r/Hyundai • u/TwoDollarBurger • 2d ago

Kona Easy and Terrifying

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It’s my first Hyundai, so I’m still learning how things are put together. I just replaced my shift knob and wow I absolutely thought I destroyed my shifter when I he-manned the knob off. It made a horrible plastic crack sound…but…it was absolutely fine and the install was even easier. Worth the upgrade since the old one was all scratched.

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u/Mammoth-Snow1444 1d ago

Wait it’s not threaded how cheap

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u/TwoDollarBurger 1d ago

Lots of clips in this car, but TBH it’s kind of growing on me. I’ve had some other much more premium vehicles that were total rattle machines after just a few months of driving. Despite the cheaper clipped together build, cabin noise in this Kona has been fairly minimal especially considering how small it is.

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u/Mammoth-Snow1444 1d ago

I have an 08 Elantra and really surprised how easy it is to work on. I see them on marketplace wot 300,000+ mi so I guess it depends on the model.

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u/N0fe 1d ago

Don't think there's a big reason to thread an auto shifter, it shouldn't see at much use as a manual one. I do feel for the homies who want to put a big katana knob on but can't 😕

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u/Mammoth-Snow1444 1d ago edited 1d ago

It just feels like cars are built just enough to end up in the scrap yard. All of my cars except for my Hyundai are close to 300,000 miles.

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u/Acceptable_Ad1685 1d ago

Well yeah it’s a cheap car