Then why a nice car will have bad second hand value then? this is very confusing. . .

because lack of part and public interest my guess

1 more thing, previous history also make it less attractive...

The new hyundai elantra is seriously a good deal, for 94k you can get a 2.0 mid size saloon with full spec goodies, simply one of the bargains we can find now. But from what i know, this could be an introductory price, and possibility it will priced to 100k a few months later. Still its cheap.

The only gripe for me with Hyundai is the local distributors, Kah Bintang which i seriously not fond with. Their notorious "cheapo" scheme by taking out some essentials to cut cost and their infamous additional accessories is still haunting the otherwise fabulous new Hyundai Accent 1.6 (the bodykit is a must go away, bring the 2nd airbag and rear disc brakes), but luckily they spared the Elantra.

Hope this goes all the way, i dont want to see a RXS version of Elantra with huge GT wings.

how much sis the Altis

again, malaysian only look at used car value
therefore they insist on the T and H badge

most of them value the used car value over anything else, including driving dynamics(no, im not saying the elantra is nice to drive , im talking about contis in this context)

.... plus a fake scoop and shark fin antenna glue to the car with double sided tape.

Extractly, that the thing i hate about Kah Bintang. How i wish Hyundai malaysia or Inokom bought over Kah Bintang and fire all their chinaman executives and management. I think even Inokom is better than Kah Bintang.

Now Kah Bintang is showing off fuel consumption to get buyers. Hmmm

The Elantra isn't a mid-size saloon, it's a C-segment (compact size) car in the likes of the Altis and Civic.

Of course, in Malaysia, a Perodua Viva is called a Supermini (Myvi, Getz and Saga is supposed to belong in this category) so I guess for Malaysians you can call it mid-sized.

I've seen this car on Australian roads last year, looks pretty good. The interior shot on the first post looks very good too.

I think Hyundai has greatly improved recently. Of course, I probably prefer buying a 2nd hand one as it's much cheaper, but this is a new model so it leaves that option out. As a long-term car, it's not bad if the price can be RM 90k. Technology is still lacking in terms of transmission though, and I would very much prefer a manual. I guess manual is just not mainstream enough anymore.

well..most people would worried about korean cars' FC. if it's good enough like those jap cars..i think it would be a hit here locally. just imagine it's 15-20K cheaper than the nearest competitors..T & H gotta sell cars cheaper then.

Is it true Kah Bintang taking out some essentials to cut cost on this New elantra?

We not getting the full specs meh?

This post has been edited by solidsnake_84: Jan 23 2008, 05:43 PM

It will be a while before ppl can accept korean cars like how we receive japanese cars now. In europe today Korean cars like the Kia has impressed alot and doing even better than some European marques.

I not sure about the new Elantra, perhaps maybe reducing 4-6 airbags to 2. The one they cut off a num of accessories will be the current accent. Worse they add an unnecessary bodykit with fake dual exhaust.

their engine is improving, though in FC wise still lacks abit behind the japanese
well, i think the difference in the FC can be offset by controlling your right foot

the dual fake exhaust..thats one of the most part about latest accent that i canot tahan..
hope KB will improve or hope Hyundai will past the elantra n accent to inokom...so far inokom looks bttr than KB
hope there will KB insider read all this comment abt them..so that they will improve..
nway this elantra good looking 4 me...

Just test drove this car today.

My score: 8.5/10

Pros:
1) VERY VERY VERY quiet engine. Honestly, I didn't even know if the engine was turned on. No jerks, no sound, no vibrations.

2) Powerful, very smooth transmission too.

3) Interior. Beautiful interior for its price. Blue ambient lighting which you can actually set the brightness. Nice CD player with AUX for iPod too.

4) Auto climate airconds. Air conds that can adjust to the temperature and auto set the coolness.

5) Talking reverse sensor. A sensor that tells you how many feet are you aways from a wall when you reverse, it's a girl's voice anyway

6) Leather seats, leather gear knob and leather trimmings.

7) A lot of extra accessories like a lot of cup holders, sunglass holders etc.

8) The spare tyre is the same exact size (16") and it's the same sports rims!

9) Oh, did I say VERY VERY VERY QUIET AND STABLE ENGINE?


Cons:

1) Beige-coloured seats, not my taste.

2) No passenger air bags

3) No auto-fold side mirrors


It's only RM93,888. To me, it's a real bargain. Really considering it now.

Oh by the way, waiting period is only 10 working days.

Nice you get to test drive the car.I like the talking reverse sensor cause its something you don't find in normal everyday car.Well I just have three words for you "Go for it"

i just checked kah bintang's site

Active Safety
Electronic Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Front Brakes - Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes - Solid Disc
High Mount Centre Rear Brake Light
Reverse Warning System w/voice and visual display

Passive Safety
Dual SRS Airbag
Body engineered with safety cell cabin
Impact sensing door unlock
Child safety rear door lock
Brake auto lock
Front Height adjustable seatbelt
Front Seatbelt Pretensioner with force limiter

Security System
Central Locking
Keyless Entry and burglar alarm

two airbags what o.O

This post has been edited by Beach_Boy�: Jan 24 2008, 01:41 AM

Actually pretty much standard for local manufacturers/assemblers to give 2 airbags to CKD cars.

Blinky, what r u waiting for???

Haha, still considering between this and the Civic 2.0

What I meant was no airbags for the passengers behind, as compared to Civic 2.0, which is another car I'm looking at.

Haha, waiting to make up my mind, Civic or Elantra, Civic or Elantra. Giving my girlfriend a headache too haha.

the reverse sensor is girl voice? the will it scream when you hit something?

This post has been edited by zacevox: Jan 24 2008, 10:11 AM