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167 messages,  Last post on Nov 19, 2009 at 5:52 AM

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Re: Has anyone have any luck with roof rack on Touring? [steve_] by ecotrklvr
Aug 06, 2009 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 04, 2009 6:00 pm)

Thanks, Steve.
 
Does this mean that you're shopping for a HET as well?
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Re: Has anyone have any luck with roof rack on Touring? [ecotrklvr] by steve_ HOST
Aug 06, 2009 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: ecotrklvr (Aug 06, 2009 8:19 am)

Yes, but it's in second place in the running (this week anyway, lol) to a Toyota Prius. That 50 mpg makes up for a lot of other shortcomings that we'd enjoy in the Elantra Touring, like heated seats, available sunroof, USB stick, not to mention the manual transmission that we'd both enjoy. The xD is still in our top 3 too.
 
If the Touring got 28 combined instead of 26, we'd be eligible for the full $4,500 voucher and while that's not a huge amount of money, it's a bit of a psychological barrier (note that we're not so concerned about the $5k + price difference between the Prius and the Touring - go figure!). The maintenance requirements are a tad stiffer that I'd like too (the 60k timing belt, etc.).
 
My wife has been driving a minivan for 20 years now and she's ready for something "cuter." The Touring is a great effort, but it's still a wagon, and we already have a wagon in the garage.
 
Maybe when the 2010's arrive we'll take another hard look.
 
Steve, visiting host
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Re: Has anyone have any luck with roof rack on Touring? [steve_] by bpizzuti
Aug 06, 2009 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 06, 2009 10:31 am)

It's a hatchback. Wagons stretch further back from the rear wheels.
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Re: Has anyone have any luck with roof rack on Touring? [bpizzuti] by steve_ HOST
Aug 06, 2009 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Aug 06, 2009 10:45 am)

You're grinning, but you really do have a good point. The Touring treats the rear end nicely to avoid the wagon look as much as possible. I should tell the salesperson that I need to drive one home and park it next to my boxy Outback. Maybe that would convince my wife.
 
If the dealer had had a tamer color in stock the day we drove, we might have gone for it. The chili pepper red we drover was nice but a bit bright for us, plus the wagon is red and we want a blue or gray this time.
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Re: Has anyone have any luck with roof rack on Touring? [steve_] by bpizzuti
Aug 06, 2009 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 06, 2009 11:17 am)

Buy the red one. I've got the silver, I'll trade you.
 
Personally, i'd prefer the gunmetal grey color myself.
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Re: Has anyone have any luck with roof rack on Touring? [bpizzuti] by steve_ HOST
Aug 06, 2009 (12:20 pm)
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Aug 06, 2009 11:57 am)

Yeah, that's the one my wife likes too. I like silver cars since you never have to wash them, but the van is silver so it's time to try for a new color.
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guarg by guarg
Aug 10, 2009 (12:35 pm)
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Would replacing the 16" tires and wheels on the Touring with 17" tire and wheels give a smoother and softer ride??
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Re: guarg [guarg] by bpizzuti
Aug 10, 2009 (1:24 pm)
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Replying to: guarg (Aug 10, 2009 12:35 pm)

It would do the opposite.
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Re: guarg [bpizzuti] by fushigi
Aug 10, 2009 (1:53 pm)
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Replying to: bpizzuti (Aug 10, 2009 1:24 pm)

Agreed. As a rule, it goes like this: Larger rims mean lower profile tires. Lower profile tires have stiffer sidewalls out of necessity. Stiffer sidewalls aren't as good at absorbing road irregularities. Hence, the ride quality is harsher.

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