[Myrddin]

I say that we force Hundai to start making military equipment for N. Korea... That'll knock down N.Korea's military power...

Don't be too sure. I own a Saturn SL2 and SW2. When I went shopping for a car for my son, I was going for another Saturn. I ended up with a Hyundai Elantra GLS. 100,000 mile warranty. More horsepower. The heater works MUCH better than my Saturn cars...important when the current temperature is around 12 degrees right now. I still prefer the polymer body panels, comfy seats and ABS brakes in the SL2. Too bad Saturn discontinued the S line of cars.

[BikerTrash]

...100,000 mile warranty...

Hope you don't need it, but you will, and they won't fix it. Personal experience with a company car.

[Judith Anne]

I recently bought a Hyundai Elantra, it's my second Hyundai. The first one I got in the 80s--same 100K mile warranty. I never needed ANY repairs for 125K miles. The car is well-made, and recent models are much more comfortable than older models.

I drive standard transmission only, and really enjoy the car on the twisting, turning, hilly roads around here. Hope your son enjoys his car as much as I do mine.

[ThePythonicCow]

My experience is quite similar.

When my old Saturn SL (base model) died (engine problems caused by a failed water pump) at 180,000, I went shopping, expecting to get another Saturn.

The Hyundai Elantra sure seemed nicer, and cost less. So far (just a few months) I have been tickled pink with the Hyundai. Everything works just right - strong smooth engine, controls, clutch, shifter, knobs, all have a wonderful feel. And I like my Hyundai seats much better than the Saturn.

Sure hope it holds up - I haven't had this much fun driving since I was single and owned a BMW. I only paid $9900 for it, to boot, brand new off the lot.