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I have a 2000 Elantra with 98,000 miles on it. I also have a 2000 Taurus with 92,000 miles. We've owned both cars since they were new. The Elantra is much more solid feeling at this point, and has given me these problems: drivers side power window motor at around 40,000 miles - covered by warranty. That's it for the Elantra. The Taurus: AC fixed twice, not working now. Starter at 88,000 miles. Oxygen sensor at around 80,000 miles. In my opinion, both cars have given me good service, but my point is, Hyundai was building pretty darn good cars in 2000. I will not hesitate to buy another |
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I just had someone hit me car, causing scratches and other marks on the drivers side, the local Hyundai dealership told me to go to an auto body place, where I got an estimate of around 1500$, does the warranty not cover paint and other things, as it is a 2008 Elantra that I've only had since middle of July. If anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated. It is only cosmetic work, other then that everything is fine, an I did not find out who the person that hit my car was as it was at a grocery store at night an no one saw who did it.
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Replying to: rjeran1 (Oct 27, 2008 8:58 am) |
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I just bought a new Elantra 2008 L automatic, seems like it doesn't have a coasting mode, whenever I release the gas pedal, the cars slows down slowly and steadily,just like I press a bit of braking (kind of engine braking?). It is quite different from my old 1998 Elantra. So I have to press the gas more to keep the car moving at the same speed. Can any other owners tell me this is a problem or not? Thanks a lot. |
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Replying to: lpeagle (Nov 11, 2008 8:09 pm)
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Replying to: lpeagle (Nov 11, 2008 8:09 pm) |
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Replying to: lpeagle (Nov 11, 2008 8:09 pm) For what it's worth, top gear in the Elantra should give you very low rpm and very low engine noise levels. Canadian Driver reported 2200 rpm at 100 km/h with the automatic. |
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Replying to: lpeagle (Nov 11, 2008 8:09 pm) See if it works for you.. Van |
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Replying to: lpeagle (Nov 11, 2008 8:09 pm) 1. Tire pressure is good. But it is brand new winter tire, is this causing more friction? 2. The transmission is shift to Drive and hand brake in completely down. 3. The rpm is low, most of the time it is below 1500. I only drove 120km, seems like MPG is not bad. 4. It is like that especially at low speed(e.g. 40 km/h), the car seems want to stop unless I keep pressing the gas a bit hard. 5. no other problems found. Seems like I also heard a click sound sometimes and it seems perfectly normal.
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Replying to: lpeagle (Nov 12, 2008 7:35 pm) Winter tires could definitely cause more friction than the OEM all-season tires. Why would you expect the car to NOT slow down when driving in gear at about 40 km/h? But on level ground, it should take only light pressure on the gas pedal to keep the car moving forward. If you press it hard, i.e. floor it, it should take off pretty quickly. If you are concerned, have the dealer check it out. While there, ask to drive a different 2008 or 2009 Elantra to see if it drives the same. Have a service tech go with you so they can observe how you drive the car. If that car drives the same as your car, it's likely that is just the way the car drives. |
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