Got Tired of the Santa Fe...
12-22-2011, 11:28 PM
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Got Tired of the Santa Fe...
...so I got an Elantra!
The SF was a nice car and while I enjoyed the power, I wanted something smaller, with better gas mileage and mainly, fewer trips to the shop. I worked it out and Hyundai was spending $266 a month on average for my repair visits and that isn't something I wanted to deal with after the warranty ran out so I decided to drop it while the damn thing was worth something.
I'll post more photos after I get it cleaned up tomorrow but for now, here's a quick cell phone shot from the dealer lot.
The SF was a nice car and while I enjoyed the power, I wanted something smaller, with better gas mileage and mainly, fewer trips to the shop. I worked it out and Hyundai was spending $266 a month on average for my repair visits and that isn't something I wanted to deal with after the warranty ran out so I decided to drop it while the damn thing was worth something.
I'll post more photos after I get it cleaned up tomorrow but for now, here's a quick cell phone shot from the dealer lot.
12-22-2011, 11:47 PM
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Great looking car Andrew. I hope it works out well for you!
12-23-2011, 01:38 AM
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Congrats! Hopefully you have better luck with this one.
Auto or manual?
Auto or manual?
12-23-2011, 02:28 AM
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I drive a Subata.
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Congrats!
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12-23-2011, 03:58 AM
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it's a car-drive it
congrats-proud owner of many Hyundai's over the years. Currently own a 6MT '11 sonata. If acura does not offer a '13 milano red tsx se 6MT with tech we might be getting a '13 turbo sonata with nav.
12-23-2011, 07:35 AM
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Nice pickup! 
Options? I always thought you would go with the Fit if you were looking for a car this size.
Options? I always thought you would go with the Fit if you were looking for a car this size.
12-23-2011, 08:57 AM
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Sweet looking ride Andrew. Use it in good health. You didn't want to use your employee discount from Honda and get yourself a nice '12 Civic? 
12-23-2011, 09:17 AM
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12-23-2011, 09:34 AM
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Sharp looking car - congrats on the purchase
12-23-2011, 02:17 PM
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Nice pick up. Hope this is better for you than the SF was.
12-23-2011, 06:20 PM
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Thanks for the well-wishes, all.
Ira...I briefly looked at the Civic and that was about it. Not a very impressive car, especially considering that it's a Honda.
Even with my employee discount, a Civic EX-L with nav would have cost the same as my Elantra and would have come with less standard kit and slightly worse mileage. 
That and our used car manager is the biggest low-baller in Oregon. 
Aman...once you have a car with heated seats and all the niceties, it's a real hard pill to swallow down-grading. That may make me sound like a conceited snob but that's how I see it. Besides, the Elantra offers a bit more and better mileage but does cost a bit more than the Fit.
Onward to the photos...
No keys...push to start.
Heated rear seats!!!
Ira...I briefly looked at the Civic and that was about it. Not a very impressive car, especially considering that it's a Honda.
Even with my employee discount, a Civic EX-L with nav would have cost the same as my Elantra and would have come with less standard kit and slightly worse mileage. That and our used car manager is the biggest low-baller in Oregon. Aman...once you have a car with heated seats and all the niceties, it's a real hard pill to swallow down-grading. That may make me sound like a conceited snob but that's how I see it. Besides, the Elantra offers a bit more and better mileage but does cost a bit more than the Fit.
Onward to the photos...
No keys...push to start.
Heated rear seats!!!
Last edited by PortlandRL; 12-23-2011 at 06:26 PM.
12-23-2011, 06:34 PM
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Oh...and here are some dirty technical details:
2012 Elantra Limited - Korean Build
Color: Titanium Gray Metallic
Interior: Gray Leather/Black Carpets
Options: Tech Package, Auto-Dimming interior mirror with compass and Homelink, carpeted floor mats.
Tech Package Adds: 360-watt sound system with external amplifier, touch-screen navigation system with 7" screen and rear-view camera, Proximity Key with push-button start and immobilizer.
MSRP was $23,650 and I paid $23,150 out the door after getting $20,000 for the Santa Fe, the latter of which I had to rake them over the coals to achieve.
2012 Elantra Limited - Korean Build
Color: Titanium Gray Metallic
Interior: Gray Leather/Black Carpets
Options: Tech Package, Auto-Dimming interior mirror with compass and Homelink, carpeted floor mats.
Tech Package Adds: 360-watt sound system with external amplifier, touch-screen navigation system with 7" screen and rear-view camera, Proximity Key with push-button start and immobilizer.
MSRP was $23,650 and I paid $23,150 out the door after getting $20,000 for the Santa Fe, the latter of which I had to rake them over the coals to achieve.
12-23-2011, 07:25 PM
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Well done sir, even my new Genny doesn't have heated rear seats.
12-23-2011, 07:37 PM
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Heated rear seats??!?! Awesome!
Congrats to you sir
Congrats to you sir
12-23-2011, 07:40 PM
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Congrats!
The Elantra absolutely embarrasses the Civic!
Nice choice.
The Elantra absolutely embarrasses the Civic!
Nice choice.
12-23-2011, 08:06 PM
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Looks great, congrats!
12-23-2011, 08:15 PM
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I like the look and features of the new Elantra. Good pickup and hopefully it will be more reliable than your lemon Santa Fe.
12-24-2011, 12:06 AM
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wow heated rear seats too? your car kicks ass dude.
Such a sharp looking car.
Such a sharp looking car.
12-24-2011, 12:09 AM
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Oh yeah saw the bluetooth display the car will block your number for you too? I know it's only dialing *67, but still....
Damn Andrew I'm seriously jealous. This is a lot of car for the money.
Damn Andrew I'm seriously jealous. This is a lot of car for the money.
12-24-2011, 01:31 AM
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Looks good Andrew. Did you manage to clean this one yourself?
12-24-2011, 01:14 PM
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Wow, I'm impressed with it. Congrats Portland-enjoy this one!
12-24-2011, 05:56 PM
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They're discontinuing the TSX... I just read in automotive news there will be no more TSX after next spring, they are coming out with a smaller sedan similar to a Civic in size.