Hyundai Getz (2002 - 2009) 1.3 GSI 3d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

The majority of people that drive this car are the school run mums, but that doesn't bother me, it's a good first car.

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

Parents think it's a sensible buy, I've not heard anything negative really.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No as i'm looking at some with more horsepower next time :)

What are you likely to buy next?

Yaris T-Sport, Fabia VRS or Colt CZT.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,000

When did you buy the car?

December 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

I felt that I got a good deal, a car with over a years manufacturers warranty remaining within my budget.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

A car with 14 months manufacturers warranty left for under £3k?

What was the dealer like?

Helpful of course they want to sell! Wouldn't budge on price very much, but it was already cheap considering low mileage and condition.

What's it like to drive?

Easy car to drive with predictable steering, Accelerates reasonably well, power band is between 2.5 to 3.5 RPM so ok for overtaking on motorway, 3400rpm doing 70mph so abit noisy.. Understeer when pushed.

What's it like to park?

Easy small tall car so can get in most spots.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes.. Hydraulic lifter replaced under warranty. Apparently they couldn't hear it first time I took it back??? Head unit replaced under warranty, drivers side speaker would cut out when it wants to, dealer got head unit replaced, but the problem has returned a few weeks later.. It will be going back again.

What's most practical about your car?

Large boot for the size of car, good fuel economy. Big in the front aswell considering how small the car looks from the outside.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Heated rear window, good for those cold mornings.. But why not a heated front aswell?