Hyundai i40 Saloon (2012 - 2020) 1.7 CRDi (136bhp) Blue drive Style 4d (2012/62) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Different - not mainstream, but need my money to give value.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice looking and different from the average Mondeo/Insignia/Passat.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Strong, economic engine. Spacious, well equipped and sound proofed cabin.
What are you likely to buy next?
Larger Hatchback. Sensibly Skoda Octavia or whatever Hyundai offer come 2015/16. Blow the budget BMW 3 GT.
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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?
£16,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ex-demo, 75% as new price paid.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Economic/low RFL. Laden with kit.
What was the dealer like?
Well informed and did all they could to ensure pre-paid service plan could be taken out despite the 90 day cut off.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Stronger engine than I thought, but needs low gear if under 1500rpm. quiet motorway cruiser giving 60+mpg. Steering issues others report unfounded but handling is a little behind my previous Mazda 6.
What's it like to park?
Reversing camera plus front and rear sensors and light steering make it easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
Spacious cabin, good seat adjustment.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electric driver's seat.
