Hyundai Lantra Estate (1996 - 2001) 2.0 CDX 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Very busy person - I've always got something in the boot.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Absolutely, if I can, although 2001 was the last year this model was made so I if I have this one for 9 years as I did my last one, I doubt I will find another one.
What are you likely to buy next?
If I can't get another Lantra estate I would probably go for a RAV4 or Honda CRV.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£700
When did you buy the car?
June 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, he was many miles away from me and brought my new car down, taking my old one in part exchange and driving it back. Very good deal as my new car had only 40,000 miles on the clock.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
This is my third one, excellent reliability, lovely to drive, sound bodywork, everything I've ever needed it to be.
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful and friendly.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It's a dream - lovely smooth ride, great acceleration, also very economical and handles well in the snow and ice.
What's it like to park?
It's great to park, good visibility all round, easy to parallel park.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The central locking has started playing up, locking the doors itself! (not helpful when it does it with the keys in the ignition and the engine running!).
What's most practical about your car?
The space - large boot area and absolutely massive with all the seats folded down. Have had wardrobes, sofas, chests of drawers, bales of hay, all sorts in the back of mine.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Air con is great, works really well on cold mornings.
