Re: Elantra 2005 or 2006?
nothermark wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 02:35:04 GMT, Brian Nystrom > <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote: > > >>nothermark wrote: >> >>>I did look at the Accent. What I really want is a small station wagon >>>but they seem to have been phased out. My next best bet is a 5 door. >>>Permanently fold down the rear seats and the hatch let's the big stuff >>>in. My major use is to service computers. >> >>The Elantra 5-door has large trunk, enough to carry a few computers. >>With the seats folded down, it's huge inside. If you pull the rear seat >>cushion up and forward before folding the seat backs down, it creates a >>flat floor. I routinely carry bicyles and kayaking gear in mine. >> >> >>>I'm thinking a 2005 now would have the right >>>miles in a year to trade if I want to trade again >> >>That would be a VERY expensive way to go. >> >> >>>or I will be very happy and drive it until it dies and/or I retire. >> >>That makes more sense. >> >> >>>I also may drop $500 or so in my 99 Accent and try for another 2 years. ;-) >> >>It's only 6 years old and all it needs is $500 worth of work, so why >>would you not fix it? Even if you were going to sell it, you'd be better >>off to fix it first. > > > It's got 100,000 mi on it, is starting to rust, needs the rotors and > belts replaced and is probably worth about $500 as a tradein. A new > elantra would get me more room, better access, heated mirrors, cruise, > etc. $500 would get the Accent through inspection but it would take > another $500 to $1000 to clean it up. I will also need the timing > belt and tires again. Then there is the 6 yr old, 100,000 mi "what's > next" factor. If I had a choice I would keep it and buy something > else for backup but that would cause a major domestic issue. ;-) I hear ya'. Considering that with minimal maintenance, it will probably last at least another 50K mile, it sounds like a good candidate to become a "winter car", if you live in an area with "real" winters. I'll bet you can do better on it price-wise if you sell it yourself. FWIW, I recently sold a '94 Excel with 175K miles and in need of front wheel bearings for $300. It was bought by a woman who's husband is a mechanic. |
Re: Elantra 2005 or 2006?
nothermark wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Dec 2005 02:35:04 GMT, Brian Nystrom > <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote: > > >>nothermark wrote: >> >>>I did look at the Accent. What I really want is a small station wagon >>>but they seem to have been phased out. My next best bet is a 5 door. >>>Permanently fold down the rear seats and the hatch let's the big stuff >>>in. My major use is to service computers. >> >>The Elantra 5-door has large trunk, enough to carry a few computers. >>With the seats folded down, it's huge inside. If you pull the rear seat >>cushion up and forward before folding the seat backs down, it creates a >>flat floor. I routinely carry bicyles and kayaking gear in mine. >> >> >>>I'm thinking a 2005 now would have the right >>>miles in a year to trade if I want to trade again >> >>That would be a VERY expensive way to go. >> >> >>>or I will be very happy and drive it until it dies and/or I retire. >> >>That makes more sense. >> >> >>>I also may drop $500 or so in my 99 Accent and try for another 2 years. ;-) >> >>It's only 6 years old and all it needs is $500 worth of work, so why >>would you not fix it? Even if you were going to sell it, you'd be better >>off to fix it first. > > > It's got 100,000 mi on it, is starting to rust, needs the rotors and > belts replaced and is probably worth about $500 as a tradein. A new > elantra would get me more room, better access, heated mirrors, cruise, > etc. $500 would get the Accent through inspection but it would take > another $500 to $1000 to clean it up. I will also need the timing > belt and tires again. Then there is the 6 yr old, 100,000 mi "what's > next" factor. If I had a choice I would keep it and buy something > else for backup but that would cause a major domestic issue. ;-) I hear ya'. Considering that with minimal maintenance, it will probably last at least another 50K mile, it sounds like a good candidate to become a "winter car", if you live in an area with "real" winters. I'll bet you can do better on it price-wise if you sell it yourself. FWIW, I recently sold a '94 Excel with 175K miles and in need of front wheel bearings for $300. It was bought by a woman who's husband is a mechanic. |
Re: Elantra 2005 or 2006?
nothermark wrote:
> I did look at the Accent. What I really want is a small station wagon > but they seem to have been phased out. My next best bet is a 5 door. > Permanently fold down the rear seats and the hatch let's the big stuff > in. My major use is to service computers. I'm also looking at Subaru > but the twice the price issue keeps cropping up. ;-) Small wagons are highly practical, and hard to find :(. The Ford Focus wagon might work for you. |
Re: Elantra 2005 or 2006?
nothermark wrote:
> I did look at the Accent. What I really want is a small station wagon > but they seem to have been phased out. My next best bet is a 5 door. > Permanently fold down the rear seats and the hatch let's the big stuff > in. My major use is to service computers. I'm also looking at Subaru > but the twice the price issue keeps cropping up. ;-) Small wagons are highly practical, and hard to find :(. The Ford Focus wagon might work for you. |
Re: Elantra 2005 or 2006?
Also check Subaru Forester and Mazda (whatever their small wagon is).
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Re: Elantra 2005 or 2006?
Also check Subaru Forester and Mazda (whatever their small wagon is).
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