Would you ever purchase another Hyundai, if yes, which model?

[SuperGLS]

Would you ever purchase another Hyundai, if yes, which model?

[KeWLKaT]

Nope.

I learned my lesson.

[armyselantra]

i know that i would get the tib just cuzz that is the car i wanted to buy for my first car but insurance would have killed me. insurance alone for that car for me was over $400 a month. so i went with the elantra. i tell you what i love it.

[hyunelan2]

Next car (if Hyundai) will be the Sonata or the Azera. The Elantra was great, and I loved it when it was new, but now I wish it were a little bigger. I already own a Santa Fe, and will probably have that for a while. The only way I would conisder a tib, is if they put a decent engine under the hood. (I have made my hatered for the 2.7 Delta well known on this site).

If I had to buy a new car today (note the 2 hyundai's I would buy are not available) it would be a toss-up between an RX-8, a G35 (lower end), or a TSX. Once the Hyundai's are available though, that's a lot of value for what you get for the dollar, making the 3.3L Sonata and 3.8L Azera, very compeditive.

[ilanpro]

Sonata or Azera, I like sedans.

[sed]

I would get the 08 convertible 3.8 tib ;)

shawn :)

[2004ElantraGLS]

I would get either a new Elantra....like an 06 or above....whenever they go to a new bodystyle. OR, I would get a Tib IF they came with one of those new V-6 Lambda engines. :)

[SuperGLS]

Just so everyone knows, I checked Sonata, Azera, and the pickup.

But this morning I was looking at the Tucson forums and it made me want a Tucson too...

[sed]

may of 07 will be the release of the new style 08 elantra, with the convertible 3.8 lambda powered tiburon...

shawn :)

[2004ElantraGLS]

Sweet. That means I could probably get an 08 Tib in the spring of 08. They may be cheaper then to make room for the 09's. Plus, this will give the Aftermarket about a year to develope some goodies for it. :)

[SuperGLS]

Where are you getting your info from Sed?

That's way too late for the next Elantra. Maybe you mean spring 2006 as a 2007 model?

Although I expect Hyundai will finally decide to make a convertible, I'm not going to hold my breath for any set date at this point.

[OdessitPashka]

Definitely yes! Most likely my next car will be comfy sedan like Sonata or Azera.

[mrhoaf]

I'd be interested in a Sonata... or possibly an Elantra..... just depends on how much money I have at the time...

[sed]

the hyundaidealer website has a projected timeline for new cars...


shawn :)

[BlackElantraGT]

I picked no, but the answer would really depend on my situation at that point in time.

I love my Elantra, but it wasn't my first choice of cars, just the most logical. At the time it had the most bang for the buck with the best warranty, and being young it was all I could afford.

Unless Hyundai starts building and tuning cars at the level Honda/Toyota are at, I probably would not get another Hyundai unless it was all I could afford.

[evan938]

i would get a sonata, lower it, put some classy wheels on it, and have a nice classy car. tib would be if im wanting a sports car. honestly, when i went to the dealership, i was looking for a tib, v6, but when i found out about the price, i was like "hmm...im not 100% sure i can afford that" to myself, so i got the elantra

[mydartswinger]

I would say a definite yes. My choices are as follows if money ever allows:

Weekend car: Tibby
Second car(for my soon to be wife): Elantra
Larger car/Family car: Sonata/Azera
Hauling/Winter use: Pickup if it ever happens
Daily driver: My current Elantra

This comming from someone just over 2 weeks ago said would never own a Hyundai!!!(LOL) Loving them now.

[tuner]

I said no... for the simple fact that the book value on Hyundais goes down way too fast, so when you trade it in on something new youre almost always in the hole, cause no one wants to give you anything on a Hyundai.
Also it seems that Hyundais concern for performance, technology, and driving pleasure is just not up to par with other car makers today. (really has it ever been?)
I don't want anyone to think I don't like Hyundais, because I do....But when I bought my car it was simply bang for buck and what I could afford at the time I purchased my car.

[2001GLS]

I'd consider another Elantra if they offer a high performance version of the upcoming model with a manual transmission. Realistically I'll probably get a Sonata GL 5 speed.

[oregun]

My next car will be a performance orientated Hybrid, i.e. Lexus GS 450.

I am not set on who will make it, although Toytoa seems to be leading the charge. If hyundai made a fun-to-drive hybrid car, I'd be all over it.

