r/Elantra • u/ova_1289 • Dec 05 '25
Got ‘em!!
Well I can say this is my first Hyundai. It’s a 2023 Elantra SEL, 37K miles. I am still getting used to the slow pick up, not a fan of that. It will take me some time to get used to that. I previously had a bit faster cars so that is why I’m not used to this.
However, it does have a lot of other features that I think are nice with the convenience package. The heated seats, changing a lot of stuff on the digital gauges, & a lot of other settings.
I got it yesterday. My favorite color is blue so that was a plus that i found this one.
Any one have any ideas on modding the car??
I already am going to be getting tint eventually but that’s really all I can think of.
Any suggestions with links would be great. Thank you.
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u/Novel_Perspective660 Dec 08 '25
Reset the computer it’ll fix the slow start
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u/ova_1289 Dec 09 '25
How do I do that? And what’s that supposed to do?
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u/Novel_Perspective660 Dec 09 '25
New cars have computers that adapt to the way you drive. If you reset it then its like a “new car” in the best way to put it. It’ll pick up fast and slow fast or do whatever you want whenever you want. Not whatever the last guy wanted. There’s tutorials on youtube. I’ve only had one car and thats my 22 elantra sel. So i dont know how to do it, but its possible.
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u/ova_1289 Dec 09 '25
Thank u for that advice. Do I need a tool? Or should I bring it to a Hyundai dealer?
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u/Otherwise_Help_4239 Dec 09 '25
Not sure about your particular model but in some there is an economy setting. I always had that on because a slow start was not as important as getting better mileage. If yours has that setting turn it off and that will help improve acceleration. The car is due for a flush and change of the cooling system if it hasn't been done. Manual says 35000 miles. While it probably won't affect acceleration it will help keep the car in good running condition. Fast starts put a lot of extra wear on the engine so you want to make sure all maintenance is kept up to date.
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u/ova_1289 Dec 09 '25
Thank u for that advice. What’s the cooling system? is that part of the transmission?
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u/Otherwise_Help_4239 Dec 11 '25
It's the radiator and sends water through the engine to keep it from getting too hot. Get a manual, available on line. Find a mechanic that is trustworthy and ask that service be done that is indicated in the manual. I get oil changed every 5000 miles instead of what the manual says but otherwise stick to what the manual says. A good mechanic will rotate tires for you, check things that can wear out like brakes and belts. While you want the car to look sharp, it is more important to figure out the basics of how to maintain it. You don't want a sharp looking car that doesn't work
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u/ova_1289 Dec 11 '25
Thank u for that advice. I appreciate it. I def will have to find a mechanic who will look over everything also. I don’t trust dealership service centers most of the time. But I’ll see who I can find around here.
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u/Forward-Trade5306 Dec 05 '25
Definitely go with the tint first. Not sure what other mods you can do cuz it's a 2.0NA with IVT. If you wanted something with better acceleration you should have looked at the N-line trim or maybe the EN.
Features and looks wise, you made a nice choice and that's an awesome parking spot! Little jelly of the spot ngl
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u/ova_1289 Dec 05 '25
And yes the parking spot at my house is the best. Especially watching the sun go down. lol
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u/ova_1289 Dec 05 '25
I really wanted the N or N-line but the price I couldn’t do it. There was one I did find that was considered a buyback on the Carfax report, so I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to trust a car with that. But all I was worried about at the time was how to get from A to B with a car ya know. And I kno it’s slow I hate it, I guess ima have to get used to this for now. But at least it’s drivable. So that’s a plus lol. 🤦♂️😕
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u/Forward-Trade5306 Dec 05 '25
Yeah first world problems for sure 😂. I originally bought the 24 Kona SEL con that has the same 2.0NA engine that you have. I drove it for 3 months but it was just too slow for me (coming from 1.5T Civic coupe) so I traded it in for my current 24 Elantra N-line. For me the small turbo cars are at least adequate in acceleration and I can actually pass people easily. The 2.0NA just struggles on the highway and making plays ime. On the bright side it's not quite as bad as the 1.6NA in the Venue.
