Checklist for buying a used Elantra
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Checklist for buying a used Elantra
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Jan 9 2005, 04:25 PM
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Club Founder Group: Admin Posts: 21,359 Posts Per Day: 3.02 Thanks Received: 2809 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 23-December 04 From: Maryland Member No.: 1 Mood: Okay |
As a service to potential buyers of used Elantra's please post your thoughts on what they should be looking at (problem areas) in a used GT/GLS.
Here's a link to some archived tips, but feel free to post your ideas here! http://p067.ezboard.com/fthehyundaielantra...picID=699.topic -------------------- |
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Feb 27 2005, 12:27 AM
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hi, great idea for a topic. i posted a note today in the newbie forum which explains my situation.
i looked at the list of posts on buying used - the service bulletin info on the "power dip" does not come up.... sounds important - any other place i can read that? thanks! (ps - great job on this website) |
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Feb 27 2005, 07:38 PM
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Club Regular Group: Members Posts: 191 Posts Per Day: 0.03 Thanks Received: 0 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: Troy, NY Member No.: 75 Mood: Accomplished |
If you have a limited budget and are looking for a new Elantra you may want to look at a 05 GLS Hatchback. It has the same set up as a 05 GT but it has a GLS dash, cloth seats, no fog lamps, steel rims. Everything else I believe is the same. Can anyone add anything? Thanks
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Feb 28 2005, 12:53 AM
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i think i'll be fine with GLS - just read that perforated leather seats are hard to clean... i might look into leather seat covers or something. however - the aluminum wheels are the thing... how much would it be if i were to upgrade to alum wheels later?
also - any news on the power dip linke? |
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Mar 2 2005, 04:01 PM
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... Group: Lifetimer Posts: 11,937 Posts Per Day: 1.69 Thanks Received: 137 Trader Stats: 14 (100%) Joined: 11-January 05 From: Poughkeepsie, NY Member No.: 5 Mood: Blah |
From the archive a SPB quote:
QUOTE ( by southpawboston @ May 25th, 2004) also ask if there were maintenance records since the dealer may want to see these if warranty work is to be performed. if you go in with an engine-related warranty problem and have no records of maintenance, you may be denied. I got nailed with this one. Everyone, pay attention, they will void the engine warranty. At least get oil change information!!! -------------------- 05 Tidal Wave GLS 5 spd
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Nov 29 2005, 07:19 PM
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QUOTE (sunnyja @ Feb 28 2005, 12:53 AM) Actually they are easier to clean. -------------------- 2004 Sterling GT Sedan - 5mt w/every option and GLS parts, yes, sir!!.
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Nov 30 2005, 05:07 AM
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'05 Elantra & '98 Accent Group: Lifetimer Posts: 3,332 Posts Per Day: 0.48 Thanks Received: 27 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 23-March 05 From: Seaford, Victoria, Australia Member No.: 607 Mood: Anxious |
certainly they are very easy to keep clean.
I just went to the beach today, the leather was a breeze to clean, simply vacuumm it lightly and its good as new -------------------- 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Active 2.2 CRDi 6spd Auto, Ocean View 2014 Hyundai i30 elite , 1.6 CRDi, 6spd 5dr Hatch, Dazzling Blue 2009 Hyundai i30cw SX 1.6 CRDi 5spd 4dr Wagon, Hyper Silver 2007 Hyundai Getz S 1.4 DOHC 5spd 5dr Hatch, Blue 2005 Hyundai Elantra elit�, 2.0HVT 5spd, 4dr Sedan, Ebony Black 1998 Hyundai Excel GX, 1.5 DOHC, 5spd, 3dr Hatch, Red |
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May 27 2006, 12:08 PM
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Ok guys mums lookin at a new car as hers is off road again so what years of elantra were good ones AUTOMATIC like say in the last 3 years which ones are good and not so good
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May 27 2006, 07:20 PM
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The "power dip," problem is not a big deal because the dealer will fix that free in an hour or two. I think maybe all Elantras have it and most people just never drive their cars hard enough and pay close enough attention to notice it.
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May 28 2006, 08:27 AM
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Wooo ditch the troubled Holden... you'll never look back!
David- Heaps of Elantra owners down under seem to be older couples in the 50 + bracket, if you can find an Elantra with that kind of owner you'll have a car that will last for a good decade and long as it's well maintained. I've noticed that the 7,500km oil change is optional... it might be a good idea to try and find a used Elantra that has the 7,500km service done no matter what. I'm even getting all the optional services done. -------------------- 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Active 2.2 CRDi 6spd Auto, Ocean View 2014 Hyundai i30 elite , 1.6 CRDi, 6spd 5dr Hatch, Dazzling Blue 2009 Hyundai i30cw SX 1.6 CRDi 5spd 4dr Wagon, Hyper Silver 2007 Hyundai Getz S 1.4 DOHC 5spd 5dr Hatch, Blue 2005 Hyundai Elantra elit�, 2.0HVT 5spd, 4dr Sedan, Ebony Black 1998 Hyundai Excel GX, 1.5 DOHC, 5spd, 3dr Hatch, Red |
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May 28 2006, 09:10 AM
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Automotive Technician Group: Lifetimer Posts: 3,981 Posts Per Day: 0.57 Thanks Received: 8 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 2-February 05 From: Redondo Beach, Ca Member No.: 247 Mood: Blah |
QUOTE (cobas @ May 27 2006, 06:20 PM) The "power dip," problem is not a big deal because the dealer will fix that free in an hour or two. It's only free if you're under the 5/60 warranty. If that's expired, then you have to pay for it. -------------------- QUOTE (doc1987 @ Aug 29 2007, 02:33 PM) call me a perfectsiotist but i... |
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Oct 2 2006, 12:25 PM
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how do they fix the power dip problem?
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