Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2008 - 2013) 1.2 Comfort 5d (2009/59) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Cheapskate, but a discerning cheapskate.

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

I don't know; give it a bit more time and we'll see...!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes; an unbeatable combination of economy and (okay, slightly limited) style!

What are you likely to buy next?

I'll keep this for 5 years and then see what's around.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£5,850

When did you buy the car?

September 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Nothing extra offered beyond the scrappage deal; but with £2k off the list price (nearly 30%), I wasn't expecting anything!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I was going to replace my '98 R-reg Nissan Micra, and did the figures to work out whether, over 5 years, I would be better replacing it with a £1000 banger, or going for this new one. Overall, I reckoned that, at worst, it might cost me £350 per year more to have a new car. A no-brainer, as our American cousins say.

What was the dealer like?

Tates of Shoreham were excellent ; considering that they were not making much on the deal, they answered all e-mails, phone calls, and generally spent a good amount of time explaining everything.

What's it like to drive?

Fun; nippy, not too much roll, seems to absorb potholes on the country lanes near us without problems.

What's it like to park?

A piece of p***. Good visibility, and electric power steering; couldn't be easier really.

Have you had any problems with the car?

I've only had it for a day; so fingers crossed...!

What's most practical about your car?

It is small, but it fits our family (2 adults, 2 children, 5 & 8) without too much of a squash.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Air con & direct iPod/Aux connection to the stereo.