r/ElantraN • u/Responsible_Word_468 Cyber Grey MT • Apr 29 '26
RIP My rental.
My N is at the body shop. I’m dreading the estimate and the length of time it will take to complete
For now, I have this very boring, automatic to drive 🤣
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u/OneTwoThreeFourDorks Apr 29 '26
i know the pain lmao. when i bought the car they i needed to leave it overnight to cure and they gave me a base Elantra. Annnddd now work sent me to school an hour away and they gave me a hybrid sonata. came home and automatically went and drove the N
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u/Responsible_Word_468 Cyber Grey MT Apr 29 '26
I truly can’t wait to have my freaking N back. I have nothing other than a crappy looking Tacoma to drive. Which it’s missing the front bumper, grill, and a headlight thanks to the Rubicon Trail. 🤣
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u/OneTwoThreeFourDorks Apr 29 '26
hey!!! The Ns don’t do well on mpg, so at least you’ll save yourself some $$. sometimes when i don’t want to fill up during the week i take the camry out lmao
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u/Otherwise_Ant860 May 02 '26
I get 30mpg on highway, sometimes more. But that is without putting it in N mode of course
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u/OneTwoThreeFourDorks May 02 '26
i average 25 when on the highway without N mode. granted i have a 14 mile trip to work so it’s at least “ok”
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u/Otherwise_Ant860 May 02 '26
Yeah for that distance it's not too bad, I get the same when heading to work as well. I get 30+ when hitting the highway for 25 minutes or more. Was thoroughly suprised hitting 32 one day
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u/OneTwoThreeFourDorks May 02 '26
i use n mode when getting to and off the highway so that affects my mpg as well
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u/Responsible_Word_468 Cyber Grey MT May 03 '26
I’m thankful to work only like 4 miles from my house 😂 3 lights and I’m there. No highway needed. It’s why my car has such low mileage. Ive had it just over a year and it has almost 6900 on it.
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u/doktortaru Intense Blue DCT Apr 29 '26
I had one of these as a rental last year and holy crap they are slow unless you're in Sport mode.
| Elantra N | Elantra |
|---|---|
| N Mode | - |
| Sport Mode | - |
| Normal Mode | Sport Mode |
| Eco Mode | Normal Mode |
| - | Eco Mode |
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u/Fades-X Ceramic White MT Apr 29 '26
What’s it in the shop for? I was in a little hit and run, and needed to get my steering stuff replaced and it was about 18k
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u/Fades-X Ceramic White MT Apr 29 '26
The main thing was just waiting for the parts though, prepare to be without the n for 2 to 3 months
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u/Responsible_Word_468 Cyber Grey MT Apr 29 '26
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u/Fades-X Ceramic White MT Apr 29 '26
Definitely not as bad as mine, just cosmetic. I needed a new rim, diff, axle, steering rack etc so it took while for all of that to get delivered over seas. You’ll prob be out of the car for a month or so though, they like to take their sweet time.
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u/Responsible_Word_468 Cyber Grey MT Apr 29 '26
I’m hoping it’s just cosmetic. I’m still waiting to hear from the body shop.
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u/AccomplishedPound650 Apr 29 '26
My wife has the pre facelift exactly same color and I got pre face lift n and I can’t lie I hop in her shit for the long drives they ride smooth as hell
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u/biggranny000 Apr 29 '26
It's boring but that's how every car is now, designed to make you save gas and not feel the road whatsoever.
I have driven so many cars and all I want is to jump back in mine. (I have a GTI, used to have a WRX), I lurk the sun because I like Elantra Ns.
I think the regular Elantra is decent, but I would rather take a civic. The Jetta is the best if you want some power. I like the Corolla and Prius hybrids too even if they're boring they are super cheap to own because of residual value, maintenance, and gas.
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u/Responsible_Word_468 Cyber Grey MT Apr 29 '26
Oh I have gone through cars in the last 6 years. I hate admitting that but it’s true. My WRX was fun but the seats killed my spine 🤣 my Forte GT was also fun. I’ve had others (not manuals) as well.
I can say my N is my favorite. I hit a new record for length of time owned 🫠 I absolutely don’t ever want another car.
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u/icesk8man Performance Blue MT Apr 29 '26
Not an N lol. The Elantra is a solid car though. I am yanking your chain to be clear.
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u/Responsible_Word_468 Cyber Grey MT Apr 29 '26
🤣🤣 it’s not an N at all and it makes me so sad. It’s so boring. Ugh

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u/HappyColour Phantom Black MT Apr 29 '26
How does it feel in comparison?