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2007 Elantra First Impressions

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#91 of 259 Re: I'll miss the XD [percussionist] by backy

Nov 28, 2006 (7:53 pm)

Replying to: percussionist (Nov 28, 2006 7:38 am)
OK, let's toss the moonroof into the equation and use actual figures:
 
2006 Elantra GLS AT with Package 02/AB (moonroof, ABS, and traction control): $16,715 including destination
 
2007 Elantra GLS AT with Preferred Package 04 (includes A/C, stereo, and moonroof): $17,395
 
So the 2007 GLS AT with moonroof and ABS is $680 more than the 2006 GLS AT with moonroof and ABS. The 2006 has traction control. The 2007 has the following equipment not on the 2006:
 
* side curtain airbags
* 172-watt stereo with equalizer and aux input jack
* lighted vanity mirrors
* rear center armrest
* fog lamps
* active front head restraints
* 3 rear head restraints
* Remote locking with trunk opener
 
And of course higher fuel economy and more interior room, and IMO a much nicer interior (e.g. you had to pay extra for blue lighting in 2006, on the GT). I think that's a pretty good deal for the extra money.
 
Right now, the 2006 Elantra has an advantage of a $1000 rebate (only a $500 net advantage if you are a Hyundai owner however). So there is a significant price difference until the 2006s are gone, or until more rebates come out on the 2007s.

#92 of 259 Re: I'll miss the XD [backy] by spmrebel

Nov 29, 2006 (7:45 pm)

Replying to: backy (Nov 28, 2006 7:53 pm)
Why don't you try the following (this is what I was comparing):
 
06 Elantra Limited: Auto, Package 2 (moonroof, ABS, traction control), mud guards, floor mats - MSRP 17825
 
07 Elantra Limited: Auto, Package 6 (moonroof, upgraded stereo), mud guards, floor mats - MSRP 19755
 
2007 has over 2006 is the following:
* side curtain airbags
* upgraded 220?-watt stereo with equalizer and aux input jack
* lighted vanity mirrors
* rear center armrest
* active front head restraints
* 3 rear head restraints
* Remote locking with trunk opener
* 16" alloys
 
2006 Limited has traction control which 2007 does not have it.
 
There is a $2000 difference not including the 1K in rebates offered on the 2006 Elantra
 
If you compare to 2006 Elantra GT then the price difference is about $1500.
 
I still don't think the upgrades (including better interior design) plus the marginally better ride constitutes a price increase of that much

#93 of 259 Re: I'll miss the XD [spmrebel] by backy

Nov 29, 2006 (8:21 pm)

Replying to: spmrebel (Nov 29, 2006 7:45 pm)
Well, you are forgetting a few features the 2007 Limited has that the 2006 does not, such as heated seats, trip computer, telescopic wheel with on-wheel audio and cruise controls, and fog lamps. Also the fact that the optional stereo is actually a CD changer with MP3 and (soon) XM radio. But let's look at the added features with approximate values:
 
* side curtain airbags - in the words of the credit card commercial, "priceless", but let's say about $250 based on what some other automakers such as Toyota charge for side bags and curtains.
* upgraded stereo w/CD changer, MP3 etc. - $400?
* interior upgrades such as lighted vanity mirrors, rear center armrest, blue guages - $100?
* active front headrests and 3 rear headrests - again kind of "priceless" as they are safety-related, but how about $100?
* remote trunk opener - $50?
* 16" wheels/tires with 5-spoke alloys - $500?
* heated seats - $100?
* trip computer - $100?
* telescopic wheel with on-wheel controls - $100?
* fog lamps - $250 (based on what some other makes charge)
 
Total: $1950
 
Plus the added value of larger/nicer interior, better ride, and better fuel economy.
 
Also... what other new car can you buy that has the room and features of the 2007 Elantra Limited but for less money? The Civic EX AT for instance is $20,105 and doesn't have a leather interior as does the Elantra Limited--or anywhere near the interior room for that matter. In fact, the Civic EX is closer to the Elantra SE with moonroof, which runs only $18,445.

#94 of 259 Re: I'll miss the XD [backy] by tsgeisel

Nov 30, 2006 (6:02 pm)

Replying to: backy (Nov 29, 2006 8:21 pm)
For me this is all moot until the 2007.5 Hatch version comes in.
 
