what is better for the price, the SE or the GS. is it really worth that much more money for the power options? I can either get a GS for 10,775 or a 2007 SE for 13,500. whats better?

Well do you like power windows, door locks, and moonroof's? Or do you like having to do everything manual?? The GS weighs less anyways without all that electrical BS on it.

It all comes down to what you prefer. I,myself would chose the SE just for the sportier look. I also prefer power and alloys. What is an 07 still doing on the lot? I think you can get a lot better deal and make sure you have them change all of the fluids before you purchase.

se has subtle differences fog lights color mirrors and door handles and alloys it doesnt come standard with sunroof though thats the extra package.

how much did you guys pay for your car? what model and transmission did you get?

Get the cheaper non-power GS. It will be more dependable since it will be less complex & not have options which tend NOT to be as reliable as the basic aspects of a car. Less weight will give a bit better MPG too. KISS.

There is a Hyundai dealer in my area selling GS's for $9000. Get lifetime oil changes too. Get the copper color...its boootifullll.

This post has been edited by litesong: Jun 18 2008, 07:47 PM

My vote is for the SE. I bought the GS, but I wish i would have gotten the
SE. I really miss not having power options, and like the alloy wheels.
The idea was to get the GE and aftermarket everything I wanted, but it is
looking to be a lot harder to do then I thought it would be. Save yourself
hard work and just get the extra features now.

The '07 SE's have rear disc brakes - the 08's do not anymore.

Does the GS have A/C or a radio?
Those are 2 things I don't want to drive without...

The GS im looking at has radio and A/C. im having a hard time finding the SE's and if i do they are like 3-4k more than the GS.... and part of me does not feel that is worth it just to have power options... but i just dont know.

I love my 07 Tango Red GS (34 mpg's) but would like to have the power package.
They have a Copper color now???

i think he means the Tango Red (what i have too) it changes color, sometimes its red, sometimes its burnt orange, sometimes... its copper colored lol.. LOVE IT

my choice was the gs with nothin but a radio(6 speaker) and A/C.. the day i cant roll a window down manually or unlock a door with a key is the day i stop driving lol... i have always had these things on my previous cars and i dont miss it at all.... the ONLY thing i would like to have off the SE is the 16 inch alloys, but u can swing that later for the price difference, IMO. I paid 10,2000 i think for mine, and i have never been happier with a new car purchase...my other cars had more "bling", but they cost a fortune in purchase cost AND in gas usage AND in insurance costs, so I guess its what u want, bling or transportation.. and as unfated pointed out, u CAN make whatever mods to the GS u want, but IMO theres NO reason to do it up front...amazing how easy it is to roll a window down manually lol.

I know...dump the options. On other forums I've heard several complaints about power windows & doors...never any complaints about manual doors & windows. Also, at sale time, options give minimal resale value....because people know older optional equipment is prone to malfunctioning. Tho my left arm is sometimes prone to dislocate, I still want manual windows & manual doors. Don't need no stinking....doo dads(badges).

im with you guys... start with a base model and make it your own car, personalize it... my silver hotwheel with the bra is me! yes im a guy and my car has a bra! i love the little thing! HD stereo is a good aftermarket option to look into... read through some more of the forum posts to see what everyone has done..

Long live the GS!!!!

Yes, read the thread '08 Accent base model stereo question'. Very important. Do not get any radio without HD radio if you have HD radio stations in your area. You will regret it if you don't.

Go with the SE. The difference in price over what extras you get is minimal. No problems with any power gadgets here.

Ray

SE in my book. I don't need to repeat anything the others have said. My old car had no luxuries so i REALLY wanted all the luxuries offered with what i could afford.

Get the GLS. 4 door FTW!!!!!!!

ive got a 2007 base model with air and im happy.
i dont need the power stuff, but i like the rear wiper,body colored mirrors and door handles that come on the base .
But here we dont get side air bags standard, but from what Ive seen they dont make much of a diff anyways.

The se also gets ABS and brake force distribution, but I'm looking for a gs.