So I had a Focus ST that I got really cheap new. $19,700 + TTL. Liked the car a lot. 2 mini gripes: had a little rattle from rear hatch and the ride was definitely on the firm side.
I traded it for a '15 Mustang GT (super low miles and already supercharged). Love the Mustang (not my daily driver) but sort of missed the preciseness of a smaller/lighter car.
Was near a Hyundai dealer and they were offering the $40 prepaid Visa just to test drive so I did. A '17 manual Elantra Sport in black. Asking $17995, which I thought was an incredible price.
Test drive notes:
-The interior was nicer than the base Focus ST I had. Just more upscale. Although the base cloth seats in the ST were excellent, so were the leather one in the Hyundai. Plus heated leather seats, Apple Carplay..all standard for $17,995??
-Ride quality is the Elantra is much more comfortable than the Focus ST.
-Shifter in the Elantra was surprisingly good. Focus ST may have been a tad better but not by much.
-Power in the Elantra Sport was decent but it felt a little slower than I had imagined but I didn't push it hard. Hwy power didn't seem that great but still pretty good.
The Focus ST definitely feels a bit faster and more sporty all around and sounds better in the cabin b/c of the sound symposer. It's just more raw and handles better. As a daily driver, it's a tough call. The Elantra would be more comfortable/livable especially on longer drives. And the warranty is better and I think it's probably better built. I'm guessing fewer rattles.
It's certainly lighter than my Mustang GT and of course feels much slower. But I don't think I'd replace my Mustang with one b/c I don't daily commute (work from home). If I went smaller, it would probably be another Focus ST I think despite the harsher ride. But it's close. The Elantra Sport is a phenomenal value. I don't think either car is a bad choice.
I traded it for a '15 Mustang GT (super low miles and already supercharged). Love the Mustang (not my daily driver) but sort of missed the preciseness of a smaller/lighter car.
Was near a Hyundai dealer and they were offering the $40 prepaid Visa just to test drive so I did. A '17 manual Elantra Sport in black. Asking $17995, which I thought was an incredible price.
Test drive notes:
-The interior was nicer than the base Focus ST I had. Just more upscale. Although the base cloth seats in the ST were excellent, so were the leather one in the Hyundai. Plus heated leather seats, Apple Carplay..all standard for $17,995??
-Ride quality is the Elantra is much more comfortable than the Focus ST.
-Shifter in the Elantra was surprisingly good. Focus ST may have been a tad better but not by much.
-Power in the Elantra Sport was decent but it felt a little slower than I had imagined but I didn't push it hard. Hwy power didn't seem that great but still pretty good.
The Focus ST definitely feels a bit faster and more sporty all around and sounds better in the cabin b/c of the sound symposer. It's just more raw and handles better. As a daily driver, it's a tough call. The Elantra would be more comfortable/livable especially on longer drives. And the warranty is better and I think it's probably better built. I'm guessing fewer rattles.
It's certainly lighter than my Mustang GT and of course feels much slower. But I don't think I'd replace my Mustang with one b/c I don't daily commute (work from home). If I went smaller, it would probably be another Focus ST I think despite the harsher ride. But it's close. The Elantra Sport is a phenomenal value. I don't think either car is a bad choice.