 4:22 pm) rustum (Aug 27, 2007 9:55 pm) backy (Aug 28, 2007 5:48 pm) targettuning (Aug 28, 2007 8:30 am)
#1566 of 1637 Re: 4AT vs 5AT. [rustum] by snakeweasel Aug 27, 2007 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: rustum (Aug 27, 2007 3:00 pm) Do you guys see any advantage having 5 speed AT vs 4 speed AT?   I would say that depends, but unless on tranny is a bad tranny most people wouldn't notice the difference.   What about the engine performance of Elantra.   I have over 140k miles on mine and have had good luck with it. As far as acceleration I find mine to be more than adequate. I can easily keep up with traffic and get up to highway speeds on most on ramps and its pretty good in passing.   What about the resale value for both the cars in case i have to move out?   The Civic will bring in more money on resale but upfront it costs more. Replies to this message: rustum (Aug 27, 2007 9:51 pm) snakeweasel (Aug 28, 2007 3:50 am)
#1567 of 1637 Re: 4AT vs 5AT. [rustum] by backy Aug 27, 2007 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: rustum (Aug 27, 2007 3:00 pm) If it's likely you'll need to resell the car in 1-2 years, the Civic might be a better way to go, if you can get a decent price on one. As for the transmission, I think the 5AT on the Civic is one reason it gets higher fuel economy than the Elantra, but I found the 4AT on the Elantra shifts very smoothly, so for me it's not an issue. Power-wise, the Elantra has plenty for me (there's only 2 hp difference in the 2 engines, and the Elantra has a little more torque).   One thing to look at is how often you'll use the rear seat to haul adults. That's one of the best features of the Elantra vs. the Civic. Also as noted, you can save a few thousand bucks up front on the Elantra, especially with closeout pricing on the '07s.   If you just need a good solid car for awhile, have you considered a slightly-used Elantra? I recommend a '04 or later. The '01-'05 Elantra is the #1 used compact car choice per Edmunds.com. And someone else will have already taken the big depreciation hit. Replies to this message: rustum (Aug 27, 2007 9:55 pm) backy (Aug 28, 2007 5:48 pm)
#1568 of 1637 Re: 4AT vs 5AT. [snakeweasel] by rustum Aug 27, 2007 (9:51 pm)
Replying to: snakeweasel (Aug 27, 2007 3:13 pm) Hi, Thanks for your reply. I will see if i can get Civil at reasonable price. Replies to this message: snakeweasel (Aug 28, 2007 3:50 am)
#1569 of 1637 Re: 4AT vs 5AT. [backy] by rustum Aug 27, 2007 (9:55 pm)
Replying to: backy (Aug 27, 2007 4:22 pm) Hi Backy, Thanks for your valuable information. I will check out new civic and elantra's. If i get a good price, will go with civic. Otherwise will check out new and used elantra's. Presently managing with 2001 sonata. Not in hurry to get the new one. Just thinking of selling old sonata getting better car as soon as possible. Meanwhile, i have to spend around 500$ on my sonata to replace timing belt. Replies to this message: backy (Aug 28, 2007 5:48 pm)
#1570 of 1637 Re: 4AT vs 5AT. [rustum] by snakeweasel Aug 28, 2007 (3:50 am)
Replying to: rustum (Aug 27, 2007 9:51 pm) All in all I would go with the Elantra, slightly larger interior and a smaller price tag. With the Civic you will most likely never make up the price difference in resale.
#1571 of 1637 Re: 4AT vs 5AT. [rustum] by targettuning Aug 28, 2007 (8:30 am)
Replying to: rustum (Aug 27, 2007 3:00 pm) I currently have a 2006 Civic with the 5 speed auto. I live in south central Pa where the terrain while not as mountainous as further west isn't exactly flat either. What I have observed is the Honda doesn't want to stay in 5th unless at highway speeds and the roads are flat as a pancake. Toss in a slight grade (especially when at lower speeds) and the transmission wants 4th. The bad news here is that you are seldom in 5th for a long distance but the good is that the transmission seems to shift smoothly. Honda geared 5th as an over-over drive so they can post high EPA sticker numbers but practically speaking the transmission is entirely too busy up-down shifting unless you live in Iowa or somewhere else in the flat mid-west.

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