2010 Hyundai Elantra Consumer Discussions

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Elantra vs Civic

  Written by: jfritsch on Jan 20, 2012 7:22:42 AM

  I bought my 2010 elantra gls auto in sept 2010 for $14000 +ttl. The prices on the hi mpg cars now are much higher (2012 elantra gls auto for $18500+?). I'm getting prices on 2012 honda civic lx auto of about $16800 +ttl (including doc fee etc). This is about what it has always gone for (in southern ohio) I'm sorry but an elantra gls isn't worth $18500, (a focus $18000?) ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Real World MPG 2012

• Re: 40mpg claim being investigated [aviboy97]

  Written by: kagedude on Dec 17, 2011 7:20:25 AM

  Has anyone taken a 150 plus highway trip using mainly cruise control within 60-70mph on an Elantra and calculating the mpg? I expect 40mpg with this test (because that is what the ad says) but curious how much higher it goes. If it doesn't break 40mpg, Hyundai definitely should re-test the Elantras or take a page from Honda. Following my driving criteria above, my old 2007 Honda Fit Sport was rated ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Last minute offer [eweiner]

  Written by: 2010_crv_exl on Jan 7, 2012 8:45:38 AM

  Rephrased - any offer you make should include include all fees prior to TTL. Better yet, any offer you make should include all fees and addons you want prior to TTL. For example, the Hyundai Elantra extended warranty might normally cost you $1,200, but it may cost the dealer $500. If you think you want this, then you'll get your best price at the time you're making an offer. I'd argue ... Read More

• Re: Elantra Year End Dealer Incentives Are NOW [steven39]

  Written by: 2010_crv_exl on Dec 30, 2011 5:12:15 PM

  I understand current incentives include: 400 MILITARY DISCOUNT - SHOW YOUR ID 500 LOYAL CUSTOMER DISCOUNT - CURRENT HYUNDAI OWNER I'd guess your girlfriend qualified for one/both of these. If I assume just the loyalty discount, then her price was 19,500, which is comparable to the 'fighting chance' result. I tried carwoo.com . Set my zip to Harrisburg PA. Only 2 offers received. Best: 19,988 for limited (mats;cargonet;ipodcable;rearbumperapplique;wheellocks) Wouldn't budge. Had ... Read More

• Re: Elantra Year End Dealer Incentives Are NOW [2010_crv_exl]

  Written by: steven39 on Dec 30, 2011 10:55:13 AM

  i agree.my girlfriend just purchased today down here in north miami florida a 2012 hyundai elantra limited with leather and sunroof and without navigation for $19,000.00 plus TTT....msrp was $21,620.00..we went to look at it a few days ago and she wanted to check around with other dealers during that time to see if they can match the price and they couldn't..it's allure red with the beige interior and dealer threw ... Read More

• Elantra Year End Dealer Incentives Are NOW

  Written by: 2010_crv_exl on Dec 30, 2011 10:33:06 AM

  It is clear there are year-end dealer incentives on the Elantra - NOW. I expect to have most success with volume dealers - but don't rule out the smaller ones as they have relationships. My calculations suggest I can get an Elantra for ~90% of MSRP between now and Jan 3rd. i.e. if MSRP is 20,000, then target 18,000. Yes, that is below dealer invoice - but don't worry about them ... Read More

Compact Sedans

• Crash safety

  Written by: backy on Dec 17, 2011 5:53:51 AM

  The IIHS Top Picks for 2012 are out and looks like compacts in general scored very well: http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr121511.html All the new designs are Top Picks, but the old Sentra missed the cut. Interestingly, the score for the Sentra dropped after 2010 MY even though the design of the car hasn't changed. Even some of the smaller cars got on the list, e.g. Fiesta, Fit, Sonic, Yaris. The new Accent and Rio ... Read More

2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles!

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [nursedenis]

  Written by: sarah2175 on Dec 8, 2011 7:24:06 PM

  Well I ended up trading my 2010 one in earlier this year, and got the 2011. Hope you didn't get my 2010 lemon! LOL!!! I'm just kidding, I'm sure it'll be fine. I know it totally sucks, but Hyundai will take care of you. Since my failed on me so early on (and 21K is obviously extremely early, too) Hyundai paid two car payments for me...it was nice. After I got ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra - Lease buyout or return ? [firstbmw_ga]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 6, 2011 4:48:17 PM

  Hi Sam. Unfortunately as you suspect, the only way to avoid paying an excess mileage penalty is to purchase your vehicle at lease-end. What is your vehicle's excess mileage charge? At $0.15/mile you're looking at a charge of $1,350 for going 9,000 miles over your limit. That's obviously a decent chunk of change. You can avoid this charge buy buying your Elantra at lease-end, but you may not want to do ... Read More

• 2010 Hyundai Elantra - Lease buyout or return ?

