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#21 of 1637 My .02 by isell_mitsus1 Mar 18, 2000 (4:55 pm)
I agree with isellhonda's sentiments. Hyundais are better than they used to be but still can't compare to Hondas. Some may disagree with that. So be it. But I would take a used car that I knew was going to be reliable and that I knew would hold it's value before I would take a new car that may or may not live up to it's old reputation. isellhondas is also correct on the resale value. People don't want them used. It is a car to buy if you want a NEW car but don't want to pay that much, just like Kia and Daewoo. It holds no water in the used car market.
#22 of 1637 The supposedly poor resale value by bri70 Mar 19, 2000 (12:28 pm)
isell_ mitsus1, with all due respect I think that view is becoming dated. I'm thinking about purchasing a second Hyundai and have been looking at Kelly's Blue Book retail prices. I paid 12.5K for my 2000 Elantra GLS. Kelly's list a 1999 Elantra GLS from 10,700 to 14,330. In fact when I compare the exact car that I bought, plug in the mileage I expect to do in a year (15K), I get a suggested retail value of $12,050. The 2000 Elantra depreciated all of $450 from the 1999 model. Not bad at all. Worse than average resale value I think is fast becoming another obsolete view of Hyundai.
#23 of 1637 Hyundai's credibility.. by scruf Mar 19, 2000 (2:36 pm)
The credibility of the maker is truly issue here. Honda builds a wonderful (if souless) automobile, and has for some time. It has not always been that way.    Hyundai build an unforgetably cheap car a few years back, and this has had an effect on thier image (rightfully).    Yet, the current models, if not market leaders, appear to be "ready for prime time".    Let me bring you back to '73-75. A Japanese motorcycle maker was beginning its importation of cars to the US. It quickly bacame known that these cars were practicaly undriveable while cold. This was bad for that fledgling automaker, now the #2 imported vehicle, of course this is Honda. Those vehicles were pretty undesirable used, too.    Is the Hyundai less desirable than the Honda? Right now, YES. But it is also 10% less, and if I had the choice of a stripped Civic, or an Elantra w/ AC, power goodies, and the warranty, well, I'd stop to think...
#24 of 1637 . by taurus2 Mar 19, 2000 (7:54 pm)
Which car is more reliable and will last longer with no problems? A Hyundai Elantra or Honda Civic?
#25 of 1637 reliability by umchand2 Mar 20, 2000 (4:43 am)
I own both and they both have their share of problems. However, the civic has had a few major problems. Thank goodness for warranties. The elantra i just got and it had some minor problems. Just treat them right and they'll last atleast a decade
#26 of 1637 Civic is not that reliable by andes11 Mar 20, 2000 (7:44 am)
I get a good chuckle when these people tout Honda's "proven" reliability. The thing is that Elantra is as reliable as Honda Civic. In fact, early 90s Civic's AIS reliability rating is lower than the Elantra's and its reliability has been widely exaggerated by the owners over the years.
#27 of 1637 . by isell_mitsus1 Mar 20, 2000 (6:09 pm)
andes: I would like you to find ANYTHING that backs up your statement that the Elantra is just as reliable as a Civic. I don't think you will find anything that comes even remotely close to saying that. And to the person who said resale value was just as good for the Elantra...yeah right. I checked the trade for a 99 Elantra with 15k in excellent condition with all options (auto, roof, alloys, power pack, etc) and the trade was $10,---, a comparable Civic was worth $16,---.... you do the math.
#28 of 1637 OK by andes11 Mar 20, 2000 (10:07 pm)
This is like dropping an A-bomb on the Civic Nation, but you asked for it, so, here you go: http://carpoint.msn.com/vip/UsedRelOver/Honda/Civic/Used.asp http://carpoint.msn.com/vip/UsedRelOver/Hyundai/Elantra/Used.asp
#29 of 1637 . by dryfus Mar 21, 2000 (2:09 am)
Isellmitsu says: "I would like you to find ANYTHING that backs up your statement that the Elantra is just as reliable as a Civic. I don't think you will find anything that comes even remotely close to saying that." Looks like you have to eat your words.
#30 of 1637 . by bill11770 Mar 21, 2000 (3:55 am)
doh!

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