1996 Hyundai Excel review from Australia and New Zealand
"Big things come in small packages"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's side interior door handle replaced (broken).
Timing chain replaced at 80,000 - Still had a few K's in it.
General comments?
Except for a few minor repairs, I am very satisfied with my Excel.
Reliability is excellent.
I could not ask for better fuel economy.
The seats could be a little more comfortable, especially on long trips.
The 1.6 EFI makes for impressive acceleration from a standing start.
Reverse gear can be a little tricky to get, however I have been told that this is due to there being no synchro-mesh on reverse gear.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 EFI Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 182000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Bluebird |
| Date of Entry | 25th September, 2007 |