  Written by: firstbmw_ga on Nov 23, 2011 6:44:43 AM

  Hi Car_man / All, Back in May '10, I leased a Hyundai Elantra ($2495 down, $99.6 monthly payment, 12000 miles, 2 year lease, purchase price of $11,210.85 at the end of lease) I still have 6 months to go w/ lease, and I'm very close to my mile limit of 24000. Wondering if you have any info / links on deciding whether to buy the car at the end of lease, ... Read More

2012 Hyundai Elantra Released

• Re: POOR GAS MILAGE 2012 ELANTRA [mikeystoy5]

  Written by: sarah2175 on Nov 15, 2011 7:12:43 PM

  Well said. I also have a 2011 Elantra, and I cannot for the life of me understand some of these people. Enough with the whining. As I said in another thread, if you hate the car that much, trade it in for something else. I am also not buying the "I only get 22 MPG's (or whatever ridiculous number they come up with). That is simply not going to happen with ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Real World MPG 2012

• Re: Hyundai Elantra Real World MPG 2012 [kirstie_h]

  Written by: oldburbnewcx9 on Nov 15, 2011 11:47:41 AM

  The 2012 Elantras will likely not have enought miles on them to provide a meaningful MPG result. We have already had this discussion on 2011 models. It seems that we will be repeating the problem and discussion here. Since 2011 and 2012 models are the same design, there should be a 2010 and earlier grouping and a 201 and later grouping.

2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles!

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [patty1017]

  Written by: fushigi on Nov 11, 2011 11:34:12 AM

  In reverse order .. By federal law you can have your car serviced wherever you like with no impact on your warranty. However, you do need to maintain your maintenance records in the event you need to make a warranty claim. The only potential problem with not using the dealer for service is if the shop you use doesn't use parts/supplies that meet OEM standards; i.e. they use the wrong transmission ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [snowallergy]

  Written by: patty1017 on Nov 11, 2011 9:21:25 AM

  My 2010 Elantra Touring transmission is failing for the second time! It was replaced at 1800 miles and now the new one is failing! What the? I should have stayed with Toyota! I have never, ever had a transmission go on any car I have ever owned and that includes a Toyota with 180,000 miles on it! I think this may fall under the NYS Lemon Law? Anybody know? I am ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Brake Problems

• Re: WARNING TO ALL 2006 and Newer Hyundai Owners [tiffany2divine]

  Written by: doreeny2000 on Nov 10, 2011 3:49:48 PM

  I have a 2010 Elantra brought brand new off lot.. I have had the car for only 1 1/2 years and have 22 k on it.. My car started shaking when I hit the breaks and sometimes when it is wet outside when I back up I hear my breaks in the back. I brought it to the dealer today thinking it was under warrenty since it was brought new and ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Hyundai Elantra Choice

  Written by: jfritsch on Oct 29, 2011 3:14:41 AM

  Purchased my new 2010 elantra gls auto in sept 10 for $13900 (they were 12900 on the east coast all day long) Relative purchased 2009 Sonata auto gls new for $14300 Last year '10 Honda civic lx auto was $16400 all day long. Mazda 3 hatch about the same Yes, I know the 2011 models were coming out but the profits being made on these cars now must be HUGE. $27000 ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Real World MPG 2011 MY and earlier

• Re: mpg for my 2012 elantra gls [backy]

  Written by: kagedude on Oct 4, 2011 9:48:53 AM

  You have no idea how those Elantras or Civics are being driven. You also don't know what those Elantras are getting as a max on the highway. They could be hitting 40 mpg, or exceeding it. Or not. Fuelly as well as other mileage calculator apps/sites tracks the highs and average mpg and other things. I thought using their stats would be a solid gauge (80 cars for 2011 model) than ... Read More

• Re: mpg for my 2012 elantra gls [backy]

  Written by: kagedude on Oct 4, 2011 7:13:59 AM

  "How do you know it isn't? How many 2011-12 Elantras have been sold to date? Probably close to 200,000. And how many complaints have you seen re poor fuel economy?" Backy, I use Fuelly and I see eighty 2011 Hyundai Elantras (477k miles tracked). The avg mpg is 31mpg which is exactly the same as the seventy Honda Civics tracked. So if the Elantra used Honda's mpg test methodology, it would ... Read More

• Re: mpg for my 2012 elantra gls [kagedude]

  Written by: backy on Oct 3, 2011 2:36:46 PM

  Too bad Hyundai can't deliver consistently on the advertised mpg ratings. How do you know it isn't? How many 2011-12 Elantras have been sold to date? Probably close to 200,000. And how many complaints have you seen re poor fuel economy? Averaging 34 mpg on a 2010 Civic isn't too remarkable. Anyone who isn't slogging through city traffic every day and who doesn't have a lead foot can do that. I ... Read More

• Re: mpg for my 2012 elantra gls [thfrazer]

  Written by: kagedude on Oct 3, 2011 1:55:08 PM

  From my research it appears the Honda Civic gets better MPG with varied drivers. So why buy a Hyundai for better gas mileage?? To a certain degree I do blame the car. I had no idea the tires required 44psi. That sounds like a lot. I needed a car last year and was waiting for the then upcoming Elantra. I was excited that it was a compact sedan that will do ... Read More

• Re: Not Happy with my MPG [thfrazer]

  Written by: sarah2175 on Jul 22, 2011 5:50:55 PM

  I'm (like others) just saying to give it time....you only have 1,000 miles on your car. I just think it's pretty silly to complain about an issue that is so minor, you haven't even broken in the car yet. I had the same complaint as you did when I first bought mine. Have a little patience. But I guess some people just like to whine about something. Last October I bought ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Brake Problems

• Re: WARNING TO ALL 2006 and Newer Hyundai Owners [Bad08Sonata]

  Written by: tiffany2divine on Sep 7, 2011 1:27:18 PM

  December 26, 2007 I purchased a used 2005 Hyundai Elantra GTS with 23,000 miles on it. In September of 2008 I took my car in to have the 30,000 mile service done. I was told that my rear brakes were completely worn and needed to be replaced. My front brakes were fine. I started to hear squealing in my front brakes in September 2009 so I took the car to a ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• another email quote for 2012 elantra gls with pref

