It's a 250K mile Hyundai with known engine known to be problematic. I wouldn't pay more than scrap value for it.
Looking at another late model high mileage car. 2020 Sonata.
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It's a 250K mile Hyundai with known engine known to be problematic. I wouldn't pay more than scrap value for it.
I saw that. I suspect that they either did so in error, or somehow can sell that vehicle for more???
This one might be a good flip in Dayton, OH.
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Had no problem selling the 250,000 mile Corolla when people see 80,000 mile examples selling for $6-8K more.
The 2.5L engine the op stated was listed in the Vehicle is not problematic.
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Since when does the 2.5L have engine problems?
$7,200 is a steal for that car. If I needed a decent sedan commuter I would have scooped that up. Even if it needed an engine somewhat soon, would still be doing ok financially.
Good decision. There isnt money in a HM Hyundai if that is your goal. If you want to play with them get a 2010 or older Elantra. You will find out it was modelled after the Corolla.
Corolla has it model name and Toyota on it. Hyundai has a shaky reputation or if you are lucky none to a perspective buyer.
A 13 year old Elantra vs a 3 year old Sonata? Umm....no thanks. It's not going to have any of the modern features and conveniences plus the price will be just a few thousand less.
Might be your preconceived notions, but my 2006 Sonata had nearly 300,000 miles before I sold it in great condition. Today, they are nearly as good as Toyota or Honda.
So your goal is profit. Again good decision avoiding the HM Hyundai. I didn’t say or imply trying to flip an old Elantra, I said PLAY with it. Frankly I was surprised you were even considering that vehicle in the first place.
Wow, thats a lot of money!
The problem is, a 13 year old Elantra is a $1000 car to me that people are asking $4000 or $5000 for, and that I couldn't make any money on. At least on a 2020 Sonata for $7,200, there is plenty of meat left on the bone.
Those were the people who were laughing so hard their eyes teared up and they hit the larger numbers on the keyboard instead of the smaller ones.
Today they might cost as much as a Toyota or Honda -- nearly as good --- GOOD LORD!!! SMH
My 97 Integra and 95 Corolla didn't have cat problem at 270k, but my inlaw's 97 Camry has with 120k because they drive it with a bad starter all the time and let it crank and crank to start, till the excessive fuel burnt the cat. It is all about how you drive it.
250k in 3 years means almost all highway and no cold start, very unlikely the cat is burnt, IMO.
you will regret it
