Hyundai Lantra Saloon 1.8 Opus 4d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of kit, but high depreciation.
Costs
Incredibly high for repairs/servicing. Average mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Handling light, poor gearchange.
Performance
Good acceleration.
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Living with it
Reliability
One problem after another, each time keeping car to get moneys worth from last expence.
Image
Nice looker with rear spoiler, leather, alloys.
Comfort
Comfortable all-leather, lacks headroom in front.
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Security and Service
Security
Locks feel cheap and worn, immobiliser fitted.
Service
Had problem with paint flaking off, had £1100 work done, Hyundai claimed caused through industrial fall-out so my problem. Have since seen others with same paint problems.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New manifold, new cambelt tensioner, new waterpump, set of leads/ignition coil type unit from breakers.
Other
80k service +newcambelt tensioner over £600, Hyundai coil/leads quoted £200+ labour.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No