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#9 of 3260 Paint by pam49 Jul 23, 2001 (5:43 pm)
We have a 2000 Elantra (dark green), 5 speed that my daughter has used now for ten months, problem free. Recently we were waxing it when we noticed several small circular marks (I hesitate to call them dings, but that's what they look like) on the engine hood. The rest of the car seems fine, but these marks were not removed by cleaning. Do Hyundais have a reputation for poor paint? We keep the car very clean and only noticed these marks recently. Does anyone know Hyundai's paint policy (not rust from underneath)? Thanks for any response. Pam
#10 of 3260 YIKES by rbeaudin Jul 31, 2001 (3:54 pm)
I picked up my champagne GLS 5-speed on Saturday, put it in a garage for two hours today, and now I have a small paint nick on the bumper! (Okay, I live in Manhattan, I should expect these things). Anyone have any touch-up advice? I would imagine that the paint would be different for the plastic bumper vs. the rest of the body, but I might be wrong.....any advice would be appreciated!
#11 of 3260 Bumper nick by backy Aug 01, 2001 (6:52 pm)
I think it's the same paint for the bumper as for the rest of the car. Your Hyundai dealer has, or can order, a bottle of touch-up paint. If you use the paint sparingly (a paper match stick can work better than the supplied brush) and have a light touch, you should have decent results. Except the touch-up paint never seems to exactly match the car's paint color. I have the same model, a champagne 5-speed, and you've reminded me I have a couple of nicks to touch up (not bad after 9 months).
#12 of 3260 Power Steering by rpcohen Aug 10, 2001 (4:43 am)
I own a 2001 GLS and it has about 4100 miles on it now and the car is really much better than the Chevrolet Cavalier that I owned prior to it, but my problem is that the power steering seems very light and I am not used to that from other cars that I have owned in the past. My wife has a 2001 Volvo V40 and her steering is tight and I'm wondering if the light feel is normal for the Hyundai. Any advice as that to do or just forget about it. Other than that no other problems to report. I really think the car is great.
#13 of 3260 Power Steering. to rpcohen by tb88 Aug 10, 2001 (6:13 am)
>...and I am not used to that from other cars that I have owned in the past...   Power steering is supposed to be light. I believe that they don't use the real power steering in the Cavalier; but a "light" version which I believe they call "ASSISTED..." something! That may account for the difference you are feeling!
#14 of 3260 Re light steering by backy Aug 10, 2001 (6:04 pm)
This is weird... I also have a '01 GLS (10 months) and just rented a Sunfire this week--it should steer like a Cavalier. I thought the Sunfire's steering felt a tad lighter than the GLS'. The GLS has speed-sensitive steering. So it should feel very light at low speeds or when parking, and firm up when cruising. If yours does not do that, you should have it checked. The Volvo could very well have firmer steering; European cars are known for their firm steering.
#15 of 3260 Early problems... by clarkemode Aug 12, 2001 (10:12 am)
I have a 2001 white package 2 with automatic and I am having or had the following problems...   1..steering wheel shimmy since day 1, 2 balances and a rotation later, STILL have the shimmy 2..Check engine light for a canister valve that wasnt closing at 250 miles 3..bad compressor at 1000 miles 4..a pull to the left at 65MPH, pull to the right at 0-45MPH   Does anyone have any advice? I only have 1000 miles on this car, and I never had these problems with any other car I owned. This is a brand new car, I am losing faith in Hyundai. Is there anyone I can call at Hyundai to vent my problems besides the dealership?
#16 of 3260 Early Problems by rpcohen Aug 14, 2001 (4:40 am)
It sounds like your tires are out of round, I once had 4 out of 5 tires (yes including the spare) out of round and after the tires where replaced no more problems.
#17 of 3260 2001.5 cobalt blue gt by th003g Aug 26, 2001 (6:34 pm)
I have had my car for a week and have already noticed an annoying hesitation to shift in any gear, the engine will rev afor a sec or two and then it seems as if the tranny finally "catches," really unexpected in a brand new car, it happened in teh car I traded in but that one had 100k on the odometer not 170. This is while I am keeping my foot on the gas at a constant level, it is almost as if I had to either depress it more or let go a bit before the tranny shifts. The engine revs wild for a bit and then the car shifts. Also above 55mph the car pulls to the right, all tires are inflated to 30psi as the sticker recommends. In measuring the height of the wheelwells, I found that unloaded, the drivers side front of the car is .25-.5 of an inch lower than the other side. Gonna call the dealer first thing tomorrow and schedule an appointment.
#18 of 3260 I got the Lemon by vinp Aug 29, 2001 (5:30 pm)
At 800 mile I took it in for the front end pulling to the left. Then it went back two more times!They told me they all do that. Check engine light comes on. 1) Faulty gas cap sensor???? 2) o2 sensor 3) Can angle sensor 4) Exhaust rattle 5) Brake peddle touches floor 6) Car vibrates at idle I was told Sensors are about $300 after warranty is up. Going back 8/29/01 check engine light is on again. Steering is pulling to the left even worse than before, you can here the tires ! I like the power, the look and room but the rest they can have .Off to brush up on Lemon Law.

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