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Hyundai Elantra Touring Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#6 of 169 Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE A/T [slytek] by susan_spencer

Nov 22, 2009 (2:55 pm)

Replying to: slytek (Nov 17, 2009 6:18 pm)
slytek,
I have been considering the Touring and wanted to know your feedback. I've read may positive reviews yet don't know anyone who currently owns a Hyundai. I am finding it hard to find a safe and affordable sedan or wagon and lost interest in Toyota and Honda. Thought it would be helpful to know what cars you considered before making your decision. Basically need a car with enough power to manuever canyon grades as part of daily commute and power for passing on highway as well. Really appreciate your sharing your experience with your new car!

#7 of 169 Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE A/T [susan_spencer] by mickeyrom

Nov 22, 2009 (3:36 pm)

Replying to: susan_spencer (Nov 22, 2009 2:55 pm)
I suggest you check out the Hyundai Elantra Touring on youtube.There are several evaluations by Edmunds and others.I test drove one and liked it a lot.As far as trusting Korean brands...my 2006.5 KIA Optima has over 34000 trouble free miles on it.Drives just like a new one still.(just my 2c worth)

#8 of 169 Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE A/T [susan_spencer] by slytek

Nov 22, 2009 (5:28 pm)

Replying to: susan_spencer (Nov 22, 2009 2:55 pm)
I've considered Kia Soul, Scion Xb, and hybrids Toyota Prius and Honda Insight.
Test drove them all went with ET. Most comfortable ride from all of the above, i'm 6'3 and 325lbs. I also went for Kia Soul, that would of been my second option but i'm very glad i got ET instead because of the cargo space i need for my IT Consulting business. In my opinion there is nothing else out there that will match value for the money that you get with ET. Definitely test drive it to see how you like it. Engine is powerful enough that its even rated for towing, none of other cars i mentioned rated to tow anything.

#9 of 169 Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE A/T [slytek] by mickeyrom

Nov 22, 2009 (5:44 pm)

Replying to: slytek (Nov 22, 2009 5:28 pm)
I tested the Soul,the KIA Rondo and Scion Xd before settling for the Elantra.The Soul was too noisy, and the Rondo got crappy mileage.The Scion was just plain ugly in the inside.The Hybrids were out of my price range by a couple thousand so that left the SE.

#10 of 169 Just curious... by iluvmysephia1

Nov 22, 2009 (6:53 pm)

are the Hyundai 5-speeds pretty smooth to shift through the gears? I'm thinking of the people buying new Kia Forte sedans and Forte Koup's in manual transmissions. They're complaining of some clutch and gearshift mismatches of some kind. It's taking some of them a while to get used to shifting in their Forte's and with a few of them they're steering clear of Kia Forte's altogether because of this problem.
 
How are your ET's in manual form? All right?

#11 of 169 Re: Just curious... [iluvmysephia1] by mickeyrom

Nov 22, 2009 (7:33 pm)

Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Nov 22, 2009 6:53 pm)
I liked it...

#12 of 169 Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE A/T [slytek] by mickeyrom

Nov 23, 2009 (2:03 pm)

Replying to: slytek (Nov 17, 2009 6:18 pm)
I think you deal is fantastic.I wish I could get one like it.I would buy it today.You are a great bargainer.

#13 of 169 Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE A/T [mickeyrom] by slytek

Nov 23, 2009 (4:43 pm)

Replying to: mickeyrom (Nov 23, 2009 2:03 pm)
I didn't even bargain. Price was advertised on their website.I figured it was good enough price already. I went and got it.
They even gave me what i wanted for my trade in and no one else would.
You just need to know when to walk out. I guarantee you that if you didn't get what you want today and walked out, they will call you next day and offer you better deal.

#14 of 169 Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE A/T [slytek] by mickeyrom

Nov 23, 2009 (4:52 pm)

Replying to: slytek (Nov 23, 2009 4:43 pm)
I don't know when to walk out my friend.I thought my price was OK,even great,but that was until I saw your car and it's cost.
Taking away the trade in,the best I could get was invoice.I am better off getting the $2500 for my old car.

#15 of 169 Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE A/T [mickeyrom] by slytek

Nov 23, 2009 (5:14 pm)

Replying to: mickeyrom (Nov 23, 2009 4:52 pm)
$1000 rebate is still good. If you can get invoice and apply rebate to that i say go for it. Drive to multiple dealers. The bigger dealer the better. As they explained to me, there are able to sell below invoice because even though they wont make much on this one single sale, they will meet their selling volume quotes. The more cars they sell, more kickbacks from Hyundai to them.

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