  Written by: steven39 on Jul 20, 2011 10:30:22 AM

  just recieved another quote via email for a 2012 elantra gls with the prefered pack with auto tranny..msrp is $18,990.00...their special internet price which is not so special is $18,360.00...i have a 2010 kia forte koup sx with sunroof that i paid $18,000.00 for and has lots more power,sunroof,and other features..this will be my trade-in if i can find a good deal out there.plus i have a clean title for the ... Read More

2012 Hyundai Elantra Released

• Re: 2012 Hyundai Elantra Released [sivicman]

  Written by: carfreak09 on May 20, 2011 12:19:38 AM

  That 30/40 rating must have been before the EPA revamped how they rate fuel economy because the 2011 Civic coupe with automatic is rated at 25/36 and there is nothing different about the 2011 from your 07. Taking that into account, your gas mileage looks closer to normal. My 2010 Accent is rated at 27/36. I've never been able to get higher than 33. I don't think having a GDI engine ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Houston Pricing Help Needed for Elantra 2011 GLS [fushigi]

  Written by: steven39 on May 4, 2011 8:50:28 AM

  don't know if the ALG resale value applies to the 2010 elantra as well or not but here's a short story..recently,my girlfriend was looking to trade-in her 2010 hyundai elantra gls with sunroof and navigation which she purchased in sept of 2009 for $16,870.00 plus the usual fee's.she likes the new 2011 chevy cruze since the hyundai dealers are not budging much from msrp with the 2011 elantra which was her ... Read More

2010 Hyundai Elantra

• 2010 Elantra Problems

  Written by: kingdomsa on Mar 29, 2011 6:05:49 AM

  I bought two new Elantra's in 2010 - a Blue manual trans model and a GLS auto. The GLS has 11k miles and just stalled on the road a month ago. After 3 weeks in the shop, Hyundai replaced the engine. The dealer's shop said it spun a main bearing - and said he had never seen that before. Running good now. The Blue has a vibration in the steering wheel ... Read More

• Re: Rented a 2010 Elantra last week [badgerfan]

  Written by: backy on Mar 9, 2011 8:47:09 AM

  Not sure if you've driven many Asian cars, but the Elanta's wiper stalk is very conventional for Asian cars: flip up for mist (one wipe), down one notch for intermittant (with a rotary control to adjust interval), down one more notch for slow wipe, and down one more notch for fast wipe. That's the way most Asian cars including Hyundais have done wipers for many years. I find it very easy ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Hyundai Elantra [califasramsfan]

  Written by: backy on Mar 3, 2011 8:44:14 AM

  The Sorento is a good example of what I was talking about. Kia began selling it in January 2010. Thus they could legally call it a 2011 model, since it debuted in 2010. If they started selling it one month earlier, in 2009, they could not have called it a 2011. Another example is the 2011 Sonata. Hyundai started selling them around Super Bowl time last year--so very early in the ... Read More

• Re: Hyundai Elantra [backy]

  Written by: califasramsfan on Mar 2, 2011 9:52:25 PM

  We purchased a 2011 Kia Sorento last August, a vehicle Kia had begun selling in January 2010 and called it a 2011. Just the fact that Hyundai is still advertising 2010 Elantras going into the second quarter of 2011 is another reason for my comment. In our are they have more 2010s than 2011s and its not because they can't keep the new elantra on the lot, its because they just ... Read More

• Re: Hyundai Elantra [califasramsfan]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Mar 2, 2011 7:10:18 PM

  Hyundai sold 12,289 Elantras last month, which is 54% more than they sold in February 2010. They are manufactured at the Hyundai plant in Montgomery, Alabama, which is also where they make the current Sonata. They are, quite literally, selling faster than they can build them! Hyundai execs have acknowledged that they plan to import additional Elantra inventory from South Korea to meet the demand. As a long term solution, Hyundai ... Read More

• Re: Hyundai Elantra [califasramsfan]

  Written by: backy on Mar 2, 2011 5:28:10 PM

  Hyundai started selling the new Elantra in 2010, so it cannot be called a 2012 model. Which Kia models that started selling in 2010 were called 2012 models? I'm not aware of any. For example, the new Optima that rolled out about the same time as the new Elantra is a 2011 model. One reason stocks may be slim is popularity. With 87 octane at $3.55 today in the Twin Cities ... Read More

2011 Hyundai Elantra

• Review of 2011 Elantra GLS

  Written by: mikeopines on Feb 11, 2011 11:05:13 AM

  I purchased a new Elantra GLS with the preferred package for $17000. I was successful in refusing to pay all of the dealer add-on charges, leaving only tax and title plus finance charges at 3.9%. The car was for my son and I drove it 2200 miles across country to deliver it. I got a good feel for the quality of the car, driving through snow, up mountains, in cities and ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Transmission Questions

• Re: 2008 Hyundai Elantra Transmission [spock072]

  Written by: sarah2175 on Feb 15, 2011 2:07:45 PM

  Wow, so your problem sounds just like mine, except for getting stuck in the snow. lol I bought a 2010 Elantra in early October, and the transmission went a month & half later, at 1800 miles. (I created a post about this in December). The first bad sign was when I took my boss to lunch one day, it took a second or two to get the car in reverse, it ... Read More

2010 Hyundai Elantra

• Re: 2010 elantra gls [butterfly46]

  Written by: newhartford on Feb 5, 2011 3:24:16 PM

  Did you mean 2011 Elantra or 2010. Here is the thread for the 2010: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1e9191!make=Hyundai&model=Elantra- &ed_makeindex=.f1e9191

• Re: 2010 elantra gls [butterfly46]

  Written by: backy on Feb 5, 2011 10:23:41 AM

  You mean 12/30/10? If your dealer won't investigate these noises, go to a different dealer. Also have you tried contacting Hyundai Customer Service? Does your car have a moonroof?

