Hyundai Coupe. Looks gorgeous, but is it a reliable motor?

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I'm thinking of getting one of these, they look great, but i'd like to know more, such as, are Hyundai's reliable? (like VW's/Audis) are they reasonable economical to run? Are they dear to repair compared to other manufacturers? What country is the company originating in (E.g. are they a 'Japanese car' etc). Any help or pointers appreciated. Thanks

Answer 1

Take a look around you. How many older (10 + year) Hyundais do you see on the road? Probably not too many. They are one of the underdogs in the foreign car world. My cousin drives one and she hasnt had very good luck with it either.

If you want a very reliable (and good looking) car, Id recommend that you get yourself a Honda, Volkswagen, or a Toyota. Theyve all made a name for themselves as far as reliability goes (and theyve got great re-sell values too). Of course, the cost of repairs on these cars are a little more expensive because they are imports, but youll find that you will hardly ever have any troubles.

Back to the Hyundai.......all I can say is go with a real proven winner (one of the guys I listed above). If you absolutely have to have the Hyundai, make sure you do your research and find out what current Hyundai owners think of their vehicles!

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The Hyundai Tiburon is built in South Korea by the award winning Hyundai motors corporation. They have 700+ dealers in the USA and parts/repairs are cheaper then on any Euro brand car, still about 15% higher then USA/Japanese built cars though. Hyundai no longer has reliability problems since they stopped using outsourced Mitsubishi parts 7 years ago. The Tiburon is very well built and won't have the electrical problems that have always brought down the VW/Audi models. Visit the website below to read about all the awards and ratings on Hyundai vehicles, you'll find that they just might be the most recognized manufacturer out there.

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Hyundai Coupe. Looks gorgeous, but is it a reliable motor?
I'm thinking of getting one of these, they look great, but i'd like to know more, such as, are Hyundai's reliable? (like VW's/Audis) are they reasonable economical to run? Are they dear to repair compared to other manufacturers? What country is the company originating in (E.g. are...

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I have a 2003 with the V6 engine in it. I drive the car hard, fast and really don't care if it won't stand up. I now have 45,000 miles on it, doesn't use oil, and runs great. The only problem is, and knew it when I bough it is they do ride rough, but are very comfortable to set in if your not a real tall person. Would not hesitate to buy another one or any other of the Hyundai cars.

Answer 7

Crap.
I was shopping for a car 2 years ago. I test-drove many 1, 2, and 3 year old Hyundais. They seemed much older than the production age. Clunks and creaks on the mechanical side, thinning upholstery and cracked plastic dash pieces. They all had something wrong with them, and felt unsafe.
Then I went and bought a 7 year old VW NewBeetle. It had many times more miles than the H's, but was in much better shape. Felt incredibly solid on the road, no weird noises, and the quality was apparent from paint, to motor, to interior plastics and upholstery. I haven't looked back! It was an awesome decision, and I don't regret it for a minute. The VW has been very safe and reliable.

Answer 8

Any modern car should run 3-4 years without major problems.

Answer 9

They are great... I have one for sale

1999 Treg Green 2.0SE, 12Months Mot, 5months tax

£2450

just had new cat and 4 new tyres.

Really are good cars... a little thirsty (20-25mpg).

I have just restored a 3.0S Capri.... 12mpg rock on

Answer 10

They are Korean cars. The older ones are not well made the new ones are winning quality awards.