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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Goodbye 2002 Civic, Hello 2011...

...Hyundai Elantra! Not for me but for my girlfriend!

Her 2002 Civic was becoming a hassle and with a leaking and unrepairable head gasket, it was time to give it the boot.

After reading about Portland's experience with his new Elantra, and my friend from high school getting a Genesis Sedan, I recommended to my girlfriend that she should check Hyundai out! This one isn't loaded like Portland's but it still has XM radio! She drove it off the lot with 20,001 miles and she's more than ecstatic!

Personally I love it as well. I thought I could never "downgrade" from my TL to a Hyundai but wow, this car is awesome. The tires are a bit noisy but besides that I can't find anything I don't like, which is surprising because I'm pretty picky when it comes to cars.

Alright, less talk, more pics







My TL and her new Sonata



Crappy iPhone pictures, my apologies.

Ms. CLtotheTL32 will be posting in here sometime soon I'm sure. She has an account but usually just visits the Dating and Relationships section of the site
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Very nice!!
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Congrats! The new elantra really does look great.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Very nice.

Better than that TL with the Aspec wheels in the back ground.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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I'm going to go against the grain here and say..... to the TL.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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it has a cute front end
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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:p you said Sonata at the end haha

kinda crazy that there's already used Elantras with that many miles on it
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Nice upgrade

My friends dad has an Elantra, he loves it. I think he fills it up once a month.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Congrats! Nice purchase.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 11:02 PM
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My TL and her new Sonata err, Elantra. They're all the same to you eh Tyler? haha, congratulations, it's a solid choice. Prefer them a lot more than current Civics. Neat interior as well. that white accord on a-spec wheels isn't bad either.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 04:13 AM
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Thanks everyone! She's more than happy with the purchase and I'm glad I don't have to ride around in that shitbox Civic anymore

As for the milage, I thought it was a bit high too, but it's actually acceptable if the car was bought in 2010 as a 2011 model. Plus it has a 10-year warranty so milage wasn't a huge factor. Just about anything was better than her Civic.

Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
Very nice.

Better than that TL with the Aspec wheels in the back ground.
Ravi take it back!



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I'm going to go against the grain here and say..... to the TL.
Thank you sir

Originally Posted by nokiaman
My TL and her new Sonata err, Elantra. They're all the same to you eh Tyler? haha, congratulations, it's a solid choice. Prefer them a lot more than current Civics. Neat interior as well. that white accord on a-spec wheels isn't bad either.
Yeah I accidentally typed Sonata; they look so damn similar! Elantra > Civic all day.

And yes, the white Accord is okay
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Looks like a solid little motor, congrats to your gal!
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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nice!

I love the new Elantra and of course the Sonata.

styling is a lot better than previous years imo.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:50 PM
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Great looking car and definitely a good replacement.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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Ravi take it back!



OK....I'm just jealous. I want your wheels.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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Great looking ride. Nice upgrade. I have a feeling your girl will love it. Enjoy!!
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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damn TY....your girl is gonna be riding in style !!!

and that interior is just .....gotta love what Hyundai is doing with their cars....
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Do you have pictures of the Civic being pushed off the side of the cliff?


I'm in for those pics.....
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Thanks guys

I LOVE the new car.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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^Wow look who finally showed up to her own party

Steven sadly no pictures were taken. Good riddance though, I couldnt stand that POS.

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OK....I'm just jealous. I want your wheels.
Everything is for sale for the right price
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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Thanks guys

I LOVE the new car.
Time to change the sig line and the avatar.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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I'm trying to talk her through the process but she's, er, um, learning

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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I'm trying to talk her through the process but she's, er, um, learning

I'm thinking SOMEONE (read YOU) could be a gentleman and lend a hand.

[Hint: Take it from a guy who's been married almost 18 years]
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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That's what I'm doing right now Tim!

This is Tyler now. I'm in her account updating her sig and stuff because she, even with my expert tutorial, couldn't figure it out
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Ms. CLtotheTL32
That's what I'm doing right now Tim!

This is Tyler now. I'm in her account updating her sig and stuff because she, even with my expert tutorial, couldn't figure it out
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Alright done. I've gotta do everything in this damn relationship

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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Alright done. I've gotta do everything in this damn relationship

Oooohhhh!!!
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Love that car, congrats! Use it in good health.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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hey hey hey now. be nice. Thanks honey
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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I think I MIGHT regret saying that Tim

Thanks Hapa! I'm very happy for her. The new car is much nicer and MUCH more reliable than the Civic.

Edit: She saw and she didn't bite my head off. I win
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I think I MIGHT regret saying that Tim
You will.

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Edit: She saw and she didn't bite my head off.
Yet. There's no statute of limitations on such things.

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I win
Here's the first lesson to learn - as a male, in a relationship, you only win when SHE says you do...and then it's usually a "win" by her allowing you to remain in her presence.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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^i like the way he thinks.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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I win whenever she doesn't say I've lost

Mitzi, you are pale, therefore your opinion is irreverent

Morgan I see you in here
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