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#2984 of 3252 Re: 2009 Elantra GLS - OTD Price Cash for Clunkers [fullblast] by backy Jul 12, 2009 (7:52 am)
Replying to: fullblast (Jul 12, 2009 7:41 am) From the official CARS website, it appears that you can negotiate a trade-in/salvage value from the dealer in addition to the CARS cash:   The law requires your trade-in vehicle to be destroyed. Therefore, the value you negotiate with the dealer for your trade-in vehicle is not likely to exceed its scrap value. The law requires the dealer to disclose to you an estimate of the scrap value of your trade-in vehicle.   http://www.cars.gov/index.php/faq#question-12   However, the full details on how trades will be handled are not yet published--should be around July 24.   The reason I asked for an itemization is because of exactly what you said--everyone is going to be different depending on where they live. So it helps to have the info on sales price before taxes and fees, which vary by transaction and location, are added in. Also the rebates each person qualifies for can be different.
#2985 of 3252 Re: 2009 Elantra GLS - OTD Price Cash for Clunkers [fullblast] by bhmr59 Jul 12, 2009 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: fullblast (Jul 12, 2009 6:03 am) Your definition of OTD is meaningless when talking about the price you paid for the car you bought. i.e., if you traded-in a '63 Corvette split window coupe, "your OTD" would have been much less...or you might have been paid to take the new car. OTD should = what you paid for the new car including all dealer fees & taxes.   Hyundai's Sonata rebate is $3,000, while it is $2,000 on the Elantra. There goes your $1,000 cash for clunker difference. If you liked the Elantra better, that's a matter of personal preference and a good choice. However, the cash for clunker program doesn't make economic sense in the instance you cited. Replies to this message: fullblast (Jul 12, 2009 6:47 pm) joegiant (Jul 13, 2009 2:16 am) evergreen2 (Jul 13, 2009 6:20 am) osfan810 (Jul 13, 2009 6:36 am) joegiant (Jul 13, 2009 8:26 am) and 1 more... bhmr59 (Jul 14, 2009 9:30 am)
#2986 of 3252 Re: 2009 Elantra GLS - OTD Price Cash for Clunkers [bhmr59] by fullblast Jul 12, 2009 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: bhmr59 (Jul 12, 2009 6:04 pm) Good Grief,   I gave all the info that I thought may help someone in there pursuit of a new car on the Cash for Clunkers program.   My definition of OTD is defined. My trade in was for 4500. That was all I put down on the new car. I stated the two options I got on my car, Auto and the Popular Convience Package. Anyone should be able to use that information to get some idea of the kind of deals that are out there.   You know the funny things is, I could not find any solid information when I was looking at the car. I didn't have ot post anything here at all, but I thought it may be helpful to the next person that was looking at getting in on the program early.   Consider it a lesson learned on my part.   I hope everyone else is as happy with the deal they get and the car as I am.   Oh, and the Sonata, does have 3000 cash back, but with that and 3500 from my vehicle the OTD price was about 14500 (I never haggled on this price so it may have gone a bit lower) and that was more than I wanted to spend.