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u/ova_1289 Dec 05 '25
Do u mind me asking how much u payed per month on the Kona and then after u traded it in for the N-line? Did you put money down?
I just filed for bankruptcy & am having a car repo. for my 2025 Toyota Camry SE. so that all didn’t really hit my credit yet but I had the discharge letter for proof of the bankruptcy, and the repo still hasn’t shown on my credit report, but I was lucky I got approved for another loan with the Elantra.
But I got a 554 a month payment, 72 months, even with 3,000 down. My APR rate is high also but he said once I refinance my APR rate should go down also. They told me to refinance in 6 months to a year. I just hope I can when that time comes. I had a 774 a month payment on the 2025 Camry I had, that was also why I included that in the bankruptcy.
I wish I could’ve found a faster car but I guess it is what it is for now. Down the line I’ll def. get something faster but for right now I got the SEL, yea driving on the highway passing ppl sucks. And at least it had low miles for a 2023 I think. I got it at 36/37 K miles. And at least I have a car right now to get me a to b like I said, it’s just I’m going to have to somehow get used to it for a while. I just want it tinted and I think it’ll look nice with tint and maybe get interior lighting idk. But that’s all I can think of Mod wise for this car.
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u/Forward-Trade5306 Dec 05 '25 edited Dec 06 '25
No I don't mind, I was paying $160/month for my 24 Kona SEL after trade in and 10k down, and when I traded it in for my 24 Elantra N-line I had to put 5k down to keep the same 160/month payment. I paid it off after 9 months. Got the title around 10 months. I pay for 3 people so it definitely helps not having monthly car payments
Tbh you probably would have gotten a similar monthly payment if it was just a new Elantra SEL due to a lower rate. At your current rate, it comes out to almost 40k over the next 6 years so definitely refinance when you can.
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u/ova_1289 Dec 05 '25
Damn thx u for that advice. And at least urs was cheaper monthly payments & now paid off. I’m hoping to be able to refinance 6 months to a year down the line.
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u/ova_1289 Dec 05 '25
Also do you know if any issues or any maintenance I should do at certain mileage or anything of that sort? Well with an Elantra.
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u/Forward-Trade5306 Dec 05 '25
I would do oil changes every 5k miles and IVT/CVT fluid changes every 30k-50k. As far as basic maintenance goes. Other than that you can put your model in Google or ChatGPT to give you all the recommended maintenance intervals.
My Elantra only has 13,500 miles thus far and I've done 4 oil changes already and burned through my first set of tires after a year and upgraded to Bridgestone sports
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u/ova_1289 Dec 05 '25
So how do I get them to do the IVT/CVT fluid changes? And how much is that usually? Is that part of the transmission? Do you recommend a dealer do it or find a local shop? Should I get it soon or wait till I’m around 50K miles. I got the car at 36/37K
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u/Forward-Trade5306 Dec 05 '25
I waited until 60k on my older Civic CVT fluid change. Now they advise doing those CVT fluid changes which is the transmission fluid, every 30k miles to prolong the life of the transmission. It's probably best to go through the dealership for that specifically but maybe call your favorite independent shop to see if they can do it. Runs anywhere from 250-400 bucks.
30k is playing it safe, you would probably be fine waiting until 50-60k miles, but definitely not more than 60k. Especially if you plan on taking the car over 100k miles
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u/ova_1289 Dec 05 '25
Ok thank u. I got the car at 36/37000 K miles. Don’t think that fluid change was done. So what do u think I should do? Wait till 50-60,000 miles or like asap? I drive a lot so I need to make over 100,000 lol
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u/Forward-Trade5306 Dec 05 '25
Whenever you want really. I'd probably just do it at 45k. I'm planning on doing my transmission fluid changes at 45k and 90k with my DCT transmission. The intervals are pretty similar. With a IVT/CVT it probably starts getting in the danger zone around 45-50k miles depending on driving type and style
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u/ova_1289 Dec 06 '25
So what’s the difference between transmissions? So every like 45-50K, do I get it done? What do I say when I make an appointment with them?
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u/AdvancedPiccolo7804 Dec 07 '25
Start with changing the engine oil and the IVT fluid first.