Hyundai Elantra Lease Questions

• elantra limited

  Written by: eclaixp on Jan 30, 2011 3:17:29 PM

  Hi, I am interested in leasing a 2011 Elantra Limited but after reading some of your comments, I may have to reconsider. My brother leased a 2010 Volkswagen CC last year for $300/month, $0 down, 12k miles/year, 36 months. It seems that it would be unreasonable to lease a $20k Hyundai vehicle for almost the same lease price of a $30k Volkswagen vehicle. Any thoughts? I was hoping to be able ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Problems 2007+

• Re: 2010 Elantra Static Electricity problem... [gimmestdtranny]

  Written by: dakotandante on Jan 30, 2011 9:52:23 AM

  Thanks for taking the time to reply to my posting. Your suggestions are really good. I have tried the moisturizer both ways and didn't have very good results with that. I also have tried seat cover, which I through away because I thought they were the problem. I haven't ever had this problem with any cars that I have owned before. This one seems to be different for some reason. I'm ... Read More

• 2010 Elantra Static Electricity problem...

  Written by: dakotandante on Jan 29, 2011 10:43:16 PM

  I bought my car on Oct 2, 2010 brand new from the lot. It had a whole 70 something miles on it when I drove it off the lot. It's been over all a good car EXCEPT it's a fire hazzard for me. It has a tons of static electricity in it which I believe to be due to the very cheap material used to cover the seats. My hair which ... Read More

2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles!

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [sarah2175]

  Written by: snowallergy on Jan 14, 2011 10:44:47 AM

  If it's doing that you should note when it's doing it, ie when it's warm, just starting out or all the time. Then take it to the dealer and let them know. Don't accept subpar in your new car. Hyundai has had a reputation for subpar quality. I hope that's changing. But the only way we get them to change is to insist on it. You may also have lemon law ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [sarah2175]

  Written by: snowallergy on Jan 13, 2011 11:06:57 AM

  I've been lurking in this thread. You're right. You should have never had problems with the trans on a brand new car. I hope you get it all worked out. But when I look at hyundai and kia discussions, I can see this is not uncommon for them. An automatic transmission is not a new thing. It is actually a pretty simple device and building a quality one in a new ... Read More

Compact Sedans

• Re: Cruze [overbrook]

  Written by: backy on Jan 13, 2011 7:43:35 AM

  Who said the LTZ would be the volume model for the Cruze? No one did. I am glad we can agree on something... Chevy will sell few LTZs. If you personally don't like loaded small cars, don't buy one. I never said I don't like the idea of a loaded small (economy) car. I just don't like the idea of paying $25-27k for one when there are so many other good ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Hyundai Elantra 2011 Limited

  Written by: saintsinner on Dec 31, 2010 5:00:02 PM

  OTD price from North NJ dealer for Elantra 2011 Limited with Premium Package (fully loaded, wheel locks and floor mats) includes all taxes and fees $23,725.00. I'm considering 2010 Chevrolet Cruz and new 2012 Ford Focus. I think Hyundai dealer was oohm c'mon this is compact car. Please let me know your prices and experience with new 2011 Elantra.

• Re: 2010 hyundia elantra pittsburgh pa [drew11m]

  Written by: aksebn on Jan 7, 2011 7:48:21 PM

  the msrp was a little ove 18000 they had 25% off of msrp sale (which included a 1500 hyundai rebate and 1000 for financing with them.) they said they gave us $1400 for the saturn. when we first started negotiating they offered $425 for it. i told them we wanted to pay 12,5000 out the door after much back and forth we settled on 12,850. They said it was the last ... Read More

• 2010 hyundia elantra pittsburgh pa

  Written by: aksebn on Jan 7, 2011 6:34:46 AM

  We just bought an 2010 hyundai elantra GLS for our daughter it is a automatic. We traded her 1998 Saturn with 120000 miles on it and major problems. Out the door price was $12,850. I think this was a good deal? We did finance $5000 of it through hyundai with a 3.9% interest rate. Did we get a good deal?

