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#972 of 3257 Re: Thanks [dimdem] by backy May 25, 2005 (5:40 pm)
Replying to: dimdem (May 25, 2005 4:46 pm) It's not a question of pep IMO, but it is a compact car and some may like a smoother ride. I find the highway ride of the Elantra is just fine however, and the seats are great for long trips (firm, multi-adjustable). Replies to this message: michaels2 (May 25, 2005 6:07 pm)
#973 of 3257 Re: Thanks [backy] by michaels2 May 25, 2005 (6:07 pm)
Replying to: backy (May 25, 2005 5:40 pm) I agree with backy on this one. I have 114,000 miles behind the wheel of my 2001 GLS Sedan. I have a 60 mile commute -one way- to one of my offices and my 5-speed has more than enough "pep" to get me up the ramp and to cruising speed. I easily get to 80 mph (if needed ) to merge into traffic on the Interstate. Once up to speed and with the cruise set the ride is more than adequate. Granted, I am not driving a luxury sedan, but I didn't pay for one either. I have been seriously considering getting into an '05 Sonata, but I am know also considering a new Elantra due to the outstanding experience with my '01. Maybe a GT Hatchback this time.
#974 of 3257 Re: Thanks [dimdem] by jackets2 May 25, 2005 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: dimdem (May 25, 2005 4:46 pm) The Elantra should be fine on most freeways, Detroit I would have to say is in a special category, 90% + large vehicles driving very fast in usually bad weather. I have not tested my Elantra yet in these conditions and do not plan on it, so I can not be the judge of the freeway pep conditions.They say Lynchburg is one of the largest cities in the US without an Interstate . My suggested earlier point about looking into a larger sedan was based on my preference for heavy freeway driving of a larger, safer and when needed that faster 70-90 pick up that are needed in some regions.[I am originally from Southern California]. Since your family has a larger sedan for when you must go into the Belly of the Beast your probably covered. Take a test drive at your local dealer on the freeway at the speeds you will be needing, its all relative afterall! Just stay out of Detroit! As far as the current deals going on at the dealership I have no idea just have fun -the deal will be realized when it finds you. Replies to this message: backy (May 25, 2005 6:36 pm)
#975 of 3257 Re: Thanks [jackets2] by backy May 25, 2005 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: jackets2 (May 25, 2005 6:24 pm) Well, if I had to drive in Detroit every day I might go for a larger car too--probably an American car.
#976 of 3257 Hehe... Detroit isn't THAT bad by rayne May 26, 2005 (4:03 pm)
I'm originally from Detroit and I survived freeway driving with a 1983 (cough) Ford Escort that barely ran on 2 cylinders, let alone 4. And horsepower? Nah... that thing was powered by squirrels. 5 sick, geriatric squirrels. So you should do just fine with the Elantra.
#977 of 3257 to backy from Nortsr1 (new Hyundai division) by nortsr1 May 27, 2005 (11:16 am)
Backy,   Go to post #2999 (Dealer's tricks Bait and Switch) at the Smart Shopper forum and read same. A post by audi8 is very interesting. What have you heard????? Replies to this message: danf1 (May 27, 2005 11:34 am) backy (May 27, 2005 11:44 am) danf1 (May 27, 2005 11:46 am)
#978 of 3257 Re: to backy from Nortsr1 (new Hyundai division) [nortsr1] by danf1 May 27, 2005 (11:34 am)
Replying to: nortsr1 (May 27, 2005 11:16 am) The luxury brand is supposed to be coming. They are bringing over the Korean market Equus in 2007 or 2008 badged originally as a Hyundai. The full luxury line will follow depending upon the reception that car gets. Replies to this message: backy (May 27, 2005 11:44 am) danf1 (May 27, 2005 11:46 am)
#979 of 3257 Re: to backy from Nortsr1 (new Hyundai division) [danf1] by backy May 27, 2005 (11:44 am)
Replying to: danf1 (May 27, 2005 11:34 am) OK, at the risk of straying off topic (but responding to a direct question)...if I were in charge of Hyundai, I'd wait to see what the respose to the Azera is before I made any firm plans to bring the Equus over here. The XG did not exactly set the U.S. market on fire. And the luxury car market is very tough. Get the bread-and-butter vehicles right first before heading off into the stratosphere. See if they can sell vehicles in the upper $20s (Azera, loaded 7-passenger Santa Fe) first. Replies to this message: danf1 (May 27, 2005 11:46 am)
#980 of 3257 Re: to backy from Nortsr1 (new Hyundai division) [backy] by danf1 May 27, 2005 (11:46 am)
Replying to: backy (May 27, 2005 11:44 am) Great idea, but the problem with that is their production cycle. Their luxury cars are set to be restyled in 2007 and 2008. So if they don't bring them then, they will either have to wait an entire product cycle or bring over dated technology in a very competitive segment.   Lets stay on topic: They will cost more than an Elantra.
#981 of 3257 On topic by nortsr1 Jun 18, 2004 (4:42 pm)
I did not know where to post this question to Backy...and...I know he frequents this topic. I tried to E Mail , but the address is not posted. Replies to this message: danf1 (May 27, 2005 12:17 pm)

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