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Robin said:How much did you pay for your Elantra and when? Which accessory packages did you get (wood grain, ABS, moon roof, auto or manual, upgraded radio and tires?)
My OTD price on Monday this week was just over $14k (USD) which is a good $2k below the best OTD price for my area (Northern Virginia) and included the moon-roof option, bumper-to-bumper 10/100 warranty and GAP insurance. I had a friend with me who used to work at that dealer so managed to get a great deal. I know for a fact that the dealer made no money on the sale.
I'd have preferred to have the manual transmission, but one of the drivers has to have auto. Shame that a semi-auto box like in the Mini Cooper isn't available. I also wanted ABS, but all the dealers I spoke with said it wasn't available yet. I suspect in another 6 months ABS-equipped cars will roll off the ferry, but I needed a replacement car now.
If you haven't read up on the GT yet, check this out:
http://www.hallmarkhyundai.com/elantragtperformance.html
Neil.
Neil said:My OTD price on Monday this week was just over $14k (USD) which is a good $2k below the best OTD price for my area (Northern Virginia) and included the moon-roof option, bumper-to-bumper 10/100 warranty and GAP insurance. I had a friend with me who used to work at that dealer so managed to get a great deal. I know for a fact that the dealer made no money on the sale.
I'd have preferred to have the manual transmission, but one of the drivers has to have auto. Shame that a semi-auto box like in the Mini Cooper isn't available. I also wanted ABS, but all the dealers I spoke with said it wasn't available yet. I suspect in another 6 months ABS-equipped cars will roll off the ferry, but I needed a replacement car now.
If you haven't read up on the GT yet, check this out:
http://www.hallmarkhyundai.com/elantragtperformance.html
Neil.
Congratuations on the new car! I can't find it now, maybe I saw it on Edmunds, but I know that there was one Accessory Package available (with the woodgrain and other goodies) that included ABS, because that would be important to me.
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Robin said:How much did you pay for your Elantra and when? Which accessory packages did you get (wood grain, ABS, moon roof, auto or manual, upgraded radio and tires?)
I paid $14000.00 Drive out. I bought a 2002 GT on December of 2002. I have the manual transmission. I like to drive manuals. Not having a manual was one of my big beefs with the Infinity. I did not get any options as the GT already comes with power everything and the sunroof/moonroof and leather interior. I am impressed with the stock radio and speakers. The only option would be the Traction Control and the Anti-lock brakes. In my opinion, a car this light does not need Traction Control or Anti-lock brakes. Also, the car comes stock with 4 wheel disc brakes. For me getting in and out of the car is no problem. As far as your mother goes, I would take the earlier suggestions and have her try to get in and out. Any other questions feel free to ask. I forgot to mention the car comes with Tilt and Cruise and has side impact air bags standard.
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I paid $14000.00 Drive out. I bought a 2002 GT on December of 2002. I have
same here, got mine 5/02
the manual transmission. I like to drive manuals.
same here, got mine 5/02
An FYI - I don't know if ABS is now standard on a Sonata - I don't believe it was when I was looking in 2002. So after factoring in the cost of ABS and comparable options, the price difference between the XG350 and a Sonata didn't seem that great.
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Briggs, we were referring to Elantra. I found where i saw option for ABS for Elantra GT, it was on Edmunds:
Optional Equipment
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Option Code Option Name and Description
8/AH Accessory Group 8/AH
Includes vehicle with standard equipment plus power moonroof with sunshade and antilock braking system with traction control.
7/AG Accessory Group 7/AG
Includes vehicle with standard equipment plus power moonroof with sunshade.
WT Wood Grain Trim
MG Mud Guards
CN Trunk Cargo Net
1/AA Accessory Group 1/AA
Includes vehicle with standard equipment.
Robin
Optional Equipment
2004 Hyundai Elantra GT 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Option Code Option Name and Description
8/AH Accessory Group 8/AH
Includes vehicle with standard equipment plus power moonroof with sunshade and antilock braking system with traction control.
7/AG Accessory Group 7/AG
Includes vehicle with standard equipment plus power moonroof with sunshade.
WT Wood Grain Trim
MG Mud Guards
CN Trunk Cargo Net
1/AA Accessory Group 1/AA
Includes vehicle with standard equipment.
