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#2635 of 2774 Re: Good experience at Flemington Hyundai. [amazingant] by bhmr59 Jun 22, 2008 (4:53 pm)
Replying to: amazingant (Jun 22, 2008 1:29 pm) nanotube is correct.   I am an insurance agent and have never heard of any insurance company discounting the entire car insurance premium because of lo-jack or any other anti-theft device.   The discount only applies to the coverage insuring you against theft. Most companies (at least in CT) have been calling this coverage "damage to your car other than collision" for over a decade. A few may still call it "comprehensive". This coverage applies to fire, theft, vandalism, glass breakage, just about any accidental damage except for collision with another object. See your policy for definitions of collision as colliding with an animal such as a deer is considered "other than collision."   Car dealers or accessory sales people often use the promise of a big discount from one's comprehensive car insurance. Technically, they are correct, but they say it in such a way that the typical new car buyer believes he will save X% on his entire car insurance premium.   Don't ever believe what anyone in automotive/accessories sales tells you a particular item or feature will do to save you insurance premiums.   A good example is window etching. None of the insurance companies we represent offer any discount for window etching. We've had clients call and say "My new car has window etching. How much will that save me?" When we tell them "nothing", they get mad at us rather than the salesman who gave them false information.   Always check with your insurance agent or company before buying anything based upon its claimed insurance savings.   P.S. Lo-jack is a "recovery system", it is not a theft prevention system. And, the finance guys' job is to sell add-ons after the car sales deal has been made. Some previous posts have talked about having to go to the finance guy when they were paying cash for the car. This is only done so the finance guy can try to squeeze a few more bucks out of the buyer.
#2636 of 2774 Re: True story, I got kicked out of Hyundai City. [amazingant] by moocow1 Jun 22, 2008 (9:19 pm)
Replying to: amazingant (Jun 21, 2008 11:43 pm) Um lojack really costs you money, if it really saved people 15% off insurance, EVERYONE would do it. What it does is save 15% off the comprehensive part...which is already damn cheap. My comprehensive is like $200 per year, so I save a whole $30 per year! Not worth buying the lojack unless it's priced at like $150. Which honestly is what I think it's really worth.   I've had similar experiences with finance managers. They usually sneak a few things such as lojack, resistall, other hidden addons. Saying no is the only way out. And hopefully it'll be the nice type of person.   Also just a reminder, I'd recommend writing a review of both dealers on edmunds. Hopefully it'll help steer some people.
#2637 of 2774 Re: just purchased a 2008 Elantra SE [jfritsch] by marlenelin Jun 23, 2008 (3:57 am)
Replying to: jfritsch (Jun 21, 2008 12:50 pm) Daughter was hoping for a new Honda CRV in two years. Husband is telling her this is the last new car we get. That's why she wanted the 2003 Sentra instead of the new Elantra. To add to that, I will not let her drive the new Elantra until she proves to me that she can use a car without trashing it, so for the summer until she leaves for college, she must drive my husband's 2006 Accord which is a manual. She was tired of driving a manual. Meanwhile, husband is complaining because he wanted another manual, and I insisted on an automatic. At almost 60 years old I'm getting too old to drive a manual in stop and go traffic every day. I told them if they want to sell the new Elantra SE and buy the 2003 Sentra, it's up to them. I researched the Elantra for two weeks to get the best price, and I wipe my hands clean now. I need time to grieve the loss of my brother. Replies to this message: jfritsch (Jun 23, 2008 4:49 am)
#2638 of 2774 Re: just purchased a 2008 Elantra SE [marlenelin] by jfritsch Jun 23, 2008 (4:49 am)
Replying to: marlenelin (Jun 23, 2008 3:57 am) But think of the super advanced CRV she will make payment on herself in 4 years with her college degree! Or in 2 years with her great serving job at the restauraunt, credit she's built herself, going to college, exactly the color,weight style, tranny she wants.   It may be dad's last new car, but our 18 year old has years of new cars ahead of her. Personally I think you have the right idea.   Good luck --jjf   Daughter was hoping for a new Honda CRV in two years. Husband is telling her this is the last new car we get. That's why she wanted the 2003 Sentra instead of the new Elantra. To add to that, I will not let her drive the new Elantra until she proves to me that she can use a car without trashing it, so for the summer until she leaves for college, she must drive my husband's 2006 Accord which is a manual. She was tired of driving a manual. Meanwhile, husband is complaining because he wanted another manual, and I insisted on an automatic. At almost 60 years old I'm getting too old to drive a manual in stop and go traffic every day. I told them if they want to sell the new Elantra SE and buy the 2003 Sentra, it's up to them. I researched the Elantra for two weeks to get the best price, and I wipe my hands clean now. I need time to grieve the loss of my brother.
#2639 of 2774 It's Your Car by sandman46 Jun 23, 2008 (5:25 pm)
You like it... you keep it. Did your spouse pick out his new car in '06...? Probably yes I'd wager so now it's your turn. If you're happy with the Elantra, keep it and enjoy. My kids try the same thing with what they want and what they don't want and that nonsense is ridiculous. I tell them when you make your own money from your own job, you can do what ya want but since I'm the bread winner here, I get the last say. And I always show them where the door is if they don't like the house rules. They're all over 21 now and are free to leave. This sense of entitlement kids have today is ridiculous. Again, sorry for your loss and enjoy YOUR new car!   The Sandman
#2641 of 2774 Purchased 08 Elantra GLS from Towne Hyundai by khabri Jun 25, 2008 (9:28 pm)
Got my 08 elantra gls from Towne Hyundai for 14500 OTD. Salesman was very professional and polite unlike other dealerships where they pressurize you to buy a car from them even though they are selling it for 1000 - 1500 more (like Brad Benson)   I recommend Towne to everyone very strongly!
#2642 of 2774 i bought one... by fivil Jun 25, 2008 (9:49 pm)
This thread is way off track, so I'll add in my experience:   I ended up going with the Elantra instead of the Civic LX because in my part of the country (Houston) Civics are selling at MSRP. I got an 08 GLS automatic with option package 2, floormats and mudflaps for right at $14400+TTL. That's $15537.50 OTD. Only a $1500 rebate here in Texas, and lots of demand for these cars, so I think I did pretty good. Got my Aircheck rebate for turning in my 93 Dodge Shadow and walked out with a shiny new loan worth $12350.00 of debt. Replies to this message: ez888 (Jun 26, 2008 5:54 am) twl (Jun 27, 2008 7:25 am) calamaridog (Jun 29, 2008 12:35 am)
#2643 of 2774 Re: i bought one... [fivil] by ez888 Jun 26, 2008 (5:54 am)
Replying to: fivil (Jun 25, 2008 9:49 pm) congrats! i'm sure you'll like your new car. i got the se a few weeks ago and really like it. i think you're not alone with many people starting to find the elantras being in high demand. there aren't many ses left so now the glss are picking up pace.   curious why you think this thread is way off track? because of peoples' buying experiences, or maybe the family discord in a couple posts?
#2644 of 2774 a by fivil Jun 26, 2008 (1:23 pm)
I wanted an SE in Houston, but everybody is out and doesn't expect to get any more, so I saved a few bucks and went with the GLS.   The family discussion is what was off track.

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