I did just that earlier this year, albeit with Hyundai's "cousin's" KIA sportier 2004 1/2 Spectra EX 4 door. I have been impressed with the excellent quality of fit, workmanship darn good mileage (I like filling up in Ventura and not have to get fuel until Quartzsite, AZ - 325 miles and I still have over a 1/4 tank!). I even opted for the 3 year maintenance plan for a few extra bucks. The Parts/Service Manager (he wears two hats) says this model is the best overall he's ever seen for the value. Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" 73 K Ghia Cp "Denise" 04.5 KIA Spectra oldvolkshome@earthlink.net jim@karmannghia.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> > If you are not partial to a VW, > consider a Hyundai Elantra. We can get them here for ~$14k loaded and > they do 32 mpg. You can buy a lot of gas for $8k. They also have the 10 > year 100k warranty. |
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