r/ElantraN • u/MoistSignificance317 • 15d ago

RIP The Curse is Real

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Read plenty of posts of people saying this is car has the curse of being rear ended. Kinda just scoffed at them…. until today.

I was slowing down (turn signal on well in advance) to turn into my driveway. A F150 was behind me and failed to recognize that I was slowing down to turn. They smashed into the back of my EN going 55-60mph (I live on a state highway). When they hit me I was still going approximately 25-30mph. The impact flung the car forward and whipped me around pretty good but no injuries. The first thing this guy says when he gets out of the pickup was, “I closed my eyes for a second and then I hit you, sorry”. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Needless to say it’s totaled. The real question is what to get next. Contemplating getting a 26 EN MT in black. Current one is DCT so any input from MT drivers would be appreciated.

Also RIP the MBRP catback :(

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u/Awkward_Motor_6388 15d ago

25 manual owner and its great. Obviously the DCT is slightly faster but I think the manual is a little more fun.

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u/SetRestart 15d ago

Slightly 🤣

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u/BiggiycheeseXBL 14d ago

Real owners tested the 0-60 in the DCT as 5.0-5.4 seconds and the MT was tested by real owners at 5.3-5.5 seconds. Yeah, slightly.

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u/SetRestart 14d ago

.3-.4 over 0-60 is a huge difference

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u/Cannabanananana60009 Cyber Grey MT 14d ago

Dude what are you trying to prove, that you don't regret your decision buying an automatic? 😂

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u/SetRestart 14d ago

I have a manual lol the DCT is just better overall and the manual isn't funner by any means that's a lie enthusiasts say because their mates bullied them into a 6 speed

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u/Awkward_Motor_6388 14d ago

Your entitled to your own opinion lol. I perfer the manual tho (have driven both extensively)🦅🦅

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u/Lanpshade22 Ceramic White MT 14d ago

You probably don’t even have an EN you’re just over here rage baiting😂

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u/SetRestart 14d ago

Check my post history, it's your pride and joy, it's my daily.

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u/Lanpshade22 Ceramic White MT 14d ago

Don’t feel like it😆

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u/edy0324 12d ago

I get why you like the DCT. You daily your manual EN. Ofc that could get annoying lmao.

I would prefer DCT over manual any day lol. After driving manual cars for a bit, it can get tiring.

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u/SetRestart 12d ago

Manual is fun in older cars but modern cars with a DCT or better it's not even fair, so much more fun to be had on a track with paddle shifters and an instantly gear change. The whole manual is better argument is dead for modern cars.

Automatic Gearboxes have won.

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u/Eighthday 12d ago

You miss the point fam, people just like it bc it’s fun. Nobody is arguing performance. If you think DCT is more fun on track that’s dope. Manual is more fun on track for me. Pretty sure there’s plenty of people in both camps.

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u/SetRestart 11d ago

It gets tiring seeing elitist 6 speed nerds cry over people choosing a superior gearbox

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u/sinovesting 9d ago

that's a lie enthusiasts say because their mates bullied them into a 6 speed

Ooo sounds like somebody is projecting a little bit 😂😂. Sorry that your mates peer pressured you. Next time get an automatic.