Hyundai Coupe (2002 - 2009) 2.0 SIII 3d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm not afraid to drive something different.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

The loved the looks and no complaints from any passengers.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No - I think I'm done with Coupe's now. Had a couple of Hyundai coupes, a celica, a probe. Now prefer 4x4's.

What are you likely to buy next?

Currently have a Dodge Ram and an MX5.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£11,995

When did you buy the car?

September 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, was an ex demo car. I bought with 1500 miles on the clock and as a result was £1k cheaper than the 'new' ones at the dealership.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Had a mark 2 Coupe and liked it, love the look of the new S3.

What was the dealer like?

Excellent. Went back a couple of times with warranty claims, always sorted quickly and without hassle.

What's it like to drive?

Very nice - comfortable, quiet, reasonable fast, excellent handling. Wouldn't want to be any taller than 6 feet though, not much headroom and sunroof eats into what headroom there is. Can make for an unusual driving position - make sure you get comfy on the test drive before you buy. Blue backlit dials are REALLY bright at night, lights up the whole cabin.

What's it like to park?

No problems, good visibility and huge electricf wing mirrors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Heated seats buttons stuck on, sorted under warranty.

What's most practical about your car?

It isn't particularly practical: the rear seats are tiny, there are bigger boots on other cars, and faster alternatives. But I love the look of it, it handles better than a Celica and gets lots of positive comments, coz no one knows what it is!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Mine was fully loaded, heated seats were nice in the winter!