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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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I've not heard much from this brand of car, good or bad. I don't know anybody that drives one either to ask. They have a cute tiny one and its far cheaper than the corola or civic. But I don't have any one to say, hey, are they shit?

Anybody have experience with them?

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    Teh_GerbilTeh_Gerbil Posts: 13,332 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    They're alright, alot of kits for the money, but don't expect TOO much of them, they are cheap and Korean. Fairly reliable, well built, cheap interior plastics though... but yeah, bargin car. Cheap and Cheerful. Also see:
    Dihatsu (Not as good, but alright still)
    Daewoo (Getting better, new Lacetti is alright)
    Kia (Cheap as it gets! Loads of kit too.)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Chris used to have a Hyundia Accent. I loved it, looked really nice. Was smooth and lovely drive. He only got rid of it because some fuckers drove a trolley into the side door and fucked it up. They said it would need a new door but that was £800+ which we couldn't afford :(
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    BunnieBunnie Posts: 6,099 Master Poster
    dad used to have a hyundai coupe, which he adored! he had to sell it as it had so many miles on, and he says he preferred that to the VW Golf GTi that he has now, so that tells me something...not sure what, but it must tell me something!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    All I want is cheap and reliable (and cute). Though I've never heard anything good about kia's ever or even heard of the other two, gerbil.

    Though really my heart is set on the corola, but its (the accent, tweety! :) ) is like 3-4k cheaper cuz I saw in the paper the other day so I got myself thinking.

    Thank you for your help :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    my_name wrote:
    I've not heard much from this brand of car, good or bad. I don't know anybody that drives one either to ask. They have a cute tiny one and its far cheaper than the corola or civic. But I don't have any one to say, hey, are they shit?

    Anybody have experience with them?

    I believe they one of the few if not the only car manufacturer to give backup their cars witha 5 year warranty - that must say something

    I think their coupe looks quite nice too

    http://www.autoxperience.tv/include/wallpapers/images/WP-HyundaiCoupe_800.jpg
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    Teh_GerbilTeh_Gerbil Posts: 13,332 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    my_name wrote:
    All I want is cheap and reliable (and cute). Though I've never heard anything good about kia's ever or even heard of the other two, gerbil.

    Though really my heart is set on the corola, but its (the accent, tweety! :) ) is like 3-4k cheaper cuz I saw in the paper the other day so I got myself thinking.

    Thank you for your help :)

    TBH - Get an old Mopar, some are cheap now! Dodge Dart/Plymouth Duster...

    Go one, plz?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I used to know a guy who's nickname was Hyundai. If he is representative of the brand, the car will be small, loud, it's exhaust will make constant high pitched noises and you'll end up driving it into a tree, just to take the fucker out.

    My 2 cents.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hyundai's are ugly.

    My 2 cents. :thumb:
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Here's the Top Gear Survey results for each car (but bear in mind this is for the 2002-2004 models).

    Out of 159 cars surveyed.

    87 Hyundai Accent (DOWN)

    Engine/Gearbox Reliability 2 star rating
    Electrical Reliability 3 star rating
    Brakes/Suspension/Steering 1 star rating
    Fit/Finish 2 star rating
    Squeaks/Rattles 2 star rating
    Performance 2 star rating
    Handling 2 star rating
    Comfort/Practicality 2 star rating
    Customer Care 4 star rating
    Ownership Costs 4 star rating

    24 Toyota Corolla (DOWN)

    Engine/Gearbox Reliability 4 star rating
    Electrical Reliability 4 star rating
    Brakes/Suspension/Steering 4 star rating
    Fit/Finish 3 star rating
    Squeaks/Rattles 3 star rating
    Performance 3 star rating
    Handling 3 star rating
    Comfort/Practicality 4 star rating
    Customer Care 4 star rating
    Ownership Costs 4 star rating

    21 Honda Civic (UP)

    Engine/Gearbox Reliability 4 star rating
    Electrical Reliability 5 star rating
    Brakes/Suspension/Steering 4 star rating
    Fit/Finish 5 star rating
    Squeaks/Rattles 5 star rating
    Performance 4 star rating
    Handling 4 star rating
    Comfort/Practicality 4 star rating
    Customer Care 4 star rating
    Ownership Costs 4 star rating

    So the Hyundai seems fairly average, and the other two are pretty good, but I guess if they cost more, you'd expect that.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Oh wow, thank you for that! Thats good. :D The best I could find were peoples blogs.

    What do the bold numbers before it mean though?
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Rank out of 159. Here you go. http://www.topgear.com/content/features/stories/2005/11/stories/01/1.html
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    my_name wrote:
    Oh wow, thank you for that! Thats good. :D The best I could find were peoples blogs.

    What do the bold numbers before it mean though?

    ratings from 1-159 in terms of how good they are, 1 being the best, and 159 obviously the worst...
    :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Oh, of course :o

    Thanks again for that.

    Though they had nothing good to say about the jeep, so I don't know if I can trust it anymore, jackass :p
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Ive heard very good things about the corolla.

    Never owned one myself, but they are apparantly really reliable.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    The only hyundai I would own is the new coupe.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    this is the car I have been learning to drive in, apart from the ficlk controls being on the wrong side its been a good old car for me
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    lol that's a feature of all jap cars mate
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    CheeseOnToast wrote:
    The only hyundai I would own is the new coupe.

    I think their new 4x4's look decent and inthe USA they start from only $20,000

    http://www.whatcar.com/car-review-pictures.aspx?RT=776

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Bad build quality. I would stay well clear.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Gavman wrote:
    this is the car I have been learning to drive in, apart from the ficlk controls being on the wrong side its been a good old car for me

    Yeah I was learning in a Getz, took me a while but I just used to it. Disliked the car though. It was ok to look at but it sounded so strange.

    I'm learning in a Mini now though :D
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I used to have a Hyundai Accent and loved it. I've since got a Kia and going back to Hyundai real soon.

    Only problem with these cheaper Korean cars is the spare parts are expensive. I was over £500 for new brake system (Pads, discs, etc..) A caliper is around £200!!
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