Robin
I have a 2002 automatic red GT, with all the options, 8/AH Accessory Group- 8/AH Includes vehicle with standard equipment plus power moonroof with sunshade and antilock braking system with traction control. Plus Mud Guards, wood grain trim and factory spoiler
I think it was Neil who was told the Elantra GT doesn't offer ABS yet. I found the option you're referring to above on the Edmunds site last night and posted it on this board. Neil - if you read this, what, if anything, do you plan to do? You made a purchasing decision based on inaccurate information from the salesman. It must be an awkward situation since you had a friend or family connection to get you a good price.Jose Dias said:I have a 2002 automatic red GT, with all the options, 8/AH Accessory Group- 8/AH Includes vehicle with standard equipment plus power moonroof with sunshade and antilock braking system with traction control. Plus Mud Guards, wood grain trim and factory spoiler
Robin said:I think it was Neil who was told the Elantra GT doesn't offer ABS yet. I found the option you're referring to above on the Edmunds site last night and posted it on this board. Neil - if you read this, what, if anything, do you plan to do? You made a purchasing decision based on inaccurate information from the salesman. It must be an awkward situation since you had a friend or family connection to get you a good price.
ABS is indeed an option in package 8 with the traction control system shown on both Edmunds and the Hyundai website. I believe that the first batch of 2004 GT models shipped to the US were not equipped with ABS, or at least that the current batch of GTs at the dealerships in [at least] this area do not have ABS.
I would be very interested to hear from anyone in the Northern VA or DC Metro Area that purchsed a GT within the last 2 weeks with ABS.
I was in need of a car right now, so despite the fact that my previous car had ABS, and my desire to have it again, I purchased the GT without.
Assuming there is not a batch of ABS-equipped GT cars sat right now on the dock at Baltimore, I don't believe I was given inaccurate information. I wasn't told that ABS wasn't available at all, just that it wasn't available in the currently held inventory.
Right now after just under a week of ownership, I'm very happy with the purchase. I wanted ABS for the peace of mind, but had I had to choose between my 10/100 warranty or ABS and say a lesser warranty, I would have still chosen to go without ABS.
The one other thing I do have to say and this is related to your concern over having to drive with *just* a 4-cylinder compared to a 6-cylinder, is; don't be fooled into thinking that bigger is always better. Drive the Elantra w/ 4-cyl, and drive the Sonata w/ both 4 and 6-cyl. I think for too long has this country had an unfair prejudice against 4-cylinder engines, just as it has had against hatch-backs.
Good luck with your car purchase Robin!
Neil.
Neil said:Robin said:I think it was Neil who was told the Elantra GT doesn't offer ABS yet. I found the option you're referring to above on the Edmunds site last night and posted it on this board. Neil - if you read this, what, if anything, do you plan to do? You made a purchasing decision based on inaccurate information from the salesman. It must be an awkward situation since you had a friend or family connection to get you a good price.
ABS is indeed an option in package 8 with the traction control system shown on both Edmunds and the Hyundai website. I believe that the first batch of 2004 GT models shipped to the US were not equipped with ABS, or at least that the current batch of GTs at the dealerships in [at least] this area do not have ABS.
I would be very interested to hear from anyone in the Northern VA or DC Metro Area that purchsed a GT within the last 2 weeks with ABS.
I was in need of a car right now, so despite the fact that my previous car had ABS, and my desire to have it again, I purchased the GT without.
Assuming there is not a batch of ABS-equipped GT cars sat right now on the dock at Baltimore, I don't believe I was given inaccurate information. I wasn't told that ABS wasn't available at all, just that it wasn't available in the currently held inventory.
I misunderstood, thought he told you wasn't available anywhere.
Right now after just under a week of ownership, I'm very happy with the purchase. I wanted ABS for the peace of mind, but had I had to choose between my 10/100 warranty or ABS and say a lesser warranty, I would have still chosen to go without ABS.
The one other thing I do have to say and this is related to your concern over having to drive with *just* a 4-cylinder compared to a 6-cylinder,
See my post to Jason, I'm being won over.
is;
Yep, plan to drive Sonata 6 (autom) and Elantra (autom) next week, must stay strong to not test drive manual Elantra GT or Sonata.don't be fooled into thinking that bigger is always better. Drive the Elantra w/ 4-cyl, and drive the Sonata w/ both 4 and 6-cyl. I think for too long has this country had an unfair prejudice against 4-cylinder engines, just as it has had against hatch-backs.