100,000 mile Hyundai warranty problem

[warbirdlover]

I have a 1999 Hyundai Elantra with a 5-speed manual transmission. It grinds when downshifting to 1st gear. There is no other problem in any other gear upshifting or downshifting.
This is an obvious problem with the 1st gear synchro. This is covered under the warranty.

I took it to the dealer and they said I needed a new clutch and they would install for $900 +. This is not covered under the warranty (funniest thing).

I wrote the CEO of Hyundai who passed it on to their quality or complaint person who agreed with the dealership.

I feel I'm being ripped. I am also an engineer for a transmission company.

Comments?

[JNDACURA]

PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT CITY AND STATE YOU LIVE IN..
I WORK FOR HYUNDAI, I WOULD POSSIBLY LIKE TO HELP.

[Daveh334]

Can you please tell me if there are any Hyundai dealership that you recommand that will give me a fair and honest price......
My e-mail is Daveh334@aol.com

[kathiboop]

i have 2000 hyundai elantra with 97,000 miles. the transmission is shot and hyundai says they can't tell if it's because of a manufacturer's defect. however, they denied the claim and told me it's not covered because they don't think i maintained the car properly because the interior is dirty. i have breast cancer and wasn't worried about cosmetics. however, the mechanic kept on top of all repairs.