View Poll Results: Which of the following possible engines would you be most interested in getting?
A slightly larger 4-cylinder engine with 165-175 horsepower for an additional $400 with 1-2 less MPG
11.11%
A turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 195-205 horsepower for an additional $1,600 with 3-4 less MPG
77.78%
A turbocharged clean diesel 4-cylinder with slightly less horsepower but greater low end torque but overall similar acceleration with 32 city/44 hwy/36 combined MPG for an additional $2,600.
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Which Engine Would You Buy?
01-31-2013, 08:25 PM
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Which Engine Would You Buy?
Assuming these are all viable options when building your 201x Hyundai Elantra GT (5-door hatchback). Which engine option would you purchase?
01-31-2013, 08:42 PM
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It's an Elantra, I'd stick with the basic, if I wanted to go fast I'd mod a Gen coupe. The turbo diesel version is too expensive. If I wanted a diesel I'd buy a VW.
01-31-2013, 09:09 PM
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f*ck VW. VW sucks balls. I've had friends LOYAL to VW, purchased 6 vehicles in under 10 years (always getting new models). They continually had issues and spent way too much time at the dealerships getting sh*t fixed.
3 Beetles (2 convertibles), GTI, Jetta, Passat... looked into getting the Tiguan and decided they wanted out of VW. Went with a Tuscon and loved it. Recently got the Elantra GT and love it. Looking forward to buying a Genesis Sedan RSpec next.
Stupid sh*t getting 'fixed' under warranties. Leaking headlights, suspension problems, annoying rattles, too many years of complaints and problems, and horrible dealerships.
3 Beetles (2 convertibles), GTI, Jetta, Passat... looked into getting the Tiguan and decided they wanted out of VW. Went with a Tuscon and loved it. Recently got the Elantra GT and love it. Looking forward to buying a Genesis Sedan RSpec next.
Stupid sh*t getting 'fixed' under warranties. Leaking headlights, suspension problems, annoying rattles, too many years of complaints and problems, and horrible dealerships.
01-31-2013, 10:21 PM
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give me the Turbo 4 
I love my MkV GTI Majik. I can't say I love the Dealership, but only because I know how it works on the inside, Not the technicians... but management. Just a**holes trying to nickel and dime customers while they cut the budget of every worker in the shop.... wheres that Rant thread again? lol
I love my MkV GTI Majik. I can't say I love the Dealership, but only because I know how it works on the inside, Not the technicians... but management. Just a**holes trying to nickel and dime customers while they cut the budget of every worker in the shop.... wheres that Rant thread again? lol
02-01-2013, 12:52 AM
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My money in the real world? A demo model/one year old turbodiesel. Diesels have better resale value, you've got low-down power where it counts, and getting a one year old car dodges the 30-40% depreciation that you'd ordinarily get with a brand new car.
02-15-2013, 07:43 PM
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i prefer the natural torque of naturally aspirated bulk displacement engine..turbos are nice but are complex and not easy to maintain.
scion tc has a 2.5, mazda 3 the same, civic si has a k2.4 engine,
and they have more room the engine bay
scion tc has a 2.5, mazda 3 the same, civic si has a k2.4 engine,
and they have more room the engine bay
