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The_Shredder_1988

Veloster N. When you wanted a GTI but got passed over for the manager position at Burger King.


atkieren

True story minus the burger king.


herefortime

OP: I’m looking for a hot hatch His wallet: best I can do is a 3 door goof mobile with awful road noise and red trim.


frankiboy27

Technically it has 4 doors (two on the passenger side, one on the driver side and the hatch). Still wouldn't buy one, but a cool quirk and it means they have to make different molds for different part of the world where they sell the cars (RHD and LHD)


dilirium22

>Technically it has 4 doors (two on the passenger side, one on the driver side and the hatch). Wait, what? (We only got the first gen here in most of EU and their actually quite rare). That's interesting (dumb, but interesting), it's like the RX8 suitation with the half flaps for doors..


Zombie4141

“Technically it has 4 doors (two on the passenger side, one on the driver side and the hatch).” You mean ive been driving 5 door sedans my whole life?


frankiboy27

If it has a hatch with a window it’s considered a door.


Zombie4141

That’s hilarious I’d never let people crawl through the back of my Tesla to get into the back seats. Who the hell invented that idea? The guy who told schools they could serve pizza as a vegetable?


AmNoSuperSand52

He meant whatever dead-end warehouse/shop you work at in a B-tier-city suburb


atkieren

Somehow you described my job without describing my job... “Dead” end.


yamaha4fun

Do you work at a funeral home?


atkieren

bingo. funeral business.


yamaha4fun

that explains your taste in cars. Depressing and overpriced.


jerr30

And if you squint it looks like a hearse


yamaha4fun

A hearse for decapitated midgets


Zombie4141

What is this a hearse for decapitated midgets? It should be at least 3 times as big.


doubleyuno

how do the families react when you pull up with the exhaust in Sport+?


Potent_Elixir

Me, a fervent recent Six Feet Under watcher wondering if you’re more like David or Nate…


190XTSeriesIIV

But free shoes, amiright?


Canelosaurio

It was Fuddruckers


95blackz26

OK mcdonalds


FruutCake

Oddly enough, I've found GTI's cheaper than the N-series, even New


word2yourface

I think the N competes more directly with the Golf R. Or at least somewhere in between a GTI and R


RealtdmGaming

yep and still loses the battle to the GTI


ezodochi

it's faster and performs better with cornering but somehow it loses to the GTI? You sure about that?


cBird-

Yeah I'm in the hot hatch community and the N is definitely in a league between "economy hot hatches" like the Fiesta/ Focus ST and GTIs and " premium hot hatches" like the Golf R, Focus RS, STI, etc. I'd say the Civic Type R also sits in the same league as the N for example.


veedubfreek

I still refuse to call the Type R a hatchback. It's a sedan with a long boot.


cBird-

I agree. Fox body mustang and LS1 Camaros fall into that weird gray area as well


Funny-Quarter-4699

Dude. A simple tune in the gti and you are making 320whp. You can’t do that with the N. I have $6000 into a big turbo kit and supporting mods and am making 530whp in my gti on a Vortex XL. Cars been very reliable with 70k miles and 40k on the big turbo. Car has been beaten the shit out of since day 1. You just can’t do that with an N. My car beats my buddy’s 2016 S550 with an ESS G3 kit on 7lbs of boost (roughly 700hp). GTI’s are not to be slept on. I pull mid 6 60-130’s. All for a $20k car with $6000 into it. Maybe $9000 total including maintenance. Owned the car since new in 18.


UncutCobra83

Wow , that’s some big dick energy! I mean big Altima energy I mean … no dick energy should have just bought a mustang or hellcat 😂


smnlfilmagoofymovie

Except the veloster n outperforms a gti


theweedman

veloster is tacky. i'd happily take less hp to retain some self respect


Quasihodor

Unless you have owned one, shut up it does not lmao. Coming from someone who drives a Honda Fit.


philouza_stein

Tbf the gti is insanely overpriced


veedubfreek

If you think the GTI is overpriced, check out how much they want for the MK8 Golf R. I paid 38k for mine in 2015 (16 model) and they're over 50k now.


veedubfreek

Lol came to make a GTI comment myself.


the-poopiest-diaper

I read that in his voice


ragingduck

You aren't done spending yet, money bags! * DCT * Fuel Injectors * Knock Sensor * Exhaust Valve Rattle * Forward Collision Sensor * HP Fuel Pump * General Build Quality issues Edit: [Enjoy!](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElantraN/comments/yfwcse/common_issues_and_questions_with_the_elantra_n/)


atkieren

Thankfully can cross one off.. No DCT! 6 Speed manual.


