Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2008 - 2013) 1.2 Style (2011) 5d (2011/11) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Prudent, smart and sensible .
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Suprised based on the prestige cars i've had for the last 10 years. The smart ones understand the prudent move.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Intending to replace when warranty expires in 4 years with another 1 year old model.
What are you likely to buy next?
Depends on finances. i.e. Unlimited cash - The Tumbler from the Batman movie. £5M Lottery win - Jaguar XJ or Range Rover again. Normal - either this care or another Hybrid for my partner.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,300
When did you buy the car?
June 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Being super stingey, my preference is to pay as little as possible for all depreciating assets. Felt that it was not the best prie but for a difference of £300 we eventually agreed.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
My partner pointed out how much money i'd wasted on cars in the last 10 years. Based on the fact that we could get a nearly new car with full warranty for the four years we'd intend to own it, fuel it, tax it, insure it and service it for less than was costing me in fuel for my old car, its was worth investigating.
What was the dealer like?
Neither good nor bad.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Beautiful! One of the best cars i've driven. Based on my previous cars, this is a big acolade.
What's it like to park?
Effortless.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing.
What's most practical about your car?
Having owned big cars (A8, Range Rover, V8 Jag) for the last 10 years, I was naturally suspicious of such a small car. I could not have been more wrong. This is one of the best cars i've ever had. It looks tiny from the outside but is huge inside. I got my whole family (wife and two kids) into the car including bags and full pram quite comfortably. Its very comfortable to drive, tight gear box, nimble steering and being inside the cabin is a very pleasant experience.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated seats, elec sun roof, ipod connectivity, leather steering wheel and gear stick (avoid the horrible 'sand-paper' textured plastic ones on the lower speced models.
