FYI: I4 review

[Demian]

I got this from:

http://www.carbuytip.com/reviews/200...lantra_gt.html

They are talking about the 2002 Elantra GT, but it has the same engine as the 03 Tib I4.

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With 140 horsepower and 133 pounds-feet of torque, there's more than enough power to hustle the 2600-pound Elantra GT through traffic, pass with confidence or drive through mountain passes faster than posted speeds. We estimate 0-60 mph times in the mid eight-second range-respectable performance in any subcompact.

But beware. There isn't much grunt at lower engine speeds. Most of Elantra's power comes in the last 2000 revs before the 6400-rpm redline. That means you'll need to work the engine and shift often to get the most from this power plant. Enthusiast drivers prefer to do exactly that. But if you're used to an engine with more low-end power, and you don't give Elantra its legs, you might wonder where the goods are. And when you find them, you might be disconcerted by the ruckus of a hard-working four-cylinder running near 6000 rpm.

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[Stocker]

bull. That's what you get when your other test car for the day is a REAL sports car. The engine doesn't come with guts at like 2k, but 3k+ is when you can tell it's working IMO.

And it is hella faster than my truck anyhow!<img src=/images/forums/snitz/smile.gif width=15 height=15 border=0>


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[Demian]

err.....isn't that what the article said?


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[ONLY1DB]

once my tib hits 3500 its off and running! its like you can feel it starting to pull..its really cool<img src=/images/forums/snitz/thumbup.gif width=25 height=18 border=0>


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[Demian]

Yeah mine does too. I can't wait to get it over 4K. I heard it's pretty awesome!

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[mouse]

I dunno 'bout that review... IMO. First gear is a little doggish. Granted high RPMs in first gear on ANY gear-box is gonna throw you back in your seat. The tibs low-end power in 2nd gear however is phenomenal. Even if you punch it in 4th gear and you're around 3grand you'll feel it. I dunno. I like my car the way it is. <img src=/images/forums/snitz/angry.gif width=15 height=15 border=0>


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"Be like a Salmon, why go with the flow when there's a much bigger prize for those who swim upstream." - i8acobra

[TheeJester]

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I dunno 'bout that review... IMO. First gear is a little doggish. Granted high RPMs in first gear on ANY gear-box is gonna throw you back in your seat. The tibs low-end power in 2nd gear however is phenomenal. Even if you punch it in 4th gear and you're around 3grand you'll feel it. I dunno. I like my car the way it is. <img src=/images/forums/snitz/angry.gif width=15 height=15 border=0>


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"Be like a Salmon, why go with the flow when there's a much bigger prize for those who swim upstream." - i8acobra
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Yeah, I'd say first-third are pretty much the power gears for my tibby. I start at about 3300rpms, then redline in first then quickly drop into second and hold then redline that too then third I let off at about 6300 and same with forth and by 5th the race is over cuz they're too far behind


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