Hyundai Coupe 2.0 16V F2 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great value for money. Bought it secondhand a year ago, and am about to sell for not much less!
Costs
Good running costs, particularly suburban driving. Maintenance/repair costs are a problem. Hyundai parts being very expensive (part tyres and wheels!)
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On the road
Driving
Handles corners like a dream, but in a straight line it tends to tramline into anything more than a couple of inch deep pothole! Very comfortable to drive apart from that.
Performance
Great engine, if a little harsh high up. Decent drive on the open road.
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Living with it
Reliability
Couple of isolated problems... alternator went, wheel bearing on front offside needed replacing. Apart from that, I have full confidence in this car.
Image
Apart from the badge (which petrol heads get all snobby over) this car is supremely sexy. You get the looks at the lights, even if it is because of the cobalt blue colour of mine. Fantastic!
Comfort
Cabin is very comfortable once you get over the cold morning leather! Air con great in the summer. The main problem with this car - the noisy, rattly cabin. Sounds like it's gonna fall apart on you sometimes, but surprisingly is very solid on closer look.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems except having my licence plates nicked off it one night!
Service
Not dealt with dealership direct. Used my local garage Greenend Motors, who are great.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Alternator needed replacing.
Other
Wheel bearing replaced.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes