Post by: dammit on December 23, 2016, 12:12:50
It is very reliable and hasn't really let me down to date. However I am wondering if this magical 5 year mark is the point where things start going down hill and costing a lot more....given it coincides with when the warranty runs out!
This year I have had a power window come loose and the window couldn't go up anymore, I think a clip or cable broke inside the window. Now the other side is starting to go very slow when winding up/down with the button, I fear it is next. If this wasn't warranty it'd be a $200 repair?
Next up the rear door lock has finally decided it is on the way out, making a clunky grinding noise every time I lock the car. Again this repair would be about $200.
So given there are 4 windows, 4 doors, I am wondering if this is a sign of things to come and maybe its time to bite the bullet and sell / upgrade?
Post by: AlanHo on December 23, 2016, 12:42:24
Only you can decide to suit your own circumstances.
It's not easy - because your car is low mileage and it is going to cost you several thousand to trade up. Conversely, you may have to spend possibly 1000 over the next 3 years in repairs.
It's a dilemma we all face - in my case the heart and pleasure of a new model always wins.
Post by: elantraelite on December 23, 2016, 12:49:28
I'd love to buy a new Tuscon, but find it hard to justify when I still enjoy driving the FD.
Hyundai did a great job making the FD a robust car.
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Post by: Phil №❶ on December 23, 2016, 23:30:12
Post by: Dazzler on December 24, 2016, 00:09:39
Unfortunately I'm not sensible and if the finances permit I swap cars when the ashtrays are full or I've worn the nobly things of the tyres, whichever happens first... :-[
I upgraded the Wife's 2010, 2.0 Petrol Manual CW to a new 2014 1.6 GDi Tourer before the CW's warranty ran out as I was worried about the slim chance of an expensive power steering repair outside the warranty period. It cost something like $15K? and 2+ years of reminding about how much she loved the CW's Colour and 2.0 litre "zip" around town... :crazy1:
Post by: Surferdude on December 24, 2016, 00:18:36
One relatively minor steering issue which I worried was the big problem but it was just a bush.
I looked at an Elantra a while back and while my wife and I both love the shape, I couldn't justify the changeover price.
There would need to be a hell of a lot of repairs in the next 2 or 3 years to offset the cost of a new one.
So, I'll sit on mine for a while.
Post by: beerman on December 24, 2016, 00:29:29
The 1k you might need to spend on your low k FD will be wiped off a new one when you drive it off the lot. Though the $19,990 drive away is fairly tempting.
Post by: Doggie 1 on December 24, 2016, 02:03:11
Post by: Lester on December 24, 2016, 02:22:22
The more you buy the more you save.
Any trade in figure given for the 2012 Trophy? If you get 10 grand I would trade and get out another 10 grand for the run out i30.
BTW, been AWOL for 6 weeks, USA and Panama Canal cruise. Have to get my Credit Card retreaded. :crazy1: :blubber:
Post by: Dazzler on December 24, 2016, 02:43:30
Good run out deals at the moment around OZ. i30 Active - Manual - AU$19990. :mrgreen: Cheap as chips.
The more you buy the more you save.
Any trade in figure given for the 2012 Trophy? If you get 10 grand I would trade and get out another 10 grand for the run out i30.
BTW, been AWOL for 6 weeks, USA and Panama Canal cruise. Have to get my Credit Card retreaded. :crazy1: :blubber:
You certainly are a seasoned traveller Lester! :Shocked:
....and an optimist! :whistler:
Probably get offered about 7k down here for a 2012 Trophy but they would try and sell it for 12K...
Post by: Lester on December 25, 2016, 00:15:17
Good run out deals at the moment around OZ. i30 Active - Manual - AU$19990. :mrgreen: Cheap as chips.
The more you buy the more you save.
Any trade in figure given for the 2012 Trophy? If you get 10 grand I would trade and get out another 10 grand for the run out i30.
BTW, been AWOL for 6 weeks, USA and Panama Canal cruise. Have to get my Credit Card retreaded. :crazy1: :blubber:
You certainly are a seasoned traveller Lester! :Shocked:
....and an optimist! :whistler:
Probably get offered about 7k down here for a 2012 Trophy but they would try and sell it for 12K...
SKI Daz, Spend Kids Inheritance. Nice to be back from Central America.
Post by: Dazzler on December 25, 2016, 03:17:47
Lester. I'm doing more of that....
Post by: beerman on December 27, 2016, 01:46:36
So $19,490 drive away.....23k for a diesel auto.