Hyundai Elantra - Big Surprise - Page 2

guitarlix · 08-30-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by vsd

I've driven the new Elantra too, back to back w/ the Cobalt. I found that the Elantra blew the Cobalt away.

It doesn't take much to blow the Cobalt away.....and I say this after having had one last week for a rental. Heck, the (very poor quality) interior trim was falling apart at 1600miles! The Elantra is a much better car. I also had a new Focus about a month ago and the best way I would describe that car would be - CHEAP FEELING. It is beyond me how American car companies are putting out cars like these.

My rental for this weekend is a G6.

SullyND · 08-30-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bravada

The only problem is that the Elantra is hideously ugly (not that most compacts available in the US aren't...)

Hyundai is very hit or miss on styling. The Sonata is handsome in a toyota/boring sort of way. The SUVs are ok (Though the Veracruz can be funky from some angles). The Genesis would be nice looking if not for the awful grill. But the Elantra and Azera are just downright hideous. The Azera I rented had an interior some were between a fisher price and a chrysler.

LAMRONH · 08-30-2008, 12:11 PM

Styling is subjective, subjective. I think the Cobalt is low-mediocre in the looks department, with tired styling much like the Cavalier had for years.
The Aveo can be cute in some colors, but IMO it looks too tinny and tiny, like the Echo did.
To me, none of these small cars are styling coups, but some are pleasant and others are less so.

Now, where is CobaltSS to tell us how wrong we all are regarding the Cobalt?

It's about how they drive (handling, braking, swerving, accelerating, general feel), panel gaps, interior quality, door slam, warranty, and MPG.
Did I mention MPG?

King Riffle · 08-30-2008, 01:05 PM

The Elantra is a very good car. Feels more like a midsize when you're driving it than a compact, smooth.

mbukukanyau · 08-30-2008, 02:49 PM

The problem with Hyundai is that they do not look like their parts are proportional to each other. As in either the nose or the trunk looks out of place in the car, or some weird thing like that. Their designs just do not flow.
I also happen to know that the Hyundai corp is run by Fudal lords who are corrupt to the core. I just cannot buy something from them

ptviperz · 08-30-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

I also happen to know that the Hyundai corp is run by Fudal lords who are corrupt to the core. I just cannot buy something from them

And yet you can buy something from corrupt as you get Red Ink Rick? Feudal (or Futile!!haha) indeed

LAMRONH · 08-30-2008, 10:51 PM

Reference for feudal lords comment?

Or they could be FEW-dal lords, in which case there aren't enough of them to worry about.

escapen · 08-31-2008, 02:10 AM

...And it just got recalled!

Bravada · 08-31-2008, 03:54 AM

He meant the Lords of Fudal, also spelt Fu'dahl!

08-30-2008, 12:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
LAMRONH 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Caveville, Neanderthallande Drives: 2007 black KIA Spectra EX. Have club, will travel. Posts: 8,947	Re: Hyundai Elantra - Big Surprise Styling is subjective, subjective. I think the Cobalt is low-mediocre in the looks department, with tired styling much like the Cavalier had for years. The Aveo can be cute in some colors, but IMO it looks too tinny and tiny, like the Echo did. To me, none of these small cars are styling coups, but some are pleasant and others are less so. Now, where is CobaltSS to tell us how wrong we all are regarding the Cobalt? It's about how they drive (handling, braking, swerving, accelerating, general feel), panel gaps, interior quality, door slam, warranty, and MPG. Did I mention MPG? __________________ The national budget must be balanced. The public debt must be reduced; the arrogance of the authorities must be moderated and controlled. Payments to foreign governments must be reduced, if the nation doesn't want to go bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance. Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC), 55 BC

08-30-2008, 01:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
King Riffle 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fond Du Lac, WI Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SES sedan. Posts: 3,243	Re: Hyundai Elantra - Big Surprise The Elantra is a very good car. Feels more like a midsize when you're driving it than a compact, smooth. __________________

08-30-2008, 02:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
mbukukanyau 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 2002 Corolla-Before I saw the light Posts: 8,058	Re: Hyundai Elantra - Big Surprise The problem with Hyundai is that they do not look like their parts are proportional to each other. As in either the nose or the trunk looks out of place in the car, or some weird thing like that. Their designs just do not flow. I also happen to know that the Hyundai corp is run by Fudal lords who are corrupt to the core. I just cannot buy something from them __________________ Before Understanding comes Faith "Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees"-Earl Warren

08-30-2008, 10:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
LAMRONH 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Caveville, Neanderthallande Drives: 2007 black KIA Spectra EX. Have club, will travel. Posts: 8,947	Re: Hyundai Elantra - Big Surprise Reference for feudal lords comment? Or they could be FEW-dal lords, in which case there aren't enough of them to worry about. __________________ The national budget must be balanced. The public debt must be reduced; the arrogance of the authorities must be moderated and controlled. Payments to foreign governments must be reduced, if the nation doesn't want to go bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance. Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC), 55 BC

08-31-2008, 02:10 AM	#23 (permalink)
escapen 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver Drives: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3800 Posts: 600	Re: Hyundai Elantra - Big Surprise ...And it just got recalled! __________________ Current Rides: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE with the 3800! 2007 Ford Edge SEL Ford's Coming back with EcoBoost, priced right @ US $700 its Green but more importantly MEAN

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08-31-2008, 03:54 AM	#24 (permalink)
Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,871	Re: Hyundai Elantra - Big Surprise He meant the Lords of Fudal, also spelt Fu'dahl!

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