• Re: 2010 Elantra Automatic Buying Strategies [cheapcarplease]

  Written by: drew11m on Jan 7, 2011 4:26:39 AM

  Were you planning on doing a trade-in? I am seeing 14K or so for GLS 2010's here in St Louis, so around that price range is a good starting point for negotiating I would think in Chicago. They are currently offering 1500 cash back on (not sure whether they are already factoring that in to that MSRP) But for them to cover tax and tax for 11K total would mean a ... Read More

• Re: Elantra Mfg rebates. [rustum]

  Written by: backy on Oct 1, 2010 2:56:02 PM

  Of course, your best bet is to take the Elantra for a drive. To try to answer some of your questions... * 4AT. The Elantra's powertrain is a fairly old design, which is good in that it has proven reliable, but is behind most competitors. An all-new car with a much improved powertrain including a 6AT is due for the 2011 Elantra. * I think the SE does handle a little ... Read More

• 2010 Elantra Automatic Buying Strategies

  Written by: cheapcarplease on Jan 6, 2011 10:00:13 PM

  Hi everyone, I am a Chicago resident looking to buy a new 2010 Hyundai Elantra Automatic GLS. I used the truecars.com and cars.overstock.com with a best local price at 14,8xx. I was wondering whether you could negotiate the price lower than the local price by at least a few thousand(2-4k). Tax is going to be a killer, it's like 8.5% in Chicago. Since, it is 2011 I have called up some ... Read More

• Re: Elantra Mfg rebates. [rustum]

  Written by: dmxrob on Oct 1, 2010 9:00:52 AM

  I just bought a 2010 Elantra GLS two weeks ago and I can easily say this is one the best cars I ever bought. I love the mpg, the handling and the smooth ride. Do yourself a favor and go test drive a Hyundai GLS and SE. Personally, I went with the GLS because the SE has a stiffer ride. They have an amazing amount of interior space and trunk space. ... Read More

2011 Hyundai Elantra

• Re: surprised [stickguy]

  Written by: yipyipyipee on Jan 5, 2011 2:25:32 PM

  Since Hyundai simplified the options available (and the engine is the same at all levels) the MSRP is $16,800USD if you include the Popular Equipment Package. The difference isn't huge... OK, it may be nice to have the proximity entry with push-button start... Still the down-side is you're stuck with the plastic covered steel-wheels. Having said that, we COULD be looking forward to this factory manufactured aero kit (currently only available ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS, New Jersey [nvashopper]

  Written by: astonvilla on Sep 8, 2010 7:06:40 PM

  thanks a lot for your response. I'm sealing the deal this weekend.hoping to get it done between 14300-14700..thanks again

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS, New Jersey [astonvilla]

  Written by: nvashopper on Sep 8, 2010 12:18:38 PM

  Tax in VA is 3.2%, but is charged on the car price before rebates and on the processing fee, In my case, it came to around $506. According to my calculations, 7% tax on the same transaction would be about $600 more, meaning that $14,500 for you would be equivalent to the deal that I got. Hope you can do better than that -- good luck!

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS, New Jersey [nvashopper]

  Written by: astonvilla on Sep 8, 2010 12:07:59 PM

  talked to the dealer over the phone and he gave me out of door price of 14700, he didnt give me a breakdown of the price. but I did some research and tax in NJ is 7 % while in Virginia/DC area it is 3% I think I should talk them down to around 14300 or so isnt it. any thoughts?

2007 Elantra Speedometer / Odometer

• Re: Speedometer Problem [techguy378]

  Written by: vikingsone on Dec 30, 2010 9:35:11 AM

  I owned a 2009 Elantra I noticed the speedometer and the odometer were off within the first few months of owning it. Speedometer was 4 miles faster than I was going and the odometer was recording mileage at a rate of 20% more than actually traveled. This is great for Hyundai their warranty expires 20K miles before it's supposed to. When I took it in to the dealer they said it ... Read More

2011 Hyundai Elantra

• Elantra and IIHS Top Pick?

  Written by: backy on Dec 24, 2010 5:51:46 AM

  Where's the Elantra on the latest IIHS Top Picks list? Not there. But its cousin the Forte is there. Also the Optima, which was introduced about the same time as the 2011 Elantra. Meaning Hyundai (and the IIHS) had time to test the car for the latest list. The omission probably means the Elantra didn't make the cut for the Top Picks list. I hope the fact that the IIHS crash ... Read More

2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles!

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [backy]

  Written by: blh7068 on Dec 19, 2010 3:52:30 PM

  "Let's hope you can find a dealer service dept. that will give you good service, more like what Sarah got. " Ive got two dealers in my area for Hyundai...one(the selling dealer) essentially gave up on me and my 2009 Elantra Touring issues, and the other who seems to be more interested in helping me, but havent resolved much of anything( yet).

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [sarah2175]

  Written by: carstryke on Dec 17, 2010 12:16:29 AM

  You get what you pay for.....which is why i don't drive a hyundai

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [sarah2175]

  Written by: carfreak09 on Dec 16, 2010 11:14:29 PM

  Sarah, I really don't know why you are so defensive and take every little word on the internet as if you have any idea of how the words are being said, but your attitude is not conducive to getting any kind of help. I never once called you a name or suggested anything bad about you, but you ripped into me for suggesting a $16k car isn't perfect. I was merely ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [sarah2175]

  Written by: backy on Dec 16, 2010 7:33:49 PM

  The Lord had nothing to do with it. And you are twisting what I am saying. I never said you were being unreasonable for expecting a transmission to work in a new car. What I think is unrealistic is your stated expectation that every new car be "perfect". I have a pretty good idea what kind of a person you are also. But I won't say it here. First, I could ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [sarah2175]

  Written by: backy on Dec 16, 2010 3:39:59 PM

  So what you are telling us is, your 11-year-old car had one part fail, a computer in the transmission (all the rest of the stuff was apparently wear items wearing out), and you got upset about "all the problems" with the car. IMO you got really good service from that Acura, to have one part fail after 11 years. And as I and others here have tried to tell you... NO ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [gimmestdtranny]

