[Elantra2005]

Hi. Just got back from the dealership. I replaced timing belt and tension.
All took around 1 hour and half and cost 350$ with labor.
The mechanic that worked on my car said to me: '' But does this car worth all the investment you did on it'' .. That not surprise me cause people here look at cars in that age like they pile of junk. Most of Israeli wants only new cars even most of them can't buy one so they lease them and replace them after 3 years.

Car got 91 Miles on the clock .

 

[Elantra2005]

It's worth the money if it's worth it to you. Every dollar I have spent is worth it. Some people take into account the resale value versus the money put in and don't think it's worth it. I have explained many times to people that I don't care what the resale value is on either of my cars. I do not plan on selling them. Ever.

Same here!
People can think about the resale value about every little thing they changed in car... Sometimes its made me nuts. I also keep cars for years.

 

[Elantra2005]

Same here. I tend to get attached to things, certain things, and I am definitely attached to both of my cars and won't sell them to anyone.

Yeah.. you don't need to have an a exotic car to love it .

 

[Elantra2005]

And also I think new cars have fugly design.. they all looks the same with the sharp looking headlights and huge wheels .

 

[Elantra2005]

Yes they do. I am not even a fan of the new Elantra's. They look to similar to other cars. Fords, Hyundai, Toyota and a few others look so similar.

Yeah they are. And interior is like VW.
And I think Sonata lose the all magic she's had .

 

[Elantra2005]

Show us how its looks like

 

[Elantra2005]

Best shot I've got of how it looks lately.

These always remind me Tiburon for some reason .