Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE 3d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
This model is poor value, with a known manufacturers defect to the engine which Hyundai UK deny exists on this model yet the same defect on the 1.6 model has warranted a re-design.
Costs
Once the piston slap problem occurs fuel costs will greatly increase.
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On the road
Driving
Drives fine terrible mechanics let it down.
Performance
Could be good except for the engine problem.
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Living with it
Reliability
Shocking, many return visits to dealers, too many to mention.
Image
It does look amazingly good to be fair!
Comfort
Comfortable to drive, but don't consider rear seat passengers.
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Security and Service
Security
This model has a sufficient alarm.
Service
Hyundai UK are the worst car company I have ever dealt with. This model has a know engine defect, which they deny, yet they re-bored and replaced this engine only to be continually faced with the same ongoing piston slap which was not remedied.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Piston slap, for which Hyundai, re-bored this engine, which failed, then fitted a new short engine, which again failed and left the problem with another like for like replacement & they continued to say it was a noise only problem.
Other
Hyundai UK admit they have redesigned the 1.6 engine for the piston slap problem they claim does not exist in this model.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No