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56 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2007 at 11:44 PM
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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Elantra, Sedan
#54 of 56 Picked up a '08 Elantra last night by xo1rider
Oct 27, 2007 (4:10 pm)
I started out convinced I was going to buy a new Honda Civic and was surprised to read some reviews of the Elantra, see the gas mileage and finally see the car. I need the extra interior space and the warranty sealed the deal.Still under 100 miles on the car so I can't really review it yet but i will say I'm an XM radio fan already from my other car and the factory XM was a HUGE factor in my decision. The XM radio in this car has more features than the factory XM in my '06 Acura TL, I'm loving the fact that I can play MP3 discs and the AUX input for my iPod is a huge plus.
I got the leather and premium package and the features compare favorably to my TL which costs just about twice as much.
#55 of 56 Re: Love It [irismg] by roxanne2
Nov 12, 2007 (7:16 am)
Replying to: irismg (Oct 15, 2007 12:59 pm)
I have somewhat solved my rear-view issues...I got a small chair pillow (like ones you will see on a kitchen chair). That's helped a little. I am starting to get used to it, though. Not that I wasn't cautious before, but now I am extra, extra cautious when backing up. I do like the '07 look much better than previous years, but the '06 is not bad. It's not as "sporty" looking, but then again, neither was my old Saturn! haha
#56 of 56 I love my Elantra by ljhinla
Nov 12, 2007 (11:44 pm)
I just bought a 2007 Elantra (my first new car) two weeks ago and so far I really love it.I was looking for a really fuel efficient car but couldn't afford a hybrid -- I was leaning towards getting a Toyota Yaris but I test drove one and I wasn't impressed with the car at all, and I wasn't happy that side curtain airbags weren't standard. The car didn't have much power either. I also test drove a Scion XD (I really hated the interior -- seemed cheap to me) and a Dodge Caliber (no power, cheap-looking interior, felt claustrophobic).
Finally some friends convinced me to look at Hyundais and I did a little research and saw how well-reviewed the Elantra was.
I decided to go take one for a test drive and I fell in love with it right away. There was a rebate on the 2007 models and I ended up taking the car home (Purple Rain color) that day for thousands less than I would have spent on a comparable Yaris let alone a Civic, Corolla, etc.
I have a five speed manual and it's a zippy little car. The interior is modern, but not trendy (like the Honda Fit or the Scions) and is roomy enough to not feel at all cramped. I really love driving it and couldn't be happier.
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