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2728 messages, Last post on Sep 06, 2008 at 9:45 PM
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I bought a 2001.5 GT (new) last week. I got it in Cranberry with a manual transmission, sunroof, and floor mats. It also has pinstripes and a few other dealer extra which I refused to pay for since I didn't want them. Total price - $12,550 (plus TTL). I'm pretty pleased. I don't mind that it is last year's model at this price esp. considering I plan to keep it for years and years and years. I was getting 29.6 mpg and was just past the 1200 mile break-in when a log came flying through the air and smashed my hood and grill. It has been in the shop for a very long week getting fixed. I should get it back Monday, though. Yay! Tim, check the Elantra GT message board for more on what I went through with my recent 2K1.5 purchase.... |
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I was driving down Ute Pass this afternoon (just north of Pikes Peak) and had the cruise control on. As I crested a small rise, I got to a section where I normally just put the car in neutral and coast for a few miles. Well, this time instead of disengaging the cruise with the switch or the gas pedal, I just pushed in the clutch, which also disengages the cruise. All was normal for about 30 seconds or so, but then I heard a racing engine above the stereo. At first I thought it was the motorcycle that was passing me, but then I realize it was MY engine. The tach shot way up and started bouncing off the rev limiter. I quick tapped the brake pedal and the engine dropped back to idle. I'm quite certain that I didn't inadvertently step on the gas pedal, so I'm guessing that it's some kind of fault with the cruise control. I'm going to have it looked at my 7500 mile service (just turned 6000 today). Otherwise, everything else with the car has been perfect. My mileage continues to improve, my last tank got me 34.3 mpg! |
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| Well, after trying to buy a 2001 used GT with not luck negotiating with anyone from Chicago to Green Bay, WI, I gave up and decided to look at the new 2002's. I returned (big mistake) to the dealer who wouldn't budge on the price of a 2001 with 14K on it (he would only come down to $13,200). I had spent over four hours in his dealership yesterday. After driving my car yesterday they offered me $3,500 on my '97 Tiburon with 75K miles in great condition. When we spoke on the phone they offered to beat a quote of $500 under invoice that I got in Chicago, so like an idiot I went in after they assured me that the $3,500 trade was sound. After waiting a full hour, they got to me and we agreed on $14,500 even less my $3,500 trade. I gave them a deposit. Then they asked for my keys (again) and took it for another spin. I am again waiting for a half hour, and the salesman rushes by and says "did they talk to you yet?" I knew there was a problem. Sure enough the "manager" whom I loath comes in with the offer sheet all inked up with a black marker and tells me that there is a problem with my car. He says, "as you know your clutch is fried and your CV joint it bad". I couldn't believe this b.s. He offered me $1,500 for the car! I went to my mechanic (who had just inspected and tuned up my car) fuming from my episode at the dealership, and my mechanic looked at everthing and said the dealer was full of b.s. At the very least he said I could replace the ball bearing on the drivers side. So I did: $25 cost. The mechanic and I both drove the vehicle, and nothing was wrong with it. It is in super clean condition to boot. Has anyone else experience what I am going throught trying to negotiate? Have these Hyundai dealers become so arrogant? What recourse, if any, do I have with this dealer, whom I believe engages in unethical tactics and shifty practices? When the manager looked away, I took the inked up sheets with his notes and put them in my folder before I asked for me keys and credit card back and stormed out of the place. I am considering taking my certified mechanic's inspection and the window sticker copies/dealer notes and forwarding them together to one of the local consumer protection divisions of one of the local t.v. stations who get off on exposing shifty mechanics/service depts. all the time. Any suggestions anyone? And furthermore, any suggestions on how to reach an honest deal with any of these people? Thanks,Tim | |
| Any suggestions??? Just one: stay as far away from these bozos as you can! Until after you buy your GT. Then be sure to swing by there to say hello to the sales manager. And be sure to tell all your friends, acquaintances, and co-workers about this place. You might also want to write a letter to the owner of the place and explain why you and your progeny will never do business with them. You might get an apology, and you might not, but you will feel better for writing the letter. Send a copy to your local Better Business Bureau (if the dealer is a member--the BBB can tell you). | |
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On 4/27/2002 I have purchased the hyundai elantra 2002 model automatic, cruise control, keyless entry (pkg 2) Mug, carpet, cargo net. MSRP was 14370. Ivoice was 12400 after 750 rebate. My price was 11800 after 750 rebate. |
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| Sounds like a Carsdirect deal, right in line with what I paid for my pkg 4 auto GLS (mg, mats, wd)... paid 12761 (msrp 15494) | |
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Hi, After 10 days of intensive searching (Internet, newspapers, friends) I bought an Elantra GT 2002, automatic, no package. I have paid 12998, before taxes, title, docs. The destination fee was included in 12998. Some dealers said it's impossible to buy the car at this price. It is a new one (8mi). I had no trade-in. Also, I paid with cash, they said at this price they cannot finance the car (0.9%). The car it's great. The only thing I am concerned it's the brakes, they have a smell and the disks become heated after a notmal 10min city trip. Anybody any suggestions? The best deals I found were in newspapers. A GLS basic stands at 9999$ and they are ready to sell the car for the price (no tricks). GT is not coming with a price in the newspapers, but if your negociation skills are tough-enough you might have a deal. I'll come back when I reach 500mi, see how it goes. Florian. P.S. BTW, thanks to edmunds.com for the articles, reviews, prices, and to you guys, who are posting in here. |
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Congratulations on your new GT! And the great deal you got! Re brake smell--are you sure it isn't the characteristic "Hyundai new car smell", caused by a sealant they use to protect the car during shipment? It's a strong smell that could be mistaken for a brake smell. The sealant gets on the exhaust system. Don't worry, it burns off after a week or two. How did you determine that the disc brakes heat up excessively after 10 miles of city driving (compared to, I assume, other cars you've driven with 4-wheel discs)? |
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Hi backy, No, it's not the Hyundai smell (actually leather smells really good...). It's kind of a heated plastic smell and with my nose I have detected it to come from all 4 wheels. Indeed, I cannot compare it with another car 4-wheel disks, this is the first one. But the rotors get so heated, you cannot touch them. Fortunately, the temperature on the allow wheel, close to the rim is normal. I might ask the dealer about it, if the smell continues. Has anybody any idea how to find the effective production date of the car? Indeed, as somebody else said, the dealers asked for good marks on the survey. I'll give them 5s, there's nothing to complain about. I had the price over the e-mail, went there and bought the car. They explained everything I wanted to know. I keep seeing 2001.5 and 2002. How can one find the difference between these models? Thank you and happy motoring! |
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| Well, I finally got my GT from a dealer in WI for $14,089. The car is a Cranberry (not available anymore) with no package.The price includes the destination charge of $500 and the ridiculous advertising fee of $400 (I should start charging my clients an advertising fee for the privilege of giving me their business. Right). The price is exactly $500 below invoice, and they gave me $3,500 for my trade-in on my '97 Tiburon with 75,000 miles. I was satisfied, and the dealership gave me great service. To Florianion: how did you get them down to $13,000? That's $1,100 under what I paid. Congratulations! Just out of Curiousity, which dealership was it. I tried to look at the GT in Chicago and didn't find them to be that competitive. Email me and let me know where you went and what your secret is! Thanks,Tim | |
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