 We cash for clunkered and got our Elantra for $10000.  I'd have been happy with just that great deal, but now throw in reliability, nice gas mileage, solid looks, and fun driveability, and I'm a happy girl.  I knew I wanted a reliable, low-cost car to get back and forth to work/school, and that would last for YEARS.  After checking all the research, Hyundai was the only manufacturer left standing that fit my criteria, and if anything does go wrong, the unbeatable warranty has me covered.  This is the first new car I've purchased since 1991, and only Hyundai managed to convince me the purchase would be worth the investment.  So far, so good....