You can still get an Elantra up here with a 6 speed manual. Base msrp works out to around $16,000 usd. It seems like the base model Canada spec Elantra is comparable to similarly to a top/higher spec Mirage but it doesn't come with cruise. Has ac, keyless entry, heated seats and all that crap.
Keep us posted how the Hyundai holds together. My wife's Sorento hasn't had any issues yet other than the sunroof blowing up on the highway but the dealer managed to get it covered under some magic warranty. I prefer it over the 15' Optima she had, the transmission was pretty clunky in that thing at times and those 2.4's were ticking bombs.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)