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#1979 of 4930 all for looks? by wmoses

Apr 21, 2002 (3:52 pm)

gtxr asks a few questions --

>1. Hyundai in Canada only has a 3 year comprehensive/5 year powertrain warranty. And we all know about Hyundai's bad name in reliability.

I have had 3 Hyundais when I was in Canada and I don't know about any reliability issues. I have never had any reliability problems with my 1989 Sonata GL, 1993 and 1995 Elantra GLs. If cared for, they are just as reliable as any other car in its class. This reliability bad name is nonsense.

> 2. # recalls. I know the elantra for 2002 has been completely redesigned, but the # of recalls for the 2001 model -- after it has been out for several years is a whooping 39. compared to <10 for focus, civics i'm quite worried.

The 2001 cannot have been out for "several years" and as for the number of recalls (assuming that this is an accurate number) -- are they all safety related? I have only had about 3 recalls in total for my 3 Canadian Hyundais. 39 recalls on one car/model which is on the road maybe 1.5 years is nonsense. Speaking of recalls Focus has a pretty serious one in effect now.

> 3. wagon style will be out.

The GT is not a wagon. It is a hatchback. Read the current literature and see the trends these days -- hatchbacks and crossover vehicles are "in" in NA now. Hatchbacks were always "in" in Europe, where people apparently can appreciate its versatility a bit more. Buy based on your needs, and not what the trends say you should buy.

> 5. cost of maintenance in long run. since hyundai's aren't as popular as honda / toyota's, does this mean i'll to pay more for its parts?

You will not pay more for parts. You will pay less. Also, the parts availability is just about the same as with any other vehicle *including domestics*

If you want a solid, dependable, sporty car that is the *best* value for your money, then you will have not choice but to buy the GT.

Visit my website to learn some more about the GT,
http://www.gwebworks.com/elantra_gt
and ignore Consumer Reports.

#1980 of 4930 Re Recalls by backy

Apr 21, 2002 (4:32 pm)

I don't know where 39 recalls comes from. I think there has been only one recall on the current-generation Elantra, in October 2000 for less than 1000 early GLSes with faulty side airbag wiring. But that was in the U.S.; I can't see how there could be lots more recalls for the Canadian Elantras.

#1981 of 4930 recall lists. by gtxr

Apr 21, 2002 (7:03 pm)

there seems to be a siginificant difference between the # of problems between 2001 and 2002. but if u compare hyundai's to, say, toyota, it seems that hyundai's have so many more problems.

2001 elantra recalls/problems
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/25/01250421.html

1996 elantra recalls/problems
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/25/96250416.html

#1982 of 4930 traction control system by gtxr

Apr 21, 2002 (7:12 pm)

by the way, any ideas on how well the traction control system works? does this mean it could be taken up the hills when skiing season comes? the extra TCS is offered as part of a $1700 CAD (~$1100 US) package in canada which includes leather seats, moonroof, ABS, and TCS.

#1983 of 4930 Re recall lists by backy

Apr 21, 2002 (7:40 pm)

It's misleading to just look at a list of TSBs and assume that means there's a lot of problems with a particular model. If you look at the actual bulletins, which I have done, you'll see that many of them pertain to prior-generation Elantras even though they are listed when you do a search for the 2001 Elantra. Also, many of these TSBs are just advisories for Hyundai service techs on new features of the 2001 model, or new service procedures. For example, there was one noting the new paint colors for 2001.
 
Comparing recalls of the current generation Elantra to the current generation Civic, the Elantra has had one recall affecting less than 1000 cars. The Civic has had six recall actions to date, although if you look at the recall bulletins it looks like only four different defects. I also noticed that Hyundai overall has had no recalls to date on its 2002 models, while Toyota has had two, both on the Camry (although one recall affected only 2 cars). It will be interesting to see if the '03 Corolla can uphold Toyota's stellar reliability record.

#1984 of 4930 gtxr by ziglifler

Apr 21, 2002 (9:12 pm)

you need to look at what you are reading just alittle better . the title of the page is
 
Automotive Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins for 2001 Hyundai Elantra L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC MFI.
 
and if you look at the top of the list it stats that all 39 entrys are service bulletins . not recalls .
 
a sercive bulletin is just for the service departments to let them know of changes and posible fix's to problems that might arise . not a recall .
 
if u really looked at the page you would understand it alittle better . even the first bulletin is to decode the vin #. others are corrections in the service manuals , specs of the car and how to cut a key ... not notices of a recall.
 
if you go thru the whole 2001 list of cars from hyundai u will see there was only 1 recall for any of there 2001 model cars and it was for the xg300 and you know what it was for ?? Tire Inflation Pressure Label Replacement .. and the recall for that seems to me is a none issue what ya think ?

#1985 of 4930 hood deflector for 2002 GT by nevdesign

Apr 22, 2002 (6:35 am)

I'm looking into purchasing a hood deflector form my new 2002 GT. Does anyone have any experience with these on how well they work, where to buy and how easy to install. Since purchasing 4 months ago, I've had a chip in the windshield (repaired for free by State Farm under preventative maintenance) and this past week a 1" scratch in the hood that went down to the metal. I drive tollways 2 hrs a day and understand the dangers, but my old 95 saturn SC2 because it was lower would just send rocks and such right over. If anyone has any suggestions it would be appreciated.

#1986 of 4930 Hood deflector by uz2bphast

Apr 22, 2002 (8:28 am)

I am getting one installed this week ( Tues or Wednesday) (2002gt)
 
I will post a picture of it if I like it. A local shop that does a lot of work for the Hyundai dealer is installing it, ( 95$ CDN)
 
Again I will see if I like it 1st then will post a picture.

#1987 of 4930 traction control system by gtxr

Apr 22, 2002 (1:13 pm)

so, any ideas on taking the elantra into snow yet? think it'll be ok after gettin winter tires?

#1988 of 4930 TCS by gt_fan

Apr 22, 2002 (3:53 pm)

Other have reported good results with the GT's TCS system, (chime in, folks!) but mine has been somewhat ambiguous. Even after having the dealers service guys pronounce my system to be ok, it only kicks in sporadically when the wheels spin. Even then, it seems to do more harm than good. I've found that I can climb icy hills better by turning the TCS off and doing it the old fashioned way - giving it only as much throttle as traction will allow and backing off if the wheels spin.
 
That being said, TCS or not, the car performs at least as well in the snow as my old Saab 99LE, which is to say very, very good. Stability on icy and snow-packed roads is excellent, and the ABS brakes work so well in any weather that they alone are worth the price of the extra package. But IMHO, having good winter tires is by far the most important thing when it comes to driving in the snow.

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