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#264 of 269 Re: Heavy Steering?? [don32322] by hstepien Sep 27, 2009 (8:30 am)
Replying to: don32322 (Sep 27, 2009 1:09 am) Hi there, I had an Elantra GT from 2006 until this past July. Then I got the 2009 Elantra Touring. I definitely noticed a difference in the steering. It is much stiffer. I have 2850 km and, rather than it really getting looser, I am just getting used to it.   This model of Touring has the telescoping steering wheel, which I have never had before. At first, I didn't really care about it, but then I decided to use it. My legs are long but my torso is shorter and I never could really get close enough to the steering before (without squashing my knees) and so I would just drive with my hands in my lap at the bottom of the wheel. I can't do that now because the steering is too stiff. However, with the telescoping steering, I can now bring the wheel closer to me. I have done this to now hold it in both hands, which I haven't done in almost 35 years of driving! I don't really mind because the steering wheel feels neat in my hands - it is much thicker and has a nice molded shape to it.   I'll have to see if it loosens as time goes by. Hope this helps,
#265 of 269 Re: Heavy Steering?? [don32322] by backy Sep 27, 2009 (9:14 am)
Replying to: don32322 (Sep 27, 2009 1:09 am) The dealer can check the steering calibration, but this is actually how the steering is supposed to work: loose at low speeds, e.g. for parking or sharp turns, and firmer at driving speeds. I've driven the 2007+ Elantra on some long-distance trips and thought the steering feel was fine. I am used to using two hands on the wheel, however.   BTW, this is how most modern power steering systems work--variable resistance at different speeds.
#267 of 269 2010 Elantra by pat HOST Sep 28, 2009 (7:03 am)
FYI, we can discuss the 2010 Elantra here: backy, "2010 Hyundai Elantra" #2, 27 Sep 2009 2:58 pm.   Thanks for the kick-off, backy.
#268 of 269 Is this a good deal? by xiaoman Sep 30, 2009 (7:12 am)
2010 Elantra Touring, manual, no other options, OTD 15,000. I live in northern virginia. Is this a good deal? How much more can I negotiate? Shall I ask for a 2009 model instead (somehow I thought the 2009 model is better)? Thank you very much. Replies to this message: pat (Oct 02, 2009 9:44 am)
#269 of 269 Re: Is this a good deal? [xiaoman] by pat HOST Oct 02, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: xiaoman (Sep 30, 2009 7:12 am) You found the best place for this question here: xiaoman, "Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience" #3227, 30 Sep 2009 8:08 am. Let's ask anyone who can help to meet you there!

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