2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring - SFGate
"Most important, it had to have a roof low enough so that I could load a kayak by myself, and long enough to properly support a 25-foot boat. I wanted a small turning radius to get out of tight spaces and a few minor amenities -- power windows, power door locks and satellite radio. I finally found the Hyundai Elantra Touring. It seemed to have everything I needed, and there was a slightly used 2011 model in Brilliant Blue for sale in San Jose…I loved my little Smurfmobile, but she and I were not meant to be together for long…One year later, the car was stolen from a... "She has become our car of choice wherever we go… She takes the twists and turns with style, and has plenty of oomph to pass the slow moving semis -- even going uphill… I think she already knows how to get from the Bay Area to Lake Natoma on... With her 10-year warranty, that should be a good, long time. Her passion in life is racing kayaks, surfskis and anything else that floats. When I started looking for a new car I had a strict set of requirements. My passion is racing kayaks and surfskis. A lot of gear goes along with my hobby, so I created an ironclad checklist to find the perfect car. Source: www.sfgate.com
