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Update on 05 Elantra Brake problem.

I said I'd come back with an update, so here goes. I brought the 05 in again yesterday. They did extensive testing and decided it needs a master cylinder (which is what I thought all along). Unfortunately it was late in the day and they could not fix it yesterday as they did not have the part there. I am bringing it in Monday to replace the master cylinder. They "may" be able to give me a loaner car for the day. Funny thing is, they own a Chevy delaership also. They have two loaner cars from the Chevy dealership. Both cars are Fords! I found that kind of funny. The service manager has been very good about the whiole thing. I believe it was a case of a bad or just lazy employee originally. ALSO, I bought a new 07 Elantra SE on Wednesday. I have not had time to put it through it's paces, I think I still like the 03 the best of the bunch. I looked at other cars, but when it came down to it, the Hyundai was still the best value out there all things considered. Thanks all...I'll let you know the final outcome next week!

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jtees4
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They put in the master cylinder and then said they needed the proportioning valve which they don't have and won't be able to get for a few days. I was ready to explode when the service manager told me to come pick up my loaner...a brand new (7 miles!) Sonata. I told them to take their sweet time fixing the car. I'll post back when it is all done.

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jtees4

Can I assume that this "follow up" post will come after you have put a few thousand miles on your loaner Sonata??? :-)

Enjoy!

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Rev. Tom Wenndt

Well, my wife has the Sonata. She is only doing about 30 miles per day. If we still have the car Saturday, we will be going about 200 miles with it. That's it. I probably should take advantage of the situation, but it's not in me.

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jtees4

---------------- ELANTRAS -- Problem Cars? --------------

I've come to believe so.

I HAVE A 2004 ELANTRA GLS, AND THE BATTERY IS almost impossible to replace and service!

Hyundai DOESN'T want you even try to:

1) Check the fluid level in the cells. 2) Check the body and terminals for corrosion. 3) Remove the old battery and install a new one.

These tasks are almost impossible for the average motorist BECAUSE THE BATTERY SITS IN AN ENCLOSED, SEALED CASE! You can't see much less inspect the cell fluid levels. And half of the bolts under the hood on the driver's side have to be removed to free-up the battery.

See, Hyundai wants you to go to a HYUNDAI DEALER, where a battery costs $90, plus up to $50 more to install it. And at most Hyundai dealers I know, you have to leave your car for an entire day -- then hope it's ready when you return in the late afternoon or early evening.

"Aw, we're sorry, but you see we got real busy and couldn't get to yours. But tomorrow!"

AdvanceAuto Parts, AutoZone, Olympic Auto Parts, and Batteries Plus sell the same battery for $52 to $69, some including free installation.

Only problem? They can't get a sufficient supply of them to keep 'em in stock!

And that's what your conniving, inscrutable Hyundai folks want -- to force you to spend more on a new battery than a normal car owner would expect. Parts companies list the Elantra batteries as "special." And that they are!

Additionally, the OWNER'S MANUAL has neither a diagram or instructions for accessing and servicing your Hyundai Elantra battery. Just a one- paragraph entry that says, in effect, Be careful when servicing the battery."

I've had my 2004 Elantra GLS for 3 years and the battery is already shot. Needless to say, with problems also with the air bags, brakes, power locks, and engine noise and vibration, I've bought my last Hyundai product!

My advice to Hyundai? Hold up on building those factories in the U.S. Too many one-time customers could make for sluggish, then anemic, sales.

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StoneMeThenBurnMe

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