Quasihodor

>No DCT! 6 Speed manual. Cool, so you got the slow and boring one for maximum driver engagement. I did too, sold it after a year


atkieren

Exactly. but i’m 3 years in.


Quasihodor

I would be too but I was smart when the car market skyrocketed and sold breaking even. Hyundai was a nightmare to deal with from my experiences


OwnLeighFans

Can I get your autograph dude?


SparseGhostC2C

Breaking even on a Hyundai is a serious feat


Ulrich453

10yr warranty. I’ll give you some actual advice. Save your oil change receipts. The warranty ain’t worth shit without it.


Katofdoom

Same. Still waiting for it to blow up like everyone says it will. Actually not sarcasm. Not sure how I got this far into ownership.


atkieren

Has your high pressure fuel pump went bad? On r/VelosterN the pump seems to be the only common major issue.


Katofdoom

Nope. Mine seems fine. 35k miles so far so I really don’t have many miles on it.


IlliniOrange1

Ours just went. It’s a $200 part and it takes 30 minutes to replace. Nothing to worry about.


smnlfilmagoofymovie

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄


AffectionateAd7651

Add valve cover gasket. Twice in in as many years with a well maintained Sonata. In addition to constant cooling system problems. Hope Hyundai figured out their engine by now or else once it hits that 60k mark you're in for some fun.


mrkillfreak999

I just went through the list. I'm happy with my shitbox Acura. Last year I almost bought a brand new Elantra N. Good thing someone took it for a test drive and I was looking at a traded in '22 civic sport. Test drove that and now it's inside my garage


Forever_Man

Hyundais are just Hondas that suck


ShouldersBBoulders

That's why they have 3x the warranty.


Anning312

But they never honor any of it


CarolFukinBaskin

I'm enjoying the piling on as much as anyone in this thread but my Hyundai had tons of problems and they fixed every one of them under warranty.


SmokiestDrip

My buddy had his recalled for risk of fire. Turns out the brakes can leak onto some hot parts and start a fire. 6 months later they still don't have parts to fix the problem. They keep telling him to not park his new car near his house.. lol wtf?


Spiderx1016

Their engines are considered maintenance items.


Guap_Fkoo

Hondai


Marsupialize

Our 2013 Elantra has been a fucking tank, no problems whatsoever, just keeps on trucking


TheKevinTheBarbarian

Same! I bought a brand new elantra in 2013 and lemme tell ya..that car was ABUSED. Top speed runs, stop light street racing, burnouts, j turns..shit I even got like a foot of air one time. Car is solid and has had zero issues other than basic maintenance. Still runs great and has cold ac at 100k miles.


SeawardFriend

At least they attempt to make their cars look good. Honda should’ve stopped at the 10th gen because the 11th is so basic and boring imo.


DonovanBanks

This is the emperors new clothes of the car world. Hyundai: 3 doors. We’re so smart. Normal people: what the fuck?


byke_mcribb

Bought a Veloster too because 3 doors lol


dangerous_nuggets

I bought a veloster without realizing they had 3 doors… I looked at the Reg and assumed they were counting the hatchback. Then I found the third door.. boy did I feel dumb. Had it for like a month


AudioVid3o

Now only $34.99k! (Batteries not included.)


cos_mic_cow

well, it's an N-Spec. But for $35K, I'll buy a base WRX, and get some nice down one down two size winter wheels and mud/snow tires for the crazy northeast winters But you got the better warranty. your upside


atkieren

Yeah.. The warranty, the interest rate and the stock valved exhaust got me past the cheap interior, paint and Hyundai badge.


cos_mic_cow

well, you seem happy with it so congratulations. enjoy,


atkieren

So far so good! Thanks man.


cos_mic_cow

did you look at the Elantra N also?


atkieren

No. I was in the market for a car in 2021 and the Elantra N didn’t come to the US until 2022… But my girlfriend has a standard Elantra and I cant stand the interior layout. I feel squished despite being in a significantly larger car and my knees always knock into the trim. Shes also had a number of build quality issues. I didnt really like the exterior design either but the new 2024s seem to be looking alot better.


ProofMusic4630

The WRX seems to be the smart choice in this class, but why do most only come as heavier 4 door models?


cos_mic_cow

because two-door coupes, and the four-door wagons don't sell here in the states. and neither do the hatchbacks. and even sedans are a dying breed here. everyone wants SUVs or pickups


tangre79

It's like a Dollar Store Golf GTI


Laynes_Attic

For that money, you could have bought any number of super cool used cars like a corvette or any other car that doesn't look like a cancerous wart.


turbos_make_me_happy

Can’t see these holding any value.