  Written by: sarah2175 on Dec 16, 2010 2:21:01 PM

  Yeah, I don't really know what the exact problem was, but I forgot to mention that the car also wouldn't go into reverse at all on Saturday. All in all, I have to say I was very impressed with the quick service...it is a good dealership. They put me in a Sonata loaner for four days..that was nice. To compensate me, Hyundai is paying two of my car payments for me. ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [sarah2175]

  Written by: sarah2175 on Dec 15, 2010 4:12:22 PM

  Anyway, the car is fixed (for now at least). As I said, I know things happen with cars, but when the sticker price of a car is almost $18K, and in this day in age, I expected the transmission of all things not to blow on a brand new car. I was nicely compensated by Hyundai (I raised a stink...and it paid off). Since something like this is very rare, I ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [sarah2175]

  Written by: backy on Dec 15, 2010 3:17:51 PM

  Anyone who expects perfection in a car with less than 3,000 miles is likely to be disappointed. Why? Here's one data point: in the most recent JD Power Initial Quality Survey, which assesses quality over the first 90 days of car ownership, the average problem rate was 109 out of 100 cars--that works out to an average of more than one problem per new car. Hyundai's average was better than that, ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [sarah2175]

  Written by: carfreak09 on Dec 14, 2010 9:38:59 PM

  Snobby and condescending? A bit hyperactive are we? My car cost $14k. I expect it to be reliable, not perfect. However, if something breaks, I'm happy it's under warranty. You had an unfortunate malfunction that statistically happens to very few people. It doesn't mean the car is junk or unsafe. It just means it had a bad part and Hyundai is required to replace it under warranty. I'm sorry my suggestion ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [sarah2175]

  Written by: schukanuoslady on Dec 14, 2010 11:55:12 AM

  I have a 2008 Elantra. I have had it at the dealership 6 times the first year I bought it and 4 more since. It is now almost 2 1/2 yrs old. Everytime I put it in park, the car jerks forward and makes a weird noise. And starts to roll. The Dealer keeps telling me I need to use the emergency brake...ok...funny in 30 years this has never happened to ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [carfreak09]

  Written by: fushigi on Dec 14, 2010 5:17:37 AM

  Agreed. Cars have thousands and thousands of parts. It's unfortunately not possible for every last one of them on every last car to be perfect. Sarah, let the warranty work for you. Hyundai should replace the trans and you'll be on your way. To help you frame this as an isolated event, if you scan the forums here you'll see very few references to Hyundai having transmission problems in recent years. ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [sarah2175]

  Written by: carfreak09 on Dec 14, 2010 12:14:03 AM

  Umm...cars are machines. They aren't bulletproof. Stuff happens. For the tranny to fail so early shows there was a manufacturing defect. This can happen to any company. The only thing you can do is let Hyundai replace it. That's what the warranty is there for. Why wouldn't you feel safe? This is not something that happens daily on this car. You happened to get a bum tranny. The tranny has brand ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra....transmission failed at 2600 miles! [joeyrab]

  Written by: sarah2175 on Dec 13, 2010 4:14:53 PM

  "Bummer" isn't the word I used at the dealership on Saturday. lol I called the consumer affairs department....spoke to a nice woman who filed a claim and gave me a case number. Someone at Hyundai is supposed to call me back in 3-4 days. I don't even know how to handle this. Everyone I have spoken to said they've never heard of this before. Even when I do get a new ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Lease Questions

• Another Money Factor Request

  Written by: chipchiperson on Nov 9, 2010 11:22:50 AM

  Hi Everyone, Thank you to all who have posted either their great questions or their very helpful & informative answers in these forums. I feel much better about going into the purchasing process after reading hundreds of these posts. Can Car_man (or anyone else who may have the info) please give the Money Factor & Residual for the 2010 Hyundai Elantra SE PZEV? If I wanted to go longer than the ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Problems 2007+

• heater question

  Written by: carfreak09 on Nov 6, 2010 12:37:35 PM

  I have a question that I'm hoping 07 and newer Elantra owners can answer for me. Though I have a 2010 Accent, Hyundai would most likely use the same heater system across models and there is no one talking about the Accent so I thought I would try here. My question is this: Is there a heater valve that blocks engine coolant from entering the heater core in the center of ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Touring 2009 -

• Re: Hyundai Elantra Comparison [jlflemmons]

  Written by: compensate on Jul 22, 2010 6:41:42 AM

  See if you can find the SE model. It is supposed to have leather seats as standard equipment along with beefy tires. My local Hyundai dealer (one that I don't trust) said the 2011 Elantra Touring would not begin being built for another 3 months. I thought that was not true and figured he just wanted to try to sell one of his many 2010 models on his lot. Typical car ... Read More

• Re: Hyundai Elantra Comparison [compensate]

  Written by: jlflemmons on Jul 22, 2010 6:23:20 AM

  I stand corrected. The local dealer listed a 2011 Touring GLS on their web site, and I went by to see if it was real. It was. It looks EXACTLY like a 2010 inside and out, except for one thing. The roof rails are silver/gray satin finish. Which, to be honest, did not look that good on the bright blue car. All the other trim bits are black, so the rails ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Lease Questions

• Re: Money Factor? Need to lease Elantra now [ruthg3]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 7, 2010 3:34:48 AM

