2019 Hyundai Elantra Sport - Price Guide

KeplersLaws on 28/05/2019 - 13:24

Hi everyone
I am after a Hyundai Elantra Sport (2019)
There are basically no other threads/internet forums about this car because it is so new and probably not too popular as a vehicle.
I am wondering, in your expert opinions, what an accurate and 'good buy' ballpark price would be.
I am after a manual transmission one. White colour.
The problems are:
- there aren't that many up in the air for sale ( as an example, carsales has 11 total ads Australia wide)
- it's a new model

(avoiding any discussions about its appearance/others here, I like it and that's really all that matters for me)

Some quick figures:
$32728 - Driveaway price inc ORCs - Hyundai website

$31680 - Demo carsales (AUTO (dual clutch), not manual)

Would it be realistic to aim for 10% off DA price? 15%?
For your convenience: 15% off DA: $27818
10% off DA: $29455

Thank you.

Automotive Car Hyundai Motors

Comments

  • brad1-8tsi on 28/05/2019 - 13:50
    +2

    It's a new model & not many advertised so i doubt you'd get 15% off unless it's really unpopular.

    Wait a few months for all the early adopters to pay RRP and a discount will be more likely.

    • spackbace on 28/05/2019 - 15:08
      +2

      Except OP wants manual. This isn't a car that would sell in any form of numbers in manual, hence will likely be a factory order or rare as hens teeth.

      2 scenarios:
      1. Car is a factory order, dealer hesitant to discount
      2. Dealer got lumped with a manual car and wants to offload it, dealer very keen to discount.

      So in short, if it's in stock you'd get a good discount even now. If it's not, then it'll be minimal.

      • brad1-8tsi on 29/05/2019 - 07:35

        So even "sporty" cars in manual aren't popular anymore? How sad.

        Modern manuals are so easy to drive - even in heavy traffic.

        • dcep on 29/05/2019 - 12:27
          +1

          So even "sporty" cars in manual aren't popular anymore?

          sports car in manual, yes

          "sporty" car in manual, no

  • brendanm on 28/05/2019 - 16:42
    +1

    Why on gods green earth would you want a manual? Resale alone will be abysmal.

    • KeplersLaws on 28/05/2019 - 17:14
      +1

      Because I like it? Irrationality overrides judgement. Been the mantra of humans since days of old 😁😅

      • brendanm on 28/05/2019 - 17:26

        Fair enough, as above, I doubt you'll be getting a decent discount as it'll likely be a special order.

    • DJR9000 on 28/05/2019 - 18:15

      Closest resale thats appropriate for comparison is the old SR turbo model 2016

      Redbook:
      Manual price guide - $16,700 - $18,700 private sale - $28990 when new
      Auto price guide - $18,100 - $20,200 private sale - $31290 when new

      Depreciation after 3 years then… auto holds 61% value manual 61%

      that said the new one has a dual clutch auto so i guess its really just personal preference and traffic habits

      Anyway to answer the OP try one of the online car brokers and just shop around a few prices plus just keep looking for some lowball offers from dealers.

      having dealt with dealers recently they are best avoided IMO… all promises until the deal is done then youre just another number in the book.

      maybe a better discount strategy is to bundle accessories into the same price figure, e.g. do you want a towbar? roofracks? floor mats? etc

      • spackbace on 28/05/2019 - 18:56

        Except Redbook isn't a marketplace, it's not a comparison of real-world depreciation. Hell even those figures are below what's advertised.

        The actual results show 15 automatic vs 1 manual around the country for Elantra SR Turbo. And that manual is a private seller. Dealers would be scared of manual.

        all promises until the deal is done then youre just another number in the book.

        And that happens if you're just a phone call, "what's your best price" etc. Build some rapport with the local dealer and you'll get support. Go across town where they don't care about your business afterwards (because you won't service your car there) and you can find service like that. Not saying you definitely will, but it's a stronger likelihood than your local dealer.

        • DJR9000 on 28/05/2019 - 21:16

          Not going into detail with a dealer or my personal experience but let's just say there's a reason they are one of the least trusted professions. And no I wasn't a "whats your best price" guy. I was the guy who knew exactly what we wanted and needed stock as I was ready to buy.

          Anyway good luck OP

  • PinzVidz on 28/05/2019 - 18:21

    There are basically no other threads/internet forums about this car because it is so new and probably not too popular as a vehicle.

    That's because it's ugly as sin. The pre-facelift SR Turbo looked alright though…

    • brad1-8tsi on 29/05/2019 - 07:39
      +1

      looks are always subjective.

      I have a 2007 Skoda Octavia. I thought it was pretty ugly when I bought it and that opinion hasn't changed. It's timeless beauty very low on the scale.;-p

  • CodeXD on 28/05/2019 - 18:59
    +2

    There are basically no other threads/internet forums about this car because it is so new and probably not too popular as a vehicle.

    What about this Whirlpool thread titled "2019 Elantra Sport"

    • KeplersLaws on 28/05/2019 - 20:16

      Thanks codexd. Didn’t see that, appreciate it
      No mentions about price though

  • GordonR on 28/05/2019 - 20:39
    +1

    Caradvice review is very complimentary about its looks and that it comes in manual, so you’re not alone.

  • KeplersLaws on 29/05/2019 - 11:34
    +1

    Thanks guys. Ended up getting it for 28.5, incl interior lighting and window visors, full tank of gas (pfft), ORC inc rego etc. Insisted and could’ve gotten 28, but couldn’t be bothered driving to the next dealer in the off chance they let me go. Overall no regrets re. purchase, the biggest take home lesson from reading the forums here is don’t look back and if I am happy then that’s really the important point!

    • dcep on 29/05/2019 - 12:36
      +2

      that's odd, i was expecting another thread - "Bought new car for 28.5k - Good deal?"

      • KeplersLaws on 29/05/2019 - 12:54
        +1

        Most people who post that are a subtle flex than really people trying to attain information. I don't partake heh
        Just trying to comment a follow up in case there is another one-in-blue-moon Aussie that's after the same thing

        Also, pre much any 'bought new car at x' is inherently a bad deal because it's a new car insert stuff about moment you drive out of dealership depreciation yadayada

    • brad1-8tsi on 30/05/2019 - 07:46
      +1

      It's called petrol unless you got LPG

      • KeplersLaws on 30/05/2019 - 09:57

        Thanks for the nitpick. It's just written on the contract that way, i'm aware that we use the more accurate term 😁

        • brad1-8tsi on 30/05/2019 - 10:51
          +1

          Apologies for the nitpick.

          The Americanisation of our language is doing my head in. It's worst among our (much needed) immigrant population who have learnt much of the English idiom via USA TV shows.

          On topic, i think it will be a great car - especially in that body shape.

          My manual 1.8tsi Octy hatch is just a shopping trolley but was remapped to 140kw/320nm 160,000km ago and 2nd/3rd gear around town makes me giggle still.

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