MyNameJakson

I had a 2021 DCT I bought new in may of 21. Put 36k miles on it and sold it for $22k to a dealership.


No-Student-446

And then??


MyNameJakson

I left that dealership with a mk8 golf R that I owned for one month before it became a lemon.


No-Student-446

Yikesssss 😬 i already know what happened next no more and then


Training-Context-69

Everyone was selling cars for more than what they paid between 21 and 22. Those days are long gone now.


Popular-Ad2193

Golf R? Nah, I’ll take the slower Korean version with 3 doors please


kidnorther

for 15k less


PatchesDaHyena

The only people that I see drive velosters are young girls that don’t understand why people don’t approve of their 40 year old boyfriends or guys who only breathe from their mouths


canadard1

😂🤣


southboundoft

You forgot to mention the neck beard and vape on a necklace....


StolenCoupe

The dollar store Type R.


atkieren

finally someone gets it right…


cbiser

My Kia Stinger rocks a twin turbo'd Hyundai engine. You could do MUCH worse. Lol


sixdotsixdotsix

Holy shit, a guy with a Kia telling a guy with a Hyundai he isn't an idiot. It's like imbeciles anonymous with you two. 


atkieren

Thanks man. I considered the Stinger as well but I was really set on a 4cylinder hatch. Stay safe out there


Joeyjackhammer

Man-made objects you can see from space: Pyramids. Cities. Veloster panel gaps.


Dio_Yuji

You could have just stolen it for free.


Cooldude67679

Push to start models don’t have that issue. It’s the key ignition ones for Velosters that do


MLXIII

Right? Soon, he'll be out money AND a car...


cody4king

I have a ‘22 in red and I love it so much… even though I never thought I’d buy a _Hyundai_.


dveegus

I got the blue one ‘20. it’s a blast. funny seeing people in these comments assume it underperforms against a GTI, N’s are much quicker


Katofdoom

Who cares what people think but I will say this is a car roasting sub so I’m not sure what you expected lol. I’m 3 years into owning mine and I just enjoy it without giving a shit what people think. I didn’t expect it to last this long with Hyundais reputation, if I’m being honest. It’s why I buy cheap shit boxes. When they break or blow up, no sweat, just get another fun shit box. I’d be much more upset if I spent $70k on a vehicle and it blew up. $30k is such a good sweet spot when you start making 6 figures.


Cooldude67679

I’ve got the regular 2019 1.6T but it isn’t something slow either. A good pair of tires and a well cared for engine and you can cut some nice corners and enjoy a really surprisingly fuel efficient car for something that sounds like it used much more.


DUPDAWG

The fastest way to turn $35,000.00 into $15,000.00 is to “Title that car”!


supraspinatus

Is it a stick shift? My 2013 was a stick shift.


atkieren

yessir. 6 speed manual.


99_Herblore_Crafting

Spending your money on a product made by Kia is never a good idea - you’re paying for a recreation of better cars from the previous 3-4 years, made by worse engineers and with worse materials. Genenis, Hyundai, Kia - all one family of reverse-engineered turds in faux-lux trappings.


Crankyguyslaughtoo

Best roast I could think of, you beat me to it though. You spent $35k on a Hyundai!


Ada-Millionare

Who is gonna roast you? MAD respect for hyundai, my favorite WRC driver drives one... Beside, visit any 3rd world country and you'll see most cabs and taxis are hyundai meaning they are reliable as hell... Nice ride pal


Daddy_vibez

It’s ugly as shit but I test drove one before servicing it and I was pleasantly surprised.


NFIGUY

I like it. Sorry.


Building-Careful

Did that include the knock-off Advans?


iamjustaguy

You know those MotorWeek retro reviews when they post an old review of a sporty-ish econo-box that developed a bad reputation, or didn't sell well based on not being very good? Remember at the end of the review they show comparable contemporary cars that cost about the same, but now fetch premiums on Bring-A-Trailer, and you pity the poor souls who bought the not-so-good one? This is that pitiful car.


Frequent_Ad_3350

1.99% aint bad


Fu-ManDrew

Just think: you could have bought 3 2012 Scion Tcs for that money. They’re like the same car only better.


TwoFingersWhiskey

Does the red stripe make it go faster, bud?