*Then* I can start suffering some buyers remorse and new model envy. On the other hand, the one thing I'm really missing non-body design-wise that's on the new Elantra is a stereo with an aux (or ipod) input - and that can be had for as low as about $150 installed.

#95 of 259 Re: I'll miss the XD [tsgeisel] by sonatabean

Nov 30, 2006 (7:17 pm)

Replying to: tsgeisel (Nov 30, 2006 6:02 pm)
For me this is all moot until the 2007.5 Hatch version comes in.
 
Is there a hatch slated for this series? I've not heard either way on that particular issue.
 
I love the just-discontinued hatch: it was pretty cool.

#96 of 259 Re: I'll miss the XD [sonatabean] by tsgeisel

Dec 01, 2006 (1:53 pm)

Replying to: sonatabean (Nov 30, 2006 7:17 pm)
Not official, but it's widely believed to be in the works.

#97 of 259 Re: I'll miss the XD [tsgeisel] by joe97

Dec 01, 2006 (3:07 pm)

Replying to: tsgeisel (Dec 01, 2006 1:53 pm)
There is a good chance the hatch will be a separate model instead of a variant of the Elantra.

#98 of 259 - by dudleyr

Dec 02, 2006 (6:46 pm)

Hope it is a 5 door hatch.

#99 of 259 Re: - [dudleyr] by joe97

Dec 02, 2006 (7:30 pm)

Replying to: dudleyr (Dec 02, 2006 6:46 pm)
Your wish should come true

#100 of 259 My impression of the 2007 Elantra by observant1

Dec 28, 2006 (8:05 pm)

I ended up buying one and am very disappointed. First let me say that I was a very satisfied owner of a 2003 Elantra and wish I had it back. First day I took the 2007 home the glove box has a rattle and the tabs that stick out and lock in place have play and are noisy and that may be it, might be a design flaw. The drivers seat started making creaking sounds when braking or going over bumps very loudly or when moving in the seat. When you start the car up after sitting for hours you get a noise that sounds like a tractor or one of those little foreign trucks that have diesel engines in them. Don!t know if it could be some kind of exhaust leak but it does not sound like a normal exhaust leak. The heater fan has 2 holes down below and even on the higher speeds on floor only it does not come out fast and does not seem to enter the cabin well, it seems like a terrible design. Also some air comes out of the defroster when it is on floor only. When you come to a stop it feels like the steering releases and is not connected to anything it is really weird. I don!t care for the steering on the highway and it is a very bumpy ride, it seems to ride bumpy even on roads that do not seem bumpy. My 2003 Elantra was peppier and did not have any rattles or noises when I got rid of it with 94,000 miles on it. Don!t care for the high idle on this car either I go down the street and stop at the stop light and the idle will be on 1 on the tack and then suddenly jump up. The seat material has ripples. I bought the car at night and have since been back and looked at other cars at the dealer and they have ripples in them too. I have only had someone in the passenger seat a few times and the side of the top of the seat cushion is rippled and wrinkled looking already differently than the rest of the seatwrinkles. If you reach down and touch the front side under the bottom of the seat you can flex it back and forth and you also sometimes get a rocking action in the seat when you brake and release. These seats are really, really, really, really cheap. On the positive side the cabin is roomier and I like the way you can see out very nicely. I am not trying to be a jerk here just giving my honest observations concerning this car and to tell you if I had to do it over again I would not. I am going to go to the dealer and see if I can get these things fixed and if not I will have to try to find a way to go out and buy another car as I used what I could afford for a downpayment on this and would not have any for another car. Hyundai advertises like they are up there with the competition but I think that this car says differently in many ways. I was surprised as I expected better after owning a previous Elantra. I should have bought the Mazda 3. I would never again buy a newly designed model the first year out and don!t see myself buying another Hyundai. Also it has ABS breaks and when I had to break suddenly on a wet road the other day I skidded immediately and I did not think that happened with ABS breaks. I think Hyundai dropped the ball on this one. Another thing is that Hyundai dealers are adding a market adjustment to the price and I have see anywhere from $1700.00 to $4444.00 added to the price which makes the price higher than reasonable for these cars.

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