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#342 of 2723 Thinking about Elantra GT by ejakab Mar 24, 2003 (4:40 pm)
I live in Connecticut, and I want to buy a base 2003 Elantra GT Automatic hatchback. The dealer asks for $13500+sales tax (after cashback). Is this an acceptable price for THIS area, what do you think?   The only difference between this and Edmunds.com or CR is a $400 advertising fee (which is on Hyundai's invoice) and a $300 dealer conveyance fee.
#343 of 2723 ejakab..... by lmp180psu Mar 24, 2003 (4:48 pm)
Recently hyundai increased prices of all elantra's $300, so the MSRP/invoice for a base GT auto is $15,774 /$14,555 (TMV is $14,845)without rebate($1500). If the car has an MSRP that is about 15,444 then it is a car that was on the lot before the price increase. Even if it is a GT w/price increase, I think it is not a good deal because it is a little over TMV with rebates. Depending on availability, try to get a price of about 13-13.3K which is at invoice or slightly above. If it has an MSRP of 15,444, deduct $300 from the above numbers. You can negotiate the ad fee or tell them you aren't going to pay it, and unless you are getting the car from a distant dealer, you shouldn't have to pay for the conveyance fee. If you get those fees taken off or a part of it anyway, your deal would indeed be a good one. Good luck!
#344 of 2723 Purchased 2003 GLS This Weekend by uturn2who Mar 24, 2003 (5:02 pm)
I just purchased an automatic 2003 Elantra w/ package 2 (keyless entry, cruise control) for $12,000 including T + T + L. I had noticed that same models just coming in were increased by $400. The dealer only had 2 of the "older" models left and that was fine with me. I actually felt good about the price I was getting, thanks to your comments from the previous couple of pages. I actually got a better deal from an internet quote I received from this site versus going to a dealership in person.
#345 of 2723 lmp180psu by ejakab Mar 24, 2003 (5:04 pm)
Thank you very much for your detailed answer.   The advertising fee is on their invoice (I've seen it) so I guess it's a regional fee. The dealer insists on the conveyance fee, because he knows I don't have a car and it's difficult for me to go elsewhere. I would be paying like invoice+3% for this car, and I just want to know if it's worth even with the extra $500. I forgot to tell you that I don't do any financing through the dealer, and that the car was manufactured in February.   2 more things: - How much is a Hyundai 10/100,000 extended warranty worth? - Has anybody heard about the Warrantech Repair Master Wrap extended warranty? How much is that worth?   I am thinking of getting an extended warranty at invoice price, at least, if I pay more for the car.
#346 of 2723 ejakab... by lmp180psu Mar 24, 2003 (8:05 pm)
no problem, just trying to help. It sucks that you don't have the ability to search other dealers, because I think that dealer is taking advantage of your situation with the conveyance fee. Otherwise, 3% over invoice is a fair deal for everyone involved, and enjoy your new GT; I hope to be looking for one after I get out of school and have a job for a few months.   About the warranties, I don't have specific answers, but you might trying using the search feature on this page to search by keywords like "warranty" etc.
#347 of 2723 Re: Extended Warranty by jhershauer Mar 25, 2003 (1:28 pm)
I just bought an Elantra GT sedan this weekend, and I decided to get the Hyundai 10/100,000 extended warranty. The finance person told me it would be $13xx.00 (I can't remember the exact cost).   I told him I was interested, but was going to pass because I wasn't willing to pay more than $800 for the warranty. At the 4.9% rate we had agreed upon (.5% below my credit union) that would come to $15/month for the 5 year loan I was taking.   He said they were authorized to offer lower financing terms on the vehicle in order to sell the warranty at their designated price, so I ended up paying the $1300+ price on the warranty, but got the car/warranty financed at 3.8%, which resulted in the same additional $15/month for the warranty that I was looking for.   I'm sure there are people out there that could talk them into an even better deal, but they met the price I expected to pay, so I was happy.
#348 of 2723 What I Payed... by renfrow1 Mar 31, 2003 (6:05 am)
Well I think I got a great deal for the car I got...I got everything this car can have added to it, including the wood-grain trim, and the mesh front grill (it looks great!!!) Oh well, I didn't get the roof rack, I opted for the tinted wind deflect shield that goes in front of the moonroof...   The sticker on my car was $16,945.00, and I ended up getting not only a $2,000.00 rebate from the dealership, but seeing as my credit was really good, they waived the t&l fees, and gave me another couple of discounts...After it was all said and done and the i's and t's were dotted and crossed, I walked out that night paying exactly $14,000.00 out of pocket to the penny...My trade in was a 1994 Hyundai Excel hatchback 5 speed...They gave me $1,000.00 for my trade (which was also in near mint condition, I'd bought it new and had it since)...   Aside from wishing I'd never given them my Excel, I think I got a good deal...Puente Hills Hyundai in So. California has some really good people working for them, friendly, and knowledgable about their cars   DAN
#349 of 2723 Help! by dbiderman Mar 31, 2003 (9:02 am)
I was just quoted $10,999 plus tax/tag/freight for an Elantra GLS w/ the option 3 package (over the phone after I contacted via e-mail). Its the last day of the month and the $1500 rebate expires today - if I visit the dealer I assume I can shave another $300-500 off the price. What do y'all think?   I'm driving a 92 Honda Accord w/ 137,000 miles. How much of a quality drop off am I going to have going from an Accord to an Elantra?   You guys rock.   DB
#350 of 2723 Re: dbiderman by renfrow1 Mar 31, 2003 (1:48 pm)
I'd say go for it...Theres not much difference in comfort and quality of the car when comparing the Elantra and Accord...Especially an older Accord with a new car no matter what the make is...Live, be a risk-taker, get the new Elantra!!!   I always tell people, you'll never get all of the options Hyundai offers in their cars in any other car-maker's product...Almost everything extra on Hondas now is an additional cost to the buyer, everything is optional when buying new...   Go with Hyundai!!!   DAN
#351 of 2723 Help! Update by dbiderman Apr 01, 2003 (8:12 am)
I bought an Elantra GLS (option 3 package) for $11,200 plus taxes/tags. I almost walked when they tried to tack on the $289 processing fee at the end but the manager gave in. Good dealership, at least the day I was there. How'd I do?   Dan - thanks for the encouraging words. I assume you sell Hyundais for a living....   I live in the status conscious DC area and when I tell people I bought a Hyundai I have a feeling they will look at me like I'm a martian or something. I guess that's something I have to deal with.

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