1991 Hyundai Excel review from North America
"Reliable little car that can do almost anything"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The automatic transmission had to be replaced at 125,000 miles.
The engine burns up oil.
The starter cylinder had to be replaced at 126,000 miles.
General comments?
I really like this car, and once it gets past first gear it runs pretty fast.
The interior may be too small for some but it's just the right size for me.
I don't really like the fact that my car doesn't have power steering, but I can live with it.
My parents bought this car from me almost a year ago. At the time it had 123,000 miles on it and my mom paid $850. We thought it was a good buy until we discovered that the automatic transmission had to be replaced, which cost us about $1200.
My favorite thing about this car is that other drivers look at my car and think it can't perform like their car can, and then I end up leaving them in the dust with my little fast-running car. This car is full of surprises, both for me and for the other drivers out there.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 123000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 10th September, 2001 |