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#87 of 156 Re: tire change [johnwintx] by backy Aug 10, 2007 (7:08 pm)
If you don't mind telling us... what kind of deal did you get on the swap? Replies to this message: johnwintx (Aug 11, 2007 9:07 am) backy (Aug 12, 2007 6:40 pm)
#88 of 156 Re: tire change [backy] by johnwintx Aug 11, 2007 (9:07 am)
Replying to: backy (Aug 10, 2007 7:08 pm) My "out-the-door" price on the first 2007 Elantra was $16,034 (included tax/title/license/doc fee/dealer inventory tax). The payoff on the 'old' one was $15,671.67 after having it since March 16, 2007 and having put 3,150-mi on it.   My "out-the-door" price, after trade-in, on the 'new' Elantra was $19,826 (included tax/title/license/doc fee/dealer inventory tax).   BUT ... the 'new' Elantra has the XM, the 172-watt 6-speaker AM/FM/XM/MP3 radio with "hidden antenna" (as compared to the driver-side rear whip antenna on the first one); a driver-side overhead grab handle above the driver door; and a powered sunroof.   SO ... the 'new' one cost me $3,800 more than the 'old' one. I'm satisfied I got a decent deal considering they told me my 'old' Elantra was only worth 75% of the original MSRP because of 'depreciation.'   All-in-all, I think I got a decent trade considering the extras. Replies to this message: backy (Aug 12, 2007 6:40 pm)
#89 of 156 Re: tire change [johnwintx] by backy Aug 12, 2007 (6:40 pm)
Replying to: johnwintx (Aug 11, 2007 9:07 am) Thanks for the details. You got a discount from MSRP on the first Elantra, right? So I expect most of that 25% "depreciation" from MSRP the dealer mentioned was in fact that discount.
#90 of 156 Post removed by pat HOST Aug 13, 2007 (4:27 am)
A post had to be removed because it contained a name and telephone number and that makes the last few posts here seem way out of place. Since this is about the speedomer and odometer issues, maybe you folks could resume the conversation about the car swap in one of the more appropriate discussions in the Elantra group.
#91 of 156 Re: My 2007 Hyundai Elantra Speedometer Issue [bbessette] by johnwintx Aug 13, 2007 (4:59 am)
Replying to: bbessette (Aug 08, 2007 5:11 am) Replacing the instrument cluster has, so far, proved to be a futile endeavor, from the previous posts here. I am assuming there must be some 'unofficial' fix floating around as my dealer (Capitol Hyundai, Kyle, Texas) service department scheduled me to come in for a 'software reprogram' which has, to their knowledge, fixed the problem in the cars they've redone so far. I did take my vehicle in for the update, and it was fixed to within 1-2 mph. And while there, I traded it in for a newer Elantra which is off 1-2 mph without readjustment, and I can live with that. So, bottom-line, it would appear there is a 'word-of-mouth' 'reprogram' fix that perhaps your dealer should investigate before tearing your dash apart and wasting both theirs and your time replacing a cluster that may or may not fix the problem. Replies to this message: bbessette (Aug 13, 2007 9:09 am) bbessette (Aug 15, 2007 4:59 am) backy (Aug 15, 2007 5:49 am) tenorles (Aug 16, 2007 1:19 am)
#92 of 156 Re: My 2007 Hyundai Elantra Speedometer Issue [johnwintx] by bbessette Aug 13, 2007 (9:09 am)
Replying to: johnwintx (Aug 13, 2007 4:59 am) That is interesting. I tend to agree that I really don't want them to tear apart my dashboard and it may not even correct the problem. I will call the dealer and ask them about it.   I just got off the phone with the service guy at my dealer and he said that he has been instructed by Hyundai to replace the instrument cluster. I told him that others have had this fixed with a software re-program so he is at least going to look into it. I suggested they try the software re-program before they tear the dashboard apart so who knows? Maybe they will. Thanks for the info...   Regards Replies to this message: bbessette (Aug 15, 2007 4:59 am) backy (Aug 15, 2007 5:49 am) tenorles (Aug 16, 2007 1:19 am)
#93 of 156 Re: My 2007 Hyundai Elantra Speedometer Issue [bbessette] by bbessette Aug 15, 2007 (4:59 am)
Replying to: bbessette (Aug 13, 2007 9:09 am) OK, Here is the latest. I had my car in the shop yesterday and they replaced the instrument cluster. I went by the same stationary radar guns and they appear to register the exact same thing as before. On the speedometer it says 40MPH and on the radar sign it says 35MPH. I called the service guy back up and he says that Hyundai says that there is a 2-4 MPH tolerance that they have on the speedometer and my car is now at 4MPH. They also said after looking into it closer my car was really 7MPH high (before replacing the instrument cluster), not 5MPH that I thought. He is going to talk to his manager and he is going to talk to the Hyundai rep. I don't think this issue is ging to be resolved, to be honest with you. My main concern was the odometer and that appears to be right on. At least the first 1000 miles I put on the car is now back to 0 since they changed the instrument cluster. So I have an extra 1000 miles on my warranty... Replies to this message: backy (Aug 15, 2007 5:49 am) tenorles (Aug 16, 2007 1:19 am)
#94 of 156 Re: My 2007 Hyundai Elantra Speedometer Issue [bbessette] by backy Aug 15, 2007 (5:49 am)
Replying to: bbessette (Aug 15, 2007 4:59 am) Except now your car's title needs to reflect that the odometer has been reset.
#95 of 156 Re: My 2007 Hyundai Elantra Speedometer Issue [bbessette] by tenorles Aug 16, 2007 (1:19 am)
Replying to: bbessette (Aug 15, 2007 4:59 am) They finally fixed my speedo correctly. After replacing the cluster, which didn't improve the accuracy, a factory engineer came to my local dealership to fix my car. The service manager said they were pretty "tight lipped" about how they were fixing the problem, he was told they did a "software recalibration" - but they were not shown how to do it. Well, my speedo's accuracy is now acceptable, and I still believe that Hyundai has a much larger problem that they're trying to keep under wraps.
#96 of 156 2007 Elantra speedometer/odometer by ebbuts Aug 16, 2007 (3:43 am)
What is the big hush-hush with Hyundai on this reprogramming thing. Evidently more dealers are doing in and without the help of a "factory engineer". In todays technical world this "fix" should be nothing to fix. Just a mystery to me.

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