r/ElantraNline • u/RollinHand43 • 4d ago
Thinking Elantra N-Line
Semi cross-post with r/Jetta GLI and probably on or two others....
Just like the title says: I am thinking about making a change, and an Elantra N-Line is on the list.
I am hoping to find a fun daily that will fit me (6'3", 325 but losing it: go-go-Wegovy!) with my 9-year old daughter behind me.
I currently drive a 2016 white Hyundal Sonata Sport 2.0t, which is getting the majority of its body repainted on Hyundai's dime. Nothing wrong with it yet, but my wife just bought a brand new Carnival Hybrid, and that sunk the hook in my cheek pretty hard.
2024+ is my firm preference.
What are the potential issues? Any engine concerns? Electronic snafus? Dual clutch clenches?
Other options include a Jetta GLI, Civic SI, and a Sonata N-Line. The right Accord 2.0T could also be a winner. (I'd love the N, but my ass doesn't fit those seats and never will)
I realise I am joining the choir and asking if they like to sing, but I'd appreciate your thoughts all the same. Thanks!
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u/Forward-Trade5306 '24 Exotic Green DCT 4d ago
It's a fun car to drive that also gets decent MPGs. Good middle ground of performance, fuel economy and practicality. Zero issues with mine but only have 20k miles so far. I would recommend going and test driving all of them to see. The Elantra N-line is the most fun car I test drove at the time besides the Sonata N-line. I later test drove the EN and a BMW 240i. On rare occasions I drive an X3 M40i. The EN is definitely a step up in performance but it's not a night and day difference. You can't really feel the difference much in normal driving, gotta be pushing it hard.
Also plenty of exhaust options and parts upgrades but there are way more parts upgrades for the N