I think my wife would enjoy the Hybrid Highlander that goes on sale in June. I plan on taking one for a test drive as soon as they show up. She has declaired that she gets the next car and would really get a kick out of the treehugger factor.

[Jlivan]

Sonata for sure.......at least for me. Hubby is the next in line for a new car, when we do plan to get another vehicle in 1.5-2years it will probably be a SantaFe or Tuscon.

[rckozma]

I have not voted. I would say yes with my next Hyundai being the XG350, but it was not an option.

*edit* Super just told me that the azera will be the replacement for the XG350, so now I have voted.

[jayupark]

I really like my Elantra, especially after putting in that shortshifter... Hopefully, my car will last me for another 5 years or so and by then, they'll have a very nice new Elantra out. Hyundai all the way baby!

[kylemorg]

I'd buy another Hyundai; especially if they up the horsepower on them. Until that happens I wouldn't buy a Tiburon.

[mbv2001]

I'd get another hyundai I'd like to get the new sonata v6 but I might try to get my next car sometime next month around my bday so if not the sonata I'm going with a used 2004 max ;-)

[blupupher]

Well, I already did. I bought a Tucson about 5 months after I got my Elantra.

[archywills]

i love the current Sonata. I will adjust to the new one (it looks camry-like to me), but I really like the new one.

I like the head lights and taillights on the current one. They are diffrent.

[Xtreme1185]

tiburon would be my replacement for my egt.

[O_GT]

I love my car but I voted no.The way is if they make a more performace oriented model.More than likely it will be a Nissan

[BobMs_wht2k2]

I personally want a Tucson for the wifey and a 4cyl 5spd Sonata for me. As far as a pick up, I will always be a GM truck man. ALWAYS. I won't bash anybody else's, but I won't have anything else.

[2fstfru]

I have been really happy about my Hyundai purchase. I would definately purchase another, and I already have my eye on the new Sonata. I think that a white V6 would be sick. Of course I would have to mod the hell out of it too!

[DanMan]

Would you ever purchase another Hyundai, if yes, which model?
I'd love to drive a Tiburon BUT with the current situation of two young kids, I think my funds will need to be directed to a mini-van. I wonder if Hyundai will ever manufacture one?

[SuperGLS]

The minivan should be out sometime next year. I hope they load it with all the amenities of an Odyssey/Sienna.

Should be cool if it keeps the styling of the Portico concept.

[nogo2.0]

if they stick a turbo'd straight 6 in the Tiburon and make it rear wheel drive I'll have two hyundais in the drive way

[Elkane7533]

I'll be driving my 01 Elantra till summer of 06, then gonna get either a Mazda 3 or a Scion tC for grad school.

[Gearcat]

I'd like to see what the upcoming new Elantra looks like before I decide if I would buy another Hyundai or not. My only real concern with Hyundai is that although their cars are very competitive as far as emissions are concerned they are not very fuel efficient. If they want to play ball with Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, they need to start working harder on fuel efficiency. With the prices of fuel as they are, even a couple miles per gallon makes a welcome difference. Of course, with the thousands you save in purchase price, I guess that can go toward fuel! But then there is that pesky depreciation. Hopefully the buying public will start to recognize Hyundais as good cars and bring the resale up a bit.

I have always wondered if part of it is the goofy name. Hyundai. I have pondered whether it would benefit Hyundai to change their name like Datsun did in the early 80's, becoming Nissan. The Hyundais of the new millennium are definitely nothing like the Hyundais of the mid 80's. Just my though is all.

I like all the different ways I've heard it pronounced. Hon-day is one. One of my workmates called it a Yoon-dye. It's sad but makes me laugh sometimes. I just tell them it rhymes with Sunday.

[Gman]

My car will prob be with me till it dies, but the wifes elantra will likly be replaced with a Sonata or the mini-van.

[tmwass]

Yep ... just did. Got an '05 Elantra GT Hatch ... electric red

[slvrsleeper]

I'm a Hyundai man for life. As long as they make a car that fits my needs I will consider them first and foremost whenever I am car shopping. Something about two cars over nine years and well over 200K on the pair, not to mention the other four Hyundais in my immediate family....

[Korrosive]

I voted for the Elantra. I love its unique body style (hatchback). I really liked the XG350, but the new Azera looks like a Camry with an Elantra front end. If they stuck to the tall front grille, I'd have voted for it. I would only actually buy another Hyundai if the depreciation improved just a tad.