  Hi ruthg3. It appears as though Hyundai is currently only running 2-year leases on the Elantra. Hyundai Motors Finance's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2010 Elantra GLS with 15,000 miles per year are .00010 and 60%, respectively. When negotiating the deal on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $2,000 cash incentive that Hyundai is currently providing on ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Touring Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Elantra Touring GLS - Am I being taken for a ride? [dmxrob]

  Written by: crowheart on Sep 14, 2010 5:58:30 AM

  That is a rip-off! I paid 15,952 for my 2010 GLS with the PP#2 Auto in May with the 1000 dollar rebate applied. I know for a fact you can get them cheaper now. That is pretty outrageous that they are starting that high, look elsewhere. True Car for you zip code shows http://www.truecar.com/Hyundai/Elantra_Touring/2010/best-price-report-9E21F542.h- tml?colorInfo=Black%20Noir%20Pearl,Beige,6292_001_NKA.jpg&optionInfo=6618694,635- 9422,6618700,6359417&incentiveIds=3000269889&trimId=320561&modelId=19971&zipcode- =65201 They are rip-offs...

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS, New Jersey [astonvilla]

  Written by: nvashopper on Sep 8, 2010 10:26:49 AM

  How much higher is the tax? Do you know what the price breakdown is for the car, freight, and other items?

• 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS, New Jersey

  Written by: astonvilla on Sep 7, 2010 2:47:52 PM

  Folks I'm planning to buy a new 2010 Hyundai Elantra GLS automatic. The best quote I got is 14700 out of door. is this a good deal considering that NJ has higher tax compared to say virginia or MD. Thanks

Hyundai Elantra Problems 2007+

• Hyundai Elantra Problems

  Written by: clif316 on Aug 26, 2010 4:41:16 PM

  hi everyone can someone help I have a 2010 elantra and been having brake in the morning,on the first time i use the brakes ,it seams like the brakes just grab and almost put you true the windshield almost got rearened a cupple times and after the first cupple times after that everything is fine on the brakes . i had it to the dealer a cupple times on this and ... Read More

2011 Hyundai Elantra

• Re: New Elantra due sooner than thought [tenpin288]

  Written by: backy on Aug 3, 2010 4:14:37 PM

  So the lifespan of the Gen 4 Elantra was only four years. Amazing, given the more typical 5-6 year lives of cars these days. Shows how aggressive Hyundai is getting--to replace a design that is still competitive, and which was just tweaked for 2010.

• New Elantra due sooner than thought

  Written by: tenpin288 on Aug 3, 2010 2:28:48 PM

  by the end of the year... http://www.hyundai-blog.com/index.php/2010/08/03/2011-hyundai-elantra-sales-to-c- ommence-at-the-end-of-2010/

Hyundai Elantra Touring Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Popular Package with GLS manual (or at least telescopic steering wheel) [hwyhobo]

  Written by: hwyhobo on Jul 29, 2010 6:25:20 PM

  hwyhoto wrote: > For those who are tall with long legs, if you bought the GLS manual, how > do you find the driving position after a while? Are you comfortable? Well, I have found out and answered in this thread: hwyhobo, "2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seats" #1, 27 Jul 2010 11:37 pm

Hyundai Elantra Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Elantra 2010 SE (good deal)? [shmoopy618]

  Written by: betsy1230 on Jul 28, 2010 3:35:27 PM

  Hi...I was negotiating on a GLS (had a sunroof installed after mkt.) so I'm not sure you're comparing apples to apples. I used Route 44 Hyundai in Raynham, MA among others, but they gave me the best quote.

• Re: 2010 Elantra 2010 SE (good deal)? [betsy1230]

  Written by: hot4hyundai on Jul 27, 2010 11:04:57 PM

  Thanks for your reply. Must be a regional thing, down here in South Florida, seems some dealers won't budge. (A few dealers didn't bother even responding to an offer of 16,200 for a GLS before rebates). Further north (Florida) I got the best offer of 13,900 for GLS with a few accessories (mats, cargo net, ipod connector) which is still not as low as others in different states on this forum. ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Elantra 2010 SE (good deal)? [hot4hyundai]

  Written by: betsy1230 on Jul 26, 2010 3:30:45 AM

  I emailed the internet department of every Hyundai dealership within a 40 mile radius and asked them for their best "out the door" (OTD) price. I took the lowest price, which happened to be the closest dealership. I wanted a GLS with a sunroof but they couldn't find one, so they said they would have it installed. Their original price quote of $14,399 included the installation of the roof (at $1100). ... Read More

• Hyundai Elantra GLS PZEV

  Written by: betsy1230 on Jul 25, 2010 8:57:09 AM

  Just bought this car today: 2010 Elantra GLS PZEV automatic w/ MSRP $17489 Dealership is installing an aftermarket sunroof for $900 OTD price was $14,199 Really love this car!!

• Re: 2010 Elantra 2010 SE (good deal)? [thisis1]

  Written by: thisis1 on Jul 24, 2010 4:54:04 PM

  Bought the car today. Final details: 2010 Elantra SE, automatic, floor mats and no other added options MSRP: $18660 Invoice: $18059 -$1500 cashback -$1000 bonus cash for financing through Hyundai -$400 college grad -$XXXX dealer told me he passed on to me the dealer cash and invoice reserve and is taking a little loss (I don't completely believe that) Price = $13609 + $399 administrative fee + 3% tax + $69 ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Touring Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS AT base model without popular package [maxche]

  Written by: markmark69 on Jun 10, 2010 7:40:16 AM

  For both zip codes the best pre-negotiated price zag dot com came up with was $15,770. The popular Pkg is not listed under options, so I cant tell if that is included. I didnt realize there was such a difference in regional pricing. The exact same car in my area is quoted @ $13,869

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS AT base model without popular package [markmark69]

  Written by: maxche on Jun 9, 2010 5:27:43 PM

  45249 & 40509. Thanks.

