I'd have gone for an Olds Alero. After rebates, it's about the same price but looks way better and has a stronger, more efficient engine. I'll take that over heated leather seats.

me too, actually! suggested it... she didn't like it, but it's what i'd go for. it's a little roomier too. still, the hyundai has some impressive features for the price. it's at least nice that they offer so many options. again, i'm keeping my eyes on the cobalt...Originally posted by Dodge Drivin' Paul@Jun 8 2004, 01:45 PM
I'd have gone for an Olds Alero. After rebates, it's about the same price but looks way better and has a stronger, more efficient engine. I'll take that over heated leather seats.
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no? i had a tough time convincing my university-educated older sister, who's a teacher and all-round bright gal, to ignore all the research she did that said hyundai's are undervalued, improving in quality, and warrantied for years past most other vehicles not to buy it. in fact, i couldn't.Originally posted by powervette@Jun 8 2004, 03:22 PM
I would never let my sister buy a Hyundai![]()
hmmm... didn't think of the suzukis. there are few dealerships in canada though, which makes them a little less attractive. i really like the optra5, but at 119 hp it has a mathematical disadvantage versus the elantras 138 hp. and the posted fuel economy of the optra5 isn't very impressive, though at least one GMi member has said that gas mileage is better than posted. but you're right about the cavalier... and the cobalt aims to undo its wrongs. it just isn't here yet! hurry up GM!Originally posted by Ming@Jun 8 2004, 03:47 PM
Might have suggested a Suzuki Forenza or Verona. At least that way you could keep it in the GM extended family.And they do offer "America's Best Warranty".
She does not read MotorTrend. Their one-year Corolla car was a POS.Originally posted by paul8488@Jun 8 2004, 09:42 AM
she liked the reputation of the corolla
She does not read MotorTrend. Their one-year Corolla car was a POS.Originally posted by thehemi+Jun 8 2004, 05:45 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (thehemi @ Jun 8 2004, 05:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-paul8488@Jun 8 2004, 09:42 AM
she liked the reputation of the corolla
Me too. My sister was looking for a similar car. She likes her Malibu.Originally posted by powervette@Jun 8 2004, 10:22 AM
I would never let my sister buy a Hyundai![]()
no? i had a tough time convincing my university-educated older sister, who's a teacher and all-round bright gal, to ignore all the research she did that said hyundai's are undervalued, improving in quality, and warrantied for years past most other vehicles not to buy it. in fact, i couldn't.Originally posted by paul8488+Jun 8 2004, 03:42 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (paul8488 @ Jun 8 2004, 03:42 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-powervette@Jun 8 2004, 03:22 PM
I would never let my sister buy a Hyundai![]()
They will drive a new Mustang, hear a small interior rattle,Originally posted by paul8488@Jun 8 2004, 11:50 AM
historically the corolla has been considered pretty bullet-proof, but maybe toyota has gotten lazy over the years.
Stupid GM and damn lower intake gasket leak. Mine has been leaking for a while, but I recelty noticed.Originally posted by Vintalage@Jun 8 2004, 01:50 PM
Your sis made the right decision. My cousin has a 2001 Elantra and I was extremely impressed with it. The quality is amazing for the price and it has some get up. The alero would be a bad decision. I had one and it was problematic. Unreliable. Now I have an '02 Grandam GT1 and i'm experiencing problems with it too. The elantra is reliable and build quality is great despite what others on this board may think. Fitment is excellent and the interior quality surpasses that of the alero/grandam/malibu.