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For me, if Hyundai offered a 6-speed manual and Toyota/Honda had only a CVT - that would make the decision for me right there- I'd grab the Hyundai and not look back.
6 Speed manual way over kill for the amount of power on these cars.
This might not help you TOO much, but I have a 2010 Civic EX Coupe (regular old 4-cylinder) and it's needed one new set of tires ($500), one new set of front and rear brakes/rotors ($600), and new rear calipers ($300) in the six years I've had it. In addition to the oil changes every 8,000 miles or so. 94,000 miles on the odometer and still going strong as ever.
The family bought the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited. The rear seat is very roomy, and the trunk fits a good amount of cargo. Best of all, the interior feels very solid and well-made.
This 6 speed transmission feels so much better than the CVTs in the Civic and Corolla. Like the other posters said, driving over 16k miles per year, you gotta get something that will feel good. Hyundai even offers a 7 speed DCT for their turbo 4 cylinder engine for the SE model.
Have friends who previous Elantras have easily made it over 150k miles and running with minimal maintenance -Hyundai keeps improving their reliability year after year.
The family bought the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited. The rear seat is very roomy, and the trunk fits a good amount of cargo. Best of all, the interior feels very solid and well-made.
This 6 speed transmission feels so much better than the CVTs in the Civic and Corolla. Like the other posters said, driving over 16k miles per year, you gotta get something that will feel good. Hyundai even offers a 7 speed DCT for their turbo 4 cylinder engine for the SE model.
Have friends who previous Elantras have easily made it over 150k miles and running with minimal maintenance -Hyundai keeps improving their reliability year after year.
Excellent choice. Did you get the Technology and Ultimate packages?
Excellent choice. Did you get the Technology and Ultimate packages?
Yup, got all the option packages. Still came out with a great price. I was amazed at how many features these small cars come with now. Even the stereo system is better than a standard Lexus ES350.
Just make sure to use the 3750 mile "severe service" interval and not the standard 7500 mile one. The oil in these GDI engines gets filthy and fuel diluted fairly quickly.
Just make sure to use the 3750 mile "severe service" interval and not the standard 7500 mile one. The oil in these GDI engines gets filthy and fuel diluted fairly quickly.
I take that back about the GDI, the 2.0L engine in your car uses port injection, that's a good thing in my view.
Yup, got all the option packages. Still came out with a great price. I was amazed at how many features these small cars come with now. Even the stereo system is better than a standard Lexus ES350.
Then you have way more safety and convenience features than either the Toyota or Honda have. At a better price. And Hyundai/Kia have the best steering wheel controls I've ever seen. Definitely a smart choice.
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