[SuperGLS]

I can't believe the Tiburon got so many votes... interesting.

[blupupher]

I can't believe the Tiburon got so many votes... interesting.
I can't believe the Accent got any!

[SuperGLS]

You better watch your mouth, hahaha.

I'm an Accent guy. Don't even get me started on a Beta LC rant...

[blupupher]

You better watch your mouth, hahaha.

I'm an Accent guy. Don't even get me started on a Beta LC rant...

Sarcasm does not come over the internet very well, I guess I should have put a ;) or :tongue:.

If my daughter was older and needing a car, a 1-2 yr old Accent would probably be one of the first things I looked at.

[Steve]

UPDATE: After reading the Super's post about the coming RWD vehicles. I must change my answer. I would gladly take a Hyundai RWD sedan or coupe, whichever is lighter and more performance oriented, so I'm guessing coupe.

How long before a turbo AWD compact Hyundai hits dealerships? If it comes time for a new car and that doesn't exist, WRX it is for me. My choices are really limited in Canada, as we don't even get the Evo.

[Keegaroosky717]

I got the Elantra over the tib because of the insurance reasons (like many other people have said). If I had to pick one of the Hyundai's I would def pick the new Sonata, the rear tails look very similar to the Accord but a little more angled in. It's very smooth and simple, I love it. BTW I love my Elantra so much, the car has been absolutely great! I got my girlfriend to buy an accent because she's in school and not working a whole lot, the Accent has saved her so much money and she loves her little car!

~Keegan

[PJB]

Id buy another Elantra or a Sonata. I love my Elantra.
I wanted a Sonata at first but they were out of my price range, atleast the V6 model.

The Santa Fe's are nice. My parents have an '05 and I like it alot but the gas mileage sucks.

[jpeskoff]

I'm dismayed at those that said 'no' because they felt that they would trade-up to another manufacturer. My take is that hyundai is as good as Toyota and Honda. The new Sonata is far quieter than either the Camry or the Accord; the V-6 has ample amount of power (250HP); a better warranty and a better price.

The new Azera looks like an Avalon killer to me.

Yes, depreciation on Hyundais is greater than average but for me, a person that keeps cars until they die, that doesn't matter. Moreover, with the new breed of Hyundai, low depreciation may not last.

It seems to me that if logic guides, Hyundai makes alot of sense. However, we all make car buying decisions for different reasons and logic is not the only factor. A young single person may want a car that projects wealth, status and sex-appeal. Hyundai may make great cars but they don't associate with wealth or status. They're sensible. Those that want status and can afford a Maybach, buy them. That's what makes horseracing work.

[coco]

I can't believe the Accent got any!

im an accent guy too like super, and i have already bought another hyundai a 99 accent to be exact... u cant knock the potetial (spelling??) of this platform....ummmm ::thinkin:: *beta 1 transplant...turbo*...... :cool:
yup thats what im startin.... im all hyundai all the way, heck ive owned 5 all starting with my first car ever a 91 scoupe, then 97 tiburon, 99 accent, 01 XD, another 99 accent and even my parents love hyundai too they have owned 6 a 90 excel hatch, 91 sonata, 97 sonata, 94 elantra, 99 accent, 01 accent...... so yea :D

[Kyrol]

3.8L rwd tibby if it happens. Or I may just get another Elantra when they change the body style.

[kylemorg]

I had a '96 Accent GT, and it was a great car for the price (<$10K loaded). It was much nicer than my old car ('91 Subaru Justy); I liked the styling, features (sunroof!) space and comfort. I have no need of another small very cheap subcompact so I wouldn't buy one, but I do recommend them to anyone that didn't need much horsepower or a lot of space and wants to save money; you can't beat the price for the quality and warranty!

[HatchetMan]

Today, wouldn't mind having new V6 Sonata.

When do you think Hyundai will come out with a diesel, hybrid, electric, or alt fuel vehicle in the US?

[Dropped02xd]

No more hyundais. I want a real car next :D
I want a car where im not embaressed when people ask wut kind of car i have :D

[hyunelan2]

No more hyundais. I want a real car next :D
I want a car where im not embaressed when people ask wut kind of car i have :D

If you are embarressed over the brand-name of your car, you have really small balls.

[HatchetMan]

If you are embarressed over the brand-name of your car, you have really small balls.
:abovelol:
Prolly wants a Beamer or Lexus :cool:
Not that I wouldn't mind having either.

