I was doing twice yearly with under 10k miles per year... with mostly rotella Gas truck..
engine still blew up at 40k.. and it was the 2.0 MPI 2020 elantra.
Not sure any oil would fix that. The 1.6T seems to die suddenly too.
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engine still blew up at 40k.. and it was the 2.0 MPI 2020 elantra.
Not sure any oil would fix that. The 1.6T seems to die suddenly too.
I'd have her call her insurance company first. Weren't there a number of Hyundai vehicles under the easy to steal just like some Kia's. I know that some insurance companies weren't insuring them. Ford fusion and Malibu are a great option as well.
The Elantra went on with the 2.0 MPi engine into the 2020s I think on some trims, but I believe they started either using a CVT or a dual clutch transmission, so there is that.
1.6 gamma - 2014 Kia Rio
2.0 Nu - 2019 Tucson
Both burned oil like crazy. Bought the Tucson used during Covid. Burned oil already and had about 40k on it. Got rid of it a year later. My sons 2019 Santa Fe (2.4L) is burning a little bit but not bad. He bought it used at 44K.). Trying Valvoline R&P every 4K. Just started that though.
We also had a 2012 Santa Fe (Not a DI engine.). Great car, never burned a drop of oil.
My youngest daughter has a 2017 Elantra with just about 100k miles it's her college car. I bought it used 5 years ago with 25k miles. Only things I did was brakes,one coil, 4 plugs, battery and one front wheel hub. Other than that zero issues never broke down. She drives like Mario Andretti was clocked doing 74 in a 55 just had to lawyer up. That lawyer is her Christmas present 
she will find that out Christmas morning
she will find that out Christmas morningShe's looking for something newer and with lower miles. I've not seen a Camry that meets those requirements for$10,000 or less, and I am looking at 2016-17 Camrys almost every day. 2011-12 Camrys for $10,000 or less are approaching or passing 200,000 miles. Newer ones are quite a bit more.
No ... she wants something like the Camry/Sonata/Fusion in size. I think she'd be beter served by a Corolla, but she likes the somewhat larger cars. That might stem from her driving a van for many years. Regardless of what I think, she being a mature and accomplished woman, I can only suggest ... she's the decision-maker, right, wrong, or in between.
I have a feeling that she may need to adjust her preferences in some way for that $10,000 price. The good thing is that she's in no rush ... Thanks for your suggestions.
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Smart idea. Those with remaining Hyundai / Kia's, do 3k OCIs, like I've been preaching here for the past 5-6 years.
Never let that dipstick oil level mark get below a half-quart low either. Use Mobil-1 full synthetic 10w30 EP or 0w40 Euro SP.
You can even blend both 50-50. Done it a few times in the past.
Maybe if you found a low milege good condition 2010 or older.
I don't know how strong that budget number is, but i have been looking casually for a while and the $10K number seems to be a phycological cut off point. Even going up to $12K you seem to get a lot more car.
Yes, I would bump the budget a bit rather than stick to it and get a much worse vehicle, shape or mileage wise.
It's possible to get a Mazda6 of mid-teens vintage for under 10k, so that is probably the best choice for her.
You're preaching to a BITOGer. Tricia's just an average car owner and is not going to get involved with all the subtleties of maintenance that we do here. She needs a simple, unremarkable, set of wheels that can withstand the vagaries of average maintenance and care.
50/50 blends, 3,000 mile OCIs, keeping a watchful eye on the dipstick, etc. ... not her forte ... she's an artist, a potter, not an auto afficianado. That's just the reality.
Quite possibly, certainly a good choice.
Re used Hyundai, how much are they willing to pay her to take it?
Sounds like she needs a Toyota! H/K is not for the faint of heart-or for those who can’t stay on top of their issues.
Could I ask why. Is it excessive heat in certain spots in the engine?
The 2020 has several engine options including the 2.0MPI, of course ours blew at 40k miles so not exactly a poster for greatness.
The CVT had issue with getting stuck in a high ratio (low numerically) 1 time.. and it hasnt ever happened again.
I like that the car has the 10y/100k warranty for org owner.. if it was only 5y/60k I would probably pass.
My Dad in his later years had a 2009 Sonata with the Theta II MPI engine, which he bought new. It was flawless, and still is with another family member. Overall a decent car. Here it is just over a year ago, when I took it for a drive, to decide what to do with it.
I had a 2009 as well with the 2.4 ! it was a very reliable car. actually wish I had kept it.
Funny enough new people moved in are neighbourhood this summer and guess what they were driving !