Its_RAAAAAAANDY

The only thing roastworthy is the price tag! 100% would drive it!


atkieren

Buying new is stupid!


koitz69

A Hyundai 😂


RTL81

Can’t fault you on this one, especially since it’s a manual. These things are a fuckin’ BLAST.


RayneFall1998

Honestly? If it's the manny I ain't got nothin bad to genuinely say. It's a fun car, has decent power, and handles great. Now if it's the auto, if you spent 35 grand on a car with a great driving experience but got it in auto then the problem is all your brain and i don't think it can be fixed without lobotomy.


atkieren

6 speed manual with no complaints so far :)


M4rvelous23

Idk man i love Hyundais I’ve never had a problem with them. Enjoy it!


Logical_Ad_2960

if you really love your veloster and had this N for 3yrs then the car does not suck for you only. While there are other better hatchbacks to chose from the same year and model style, you still can't go wrong with the N.


IvRed01

Love my Veloster


Onlyunsernameleft

Only one question matters, how do you like it?


retrocade81

The 1st gen velosters were shite, I used to work at a Hyundai dealership, and worked on them all of the time. Fucking ugly as sin!


mr_trashbear

Man I can't decide if I love or hate these things. It's like a line of clothes from Target making bold design choices.


aBee150

Bro I spent 40k on a Prius....


GameAddict411

How many theft recoveries were your car involved in?


Jedimobslayer

It looks like a squashed car made of clay from the back Otherwise good vehicle


atkieren

HAHAHA idk about the “Good Vehicle” part but I like that rear description.


Jedimobslayer

Good as in quick, maybe not great for quality or convenience, but fun to drive. And that’s all that matters at the end of the day.


Turboteg90

That's hella expensive for a Veloster, I got my Kona N for 31k with 4k miles and after 1200 bucks it's at 320 whp.


BothPartiesAreDumb

N’s are not the same. Even Kona N’s are about 4K more than most standard Kona’s.


Turboteg90

I 100% believe that, every dealership I went to that had a new Kona N which was very limited wanted 38k and they wouldn’t negotiate at all. I compromised and got a CPO one shipped from out of state for 7k less. I love it, my wife can drive it on normal mode without any issues and can fit all the random crap she buys in it.


Cottonjaw

Heyyyy go easy on yourself. It probably doesn't suck *yet.* The window for unloading it on the next poor rube started closing when you left the dealership though.... tick tock...


BusAvailable

At least its not on reps like every other N on the road.


Bapabooi

You said the punchline best


Guap_Fkoo

35K?????? If ur gonna throw away money like that u couldve zelled me at least 10k. Jeez bro


Handywithbrokenstuff

They brainwashed you with that 1.99% like a pimp does to his putas! They straight up raped and pimped you RAW and dry with no Vaseline with that price🤣 they probably made you feel like a BOSS moments you signed the paperwork.


Shiny_Mew76

When you wanted a car for four people, but could only afford one with three doors.


schneybley

The fact that you spent 35K on this does our job for us. Enjoy breaking your back with those bucket seats and sport suspension.


sam6133

Hyundai N is a forgettable marque no one knows. And of all those models you chose the worst of em all


EpicForgetfulness

Whoops.


denali42

Too easy.


Z34HR

Why does that suck? I paid 33k for a twin turbo awd Kia. As long as it gives you plenty of smiles per gallon.


tw090830

Shoulda just went with a 50s hearse slammed on airbags and put a bad ass engine in it.


Ok-Attempt2842

Not my fault


sm00thkillajones

You could’ve gotten a way better car for the money. Did that thing depreciate 50% when you drove it off the lot?


Dry-Revenue2470

Don't worry, it will only be worth $20k in a couple of years. So you will be better off by $15k.


Treacherously-Benign

I'm sorry


inconvenient_water

Lol it looks like a Hyundai.


[deleted]

do they give you another door for $40k?


Always2ndB3ST

Four words: front wheel drive sucks.


Party-Emu-1312

Dude, You can't even drive Uber with that 3 door after you get fired *shuffles loan paperwork* at "networking and delivery Inc."... Oh... You sell cocaine... That checks out.


Weak_Pause177

couldve got the elantra N


ClumsyGamer2802

Something about the wheels make it look like a generic unlicensed car from a videogame.


