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Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra

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#1612 of 1641 When Others Don't Agree by sandman46

Mar 26, 2008 (4:57 pm)

How is it some in here think "they know it all" and use sarcasm as a way to answer others opinions that they don't agree with...whatever. Since you are having so many problems with your car...dump it already and move on. This forum is just like the Mazda 3 one about four years ago. There was one particular poster who had some problems with his 3 and went on...and on...and on...until it got tedious to read the forum. Many of us just left because of the constant negativity. Luckily when I came back about a year later, it was a much nicer atmosphere in there.
On a side note here, there are five Civic owners from this generation at my installation and none have had all the problems some keep talking about in here. Only two of us had the lug bug problem taken care of and besides that...nothing. Two were assembled in Japan, two in the U S and the last in Canada. A pretty fair random sample and nada...just five happy owners. That fact alone tells me volumes about the quality of the Civic.
Still love my Civic and the wife still loves her Mazda. Hopefully in the fall my kid will get her Elantra and then I'll be able to come back and post some real life opinions about all three cars. Enjoy your cars and if not...move on to something else. Life's way to short.
 
Outta here.......The Sandman

#1613 of 1641 Re: When Others Don't Agree [sandman46] by targettuning

Mar 27, 2008 (6:19 am)

Replying to: sandman46 (Mar 26, 2008 4:57 pm)
If you are referring to me I freely admit that I certainly don't "know it all". I only know about that with which I have had nearly three (3) years first hand experience (that would be our 2006 Civic EX sedan). It seems when someone disses the Civic they are whiners dragging down the happy Honda family. Why should only the "great car..no problem...best car ever" comments be seen? Sarcasm, by the way, is an accepted form of addressing others although you may not like it it has its place.

#1614 of 1641 Re: When Others Don't Agree [sandman46] by bpizzuti

Mar 27, 2008 (6:24 am)

Replying to: sandman46 (Mar 26, 2008 4:57 pm)
There was one particular poster who had some problems with his 3 and went on...and on...and on...until it got tedious to read the forum.
 
I remember him...one of the reasons why I left for a while. He had the A/C problems, yeah?

#1615 of 1641 So quiet in here by bpizzuti

Apr 22, 2008 (7:23 am)

crickets chirping
 
This is very surprising to notice how dead it is in here. Especially with the Civic probably getting ESC in 09...but the Elantra getting a hatchback/touring/whatever type deal.
 
I'm considering these two in the fall, with the spiky gas prices. I like having a hatch...but I'd also like to get nav (in dash please, no goofy add-ons with wires all over the place). I drive 100 miles to work and back per day, so MPGs are important....but so is a long warranty. My my what a quandry, hmm?

#1616 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [bpizzuti] by backy

Apr 22, 2008 (10:17 am)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Apr 22, 2008 7:23 am)
Since you drive 100 miles a day, you might also consider the 2009 Sonata Limited I4. Its highway fuel economy isn't much different from the Elantra's, it has a 5AT, it has a factory nav option, it's a quiet and comfy highway cruiser, and historically has had much bigger incentives than the Elantra, so price-wise it won't be much different than a loaded Elantra Touring and would probably cost less than the Civic EX-L with nav (once the 2008 Sonatas are cleared out that is).

#1617 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [backy] by bpizzuti

Apr 22, 2008 (10:42 am)

Replying to: backy (Apr 22, 2008 10:17 am)
Maybe so, but the MPGs are going to be a rather significant step down on the Sonata. Even with the new 5 speed auto, it's only rated at 31 highway.

#1618 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [bpizzuti] by thegraduate

Apr 22, 2008 (10:54 am)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Apr 22, 2008 10:42 am)
2 MPG highway isn't that significant when you're talking about that much extra power, space, and comfort. The Elantra gets 33 hwy, per EPA.
 
Besides, if the Elantra and Sonata are anything like my dad's Civic and my Accord, the Sonata's torquier engine will help it go over and above the EPA estimates on the highway, where the Elantra's 2.0 will have to work harder, and no exceed the numbers so well, especially in hilly or higher-speed (70+) sections. I routinely get 37+ on my Accord, and he gets about that as well, going the same speed. The difference is that I have 32 more lb-ft of torque and a lot more passing power, room, and comfort.
 
Around town, his car would outperform mine mileage-wise though, due to his car being lighter and having 75% the displacement of my car.

#1619 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [thegraduate] by bpizzuti

Apr 22, 2008 (11:35 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 22, 2008 10:54 am)
It's not (totally) about torque...it's about gearing. So what I really want to know is how many RPMs each engine turns at about 70-75 MPH (that's cruising speed on the interstates here unless one wants to get run off the road by angry drivers).

#1620 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [bpizzuti] by backy

Apr 22, 2008 (12:12 pm)

Replying to: bpizzuti (Apr 22, 2008 10:42 am)
Actually 32 mpg highway for the Sonata I4, or about 3% less than the Elantra. And we don't know what the ratings will be for the Touring yet. An acceptable tradeoff IMO for 37 more horses and the extra room and comfort of the Sonata.

#1621 of 1641 Re: So quiet in here [backy] by bpizzuti

Apr 22, 2008 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: backy (Apr 22, 2008 12:12 pm)
Unless one likes the hatch...I've still got my 04 Mazda3 5-door and a hatch REALLY comes in handy sometimes. But with the selection so narrow, I may break down and get a trunk anyway...can't get a Sonata with a hatch, can't get a regular Civic with a hatch anymore...so sad, ya know?
 
I'm semi-considering the Sonata, but I have to see how the incentives shake out. I'm really not too sure on getting something that big, though the range increase on the gas tank might be handy.
 
Incidentally, Edmunds gives the Sonata I4 as 30 MPG highway. Elantra is 33 MPG, Civic is 36 MPGs.

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