Newbie - But not really...., 2001 Elantra XD CDX 2.0L Petrol 5-Speed Manual
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Newbie - But not really...., 2001 Elantra XD CDX 2.0L Petrol 5-Speed Manual
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Jul 18 2014, 03:32 AM
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Poster Pro Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,063 Posts Per Day: 0.15 Thanks Received: 7 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 24-February 05 From: North West, England Member No.: 423 Mood: Dorky |
Well it has been a good few years since I was last on the forums.
Since then, I have shifted continents from Australia to Europe, gotten married and have 2 step daughters and 1 of my own. I have missed my Elantra since the day I last drove it, and have been looking for one a few times a week for the last couple of years. Originally I was set on getting an XD2, but this week a deal came up which I couldn't refuse; so now I'm the owner of a 2001 Elantra XD CDX 2.0L Petrol 5-Speed Manual with just under 80,000 miles on the clock. Special features compared to some US models include: Climate control, leather seats, electric sunroof, electric windows and mirrors, OEM spoiler with integrated brake light, wood effect dash, cheap and nasty aftermarket stereo with USB, AUX input and remote control. It drives well, but second gear is pretty much useless. I'm going to get a full service done on it soon with a change of all fluids and filters, as I have no service history from 60,000 miles. Also, I need to refurbish the alloys and debadge it as soon as possible and get some new tyres on it. Also need to get some new bulbs for it as well as a whole host of other things, but I'm not planning on spending a lot on it as I reckon the gearbox or clutch will need doing in the next 5-10K miles. Also, it is interesting to note there is no external antenna, so it has a really clean look to it! Anyhow just thought I'd reintroduce myself and here is a picture of my new bargain ride which you can't beat for $800 USD Regards, Mark -------------------- |
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Jul 18 2014, 03:38 AM
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o hai Group: Leader Posts: 1,461 Posts Per Day: 0.27 Thanks Received: 219 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 9-July 09 From: Victoria, Australia Member No.: 7,384 Mood: Carefree |
Hope it works well for you! The lack of external antenna is interesting. Is that factory? What does it have for an antenna?
-------------------- and then I found 5 bucks!
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Jul 18 2014, 08:00 AM
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Unrustled Jimmy Group: Lifetimer Posts: 13,717 Posts Per Day: 1.95 Thanks Received: 166 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 28-January 05 From: neither here nor there, va Member No.: 165 Mood: Forgotten |
dang thas a good price.. miles? not km ?
-------------------- Oh no, I'm so sorry... the correct answer is The Moops.
The packaging clearly stated '100'. I'm short ONE luft balloon. |
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Jul 18 2014, 08:04 AM
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That Guy.. Group: Leader Posts: 6,687 Posts Per Day: 1.17 Thanks Received: 724 Trader Stats: 16 (100%) Joined: 20-September 08 From: Neenah, WI Member No.: 6,539 Mood: Thankful |
That is a sedan gt here in the US, minus the wood grain. Nice deal man. Clean it up and get some good pictures up.
-------------------- "This may be true but it is a chrysler sebring which is synonomous with being a p.o.s. car. Personally I gotta say it's getting really tiring having to clean off the sopping wet panties from my Hyundai Elantra every morning. Bitches love Hyundais." "Sometimes you wonder how the sperm that made that idiot was the fastest swimmer. . . Must've had a "race motor" in it with nass under the hood. . . " - Alex2013gt |
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Jul 18 2014, 08:12 AM
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That Mitsubishi Guy Group: Leader Posts: 2,568 Posts Per Day: 0.57 Thanks Received: 423 Trader Stats: 3 (100%) Joined: 13-November 11 From: Central MA Member No.: 11,480 Mood: Complacent |
welcome to the club!
-------------------- 2014 Veloster Turbo - racecar
2002 Elantra GLS - DEAD AND GONE DEAD AND GONE |
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Jul 18 2014, 09:45 AM
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Unrustled Jimmy Group: Lifetimer Posts: 13,717 Posts Per Day: 1.95 Thanks Received: 166 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 28-January 05 From: neither here nor there, va Member No.: 165 Mood: Forgotten |
hey ur sidemarkers are in the wrong place
-------------------- Oh no, I'm so sorry... the correct answer is The Moops.
The packaging clearly stated '100'. I'm short ONE luft balloon. |
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1 members thank trololololo for this post slowgls | |
Jul 18 2014, 08:40 PM
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GT for life! Group: VIP Members Posts: 6,303 Posts Per Day: 0.90 Thanks Received: 478 Trader Stats: 2 (100%) Joined: 27-January 05 From: Greenville, SC Member No.: 34 Mood: Optimistic |
Hey Mark, great to see you back at the club! Congrats on the car and all the family milestones. Seems like a great deal to me.
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Jul 18 2014, 10:19 PM
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Power Poster Group: Lifetimer Posts: 447 Posts Per Day: 0.09 Thanks Received: 59 Trader Stats: 1 (100%) Joined: 28-December 09 From: Sutton ON, Canada Member No.: 8,056 Mood: Carefree |
Welcome back Mark.
Nice XD. -------------------- |
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Jul 20 2014, 07:22 PM
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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 |
Hey Mark!
Welcome back! I remember you from back in the day! -------------------- 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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Jul 12 2015, 08:06 PM
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Poster Pro Group: Lifetimer Posts: 1,063 Posts Per Day: 0.15 Thanks Received: 7 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 24-February 05 From: North West, England Member No.: 423 Mood: Dorky |
Thanks for the welcome back. It's great to see some familiar usernames and great that people are still loyal to the forum.
Unfortunately personal circumstances have dictated that I need to put the Elantra into storage. I'm not selling it, that's for sure! The Elantra XD is the perfect car IMHO. I will never sell it, I will restore it to pristine condition and drive it around in 10-15 years time or perhaps even when I retire. I have organised someone to come and detail it properly for a full day, then a car cover will go over it. Some days I just like to sit in it, put the radio on, or remove a few interior or exterior panels for fun. The Elantra is more than just a type of car to me. I've driven high value BMWs, Audis, Mercs and Lexus sedans over the last decade, but have no desire to own any of them. I find them boring, and you see them every day on the road. Seeing an Elantra XD Sedan here is a rare occurrence. There were very few sold, which is why I feel the way I do about it. The Elantra XD's beauty is in its simplicity and ease of doing everything and anything to the car without a lot of effort. It is the car of my dreams, despite being able to afford cars in much higher price brackets. PS: The lack of external antenna is still a mystery. I plug in the antenna plug at the back of the head unit and it picks up very few stations, but I have no flipping idea where the wire goes to. I haven't bothered tracking it, but there is no evidence of any external repairs in the area where the antenna usually is. -------------------- |
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