2008 Hyundai Elantra

Replying to: kbrien (Aug 17, 2008 4:03 pm)

I haven’t had any problems with the staff at FitzMall, or with my car, except that, like many others, it hesitates when driving at low speed (around 25 mph). My local dealer test drove it, agreed that it felt unusual, but also drove several other new cars on the lot and they all drove the same way. They just documented it for possible use later. When at FitzMall, they didn’t offer anything additional, neither extended warranty nor accessories. I was surprised about that, but figured I could get better prices on the internet. I’m sure you can do better on the internet as well.
 
I don’t think that you were ripped off at all. I got my Elantra in March, and the dealership had just received a copy of the first Consumer Reports article the day I was there. Gas prices were a lot lower then too, and their inventory was a lot higher. By way of comparison, I was also considering a Prius. At that time (March), they had 68 Prius’ in stock and were selling them around invoice. Now they have 3, and are selling them at MSRP. As others have said, it is supply and demand, and right now there is limited supply of small cars, so I think that you got a good deal.
 
For your info, the car does not come equipped standard from the factory with mats, as that is a $85.00 (MSRP) option. You can get your mats, etc on line using the links that others have posted. I used HyundaiPartsPeople for accessories (mud flaps, front mask, all weather mats) because their price plus shipping seemed the best to me. Since I plan to change my own oil, I ordered a case of OEM oil filters and gaskets on line, as well as the service manuals from TitusWill.com (there’s a link around here somewhere or use Google) and they were very helpful.
 
I hope you enjoy your Elantra.

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Replying to: kbrien (Aug 17, 2008 7:52 am)

I may be a little late to this party, but I wanted to throw in my 2 cents anyway.
 
In early June I bought an '08 Elantra SE w/leather, sunroon, spoiler and floor mats. Price paid: $17,135.00 plus tax, tags, etc. Prices on the SE have gone up due to supply and demand. Demand outstripped supply and prices went up when two things happened;
 
1) Consumer Reports chose it as a Top Pick in both the April and July issues.
 
2) Gas prices started to rise quickly, making fuel economy a major deciding factor for car buyers.
 
I'm sure I paid more than others who bought before me, just as I'm sure there are others who paid more after me. I made my purchase in the middle of those events. I would buy another one in a heartbeat, even if I knew the price was higher than a few weeks or months ago. It's still the best and most car for the money.
 
I also purchase my car from Fitzmall in Maryland. I found out about Fitzmall right here on these forums, and it's very likely I would not be driving an Elantra today without it. I live in Central Florida. When I went looking for my Elantra there were no SEs w/leather ANYWHERE in Central Florida, or within hundreds of miles. I had 3 dealers looking for me. I found my car online at Fitzmall, made a phone call and when it came in (it was on order) I had it shipped to Fitzgerald's Clearwater, FL store, where I picked it up.
 
Working with Fitzmall was, for the most part, a breeze. They handled everything in Maryland. All I had to do was sign the papers when I got to the Clearwater store and drive it off the lot.
 
I paid the internet price because, obviously, I'm not near any Fitzgerald dealer that can service my car. They didn't try to strong-arm me into any additional "add-ons". (aka: pure dealer profit) Their prices were far better than any dealer within 200 miles of me.
 
I bought a carpeted cargo mat and cargo net online at one of the online sites previously posted. I can't remember which one, but choosing which one, for me, was purely a function of price. I also bought the aftermarket door mouldings from an eBay seller, which my dear husband has yet to install for me, but that's another story.
 
I have not had any problems with my car whatsoever. Mfg date April1, 2008. I currently have over 2500 miles on it. I love my Elantra!

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