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Used to work for them. Dont know much about the newer models but have been seriously considering the Veloster N to replace my Fiesta ST. Drove one and was shocked at how balanced that car is.

They have come to take on the industry from the time i was there. Cars are tenfold better designed, more durable and feature/tech galore in cars that are cheaper than the competition. I know they get bad stigma from the past but you wont be disappointed in a single car they offer.
 

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Used to work for them. Dont know much about the newer models but have been seriously considering the Veloster N to replace my Fiesta ST. Drove one and was shocked at how balanced that car is.

They have come to take on the industry from the time i was there. Cars are tenfold better designed, more durable and feature/tech galore in cars that are cheaper than the competition. I know they get bad stigma from the past but you wont be disappointed in a single car they offer.

Never drove a Fiesta but the Veloster was the single worse car I have ever driven in my 25 years of driving. My dad was a huge Hyundai fan so I have driven many of them.
 

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Never drove a Fiesta but the Veloster was the single worse car I have ever driven in my 25 years of driving. My dad was a huge Hyundai fan so I have driven many of them.

If it was the first generation non-turbo model i can see that being the case but get into a turbo model or the N model and its an ST/GTI beater.
 

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Used to work for them. Dont know much about the newer models but have been seriously considering the Veloster N to replace my Fiesta ST. Drove one and was shocked at how balanced that car is.

Don't do it. ST cars are way better and you can actually mod them. I 100% regret buying my GC over a FiST.

If the VelosterN is anything like other Velosters and gen coupes, it'll be crippled by a near uncrackable ECU or you'll be relegated to two outfits that can tune them, versus FiST/FoST where you can get a Cobb AP and flash whatever the **** you want whenever you want.
 

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Don't do it. ST cars are way better and you can actually mod them. I 100% regret buying my GC over a FiST.

If the VelosterN is anything like other Velosters and gen coupes, it'll be crippled by a near uncrackable ECU or you'll be relegated to two outfits that can tune them, versus FiST/FoST where you can get a Cobb AP and flash whatever the **** you want whenever you want.

They already cracked the Stinger ECU along with the first generation Veloster ECU. Its not a problem anymore. Its not as widespread as the Access Port but its certainly making the rounds.

As much as i love my Fiesta, i have a bad feeling that in 5 years or so its going to turn into the SRT-4, Focus SVT and Mazdaspeed 3. OE parts are readily unavailable or discontinued, aftermarket parts will be the basics but not enough to cover the essentials(brakes will be a HUGE one on this). I dont know if ill trade it in or just keep it and use it as my dedicated track toy/autocrosser. Its not worth anything(sub $10k) so trading it in would just be garage space.
 

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They already cracked the Stinger ECU along with the first generation Veloster ECU. Its not a problem anymore. Its not as widespread as the Access Port but its certainly making the rounds.

As much as i love my Fiesta, i have a bad feeling that in 5 years or so its going to turn into the SRT-4, Focus SVT and Mazdaspeed 3. OE parts are readily unavailable or discontinued, aftermarket parts will be the basics but not enough to cover the essentials(brakes will be a HUGE one on this). I dont know if ill trade it in or just keep it and use it as my dedicated track toy/autocrosser. Its not worth anything(sub $10k) so trading it in would just be garage space.

Hopefully its better than the gen coupes got then. I sold mine a few months ago finally; that platform was such a disappointment.
 

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Hopefully its better than the gen coupes got then. I sold mine a few months ago finally; that platform was such a disappointment.

If Cobb would spend a little time and make an Access Port for the Hyundai ECU it would sell like crazy. I dont know why its taken this long, especially when everyone knows they are bringing out the N model line.

Tork Motorsports has stage kits that offer anywhere from 70whp/70wtq up to 200+whp/200+wtq with a few bolt ons. They offer to either send in the ECU or try their new port flash(like access port) for a little more.
 

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Okay team, need your help.

Ive been looking at cpo tucsons. But the more i come across the more are buybacks due to that whack dct tranny they put in them from 16-18. I were finding them in the 23k range.

So for kicks and giggles, i looked at brand new 19 tucson ultimates.

I literally am finding them for around 24k, brand new.

Insane!!

I found a dealer north of me near atlanta. They match prices and also give a 20 year, million mile warranty on new car purchases.

Per kbb, an excellent condition 2019 tucson ultimate goes for $30k private party.

Does anyone know of any dealers that offer any other incentives such as lifetime warranty, etc.?

Im willing to make the flight or drive.

Cheapest one i found, so far.

22.6k!!

Any help finding any others that are cheaper would be greatly appreciated.

New 2019 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate

Sent from my SM-G892A using the svtperformance.com mobile app
 

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Hopefully its better than the gen coupes got then. I sold mine a few months ago finally; that platform was such a disappointment.
Thomas, have you ever test driven a Stinger? Wouldn't surprise me if you have. I absolutely love my Genesis G70.
 

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Okay team, need your help.

Ive been looking at cpo tucsons. But the more i come across the more are buybacks due to that whack dct tranny they put in them from 16-18. I were finding them in the 23k range.

So for kicks and giggles, i looked at brand new 19 tucson ultimates.

I literally am finding them for around 24k, brand new.

Insane!!

I found a dealer north of me near atlanta. They match prices and also give a 20 year, million mile warranty on new car purchases.

Per kbb, an excellent condition 2019 tucson ultimate goes for $30k private party.

Does anyone know of any dealers that offer any other incentives such as lifetime warranty, etc.?

Im willing to make the flight or drive.

Cheapest one i found, so far.

22.6k!!

Any help finding any others that are cheaper would be greatly appreciated.

New 2019 Hyundai Tucson Ultimate

Sent from my SM-G892A using the svtperformance.com mobile app
Why not buy from the dealer that matches prices with insane warranty?
 

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