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269 messages, Last post on Oct 02, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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Replying to: moparbad (Feb 19, 2009 8:02 pm)  But if I can get a car like the Impreza wagon or Rabbit 5-door or Mazda3 hatch for about the same price as an Elantra Touring, that would be in the "no brainer" category against the Touring, especially if the Touring shares the sedan's crash test scores.
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Finally got my first look at the production Touring today (I saw an early model at the 2008 Twin Cities auto show). It was silver, and from what I could tell fully loaded with a sticker a few bucks shy of $21k. I thought it was sharp looking, not in an in-your-face way but just pleasing proportions and a look that reeked quality. The optional 17" alloys helped there, although I'm not sure I'd want those low-profile Kumhos for the frost-heaved roads I drive on. The interior was very tasteful, with a black cloth unique to the Touring that has cross-weave inserts. I was wondering what the back of my legs would look like after sitting in it with shorts for awhile.  The dash is mostly like that of the Elantra sedan, but with different radio and HVAC controls. The shifter is different also, but still the 4-speed gated design. There was good room in the back even with the seats up. Roller shade was included. I noticed that there's a cooled center console--nice touch for this class. So a nice-looking vehicle, but sticker-shock lingers. It's about $4500 more MSRP than my loaded 2004 GT was ($13.2k actual + T&L), and that has leather but not ESC, 6 airbags, 17" alloys, USB port, and a few other features that the Touring does. So it will take me awhile to get used to a $21k Elantra.
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Replying to: backy (Feb 20, 2009 6:59 am) Side note, car prices continue to inflate regardless of the times. You've got your 21K Elantra, or your 26K Mazda3.
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Replying to: joe97 (Feb 20, 2009 7:23 am)
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Replying to: backy (Feb 20, 2009 7:31 am) From Patrick Hyundai... 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring SPORTWAGON * BRAND NEW MODEL* Stock Number: H7313 YOUR PRICE is $20,995- Auto Show Special! PREMIUM SPORT PKG, MATS, BLUETOOTH
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Replying to: backy (Feb 19, 2009 8:28 pm) Six. They sold two. Which is not too bad, since sales are terrible in general. |
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Replying to: joe97 (Feb 20, 2009 7:23 am) $23,850 MSRP for Mazda3 hatch Grand Touring automatic with Moonroof, Bose, Leather, Xenon lights. Current best price for this vehicle si $21 to $21,5K Joe, How the heck did you arrive at $26K for a Mazda3? Unless you are referring to a MazdaSpeed 3, which is NOT a good comparison to the Elantra Touring. Being a Hyundai fan I'd still have to take the Mazda when the Touring is about $21K. |
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| Considering that I can buy a new '09 Fusion or for that matter a Sedona for $16,500 locally, the Elantra Touring won't be on my shopping list. | |
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Replying to: moparbad (Feb 20, 2009 9:57 am) Destination Fee: $670 MOONROOF/6CD/BOSE PACKAGE: $1,335 NAVI AND SAT. RADIO PKG: $1,950 PEARL PAINT CHARGE: $200 Total MSRP: $26,000 There are still other options that can be added |
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Replying to: joe97 (Feb 20, 2009 3:51 pm)
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