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Sedans Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Elantra Transmission Questions
107 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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Which transmission do you prefer in the Elantra--automatic or manual?
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Replying to: backy (Oct 22, 2006 7:20 pm) Jim
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Nov 10, 2006 7:23 am)
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Replying to: backy (Oct 22, 2006 7:20 pm) I would prefer a 5 spd automatic.
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Replying to: moparbad (Nov 10, 2006 11:17 am)
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Replying to: backy (Nov 10, 2006 11:28 am) Majority of the 5% with manuals are "sport" type models. 6 speed manual and or automatic would both be nice, however, why develop a 6 speed for less than 5% of the market?
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Replying to: moparbad (Nov 10, 2006 1:01 pm) Also it's 5% of the U.S. market, but manuals are much more popular in other countries where the Elantra is sold.
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Replying to: backy (Nov 10, 2006 1:07 pm) Very good point. What I would really be exited about would be a DSG type transmission similar to the one being offered in VW's and Audis that combines the benefits of a manual and an automatic. And it would be applicable to all markets. |
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The AT option adds about $1,000 to the price, regardless of trim, so I may go with the MT Limited (I like the heated leather seats  ). However, I am concerned about road noise with the MT, so I'll need to drive both to find out. Has anyone already done so? |
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My wife and I are considering a 2007 Elantra when the lease is up on our Mazda Protege (5-speed) next year. She is the previous owner of a 2002 Elantra (5-speed). I've owned two prior vehicles, both of which had manual transmissions. She and I are both big fans of manuals and will always try to purchase a vehicle with one whenever possible. I think it's the "fun" factor that sways us. We love the control that a manual transmission offers the driver. Fans of paddle-shifters and manumatics can say whatever they want about control... but I believe that if it doesn't have THREE pedals, it's not the same! I think manuals also promote a connection between the car and the driver, in that they require a driver to actually drive. In the new Elantra, we would be looking at a Limited model with a manual. I have a feeling that particular combination may be difficult to find, however.
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