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Sedans Hyundai Elantra 2009 Hyundai Elantra
269 messages, Last post on Oct 02, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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What is the name of the dealership referenced as "Towne" above. Where is it located?
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Replying to: pano1 (May 23, 2008 4:45 pm) Towne |
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Replying to: rv65 (May 09, 2008 5:25 pm) |
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Trying to decide between getting an '08 SE (premium + leather and rear spoiler) now, or waiting for the '09's to come out. I want a sedan, not the touring. One of my main reasons for getting a new car is gas milage. I started out looking at the Sonata, but found the Elantra comfortable enough for less money and better MPG. Only real sticking points I have on the Elantra vs the Sonata is the lack of power driver seat and lumbar support. So now I'm trying to decide between an '08 now or an '09 later. Anyone know if the '09 will have better MPG than the '08, and/or if the missing power seat/lumbar features will be included? Anything else I might consider when making this decision? I'm just trying to find enough reasons to wait for the '09's. If there's not going to be much difference, if any, I won't wait. Any info or insight would be greatly appreciated! 
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Replying to: narek (May 25, 2008 8:23 am) There are rumors about a revised grille and taillamps for 2009, ala what was shown at the Beijing Auto Show, so if you don't like the current styling that might be something to sway you. Keep in mind also that historically when Hyundai introduces a new model year, the rebates and discounts on those cars drop until the old models are gone, or nearly gone. So if you are going to buy this fall, a '09 might cost you more than a '08. My wife has a little contoured lumbar support cushion that she uses sometimes on long trips in our van; it's about the same color as the grey interior of the Elantra. Maybe something like that would help you with the Elantra.
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Replying to: backy (May 25, 2008 8:55 am) I figured I'd 'fix' the lumbar situation with a cushion on the '08. I have a herniated disc in my lower back so that's a pretty big concern for me. I had an '08 for 48 hours a few weekends ago, and found the seat to be adequate enough. Unless there's some big improvement in MPG or safety, I'll probably stick with the '08. Slightly different styling on an '09 is not a reason to wait, IMHO. A lack of discounts or increased pricing IS a good enough reason go with the '08. Fitzgerald has one that just came in, I discovered yesterday morning. It's supposed to be mine as I put a $500 deposit on that specific VIN number several weeks ago. Hopefully they don't sell it out from under me. 
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Talked to a salesman at the biggest Hyundai dealer around here (N. Ca.) He said that the 2009 Elantra sedan would not be out for another 6 month. Same place where I was told a couple of weeks ago that it would be late August or early September. Maybe the sedan and Touring will arrive at the same time. They had 119 Elantras in stock, 18 of them SE's.
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Replying to: inharmsway (May 30, 2008 5:12 pm)  I would put a bigger bet on August/September, as I've now heard that timeframe from multiple sources--all of whom were not trying to sell me a 2008 Elantra.
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Replying to: backy (May 30, 2008 5:16 pm)
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Replying to: inharmsway (May 30, 2008 5:41 pm) |
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