#2987 of 3252 Re: 2009 Elantra GLS - OTD Price Cash for Clunkers [bhmr59] by joegiant Jul 13, 2009 (2:16 am)
Replying to: bhmr59 (Jul 12, 2009 6:04 pm) The thousand dollar difference in the rebate between the Elantra and the Sonata does NOT bring these two vehicles anywhere remotely close on price (comparably equipped models of course). Two entirely different price points and marketed audiences IMHO. Go ahead and price out a GLS auto Sonata and do the same for the Elantra. More to the tune of $2500-$3000 difference.   The mpg for over-the-road commuting is surprisingly close I'll admit for those concerning themselves with future gas prices. I did look at that in my search but the Elantra SE v. Sonata SE became a no brainer when looking at the initial lower cost of the Elantra. That SE they're putting out there is very well equipped with a very reasonable price structure. Totally understand fullblast doing what he did on his GLS purchase. Replies to this message: evergreen2 (Jul 13, 2009 6:20 am) osfan810 (Jul 13, 2009 6:36 am) joegiant (Jul 13, 2009 8:26 am) backy (Jul 13, 2009 11:48 am) bhmr59 (Jul 14, 2009 9:30 am)
#2988 of 3252 Re: 2009 Elantra GLS - OTD Price Cash for Clunkers [joegiant] by evergreen2 Jul 13, 2009 (6:20 am)
Replying to: joegiant (Jul 13, 2009 2:16 am) Interesting. When I bought my car in May 2009, there was no price difference between the Sonata GLS and the Elantra SE. I was really surprised that I could get a Sonata for the same price as the Elantra SE. Replies to this message: osfan810 (Jul 13, 2009 6:36 am) joegiant (Jul 13, 2009 8:26 am) backy (Jul 13, 2009 11:48 am)
#2989 of 3252 Re: 2009 Elantra GLS - OTD Price Cash for Clunkers [evergreen2] by osfan810 Jul 13, 2009 (6:36 am)
Replying to: evergreen2 (Jul 13, 2009 6:20 am) I'm currently looking at buying a new Elantra. I would prefer the safety features of the SE (stability control and traction control) - otherwise I would be perfectly content with a GLS. I noticed some out-the-door prices on SE's in this forum seem to be well below what I would expect (and well below the Edmunds TMV - for the model I'm considering, the MSRP is about 18,700 and the TMV around 16,700). I'm in central Pennsylvania, and I'm just curious if anyone in the area (or surrounding area) was able to score a good deal on an SE?
#2990 of 3252 Re: 2009 Elantra GLS - OTD Price Cash for Clunkers [evergreen2] by joegiant Jul 13, 2009 (8:26 am)
Replying to: evergreen2 (Jul 13, 2009 6:20 am) SE Elantra vs. SE Sonata, two entirely different price points, two entirely different target markets. The GLS Sonata, admittedly a bit lower than the V6 powered SE on the sticker. You could also make the SE Elantra appear more expensive by adding options. I'm saying take a base Elantra GLS and match it up price-wise to the Sonata GLS with SAME equipment packages (or as close as you can). When you'll do this you will see why I think the poster chose the Elantra since it was in "the price range". Replies to this message: backy (Jul 13, 2009 11:48 am)
#2991 of 3252 Re: 2009 Elantra GLS - OTD Price Cash for Clunkers [joegiant] by backy Jul 13, 2009 (11:48 am)
Replying to: joegiant (Jul 13, 2009 8:26 am) Two things: 1) Sonata SE is available as an I4 also; 2) Elantra GLS is missing key equipment vs. Sonata GLS, esp. ESC and traction control, which is why some buyers compare the Elantra SE to the Sonata GLS.
#2992 of 3252 Re: 2009 Elantra GLS - OTD Price Cash for Clunkers [joegiant] by bhmr59 Jul 14, 2009 (9:30 am)
Replying to: joegiant (Jul 13, 2009 2:16 am) The main point of my post was the other person's definition of OTD, which was based upon a trade-in or cash for clunker program. Different cars have different trade-in values. For comparative purposes, OTD refers to the price paid for the new car.   The other poster said he chose the Elantra over the Sonata due to the $1K higher "clunker" incentive, not due to the Elantra being $1K less expensive. I merely pointed out that with different rebates on the Elantra & Sonata, the total "incentive" including the "clunker" incentive would be the same for both cars.
#2993 of 3252 GLS with Auto, Popular Pkg, Bluetooth, Mats $14300 + TTL by rimoto Jul 18, 2009 (5:09 pm)
Purchased at Rudy Luther Hyundai, Bloomington, MN.   In addition, the price will be reduced by $4500 when I deliver my 1990 Acura Legend on 7/24.   My hats off and admiration to those who got much better out the door prices. Not including my cash for clunkers, my out-the-door price is $15,400. Works for me. Replies to this message: joegiant (Jul 18, 2009 9:04 pm) rimoto (Jul 19, 2009 3:25 am)

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