Best COLOUR for an ELANTRA

1self · 13th February 2009, 17:15

How about this colour?

It is charming grey...from the factory!

kpzen · 13th February 2009, 17:48

KB

Its going to be TOUGH !

Only once in a while u will see a Elantra CRDi in the used market and top of that u want a color choice as well. lol
All i can say is Good Luck !

In case u find a non-white Elantra CRDi in good condition do lemme know, i may be interested

smsrini · 13th February 2009, 18:21

I say, find a mechanically sound car, which does not require any repairs for the next 2 yrs, and get it painted at KitUp or some such shop in... Metallic Dark Blue that the Santro comes in!

kb100 · 13th February 2009, 20:07

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Originally Posted by 1self

How about this colour?

It is charming grey...from the factory!

NICE ... That looks nice!

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Originally Posted by kpzen

KB

Its going to be TOUGH !

Only once in a while u will see a Elantra CRDi in the used market and top of that u want a color choice as well. lol
All i can say is Good Luck !

In case u find a non-white Elantra CRDi in good condition do lemme know, i may be interested

A lil birdy tells me I may just have that turn of luck!

Will know in a day or two!

badboyscad · 13th February 2009, 20:45

White:

black:

dark blue:

evo · 24th February 2009, 11:02

IMHO the elantra looks best in black cos it has lotsa rub strips, so in black all those merge with the car, if you buy any other colour, then you may want to paint the rub strips body colour, however some may argue that doing so defeats the point of the rub strips!

sameel · 24th February 2009, 11:22

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the elantra spares are readily available. but yes there have been cases of the ABS pressure actuautor unit failing post 1lakh kms. that thing costs whooping 65k rs from dealer. it can be sourced from outside for like 30-40k i presume . still its only fair that all elantra owners and those looking for second hand elantra should know of this. it depends on luck. if you have extended warranty then you are safe!.

kb100 · 24th February 2009, 11:24

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Originally Posted by evo

IMHO the elantra looks best in black cos it has lotsa rub strips, so in black all those merge with the car, if you buy any other colour, then you may want to paint the rub strips body colour, however some may argue that doing so defeats the point of the rub strips!

Actually that changed.

From about late 2005 onwards the ones on the body came body coloured . The bumpers lost their strips all together.

hrag · 24th February 2009, 11:37

White denotes a pure heart

. You meet the nicest people driving white vehicles.

maverick030581 · 24th February 2009, 12:10

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Originally Posted by hrag

White denotes a pure heart

. You meet the nicest people driving white vehicles.

I have a white Elantra.I agree "wholeheartedly"

sameel · 24th February 2009, 12:24

the problem with dealer guys is that they charge for anything and everything if it involves technicians spending time to check the car and stuff!

kb100 · 24th February 2009, 12:25

Sameel its okay! Wrong choice of words perhaps.

You have given a retraction .. that should clear things!

About the Hyundai guys charging - I think it largely depends on your relationship with the dealer. I have never been charged. And even if they did I don't think it'll be more than what they charge for what they call "general checkup" - which is fair I suppose!

isldhn · 24th February 2009, 12:39

Hi KB100. Just saw an advertisement in the classified section regarding an elantra. The colour of your choice is not available but overall seems like a good car. Check it out.

kb100 · 24th February 2009, 13:17

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Originally Posted by isldhn

Hi KB100. Just saw an advertisement in the classified section regarding an elantra. The colour of your choice is not available but overall seems like a good car. Check it out.

Saw it-- AP regn unfortunately. I would have liked a KA/KL.

manne · 24th February 2009, 13:36

I have seen the CAR in Hyderabad.
The meter is tampered and no service history available
Owner claims S/W professional but also into used car business.

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kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	KB Its going to be TOUGH ! Only once in a while u will see a Elantra CRDi in the used market and top of that u want a color choice as well. lol All i can say is Good Luck ! In case u find a non-white Elantra CRDi in good condition do lemme know, i may be interested Last edited by kpzen : 13th February 2009 at 17:50.
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smsrini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,115 Thanked: 426 Times View My Garage	I say, find a mechanically sound car, which does not require any repairs for the next 2 yrs, and get it painted at KitUp or some such shop in... Metallic Dark Blue that the Santro comes in!
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badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 477 Times View My Garage	White: black: dark blue:
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evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	IMHO the elantra looks best in black cos it has lotsa rub strips, so in black all those merge with the car, if you buy any other colour, then you may want to paint the rub strips body colour, however some may argue that doing so defeats the point of the rub strips!
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sameel BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 268 Thanked: 3 Times	Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Using Team-BHP to promote vested and commercial interests is STRICTLY prohibited. Do refrain from marketing your goods / services all over the board. the elantra spares are readily available. but yes there have been cases of the ABS pressure actuautor unit failing post 1lakh kms. that thing costs whooping 65k rs from dealer. it can be sourced from outside for like 30-40k i presume . still its only fair that all elantra owners and those looking for second hand elantra should know of this. it depends on luck. if you have extended warranty then you are safe!. Last edited by aah78 : 24th February 2009 at 21:10. Reason: Post edited. See note.
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sameel BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 268 Thanked: 3 Times	the problem with dealer guys is that they charge for anything and everything if it involves technicians spending time to check the car and stuff!
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kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangy Boy! Posts: 1,555 Thanked: 21 Times	Sameel its okay! Wrong choice of words perhaps. You have given a retraction .. that should clear things! About the Hyundai guys charging - I think it largely depends on your relationship with the dealer. I have never been charged. And even if they did I don't think it'll be more than what they charge for what they call "general checkup" - which is fair I suppose! Last edited by kb100 : 24th February 2009 at 12:28.
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24th February 2009, 12:39	#28
isldhn BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 285 Thanked: 147 Times	Hi KB100. Just saw an advertisement in the classified section regarding an elantra. The colour of your choice is not available but overall seems like a good car. Check it out.
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manne BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 24 Thanked: 14 Times	I have seen the CAR in Hyderabad. The meter is tampered and no service history available Owner claims S/W professional but also into used car business.
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