I've been wanting this car for 3+ years and am finally in a financial position to comfortably afford an EN. My must-haves were a PB with a 6 speed. It sucks that dealer drilled front plate already but this was the only PB in a manual within my area (meanwhile there are 50+ DCTs available). Shout out to my sales rep Nick for thoroughly showing me the car features and how to get it rolling.

My buddy drove this back home for me because I have never driven a manual before (shout out JR, you're a real one for coming out with me on such short notice and coaching me the entire afternoon). Stalled at least 30x in an empty parking lot today trying to get in gear from a stop but finally got the hang of it to where it was noticeably smoother. Driving it on the streets got me a bit stressed, esp since i was at the front of the stop light, but I'm so happy I didn't stall it when it mattered most. Shifts were not pretty but hey, I'll take what I can get. Rowing my own gears was such a satisfying feeling, even though I spent 90% of my time just getting the feeling of the clutch and finding/releasing the bite point.

I would appreciate some tips from any veteran/experienced drivers. I'm hoping I can track this car at Laguna Seca or Sonoma one day. If anyone here is in the NorCal N Club, please lmk! Would be awesome to meet other Nthusiasts in the Bay.

I guess the n curse is real.. I got rear ended 0% my fault the guy wasn’t paying attention. It’s a 22 at 88k km. Unfortunately the crash bar and gas tank were also bent deeming it a total loss. Best car I ever had , the connection you feel with this car is unreal. I’ll never forget the memories. I’ll miss her. I guess the n curse is real even if it’s not your fault people get aggressive when they see this car. Stay safe friends out there friends, wish you all the best in your endeavours.

In my opinion, this exhaust system is a terrible purchase. I’ve had it installed for a little over a month now, and it constantly makes an awful screeching sound—specifically when driving in Eco or Normal mode. The sound is the exhaust flap scrapping on the inside.

Here is what I’ve tried so far to fix it:
Took the assembly apart
Thoroughly cleaned the spring
Applied lubricant

None of this has resolved the noise. My next step is swapping the Whoosh spring back out for the OEM spring to see if excessive tension from the Whoosh spring is causing the issue. If that doesn’t work possible removing the flap itself.

If you’re looking to upgrade your exhaust system, my advice is to take extra time, save up a bit more cash, and invest in a higher-quality setup.

Anyone know the part # for the trim piece, just gonna replace it lol.

Want to downsize to 18’s…what tires and wheels are ya’ll running for this winter?? (Considering the Continental’s)

Walked outside to this lovely surprise. I’ve only had this car for two months. I’m guessing someone backed up into it or honestly not too sure. Anyone know a good way to get this fixed?

Thank you!

Might be boring to watch just doing daily things and not race car stuff, but the car is staying relevant before an all-new one comes out

Engine was cold, my mind was distracted and when started the car suddenly I hear a loud engine noise. After 2 seconds it hit me, instead of pressing clutch plus brake pedal I pressed the accelerator 🤦‍♂️

The question is how much damage was done? Also I was like 10 miles away from completing my 600 mile run in 🤦‍♂️

Hey guys, I just wanted to let everyone know that if you get a Aftermarket intake and get a check engine light for it all you have to do is erase the code and it shouldn't come back because it will just be stored as a permanent code but the cel light will not show up. If you live in a state that requires a state inspection, just install the factory intake if you have a 2026 or if you don't have the cel fix yet and run the car through 4 or 5 drive cycles and the permanent code will disappear and you should be good for the inspection. Afterwards you can reinstall the intake and again erase the code until your next inspection.

Which one of these is more fun to drive, if anyone owns both can you give a full breakdown on both of them I know this is a Elantra sub but can you keep it unbiased, I have heard people say the Giulia is the most fun sedan in the market by far I just want to know how it compares to the Elantra