Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2008 - 2013) 1.2 Classic (2011) 5d (2012/12) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Likes VFM and has done their research.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Surprised how roomy it is inside and the amount of standard kit you get.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, 5 year warrenty, 5 year RAC, peace of mind......Plus it comes with a real spare wheel, not a can of fart gas that can't help you if you had any kind of blow out or deep nail hole in your tyre. Great MPG too.
What are you likely to buy next?
Lamborghini Reventón (I wish).
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
April 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
They had a min part ex for any driveable car with an mot, so drove my leaking oil, smokey engine and slipping clutch, engine mgmt light on saab to the dealer, so yes.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
£20 road tax, 5 year unlimited mileage warrenty, 5 years rac (top rac level excl european cover), 85 bhp engine,.
What was the dealer like?
Good, booked my test drive and they just gave me the keys, so I could drive it anywhere, put the kids, take it on the motorway, a and b roads etc etc.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very easy, turns like a taxi, good suspension and brakes/ The 85BHP engine is great on the motorway, test drove several other cars within the £20 road tax and they struggled on speeds above 50mph, they were 65, 70 bhp, when you have a small engine every single BHP counts so if you want to drive on the motorway get the biggest BHP you can.......
What's it like to park?
So easy, the rear of the car is practically flat so judging the rear is a doddle. High driving seat/position gives great all round sight. If you can't park this car you shouldn't be allowed to drive.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
YES!!! If anyone is reading this, please have a FULL check over the car yourself BEFORE you hand over the final balance. My NEW car should have had a pdi check done, only to my horror I pulled over 2 weeks later to fine that the coolant tank had No cap on it, Oil engine cap very loose, all 4 tyres were over inflated to 40PSI!!! Had several phone calls with the dealer and Hyundai UK to have the car re-pdi' checked.
What's most practical about your car?
Size of boot - as it has 2 folding styles, back down and also completely flat.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Air con - it's very powerful and barely uses any engine power so acceleration isn't effected.
