Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE 3d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Poor residual values, shop around for a bargain, some dealers seem too dear though.
Costs
Expensive on tyres if driven hard, and a 6k service is recommended to keep this engine tip-top.
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On the road
Driving
Annoying due to all the interior rattles and squeaks!
Performance
Surprisingly poor for it's looks and the size of engine. It has to be pushed hard into the red to get any real punch from the engine. Very lacking in low down grunt, and you WILL be left standing at the lights, and last to the finish!
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Living with it
Reliability
Poor, various problems reported. Engine faults, suspension, steering, bearings, interior, air bags, all at fault within 12,000 miles! And i've owned 2 that have similar faults at similar intervals!
Image
Stunning ferrarri good looks, and a real head turner. To be individual dont buy the dilver one though! If you can put up with the faults, this is a posers car!
Comfort
Long motorway journeys are fine, short runs require frequent re-adjustment if the driving position. Leather squeaks and is too hot and sticky in the summer. But I guess that's the same for most cars.
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Security and Service
Security
Never touched!
Service
Appaling service from the manufacturer and several dealerships. i've owned three now and all have had serious manufacturing defects spotted within two weeks of purchase from new, with one car being in for service for upto 3 weeks! Poor at diagnosis!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rattles, lacking in performance, heavy on petrol, but still a pretty bullet proof engine.
Other
Not worth the money, heavy on insurance, running costs, high depreciation. Buy a mk2, they are far better for quality and the engine seems punchier due to the lighter body. After sales is extremely poor. It does look the muts nuts though!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No