[Dropped02xd]

If you are embarressed over the brand-name of your car, you have really small balls.

Are you upset? lol :abovelol:

[hyunelan2]

To keep this on topic, we will discontinue the small aside we have in this thread. However, if you are embarressed about your Hyundai - it causes me no grief. It shows that you haven't matured enough to learn what is important in life. So please, rather than making posts that are obviously going to cause grief (an anti-hyundai statement on a pro-hyundai site), sell your car; go buy something that will make you feel more secure; and leave the rest of us alone to enjoy our vehicles.

If you wish to discuss this more, PM me, or start a new thread. This one shall now return to the advertised topic.

[SuperGLS]

After driving the NF Sonata I really want one. Hopefully in 2010 I'll be able to buy one (meaning the Elantra will be dead or something). I'm sure it'll facelifted and on it's way out by then.

[djspinner2k]

I would get a Tucson. those thing look great and have tons of awesome features. Like Heated Seats.

[Iceman2003xd1]

i would puck up a azera just because i would be my more business car hehehe other then that an elantra or a tib

[knottravesty]

I chose Sonata, I think they look real nice this year. Course I just bought my 05 elantra so I wont give this up for a long time but yeah.... I didn't say Elantra reason being I think theyre gonna go out of production in the next few years... I mean sonata is about the same size now... and accents the small one... just don't have that much room for the Elantra left. Everytime I pull up to that 06' Black Sonata because thats the only color I EVER SEE, I like it more. It's lookin sharp.

[SWortham]

Perhaps. Depends on what the upcoming RWD Tiburon is like.

[Estopatitiana]

well i voted no but if i were to ever get another it would be a tib, the problem is that i would mod the hell out of it all the time and be poor..so most likely my next car will be the new gto that way it will have plenty of hp and be an eye catcher just being stock

[SuperGLS]

I chose Sonata, I think they look real nice this year. Course I just bought my 05 elantra so I wont give this up for a long time but yeah.... I didn't say Elantra reason being I think theyre gonna go out of production in the next few years... I mean sonata is about the same size now... and accents the small one... just don't have that much room for the Elantra left. Everytime I pull up to that 06' Black Sonata because thats the only color I EVER SEE, I like it more. It's lookin sharp.

Huh? The Sonata became noticibly larger this year. The upcoming Azera is bigger than the outgoing XG. And the new Accent is slightly bigger than the current Accent.

What this means is that the Elantra will grow slightly as well. Don't worry, the Elantra isn't going anywhere for a while.

Although I do agree that the Sonata NF is NICE.

[OdessitPashka]

well i voted no but if i were to ever get another it would be a tib, the problem is that i would mod the hell out of it all the time and be poor..so most likely my next car will be the new gto that way it will have plenty of hp and be an eye catcher just being stock

And you think you will not want to mod your GTO?

All the new hyundais are getting nicer and bigger, except the accent... mad ugly...

[Doohickie]

I can't answer the poll... too early for me, really. But so far (1500 miles), yeah, I'd buy my Elantra again.

[robs02elantra]

Depends. I love this elantra, and I would like to get something similar for my wife, but kewlkat told me of the perils of the hyundai automatic (she doesn't like standard...silly). Anyway, I'm having fun with it, so my answer stays yes until (if) something goes wrong with the car, then I might change my song.

[Doohickie]

Strange; I've heard there are perils in the manual. What are the AT issues?

[robs02elantra]

I think that the way he described it was that it jumps even when decelerating, or something like that. I'm probably way off, I'm tired. Kewlkat, please correct me on this if I'm remembering it wrong.

[cbrmale]

I voted no, and I bought a non-Hyundai for my wife last year. The Elantra is surprisingly competent for the money, and very well equipped (or the Australian-spec cars are). However, the finish is shabby (the panel alignment on mine and many other Elantras is woeful and there is quite a bit of orange peel on the paint, although the paint is quite resiliant to stone chips). Reliability is questionable, and a long-term warranty doesn't really help much when it breaks down and has to be towed etc etc.

So far, with 85,000 kilometers, it has had a new cd/radio, remote, hatch struts and front rotors. It broke down with a shorted wire that had been trapped between plastic trim and the rear tail light surround, which caused the automatic to jam in first gear. It had a radiator clamp fail shortly after that.

I have gotten sick of taking it back for repairs. Typically, you take it to fix a fault or a number of faults, the dealer looks at it, give it back to you, gets some parts in, calls the car back and eventually it is all fixed.

