Hyundai Matrix (2001 - 2010) 1.6 GSi 5d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not a lot!! It gets kids and dogs in it - what more do I need
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it when they want to borrow it. Friend considering buying one for her next car
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not. It doesn't do much fot the street cred, does it? No disrespect to the car but it's not exactly for the image concious
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda Jazz
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,500
When did you buy the car?
December 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Paid ticket price for car but got excellent trade in and was also returning customer
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had so much bother with previous car, needed a new, reliable car for taxi-ing kids about
What was the dealer like?
Really nice and not in the least bit pushy
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Needs a nebuliser past 70 mph, sounds asthmatic. Drives around town just fine
What's it like to park?
Power steering too narrow so need a few attempts to get into a tight space, apart from that no problem
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not so far but 5 year warranty should to see to any problems
What's most practical about your car?
Loads of leg room for passengers. Comfy to drive
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It's pretty basic
