[oldeguy]

(06-14-2011, 03:14 AM)GFXjamie Wrote: alternator on most new cars is usually not a DIY job anymore as you need to remove lots of parts around it to replace.

I know there is a lot of competition between the focus and new elantra, somehow the koreans made a car to compete this time and its doing very well. However, one thing to look at on both cars to set them apart is the paint quality. I have friends with new Hyundai vehicles, not one has good paint but otherwise nice cars.

pick which one has the most features and BENEFITS along with them. even if they dont benefit you now, they may in the future but dont just look at is as a feature, make sure it is of benefit to you.

I've replaced the Alternator in my 2000 ZTS a few times and done some other jobs too, so removing a few parts isn't too much of an issue, as long as I can get it. I've looked at both cars, the Focus and the Elentra and although I haven't driven it yet, just by looking at interiors and a few other things, the Focus seems to be a better vehicle, except for the price, but you sometimes get what you pay for....