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Hyundai Elantra engine growl /noises
by macsan
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Dec 14, 2007 (10:09 am)
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Somebody help!, I am at a crossroads at what to get-Elantra vs Honda Civic, Honda Fit.., I test drove an Elantra 5M, and auto 4,07 model GLS. I like the way it rides and handles, my only concern -does the engine have an ANNOYING howl,hum buzz or whatever you call it at speeds above 65, If so is it intrusive to the point where I would not want the car? Right now I am so close to getting the Elantra but I don't want to find out about these things later on. I could test drive it once more but the highway is about 8-10 miles from the dealership! Most of the major car mags/sites mention this and some find it can be a major minus. Owner reviews hardly mention it at all--what gives?
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- #1577 of 1634
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Elantra Noise?
by cyberfyber
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Dec 14, 2007 (10:21 am)
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Before buying my Elantra I read up on this and had seen a number of folks complaining about this noise. To be honest.....no. I had noticed some bit of noise during the first 1000 miles but eventually that went away. Maybe these are folks complaining during the 'breaking in' phase?
My Elantra is pretty quiet methinks....BUT, I've gotta say, it stinks going up hills....which is another complaint you might've come across.
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- #1578 of 1634
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Re: Elantra Noise? [cyberfyber]
by macsan
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Dec 14, 2007 (10:41 am)
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Replying to: cyberfyber (Dec 14, 2007 10:21 am)
Did you purchase the automatic or standard? They say the standard 5sp. tachs higher at highway speeds than the automatic. Right now I'm eyeballing a 07 Limited 5sp. manual with all the gadgets -sunroof, leather interior, 200watt stereo w/6cd changer, heated seats,etc.. for the starting negotiating price of 20K They have scotchguard for 765 dollars! and pin stiping for 75 or so!-thats coming off. I can probably negotiate down to the mid 18's and then negotiate a trade in. However all that is not going to happen until I know about the noise factor, and then my next decision maybe another post- Manual or auto which is better? Thanks a lot for replying.... macsan2701
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- #1579 of 1634
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Re: Hyundai Elantra engine growl /noises [macsan]
by backy
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Dec 14, 2007 (10:54 am)
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Replying to: macsan (Dec 14, 2007 10:09 am)
If the noise concerns you that much, you really need to drive it for yourself on the highway to be sure. I haven't found a 5-speed to test drive yet, but I've driven several automatics on the highway (mostly GLS rentals) and they are very quiet even up to 80 mph. But as noted, the automatic revs lower in top gear than the 5-speed.
Also... if you normally have the radio on when driving, be sure to turn it on during your highway test. The radio may mask any engine noise. I have a feeling the engine noise on the 5-speed stands out because otherwise the car is very quiet.
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- #1580 of 1634
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Re: Elantra Noise? [macsan]
by inharmsway
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Dec 14, 2007 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: macsan (Dec 14, 2007 10:41 am)
We rented a 2007 automatic Elantra for 10 days, and it sounded fine on the highway. Why wound you scotch guard a car with leather interior?
Niels
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Re: Elantra Noise? [macsan]
by mrcellus
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Dec 14, 2007 (6:22 pm)
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Replying to: macsan (Dec 14, 2007 10:41 am)
Where are you located? I think a loaded 2007 elantra at the negotiating starting price of 20k is entirely too, too much - now a loaded 2008 elantra maybe but that is too high for the 08' also. A loaded 07' from the Texas area to the Cali area and New York area I have seen many of these cars go for 17.5 or so on the limited even lower for the se (07). I would not want you to over spend although its your currency. For that price you want to start at you might as well get the 08 sonata or the azera. Good luck.
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Re: Elantra Noise? [mrcellus]
by macsan
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Dec 14, 2007 (9:01 pm)
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Replying to: mrcellus (Dec 14, 2007 6:22 pm)
I'm located in Mobile Alabama. They even admitted it was a starting negotiating price .You know how they treat you at first-as if you're clueless. Little do they know that i will be armed with more exact pricing info from sites like this one and others like KBB to get within the correct MSRP . About the leather,and scotch guard > It was on a GLS where I saw an extra sticker posted next to the MSRP sticker with items like upholstery protection and pinstripes etc.. stuff I am not going to pay for.They had a ADM sticker of some sort that bumped it up, I'll have to go back and check it out better. Thanks for the reply....
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Elantra Noise?
by cyberfyber
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Dec 15, 2007 (7:27 am)
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Hello Macsan,
to answer your question, my car's an automatic.
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- #1584 of 1634
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Re: Elantra Noise? [cyberfyber]
by whatstar1117
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Dec 15, 2007 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: cyberfyber (Dec 14, 2007 10:21 am)
We have not found engine noise to be an issue in our 07 Limited auto in normal driving. In a recent 2500 mi road trip we cruised at 75-85 in exceptional quiet for a subcompact. Under hard acceleration above 45-4800 rpm engine noise becomes apparent but that"s pedaling pretty hard.
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