Newer is not always better
I owned my 04’ Elantra for 11 years and finally traded in for its upgraded 15’ limited version. Both were brand new when I got them. After 2 years owning it I can’t get my head out of the fact that I do not trust this newer version as much as I did the older one. I’ve had multiple issues with the car, especially in the winter when the temperature drops down. Tire issues, steering sensor becoming detached, gas tank carbon, etc. This was not an issue with my previous Elantra. The engine issues have been covered by warranty but why so many just within a 2 year span? I also feel that the body of the car is not very durable as if Hyundai has gone cheaper with the material. I’ve cracked my front bumper in a few places due to running into parking curbs. This was also not an issue when I had my previous one. It scratched but never cracked once. At the time of purchase I thought I was getting a good value. I now feel that this car should have been $5,000 cheaper. I also wish now that I had gotten something else.