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS AT base model without popular package [crowheart]

  Written by: maxche on Jun 9, 2010 5:20:18 PM

  Thanks, crowheart. I think you got a very good price. That popular package #2 costs $700 or more. I have to pay about 15,600 before taxes,title and license, but the tax rate here is relatively low.

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS AT base model without popular package [markmark69]

  Written by: crowheart on Jun 9, 2010 10:37:32 AM

  60076, 60053,60016 Check these zip codes. The dealer I bought my car from has plenty of inventory. Let me know if you want the dealers name. Good luck...

Hyundai Elantra Touring 2009 -

• Re: Hyundai Elantra Comparison [bamacar]

  Written by: jlflemmons on Jul 22, 2010 6:41:51 PM

  I will keep my eyes out for an SE to show at the dealer. I had leather in my '05 GT and was impressed with it's quality. 60K miles and it still looked like new. I still think it is weird that homelink is available, but not in the US. Our other car is a 2010 Tucson Ltd, every option except all wheel drive. Homelink was not available on it, either. ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Maintenance and Repair

• Re: '02 Elantra overheated engine [akx7]

  Written by: jlflemmons on Jul 21, 2010 7:45:58 PM

  There was an issue several years ago with thermostats in some Elantras. Upon failure, the engine would suffer sudden and extreme overheating. These were covered by Hyundai under the 10/100K warranty to the original owner. I would strongly suggest you get the dealer involved right away. There will likely be an issue with reimbursement since the original diagnosis and repair was not performed by a dealer. I assume the shop you ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Touring Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS AT base model without popular package [maxche]

  Written by: markmark69 on Jun 9, 2010 8:54:21 AM

  maxche, What is your zipcode? I can look up what dealers are offering. My subscription is good for 3 months. it wont give OTD price..but it will give sales plus (including incentives freight, etc...but not including tax & tag)

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS AT base model without popular package [maxche]

  Written by: crowheart on Jun 8, 2010 7:28:33 PM

  Sounds like a good OTD price to me. Did you pay under 15,300 for the car before taxes, title, etc, etc with the 1000 incentive added? I have the same car as you I paid 17,449.78 OTD. I have the GLS auto with the Popular package though.

Hyundai Elantra Touring 2009 -

• Re: Hyundai Elantra Comparison [jlflemmons]

  Written by: compensate on Jul 20, 2010 8:45:19 PM

  Yes, the 2011 is not available yet, but I have seen "leather" listed as standard on the higher end model here on Edmunds. I was able to test drive a 2010 base automatic tonight and ride seemed nice. I am just not so sure I like the "wagon" look. In my opinion, the old "hatchback" look of my current 2001 Elantra GT looks much sportier, just a little dated in overall ... Read More

Hyundai Elantra Touring Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS AT base model without popular package

  Written by: maxche on Jun 8, 2010 6:01:51 PM

  OTD: $16900 This was the lowest price I got near the town. It seemed that this model was very popular recently since most dealers told me that they had no GLS model in store and would locate one for me. I don't think it's a great price. It's my first time to buy a new car. Deal or no deal? Ask for help.

• 2010 Hyundai ET SE w/auto

  Written by: markmark69 on Jun 1, 2010 10:39:53 AM

  Just purchased a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE w/automatic, mats, tray liner and iPod cable OTD: $18.1k Sales price was around $17.1k This is in central Va. I used a buying service zag dot com so the price was pre-negotiated. I just walked in and signed the papers (already had financing in place). This is probably the easiest buying experienced I have had.

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 5spd [jlflemmons]

  Written by: jlflemmons on May 19, 2010 6:49:34 PM

  Well, the factory rep joined with the guys at the dealer, and after spending some time with Pearl, a couple of other 5spds, and several automatics, the factory guy is turning it over to the engineering guys. None of the auto's have the dead spot in the throttle, but all of the manuals do. The computer sees the TPS changing, and everything seems to be working, but the computer is ignoring ... Read More

• 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE 5spd

  Written by: jlflemmons on May 17, 2010 6:17:05 PM

  To answer several questions above, I have owned an '02 GLS, '05 GT, and now a'10 HET SE with the 5spd. The first two were great cars, virtually trouble free. The ride of the '05 GT (with the oversize Tiburon GT rear stabilizer added. :) ) was an awsome little car. I would never call an Elantra "fast" but they can certainly be nimble and entertaining. The SE with the larger ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS AT with Popular Package [maxx4me]

  Written by: crowheart on May 15, 2010 8:14:23 PM

  We bought the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS with the popular package today. I thought we got a great price of 17,449.78 OTD. I am very happy about the deal and the car. I love the room and the safety features.

• Re: 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS AT with Popular Package [crowheart]

  Written by: maxx4me on May 11, 2010 9:00:23 AM

  I payed $18,200 out the door for my ET GLS Auto with PP#2, Bluetooth, a cargo liner (tray) and floor mats. I don't think it was a great price, but it was what my buying service pre-negotiated. I later was offered a ET SE for the exact same price out the door. The dealer was desperate to move some cars. I agree; I don't know how some dealers are giving away ... Read More