It's one saving grace is that quite a few things went wrong about 18 months ago. Touch wood, since then it has been okay over the last 20,000 km. And I know of some other Australian XDs that have been less troublesome than mine.

However, the common thread is that electrics (be they relays or radios or wiring looms or whatever) are the weak link in Hyundais, and the result of electrical system failures can be anything from troublesome to stopping the car. I suspect that Korean sub-contractors are not up to scratch supplying components of consistent quality.

[droppedlikewhoa]

see im on my second elantra and I did mods to both of them and if i was to buy another hyundai it would be the tibby V6, but i doubt im buying another hyundai.

[joehyundai]

I like the 2007 santa fe.....

[Vampyrate]

im gonna drive elantras until the day that i die. and this time its gonna be by choice and not by wallet

[05xd]

Ok this is a long shot,but I voted for a Accent.Thats only IF the SR model comes out.Yes,I still lust for that one.Now,let the flaming begin

[beeman]

i just bought the new sonata embera and its brilliant!!!

[tc5953]

i will probably get a newer elantra when they come out...but my next car will be another replacement audi for the one that i have now!!!! i am not saying hyundais are bad cars i love it for practicality/fuel economy/etc. but i am on my 14th car over the last six years and i am currently on my second audi (hopefully 3rd soon) but i love the solid quality build of the audi!!!! i had plans on keeping the elantra stock but i have to modify everything i buy for some reason!!!!!

[alienman]

I think i will consider another Elantra... maybe one from here that may come for sale or a new one when we get our dealership opened here...

[elantra2570]

When the Elantra dies or I wreck it...I am thinking of getting the Azera. I want something with more cush for the tush cause I drive 60 miles a day. Plus (maybe it's my old age...i'm 24) I am starting to like bigger cars than econoboxes. I am running the Elantra into the ground so hopefully it will be a while until i need to purchase another vehicle.

[Kokit]

Yes! Sometimes I think to by Sonata (in Russia it calls NF, but Camry is better), but I still use my Elantra!!!

[FinalBreath]

i would either get a tib, or another lantra

[Kens GLS]

No, I'm trading in the Blazer giving my wife the elantra and getting.... who knows what.

[slvrsleeper]

My next car will be a Sonata, in grey with the grey cloth interior (GLS V6 of course!) a package five car with the power drivers seat, 17s and a sunroof. Not that I have thought this out at all you understand..... Now if only Eibach would get the sway bar kits out for them.....And maybe a set of Continental Extremecontacts, hmmmmmm thats it I'm hopeless.

[Vampyrate]

i forever will get elantras, Gena can get something for the kids, but i swear on my life, if she gets a domestic i will kill her. im happy with her Toyota... actually no, im content, if she buys an elantra or anything by hyundai, i will love her forever and you may never hear from me again (ill be too busy modding hers and mine)

[selmor50]

If you buy a tucson don't get four wheel drive, hyundai can't fix the leaky transmission and transfer case

[EVO-150]

my wife already wants to get a Santa Fe. so when we can, i guess she's gonna want to trade off the Elantra.

[kk4real]

I'm with SuperGLS and coco - Beta Accent (if I had the money and time)

With the new Theta Engine that we've been discussing for the 2007 Elantra, I start to drool thinking about my imaginary 2.4L Theta Accent swap...
http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9919

[2001GLS]

I see this thread is back from the grave. Interestly enough I posted 4/05 that I would probably wind up with a Sonata GL 5 speed. 1/06 I ended up buying a Sonata but it was a GLS V6. :D I have almost 2000 miles on the car now & it's been great!

[biggiejerseys]

I love my Elantra, but it wasn't my first choice of cars, just the most logical. At the time it had the most bang for the buck with the best warranty, and being young it was all I could afford.

Unless Hyundai starts building and tuning cars at the level Honda/Toyota are at, I probably would not get another Hyundai unless it was all I could afford.
^Co-Sign.

But I'm happy with my Elantra. So I wouldn't mind having another Hyundai, like an Elantra or a Tibby.

[elantra_mann84]

i would pick the tibby cuz by then we will have an suv for the fam car :)

[swingy007]

My next car will be Hyundai Tiburon.(my mother driving this, amazing car)

[xxxmonoxidechil]

<-- has a tibby. dont plan on selling it, so no real chance of buying another hyundai in the future cause ill still have mine.