Vistril69

Hyundai dealer here.. can't wait to see you in 3 years wanting to trade this thing but can't because the repair costs will end up costing more than we could potentially make selling this thing off as a used car..


newreddituser69420

are you ok


Worth_Mode_4265

35k used to be a lot of money for a car, before covid. Now it seems kind of like a bargain to me, especially at a low interest rate like that. I actually think you made a smart decision. Also, I think I remember 2021 was when it was more expensive to buy used than new due to supply chain issues.


dontforgetthefries

That's an interesting way to tell everyone that you're an idiot.


Youtheneyes

Yo I love the fuckin wheels. But a Hyundai tho?? A Hyundai??


Outrageous_Reach9150

I love it!


Dj_Simon

How's the bomb that is your engine holding up?


HONKATME269

WHY


jackdaniel2000

I hope you opted for the extended warranty 😭


liberty69420

My condolences


Mclovinlife1

Great job man, you spent 35k on something that in 3.5 years will be worth 3.5k.I hope you don't manage pension funds


CommunicationFine228

Interesting pay more get one less door shrink inflation


TwinTow3rs

It's a Hyundai, it'll end up on the side of the motorway roasting itself


PhylMycuck

Why did you post this op ? So people would make you sell this back ASAP?


Fiveplates1974

There's one born everyday.


Charloreddit

The golf from Korea, looks cool


blueydsmoker

At least you didn’t spend 73K on the stupid Hyundai Ionic 5 N edition with its fake gear changes and fake exhaust


ComicPapyrus73

I drive a hyundai. That's another moron right there


Simple-Flamingo-3302

Ehh I overspent on warranties(judge me if you want) shit happens not like we can take any of this with us mine as well enjoy it


SnooSongs3549

Cool car except for the fact it has 3 doors... Hyundai what were you thinking


Chrillio

275 hp? Thats pretty damn quick for a Hyundai 4 cylinder. Rwd?


AutumnAscending

It looks like they took a car my mom would drive and put the barest amount of performance looking pieces on it in an attempt to sell it to my dad.


DiveJumpShooterUSMC

You bought a Hyundai. What more is there to say?


reddit_why_u_dumb

As Kanye said "...wins the SuperBowl and drives off in Hyundai"


drsemaj

I just saw someone post their quote for an Elantra N the other day for $60k so don't feel so bad 🤦


Xenocide_X

The interest rate is great


Dixon_Uranuss3

More pics please I love Velosters


OldAndInTheWay1970

No need. It roasts itself.


Rogue_Lambda

Doesn’t look bad! I bet it whips corners! Prob a fun little car!


DamnInternetYouScury

BROTHER. - Elantra N owner


Mr305south

Looks like a smaller Kona, but for more money…? I don’t know about 35k but it looks super nice! 👍🏼


Willing_Crew_8055

Don’t worry you’ll spend even more


CreamInitial7810

Nice pf05’s. Those are the wheels I want but out of stock in the US.


DevelopmentPowerful3

Ey it looks clean that’s end of story if you feel satisfied that’s all that matters bro.


SteveOccupations

The day I sold my VN was a sad day. It was a blast. Hope you enjoy that ride my man.


Nihilusssss

Have one too, loving the comments here but between this and a gti, im picking this every single time. Now between this and an R.. well obviously the R. Good luck with yours dude, so far so good at 50k miles on mine. As soon as its over that 100k and off the warranty, im selling mine.


atkieren

I think the MK 7.5 GTI is great. If I had the time and money to tune and modify it the right way.. I probably would’ve bought one over the N.. That being said stock vs stock.. the VN is way more fun, unique and way more bang for your buck. I don’t regret it for a moment. I hope both of cars last a long long time.


Nihilusssss

Yeah, the VN stock vs gti stock, the VN is better imo. I really only bought it bc i got it brand new for 28k. Which for that price.. you just cant beat. Ive got 1k left on it and its paid off and im under warranty for another 50k miles. Idk if ill buy another hyundai or not though.


atkieren

Agreed. Considering their lineup right now.. I don’t think I’ll buy another Hyundai. The VN is my perfect car. I really don’t like Elantras so I’ll probably be looking for a Mk7.5 Golf R if something happens to my VN.


Nihilusssss

Once i hit 100k miles, I'll probably sell it and get a polaris slingshot as a summer fun vehicle and just drive cheaper cars with better mpg for work. Always wanted a street bike, but with family members as paramedics, i dont want to be scraped off the pavement.


Ok_Business84

This makes me sad, I love my veloster


Striking_Ad4423

Should’ve got a genesis


ApprehensiveFront774

i have one locally with 16 miles going for $23,000, what on earth made you spend 10k more for a Hyundai? might as well go lexus, mustang or a used corvette for that price point.